99 DHL Balloons

DHL Balloon

Bugis, Tan Quee Lan Street

Just taking the opportunity to share with everyone my Uniquely Singapore experience on the DHL balloon in Bugis, Tan Quee Lan Street. Not wanting to look like a *Suar Koo, when I return to Singapore in June 08', I decided to go for a ride on the cool air (helium) balloon.
*Suar Koo - Literally translates to Mountain Tortoise: Essentially means one who is un-worldly, similar to a frog in the well.

DHL Balloon:
JJ Rating: 5/5

That's right! A full 5 outta 5 for this attraction. I really hope Singapore Tourism Board keeps the balloon a permanent feature here in Singapore. I really think the balloon is a very smart idea! It only took 40 people and 12 hours to construct... and now look at the revenue it is bringing in! Priced reasonably at SGD$23.oo per ride and a subsequent ride (for night view junkies) priced at only SGD$13.00, it's definitely worth it.

Not that I enjoy pouring cold water over the Singapore Flyer, I feel that view-wise, the DHL balloon *would (cause the flyer's not completed yet) provide a more scenic alternative to the Flyer. Where else can you get such great unobstructed 360 panoramic views of Singapore (except swissotel.. haha) AND yet get to experience how cold and strong the winds can be in this 150m altitude environment?

Idiot's Guide to DHL Balloon.
Step One: Purchase Flight Tickets and 'Boarding Pass'









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Step Two: Check Boarding Flight Time









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Step Three: Allow friendly flight crew to check your tickets when entering boarding gate.








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Step Four: Catch the Flight!










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Step Five: Lift off, we have Lift offfffffff!!!!!!













The view to expect when you down there:


















The view to expect when you're up there!





There's even time for more 'private moments'..hehe...*sniggers*

Breath taking , beautiful, fresh.. literally *wink* .. depending on who you take with you..