Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Made up of 63 smaller islands like Sentosa and Jurong, it is one of the world’s major transportation hubs, with 80 airlines connecting Singapore Changi Airport with 200 cities around the world. When visiting Singapore, one has a wide range of options in terms of accommodation, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
The Singapore Flyer is the world’s largest observation wheel, 30 meters taller than the London Eye. With a height of 165 meters and a diameter of 150, the wheel has 28 capsules the size of buses, with air conditioning and can accommodate up to 28 passengers in each capsule. Whether day or night, a full loop on the Singapore Flyer takes about 30 minutes and offers a stunning panoramic view of the city’s landmarks.
Discover the cultural and historical heritage of Singapore with a tour of China Town, Kampong Glam and Little India. Singapore’s Chinatown is literate with Perakanan shop houses that have been beautifully restored and sell everything from textiles to herbs and jade ornaments. Some of China Town’s most popular attractions include the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the Sri Mariamman Temple. A walk through Little India will take you through an experience for all your senses, with places like the Tekka Center wet market and food court, the teahouses, tailors and restaurants of Serangoon Road, as well as the huge apartments in Mustafa Centre.
For families traveling with children, visiting Singapore must include an experience at the Singapore Zoo Night Safari. Ride an open tram through the 40 hectares of jungle and see animals in their natural habitat. For those who want to get a closer look at the animals, the zoo offers a guided walking trail for an up-close experience. Another one for the kids is Universal Studios on Sentosa Island. The first movie theme park in Southeast Asia, it has 24 attractions and movie-themed zones such as Hollywood, Madagascar, Ancient Egypt, New York, Sci-Fi City and Lost World. The island resort of Sentosa also has other offerings, such as Dolphin Lagoon, where you can watch dolphins play, the Underwater World Oceanarium, and ‘Songs of the Sea,’ a water and light show. Getting to Sentosa is also an experience, as it can be reached via a scenic cable car ride.
The Lion City of Southeast Asia brings with it an amazing and memorable experience for anyone visiting Singapore.
