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    Above everything else, Singapore is a heaven for food lovers. Singapore's multicultural background has given rise to an endless array of exotic dishes that are certain to convert even the most staunch.

    Singapore as a nation consists of the "Main" island of Singapore and around sixty smaller islands of which just over twenty are inhabited. Singapore is located just off the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula to which it is linked by a causeway. Sentosa island is the southernmost point in continental Asia.

    Singapore's population is mostly comprised of Chinese, Malays and Indians; however, the culture has become mostly homogenous: Singapore has a unique culture which they call 'Kiasu-ness' and tourists will ogle at Singaporeans' favourite sport: standing in line.

    There is not just an ecletic mix of ethnicities in Singapore, but an ecletic mix of the old and the new. Old colonial buildings, which make up the foundation of the city, can still be found alongside new and shiny skyscrapers.

    Singapore has no natural resources other than its people; as such, its success as a nation is quite a feat. And, there is no where else in the world where you can break five laws by spitting a piece of chewing gum out of the window. A 'fine' city!

    Listen to the abundant stereotypes on this tiny corner of Asia – the severe punishments for littering, the ban on chewing gum, and an abundance of the boringly corporate – and you’d probably dismiss Singapore off hand. You’d be wrong. Sure, the city has an notably more orderly feel to it than the vast majority of Asia's hustle-heavy metropolises, but to focus on only the dull is to miss the essence of what Singapore is all about.

    With hefty influences from China, England, India and Malaysia, Singapore’s more exotic cultures incorporate fiery shadow puppet shows, and, of course, the must-drink Singapore Slings at the Raffles bar. Not so dreary, after all.

    Food is an essential part of the Singapore experience: any trip should include the Sunday night Little India experience, where Hindi/ Tamil films are the be all and end all, and you can sample nearly anything you’d find on the subcontinent from a substantial selection of market stalls. Geylang Serai & Arab Street tells a different story altogether where traces of the original Malay architecture and history is almost gone. Yes, Singapore or its original name Singapura, it was once a Malay fishing village with an actual Malay Royal Palace now the palace is demolished and the area is called Istana Kampong Glam with plenty of cafes springing up offering Malay cuisines and shisha bars. China Town offers the same combo with a Chinese flavor and a side order of Chinese opera, while Singaporean fare includes traditional Nasi Lemak or Kaya Toast. You can wash it all down with a few swigs of Singapore’s most famous export, Tiger Beer, or a delicate cup of healing herbal tea.

    Also you can explore the Asian Civilizations Museum, or take in a playful night out at the Night Safari located beside the Singapore Zoo, where rhinos, tigers and polar bears wallow amongst the substantial greenery. Views from the Sentosa Island cable car provide the essential nighttime cityscapes, while in the day you can cruise the temples, indulge in artistic calligraphy souvenirs, and have a street-side fortuneteller bring your future to life.

    So yes, Singapore does have its overly controlled side, but if that’s all you see, your missing the highlights of what can be a lively, culturally varied city, where it's important to focus on the traditional as much as the modern, and make an effort to go beyond the corporate facade.

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      • Singapore Botanic Gardens
        4.13 Km from Singapore
        The Singapore Botanic Gardens (Malay: Taman Botanik Singapura or Kebun Botani Singapura) is a 74-hectare (183-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year, and does not charge an admission fee, except for the National Orchid Garden. The garden is bordered by Holland Road and Napier Road to the south, Cluny Road to the east, Tyersall Avenue and Cluny Park Road to the west and Bukit Timah Road to ...
      • Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
        4.60 Km from Singapore
        Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore (Chinese:新加坡香格里拉大酒店) is a five-star deluxe hotel located on Orange Grove Road, Orchard Road, Singapore. Opened on 23 April 1971, the hotel is the flagship and the first hotel of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 747 guestrooms and suites spread over the Tower Wing, Garden Wing and Valley Wing, 127 serviced apartments and 55 luxurious condominium units. The hotel boasts 15 acres of landscaped gardens which are visible through the glass walls enclosing the lo...
      • Orchard Towers
        5.12 Km from Singapore
        Orchard Towers (Chinese: 豪杰大厦) is an 18-story office building in Singapore located on the corner of Claymore Road and Orchard Road. Construction was completed in 1975. The first five floors are a combination of bars and retail outlets with the remainder leased as offices. During the day the building functions as a retail and office style building, but the building is best known as a landmark entertainment complex famously described as the "Four Floors of Whores" or simply the "Fou...
      • Forum The Shopping Mall
        5.19 Km from Singapore
        Forum The Shopping Mall (Chinese: 福临购物中心, Tamil: பாரம் அங்காடி ) is a shopping mall on Singapore's main shopping belt, Orchard Road. It was built on the site of the Singapura Forum Hotel. Along the upper stretch of Orchard Road and a five-minute walk from Orchard MRT station, the mall is anchored by Toys "R" Us and Julia Gabriel Centre.
      • Night Safari, Singapore
        6.61 Km from Singapore
        The Night Safari (Chinese: 夜间野生动物园) is the world's first nocturnal zoo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The concept of a nocturnal park in Singapore was suggested in the 1980s by the former executive chairman of the Singapore Zoo, Dr Ong Swee Law. Constructed at a cost of S$63 million, the Night Safari was officially opened on 26 May 1994 and occupies 35 hectares (86 acres) of secondary rainforest adjacent to the Singapore Zoo and Upper Seletar Reservoir. The Nigh...
      • Jurong Bird Park
        13.08 Km from Singapore
        Jurong Bird Park (Chinese: 裕廊飞禽公园; Malay: Taman Burung Jurong; Tamil: ஜுரோங் பறவை பூங்கா), is a tourist attraction in Singapore managed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore. It is a landscaped park, built on the western slope of Jurong Hill. It is located within the Boon Lay Planning Area of the Jurong district and has an area of 202,000 square metres (50 acres).
      • Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
        14.58 Km from Singapore
        The Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a major Hindu temple as well as one of the oldest temples in Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It is also one of the state's tourist attraction. The temple was listed in the Malaysian Book of Records as the first and only glass temple in the nation on 12 May 2010.

