Singapore

Tourism in Singapore

Welcome to the Singapore Tourist Guide

The Singapore Tourist Guide is here to advise you before you make a visit to this wonderful country. Singapore has one of the best economies and standard of living in the whole of Asia. Because of the peace, order and discipline of the people in Singapore, it has been a favorite country of business conferences and seminars. Aside from the fact that Singapore is a highly advanced country, it also has a number of attractions that would definitely amaze your eyes and make you feel at home even if you are away from it.

Singapore Tourism

Singapore is the smallest country from the South-East Asia, with a surface of 630 square kilometers and with a population of 2 million inhabitants. The capital and the only city is Singapore, and the official languages are malaise, mandarin, tamil and English. It is a heavily industrialized city, but tourism is also an important branch of the economy.

The city was destroyed during the 11th century, being rebuilt in the 13th century. However, it was an unimportant city until the 18th century. Sir Stamford Raffles decided to fund a new city there, and the river where he decided to build the first home has his name from that time to today. The river Raffles continues to be the most important part of the city. You will find the main business area and the entertainment area along the river. The most important tourist attractions in singapore are situated in three districts: Orchard Rd, Chinatown, and Little India.
On the first sight, Singapore looks at the same time shocking because of the modernity, but also discrete and anonymous. Although the influences of the Chinese and English dominations are strong, Singapore is clearly an Asian city, where old Malaysian and Indian traditions are kept alive, from Feng Shui to the religion of the ancestors. On the crowded streets of Chinatown, you will find the psychics, the worshipers of the temples, and the occult followers of the ancient gods. In Little India, you could buy the best Indian materials called sari, rare spices, and paintings with Hindu gods. In the small stores of Arab St, you will hear the strong voice of the imam in the Sultan’s Mosque.

Arab St

The center of the Muslim population, it is the district of the traditional books, of Indonesian scarves, sarongs, songkoks, hajj and silks. You will also find roses essences, and floral essences that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. The biggest and most visited mosque in Singapore can be found here, the Sultan’s Mosque, but also a small and coquette mosque called the Malabar Muslim Jama-ath. The Indian Restaurants can be found on North Bridge Street and Bussorah, offering a real gastronomical spectacle during the Ramadan.

The colonial city

Sir Stamford Raffles left a print in the center of the city, a print that can’t be erased by the Chinese dominating population or the industry. Raffles moved the business district at the south of the river, transforming the northern side in the administrative center. This way, an efficient structure that is used even today was created. One of the main tourist destinations here is the Empress Palace Building, an imposing location built in 1865 that hosts a museum now. It also has art galleries, an antique store, and also a chic restaurant. The Raffles Hotel has become a true symbol of the Oriental luxury. In the same area, you can find imposing churches, like St Andrew Cathedral and The Cathedral of Good Shepherd.

Jurong

Jurong is the industrial center of the city, but the tourists can also find interesting places to visit here: parks, but mostly the Haw Par Villa, a great themed park that gives life to the Chinese mythology.

Singapore it the perfect destination for the European and American tourists that want something new. It is the perfect place to relax, but it is also great for those people looking for some fun. Singapore is one of the most important Asian destinations for singers and artists from around the world, and the nightlife is absolutely incredible.

Singapore Attractions

One of the things that magnetizes tourists to Singapore is the beauty of its natural attractions. The country is also filled with commercial and business establishments that mesmerize travelers. Tourists from all over the world visit Singapore year in and year out. This only proves that Singapore is continually improving on its tourism and shows to the world the beauty it has to offer. If you are to drop by Singapore, here are some tourist attractions the Singapore Tourist Guide advises that you should definitely check out.

Sentosa Island

If you are dreaming of the perfect vacation getaway, the Island of Sentosa would definitely make your fantasies come true. It is an Island resort with all the comfort you need. If you want to relax and forget about the city’s worries you can head to Sentosa to unwind. You can use the resort’s recreational facilities, golf and sport areas. The Sentosa Island is the most visited zone of the city, as it has numerous parks, museums, beaches, restaurants, facilities for sport practicing, and other tourist attractions. If you want to spend some more time here, you can easily find camping areas, bungalows but also luxury hotels.

