Like on Swee Teng's blog, she put up some really beautiful photos from all over the world. So I'm going to showcase some of the photos Mr. Daniel Cheong took of Singapore. He's a Singaporean. After seeing some of them, I'm like "I didn't know Singapore was so beautiful". I was in total awe. Here are some:

This is the Tang Dynasty City, Singapore. From what I read, the place used to be a themepark that recreated the seventh century Chinese Village of Chang 'An, the present day Xian. Now it's completely abandoned and left in ruins.

This is the Chinese Garden, Singapore. Wow. I'd like to see it in person.

This is a shot at the Lower Pierce Reservoir, Singapore.

This is at Punggol Beach, Singapore. I think this was the place Health Science had the barbecue.

The famous Merlion. For those who don't know, like me, until today, the statue is 8 metres tall and weighs 40 tons. It's beautiful.

And this is the MRT, or the Tube, or the Subway. Unlike the ones I read about in another country, this one is air-conditioned. Aren't you amazed at how clean it is? It's very empty because Mr Cheong took the shot when the train has arrived at the terminal station and he was the last one to leave the train.

And to my favourite 2 photos:

This is the Istana Woodneuk. It's in Singapore. Somewhere. Who has difficulty in believing that this abandoned building is actually in Singapore? I did.

Another view of the Istana Woodneuk. It's also called the Tyersall House.

After that I went to research a little on this building. And come to think of it, I've heard of it. It's just lodged at the back of my mind. I read a book once, Singapore-based. Interesting.

William Napier, a distinguished lawyer and friend of the early architect George D Coleman occupied its premises. Originally known as Tyersall House, it was built in 1854, designed by J.F.A McNair. The estate was 67 acres. Tyersall Avenue leads the way out to Napier Road, which was named after him.

In March 1857, Boustead and Co. advertised this estate for sale. In 1860, Sultan Abu Bakar Of Johor took over the property and Tyersall House was demolished. Istana Woodneuk, designed by the Malay architect, Datok Yayah, was constructed in its place in 1890 and completed 2 years later. The new house was 210 feet long and 174 feet deep, having 420 doors, featuring a carriage porch, a grand staircase, reception, ball and billiard rooms.

At 2:45am on Sep 10, 1905, the house was badly burnt by fires caused by faulty electrical wiring. By 1907, the Istana Woodneuk was left vacant.

VERY interesting. I don't know if it'll be trespassing if we enter but I found out there's quite a number who's already been there. Even into the house, into the rooms! Does anyone wanna go and see the place? Bring me along! I'm sending invisible, brain, telepathic vibes to you. Particularly to that one person who reads my blog and likes to explore Singapore. *Vibe-ing squinting, eye-twitching vibes*

Ok. I'll stop. Wouldn't want to weird you out.

So? What do you think? Singapore really is lovely sometimes. And Mr. Cheong is really good with his camera. Applauds. To see more, click here.