      Points of Interest near Singapore

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      • Orchard Road
        Orchard Road is the prime shopping street of Singapore. If you are looking for designer fashion or the newest electronics, there is where to find it.

        Orchard Road can be considered the area for good shopping in Singapore considering the number of malls situated here. Orchard road can be easily accessed by MRT (Metro in Singapore) at Orchard station. In fact it stretches all the way from dhoby ghaut station to orchard station.

        Popular malls located on the road includes new malls like ION to malls that were there for quite sometime including WISMA, Paragon, Ngee Ann City, etc etc. Each malls cater to different kind of shopping experience. Some malls feature more high end products, some feature more local shopping experience, some are catered for big brands.

        A trip to Singapore would have to include a visit to orchard road to experience the Singapore Shopping scene.

        Also there are a few drinking places in orchard road, mainly around somerset station area where there is KPO which was an old post office turned into a pub or you can just go for a drink at the stretch of bar located opposite Somerset 313 at Emerald Hill.
        Orchard Road Orchard Rd, Singapore
      • Little India
        Little India is exactly what it says on the tin; the center of Singapore's Indian community and one of the most vibrant and colourful areas of the city.

        As almost 2 million Indian workers are employed in the city a year, a network of shops and temples has sprung up to support the population. Here you see more Tamil and Hindi, and you can marvel at the incredible Hindu and Buddhist temples while enjoying some excellent Indian food.

        There are also various shopping mall located in Little India, including City Square Mall and the popular mustafa shopping center which is very popular among tourist for it's variety of items available as well as being opened 24 hours.

        There are also a few good Indian restaurants in little India that are worth a try.
        Little India, Singapore
      • Esplanade
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        Esplanade 90 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189562
      • Boat Quay
        Boat Quay, situated at the southern bank of the Singapore River was once the busiest port of old Singapore during the British colonial days serving as the key trading point for traders.

        The area which was once swampy with raft houses for laborers and traders is now a hip place for alfresco dining and pubs. The row of shophouses lining the river now houses many bars, spas and restaurants offering from local, seafood to international cuisines.

        Traces of the past can still be seen through the bumboats which were once used for transporting goods along the river and are now converted to carrying passengers for a river cruise.

        Take a walk along the pedestrian side or take the river cruise or just sit and have a drink by the river and enjoy the truly unique experience of the old and the new which is essentially Boat Quay!

        Close to the Central Business District of Singapore, Boat Quay attract after office crowds for a drink before heading home. To get to Boat Quay, the nearest MRT would be "Raffles Place Station" From there walking distance can get you to this awesome place filled with bars and pub.
        Boat Quay, Singapore
      • Aston Lodge
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        Aston Lodge Singapore
      • Chinatown
        Chinatown is a historical place in Singapore where in olden British Colonial days , it is the place where immigrants of China gathers.

        Chinatown is a heritage area filled with the Chinese Cultural and is extremely crowded during period of Chinese New Year Festive season. Shophouses along the streets were buildings that goes way back to Singapore history.

        Chinatown consist of a Chinatown Heritage Center where you can get a glimpse of the olden days of Chinatown and the history behind this place.

        A good place to visit and take a look however don't expect too much from the layback place. There is no grand shopping centers in this area however Chinatown is just beside Clarke Quay where you can have a beer after your trip here.
        Chinatown, Singapore
      • Lollapalooza
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        Lollapalooza 1 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089109
      • Sentosa
        Sentosa, which translates to peace and tranquility in Malay, is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year.