Night Safari

This is one attraction that is very unique. The Night Safari features nocturnal animals of all kinds. Most of these animals are from other parts of the world. It is a 40-hectare land and home to about 1,000 animals of almost 100 species. It only opens at night and you can experience first hand the attractions of the rainforest of Malaysia, the Jungle of India, and the amazing African Sahara.

Tang Dynasty City

If you are a history buff, you can drop by a number of historical museums in Singapore. You can also drop by the Tang Dynasty City where you can literally walk through Singapore’s history and culture. It is actually a theme park where you can find old stone walls with historical remarks. You can also find a number of dining areas, temples, shop, court houses and geisha houses.

Chinese and Japanese Gardens

Natural lovers would find peace and serenity in the Chinese and Japanese Gardens of Singapore located at Yuan Ching Road. Beside this tourist spot, you can also find the Jurong Bird Park. You can find classic Imperial style of gardens and feel the cool breeze of the Juron Lake. Here, you can visit the Garden of Romance, the Herb Garden or walk by the Double Beauty Bridge.

Temple of 1000 Lights

If you are intrigued with the religious background of Singapore, you can visit the country’s local temples. Specifically, you can visit the Temple of 1000 lights which has been an attraction in itself. It also referred to as the Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya and can be found near the Race Course.

Chinatown

It is the cultural center of the city, and the past speaks to the tourists trough the old temples with terraces and impressive ornaments. The voice of the past can be heard even if the modern economic activity tries to cover it, and the hundreds of shops from this part of the city can be found in a mixture with the exclusive restaurants and the expensive malls. In fact, it is maybe the only place in the world where the poorest and the wealthiest citizens of a country are living in the same place.

Tourism in Singapore

Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and contributor to the Singaporean economy, attracting 13,171,303 tourists in 2011, over twice Singapore's total population.^[1] Its cultural attraction can be attributed to its cultural diversity that reflects its colonial history and Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arab ethnicities. It is also environmentally friendly, and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. As English is the dominant one of its four official languages, it is generally easier for tourists to understand when speaking to the local population of the country, for example, when shopping. Transport in Singapore exhaustively covers most, if not all public venues in Singapore, which increases convenience for tourists. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system.
The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-story shopping centres and hotels, can be considered the center of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, which allows people to explore Asian, African and American habitats at night without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals. The Singapore Zoo has embraced the 'open zoo' concept whereby animals are kept in enclosures, separated from visitors by hidden dry or wet moats, instead of caging the animals. Jurong Bird Park is another zoological garden centred around birds, which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible, including a flock of one thousand flamingos. The tourist island of Sentosa, which attracts 19 million visitors in 2011, is located in the south of Singapore, consists of about 20–30 landmarks, such as Fort Siloso, which was built as a fortress to defend against the Japanese during World War II. Guns from the World War II era can be seen at Fort Siloso, from a mini-sized to a 16 pound (7 kg) gun. Moreover, the island has built the Tiger Sky Tower, which allows visitors to view the whole of Sentosa, as well as the Sentosa Luge, a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleighs supine and feet-first. Steering is done by shifting the weight or pulling straps attached to the sled's runners. Singapore has two integrated resorts which house casinos, namely Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa.

Boat Quay

Boat Quay by the Singapore River.

Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River. Shophouses on it have been carefully conserved and now house various bars, pubs and restaurants.
Lot of options available for drinks, dining from across the world. Most popular are the dining bars along the river. After a nice dinner one can head to one of the many pubs and discs around. Also popular are the Hindi Music lounges with beautiful Indian dancers who dance to the tunes of famous Bollywood songs in their shining attire.
Khazana, Bollywood Dhoon, Club Colaba, Tarana, Ghungroo, Krish, Table, Haldi, etc., etc.

Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay and a buzzing party central in Singapore, and is situated even further upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River than Boat Quay is. Currently, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and shops such as antique shops. There are also moored Chinese junks (tongkangs) that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants. Crazy Horse Paris opened their third cabaret show worldwide in Clarke Quay in December 2005, but ended operations in February 2007 owing to poor business. The Ministry of Sound opened at Clarke Quay in December 2005, but has also gone out of business.
Clarke Quay also boasts more than 50 eateries offering over 20 different types of cuisine, and more than 20 bars, clubs and pubs. Some of the world's best pubs are located in Clarke Quay.