Visit Singapore and it will provide you with lifelong memories of its high rise modern skyline, great shopping and world class living environment.

Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city populated by a melting pot of different cultures and nationalities all living together in perfect harmony in this tropical Southeast Asian country.

The “Republic of Singapore” to give it its official title, is an island city-state located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, sometimes referred to as the “little red dot”, due to its size, it is depicted as just that on many world maps!, or the “Lion City” although it is most unlikely that lions of any persuasion ever lived here, other than in the Singapore Zoo

Along with so many other countries in this region, it would be very easy to give it a miss! And to many people, they may not even hear about this small island nation which occupies a total land area of just over 700 square kilometers or just 270 square miles!

But to miss out on visiting Singapore, would truly be to miss out on one of the world’s finest travel destinations, a city that may be small in size, but more than compensates for that in friendliness, hospitality and culinary excellence!

The truth is Singapore City is an acclaimed tourist hub bustling with activities and jam packed with plenty to do during your stay. Singapore is sometimes considered to be quite similar to its Asian neighbour Hong Kong, it is from the point of view of being a modern skyscraper city full of great shopping and cultural experiences, but Singapore has a much more relaxed, greener and friendlier feel to it than Hong Kong and is considerably better value!

The cultural diversity of the country, religious and ethnic tolerance, photographic landscape, and cleanliness are compelling reasons why tourists keep coming over and over again to this city.

Singapore offers many beautiful sights and photographic opportunities for the travelers. Begin your journey with a bumboat ride along the Singapore river and admire the old architecture building of yesterday years to the robust skyline and cityscape. The ride will bring you to the icon of Singapore, The Merlion at the mouth of the river and get off at the Esplanade, Theaters on the Bay where you can view seasonal worldclass and local performance. It is a magnificent piece of architecture. The locals call it ‘ Durian’ because it resembles the exterior of the spiky tropical fruit. The fruit durian, has a strong aroma which not everyone will like. Try it… either you will love it or hate it. You will find it along the streets at Bugis Village.

Places to Visit in Singapore

The Singapore Zoo (Former Singapore Zoological Gardens) is acclaimed as one of the world’s most spectacular zoos. The use of natural barriers like streams, rock walls and vegetation to separate animals from visitors enhances the “open” zoo concept. Spreading over 28 hectares, it is home to over 3,600 mammals, birds and reptiles, including rare and endangered species. The Zoo’s orang utan breeding program has created a large community of these gentle, endangered species.

Island of Singapore – Sentosa Island

Beach lovers can enjoy exciting games and sea sports along the 3.2-km long sandy beaches stretching across Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong. On weekends, the beach pubs will spring into action as beach volleyball fans flock to Siloso Beach for their favourite game. In recent years, Sentosa had also gained international fame for holding some of Singapore’s most exciting themed events like the Sentosa Sandsation (an international sand sculpting event), Black Moon Foam Parties, Zouk Out Dance Festival and Sentosa’s yearly Countdown Parties right here!

Landmarks and Memorials – CHIJMES

As a national heritage site, CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is an attraction offering an exciting dining, shopping, leisure and entertainment experience. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a spectacular backdrop for musicals, recitals and other theatrical performances.

Trip to Singapore Art Museum

The Singapore Art Museum at Bras Basah Road is housed in a beautifully restored school building (the former St. Joseph’s Institution). The Museum’s architecture includes The Central Building, The Glass Hall, The Galleries, The Chapel, Anderson Wing, Queen Street Wing and the Courtyards which makes it Singapore’s National Monument.

Parks and Nature Reserves Gardens epitomises

The Gardens epitomises the tropical island’s luxuriant parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens is a combination of untouched primary forest and specialty gardens displaying frangipanis, roses, ferns and desert plants, to name a few. There are numerous plant species here, including many rare specimens, reflect the Gardens’ richness and diversity of plant life.

A Trip to Singapore River Clarke Quay

Named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore’s second governor, Clarke Quay had been the commercial centre, where an unending stream of lighters would transport their goods upriver to the very warehouses that now contain shops of every extravagant nature.

Places of Worship in Singapore St Josephs Church

Singapore’s Catholic community commemorates the crucifixion of Christ every Good Friday with a procession through the grounds of this church. In 1825, Father Francisco da Silva e Maia founded the Portuguese Mission on the site where St. Joseph’s Church now stands. This was the first place of Catholic worship in Singapore.

Visit Fort Siloso World War II Sites

Fort Siloso is the Singapore’s only preserved coastal fort stands as an important window to our colonial past and a poignant reminder of the war years. When the British colonized Singapore in the 1870s, the new harbour (Keppel Harbor) saw the expansion of activities that risked being rampaged by invaders and pirates. It was decided that a fort would be sited at the western end of a small island called Pulau Blakang Mati (now known as Sentosa), so Fort Siloso, the first of such fortification, was born.

Visit Little India at Singapore

Today, Little India is the focal point of Singapore’s Indian community. Hundreds of Indians assemble on Serangoon Road on Saturdays to share the news received from ‘home’. The crush has become so dense that the police create temporary passages through the crowds to let pedestrians and shoppers through. During Deepavali, the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India is transformed into a fairyland of gaily decorated, brightly lit streets bustling with shoppers.

Travel to Chinatown Heritage Center

Located in three newly restored shop houses at the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, the Chinatown Heritage Center houses a wealth of memories and untold stories of how Singapore’s early forefathers had settled in this area after their perilous journey from afar.

Visit Changi Village

Changi Village shows a more relaxed side of Singapore. The local beach has clean sand that attracts fishermen and bathers alike, especially on weekends. In the village itself, there are plenty of bargains to be found – T-shirts, electronic equipment, carpets, Indian cotton clothing, shoes, batik dresses, kimonos and all types of table linen.