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What to see in Singapore
Singapore Attractions
Singapore's attractions reflect the diverse people who live there. In Downtown, communities of Little India and the Arab district give an exotic spice to Singapore. Chinatown stands out with its traditions and decoration in contrast to a very modern city. The edges of this modernity can be viewed at the Red Dot Design Museum and at the many shopping malls. To escape the feel of the city tourists can enjoy the Singapore Botanical Gardens, the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the Jurong Bird Park or the Singapore Zoo.
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the best way to experience nature while still inside city limits. For others ferrying between islands can be the best escape. Sentosa Island is a fun theme park to let loose of city congestion. The more relaxing Palau Ubin island is both interesting for its Malay culture and an ideal spot to soak up beach sun especially in the rare sunny months of April and May.
Asian Civilisations Museum
The Asian Civilisations Museum is one of Singapore's finest, certainly the most comprehensive. Its collections of furniture,…
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Singapore and Rio de Janeiro are the world's only two cities to contain primary rainforest within their boundaries. Bukit…
Changi Museum
It was here, during WW II, that Allied POW soldiers were subjected to harsh treatment at the hands of their Japanese…
Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Chinese and Japanese landscape designs are embodied in these neighbouring gardens. The Imperial Sung Dynasty style is…
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay consists of three distinct waterfront gardens in the city's Marina Bay area. The initiative…
Haw Par Villa
Located along Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par Villa was previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens and subsequently renamed after…
Kampong Gelam and Arab Street
Kampong Gelam is said to have taken its name from the Gelam tribe of sea gypsies who lived in the original Malay village…
Little India
The first Indian settlers arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles in the early 19th century, bringing with them colourful silks,…
Orchard Road
Singapore certainly is a vibrant place, and in many ways, Orchard Road is the city-state's beating heart. The retail…
Raffles Hotel
The Raffles Hotel is a grand Victorian edifice rising from the pavements of the colonial district. Its elegant charm…
Sentosa Island
The theme-park island is a popular weekend spot and one of the most visited attractions in Singapore. A day's excursion…
Thian Hock Keng Temple
The 'Temple of Heavenly Bliss, the Thian Hock Keng Temple is the oldest of the Chinese Hokkien temples in Singapore.…
Universal Studios Singapore
Drawing an astounding two million visitors in its first nine months of opening, the theme park and resort area of Universal…
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