Singapore
Singapore is a small island-state sitting between Malaysia and Indonesia. The economic miracle that has transformed Singapore in the past 40 years is evident everywhere, from the towering Marina Bay Sands Casino on the waterfront, to the modern skyline of the CBD around Clarke Quay, to the designer names on fashionable boutiques along Singapore’s famous Orchard Road.
Behind this pristine, efficient and modern façade, the country has also retained a great deal of its original heritage and charm. Originally, an important spice trading port between Asia and Europe, Singapore today is a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures. Traditional shop-houses remain a feature of areas like Club Street, once home to Chinese clubs and associations, and today an eclectic mix of boutique shops, restaurants, bookshops and bars.
Singapore is also one of the greenest countries in Southeast Asia. Countless parks and gardens - including the famous Botanical Gardens - attract tens of thousands of visitors annually, while the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari are renowned for their accessibility to the wild animals. The Lion City is more than you bargained for, so dust off your credit card, prime your stomach and dive straight in to one of the most vibrant countries in Asia.
Highlights
Sightseeing.
Parliament House, Marina Bay, Thian Hock Keng Temple, National Orchid Garden, Chinatown, Botanical Gardens,
Little India, Sentosa Island
Culture and entertainment.
Singapore National Museum, Singapore Symphony Orchestra weekly concerts, theatre, opera, clubs, bars
Activities and sports.
Safaris, island excursions, Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, zoo, parks
Major events.
World Invitational Dragon Boat Races (May), Singapore Arts Festival (May - June), Singapore Street Festival (June)
Useful information about Singapore
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Language
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English, Malay, Mandarin
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Currency
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SGD - Singapore Dollar
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Dialing Code
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+65
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The city of Singapore is an exciting melting pot of colour, cultures and lifestyles. Food plays a major role in the life of every Singaporean with families regularly gathering for lunch and dinner at bustling hawker centres, eateries and at world class restaurants. The teashops of Chinatown, kebab grills of Arab Street and the curry houses of Little India are highlights of any stopover. Impressive skyscrapers, fashion emporiums and lush, green parks all blend harmoniously in this beautiful city, which buzzes with energy 24/7. Ancient traditions, art and architecture sitting next to their modern and cutting-edge counterparts are a perfect synergy of East meets West that serves up a heady mix of excitement day and night.