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Study Tour 1 : Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT Campus) at Punggol Digital District

Punggol Digital District

Striving towards a Smart Nation, Punggol Digital District will showcase how integrated master planning and technology can help create a liveable and sustainable environment for the community at a local district level, and foster a business and lifestyle ecosystem that attracts talent and enables innovation.

The SIT Campus

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore's first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work-and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society.

The University's unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow. SIT's new centralized campus within the larger Punggol Digital District features a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry are tightly integrated with the community.

The design of the SIT Punggol Campus is centred around a commitment to sustainability. The campus has already received several accolades for its sustainable design features, despite still being under construction. All buildings at both plots of the SIT Punggol Campus have been awarded BCA Green Mark Platinum, reflecting SIT's strong commitment to safeguarding our environment. The Punggol Campus will also be home to two Super Low Energy (SLE) buildings. Touted to be one of the best-in-class energy-efficient buildings in Singapore, both buildings aim to achieve at least 40% energy savings, based on prevailing code.

Study Tour 2 : Chinatown & Pinnacle @ Duxton (Subject to confirmation)

Pinnacle @ Duxton Being the world tallest public housing project, Pinnacle @ Duxton was conferred the 2010 Best Tall Building awarded by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, as well as the 2011 Urban Land Institute's Global Awards for Excellence.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a relatively new addition to the many attractions of Chinatown Singapore. This exquisite four-storey structure houses the sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. The main highlight of this Temple is the solid gold Stupa where the relic is kept. The roof has a beautiful pagoda with a giant prayer wheel. Religious rituals are held daily and visitors can view or partake in these ceremonies. A point to remember would be to dress appropriately as this is a religious place.

Sri Mariamman Temple This beautiful Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman is one of the oldest shrines here and the most significant places of worship for Tamil Hindus in Singapore. The Temple was also an asylum for immigrants belonging to the South Indian Hindu Tamil Community. The Temple is built in traditional Dravidian style with a beautiful Gopuram filled with elaborate sculptures depicting Hindu mythology. Visiting the Temple in the evenings when the rituals are held is one of the best things to do in Chinatown Singapore.

Shopping at Chinatown Street Market Chinatown Street Market is all sights, sounds, and scents that represent what a real Chinatown is. This busy street is filled with a variety of stalls selling all kinds of items from silken scarves to ‘Made in China’ items to pets and lucky cats. The street also has several street food carts. Shopping here is an experience in itself and one of the most invigorating things to do in Chinatown Singapore. The Market is at its best at night with the beautiful lights shining and the brightly colored lanterns swaying above.

Explore the Largest Hawker Centre - Chinatown Complex Chinatown Complex is a busy hawker center in the heart of Chinatown and it is a place favored by the locals to eat and socialize as well. The Complex is filled with hawkers serving a variety of dishes and a menu as diverse as one could find in a place like this. The aromas and scents that float around are enough to whet anyone’s appetite. The dishes are authentic and flavorful. Fusion dishes and Vegan versions of most dishes are also available at the Chinatown Complex.