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Singapore
Singapore is an island off the southern tip of Malaysia, linked to it by a causeway.
Singapore is of course a modern city, but against a back drop of lots of history, so something to suit everyone. A magical mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures makes this an interesting city to visit from a cultural and gastronomic point of view.
When you think of Singapore, you think of great shopping, great restaurants, but lets not forget the famous Raffles hotel. It's really worth a visit if even for only a coffee, as it is a symbol of colonial opulence.
Shopping should not be the only thing on the agenda when visiting Singapore, what about some of their outdoor activities, like walking, cycling, and watersports.
Singapore is unlike other cities in Asia, so clean, and pollution and traffic non-existent!
When to go to Singapore :
The best time to go is from May to July, as it is also the driest. However, the great thing is the temperatures rarely drop below 20c in Singapore.
What to do in Singapore :
Mainland Singapore and her surrounding islands make up a country flourishing in attractions and sightseeing opportunities, from the culturally unique to the flashier modernist sights of the capital.
Raffles Hotel Singapore :
A grand Colonial hotel, with famous visitors over the years which included Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin.
Little India in Singapore :
Little piece of India in Singapore,you will be greeted by the strong aromas of spices and jasmine garlands from the moment you enter. . Don’t leave Little India without a temporary Henna tattoo or try “Teh Tarik”, a hand pulled cup of tea.
Chinese & Japanese Gardens in Singapore :
The Imperial Sung Dynasty style is manicured to perfection within the13-hectare (33-acre) Chinese Garden. It boasts the world's largest Suzhou-style Bonsai garden outside of China, containing over 1,000 plants.
Sentosa Island Singapore :
This is one of the most popular areas to visit in Singapore, theme park attraction, perfect for day visit or even a weekend visit.
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Singapore :
Singapore and Rio de Janeiro are the world’s only two cities to contain primary rainforest within their boundaries. Bukit Timah is located seven miles (12km) from Singapore’s centre. It is a 164-hectare (405-acre) reserve preserving a variety of tree and animal species including flying lemurs, long-tailed macaque monkeys and anteaters.
Recommended Restaurants Singapore :
Raffles Grill - an amazing experience in fine dining and colonial charm. The food is outstanding with smoked salmon and suckling pig among some of the choices.
Chang Jiang - blend of European and Chinese cuisine where reservations are recommended.
L'Aigle D'Or - French classy restaurant with prices to match, with charming staff and a menu which changes seasonally.
Indochine waterfront - Authentic Cambodian, Lao and Vietnamese dishes combine with hints of France from the Indochinese days of colonialism to create an exceptional Asian experience
Hotels Singapore
Shangri-La Hotel - one of the best luxurious hotels in Singapore.
Mandarin Oriental
Conrad Centennial
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Transport in Singapore
The Singaporean's are keen to avoid any pollution by cars, so hiring a car can be very expensive. However, the public transport is plentiful and very efficient. Extensive buses and trains are all over the city, and are very cheap to use.
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