The Istana building

That is the place we heading to~


The Istana building was built by the british colonial government to house its governors. Completed in 1869, it was then known as government house.



after touring the ground floor.


we are not allowed to take any photos inside the istana building.
in the building, the first best thing is the cooling aircon~~ ^_^
the chandelier lightings made the place look very grand, and majestic. it is just like a palace~
but the building is a bit small though, as compared to other bigger countries' government house. it was renovated extensively in 1998 to add more space and modern day conveniences.

we are allowed to tour the gound floor only.
There is a reception hall on the left. it is here that foreign and local politicians are introduced to visit president. as its name implies, tea receptions are held here as well.
On the right there is State Room or Victoria Room.
Behind the staircase, there is the entrence to the Banquet Hall. In there, it displayed the gifts sent by other countries from many parts of the world.

We finished seeing these 3 places very soon, and was rather reluctant to step outside, into the hot sun again.



Smilez~~~