As rivers
go, Singapore River is really quite small - for the most part
less than a kilometre wide, it is nonetheless quite important
historically as this is the waterway Sir Stamford Raffles
sailed when he first came to Singapore.
As is to be expected, the river was once important to trade
and there are a good many warehouses along the banks to prove
it. Many of these warehouses have been turned into trendy
shops and restaurants (i.e. Clark Quay) along with more and
more development, both commercial and residential, aimed at
taking advantage of the river's natural beauty and recreational
opportunities.