        Standing tall on the island is the Merlion statue. History recalls the story of the legendary Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang, who saw a lion on the island (originally known as Temasek) while hunting. The island was then named Singapura. "Singa" meaning lion and "Pura" a city. The 37 metre (12 storey) high statue can be entered through the ground floor, and one can take the lift up to 12th floor to view the city state. Opened in 1996, it is the tallest Merlion in the whole Singapore.

        Sentosa Island offers a variety of attractions, museums and other facilities to provide a variety of experiences, recreation and entertainment to visitors.

        Attractions include a two-kilometer long sheltered beach, two golf courses and two five-star hotels, Resort Worlds at Sentosa and Hard Rock Hotel Singapore.

        Other attractions include:

        Theme park Universal Studios Singapore.
        Tiger Sky Tower, is free-standing observation tower on Sentosa, at the height of 110 meters above ground.
        The Butterfly Park, is a landscape garden with over 15,000 live butterflies, representing more than fifty species.
        The Songs of the Sea show, started on 26 March 2007, replaced the 25-year-old Musical Fountain show.
        The Sentosa 4D Magix, Singapore's first and Southeast Asia's original 4-dimensional theater.
        The CineBlast, opened in June 2007, is Singapore's only cinema ride.
        Fort Siloso, in the west of the island where you will see the preserved guns used to guard the island during World War II.
        The Sentosa Luge & Skyride, a self-steering, gravity-driven three-wheel cart. Originated from New Zealand, the non-motorized cart allows rider to speed down a hill over a course of 650 m ending at the Siloso Beach.
        The Flying Trapeze, a form of sport and recreation that helps develop one's mind, body and coordination. It also helps conquer one's fear of height.

        Sentosa is also the venue for Singapore's ultimate yearly held beach party - Zoukout!

        You can travel to Sentosa Island Easily via the Cable Car, Drive in, Sentosa Express (Light Rail) , Or even just walk in! However do note that driving and walking into the island itself requires entrance fee.
        Sentosa, Singapore
      • Pulau Ubin

        Pulau Ubin is a tiny island located eastwards of Pulau Tekong and in Singapore’s northeast respectively. In 1960, mining granite facilitated thousands of residents but despite that, only a few hundred families are currently living there. Pulau Ubin is among the few last witnesses that has seen Singapore’s Kampong in its most original form. It observed it when it stood uninfluenced by modern industrial trends and large-scale urbanization. Villages consisting of wooden houses and jetties, conserved yet dynamic wildlife, deserted quarries and lush plantations have helped maintain the essence of the place. The fact that it is still far away from tarmacked roads and cemented buildings also contributes to preserving its original form.

        Ketam Mountain Bike Park is one of the best biking trails. People who come for biking here often bring their personal bikes despite the place offering rental bikes. The path is about 8 km in length and the landscape varies from concentrated jungles to open fields. Along the track, one may come across steep yet short ascending and descending pathways. Pathways have been lined with signs which specify the difficulty range of each route.

        Pulau Ubin, Singapore
      • Johor Bahru
        Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. The city of Johor Bahru is located at 1°29′N, 103°44′E. The city council administers the highly developed southern central coast of the metropolitan area, with a total area of 185 km². Johor Bahru is within walking distance from Singapore, and receives more than 60% of the country's annual foreign tourists via its bridges to Singapore. It is one of the largest cities in Malaysia. The city is an important industrial, tourism and commercial hub for southern Malaysia and is one of Southeast Asia's most populous urban areas. The population growth rate of Johor Bahru is also among the highest in Malaysia.

        Johor Bahru enjoys the unique distinction of being the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland. Johor Bahru is the first city across the causeway from Singapore. Most Singaporeans have to pass JB by bus to arrive in other Malaysian destinations.

        Johor Bahru is a small town with simple attractions such as mosques, temples and zoos. There are many malls for shopping as it caters to nearby villagers and Singaporeans too. Prices are definitely much cheaper than Singapore.

        The weather is warm all year round, and a cup of iced teh-tarik (Traditional Malay pull-tea) might cool you down.

        The state consist of a few shopping malls that is popular among local and Singaporeans, including new malls like KSL.
        Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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      Graphic showing average weather in Singapore in Celcius and Centimeters (Change to Farenheit and Inches)

      Month Temp °C Rainfall Cm Temp °F Rainfall Inches
      Jan 26.1 280.1 79 110.3
      Feb 26.6 194.3 79.9 76.5
      Mar 27 206.9 80.6 81.5
      Apr 27.3 213.2 81.1 83.9
      May 27.5 186.8 81.5 73.5
      Jun 27.4 180.2 81.3 70.9
      Jul 27.2 166.6 81 65.6
      Aug 27.1 191.8 80.8 75.5
      Sep 27.1 196.7 80.8 77.4
      Oct 26.9 224.4 80.4 88.3
      Nov 26.6 305.1 79.9 120.1
      Dec 26.2 332.6 79.2 130.9

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