Singapore is among the most flourishing cities in Asia and it is known for attracting many foreign travelers for business as well as leisure. Singapore population is about 4.5 million with foreigners making up a good percentage of the population. This is a multicultural city with a community of Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Buddhists. If you are planning to travel to Singapore for a vacation, you are out to have a great time. In this city, you are sure to have a great experience, whether your preference is shopping, culture, dining or art. Here is a look at things to do and see in Singapore.
Things to Do in Singapore
Among the things you can do in this city is taking guided walking tours so as to see the true Singapore. During this tour, you can discover ethnic neighborhoods such as Arab Street or Little India; see architecture and temples or go to the famous white and black bungalows of the island, which are remnants of the colonial rule. You can also go to the People’s Park Complex, which is located in Chinatown. You can experience local flavor from this first high-rise shopping facility in Southeast Asia. Besides, you can spend time choosing affordable but nice souvenirs to take back home.
Taking a ride on the Singapore Flyer is also a good way of having fun in this city, if you do not experience dizziness and are not afraid of heights. This Flyer was opened on the Marina Bay in March 2008 and it is named the tallest Ferris wheel in the world at 540 feet. The experience coming with this observation wheel is certainly worth your resources and time. If you plan to take this ride, it is wise to have it at dusk because the entire row of skyscrapers is finely lit at this time.
A visit to Singapore is not complete until you taste the local cuisines. Paragon Mall is the finest place for soup dumplings. Locals flock to this place to eat authentic and affordable Singapore food. You can try everything from the hawker center from chili crab to chicken rice to spicy Malay coconut milk to popiah spring rolls to laska, which is situated on the Esplanade Mall and close to the Merlion Statue.
What to See in Singapore
The Escape Theme Park is endowed with different water related sports and high rides that will maximally thrill you. This is a must see for adventurer freaks but not suitable for those with weak hearts. You can also visit the Asian Civilization Museum whose galleries are filled with artifacts from different Asian cultures as well as their evolutions.
The night Safari, which is the world’s first nocturnal zoo is also a good attraction site. This zoo has many animals of different species and there are cultural performances here every night. You can also see the Merlion statue with is 70 tones and 8.6 meters high with a fish body and a lion head. Today, this statue resides in the Merlin Park. Singapore Johore Battery is another thing to see in this city. This is a war memorial site dating back to early 1940s.
Accommodation
There are many accommodation options in Singapore. It’s easy to find a nice hotel or serviced apartment in Singapore online.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John Chen is a travel writer currently located in Bangkok, Thailand.