Always wanted to visit some of the world’s most famous landmarks
but never had the time? Here’s your chance to see them all in
a day - albeit in the form of ice sculptures.
Twenty-eight ice sculptures modelled after famed landmarks such
as Paris’ Eiffel Tower, London's Big Ben and
Singapore’s very own Raffles Hotel and Merlion, are being showcased
at the inaugural 2 Degree Ice Art 2013/2014 exhibition.
Held at a 50,280 square feet thermal-insulated hall at the open
field next to the Marina Bay Sands, the six-month exhibition also
features a fully-furnished ice bar, where drinks are served in ice
mugs, as well as an indoor kids playground made entirely out of
ice. There will also be snowfall to complete the winter wonderland
experience.
The tallest sculpture, the six-metre tall Eiffel Tower,
takes one week and 210 blocks of ice to complete.
Four Faced Buddha and Eiffel Tower.
Thailand's iconic Four Faced Buddha.
The intricately carved Nine Dragon Wall took sculptors two weeks to
create.
The world famous Raffles Hotel flanked by the Merlion
(far right). In front of the Raffles Hotel is a statue
of Singapore founder Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
Ice blocks are made in factories in Malaysia and
Singapore and transported to the exhibition site.
Mini Jurassic Park
London's Big Ben
Myanmar's Karaweik Palace
Experience snowfall as you take a ride down the slide.
A craftsman puts
the finishing touches to the sculptures during a media preview last
week.
Visitors can chill out at the ice bar where drinks are served
in these ice mugs which visitors are encouraged to toss at a target
board when they are done.
