Singapore cleverly brings together the past and the future. It harmoniously combines different cultures, gastronomy, art and architecture and leaves a mark on all who visit it.
Malay legends about a Sumatran prince who remembered a lion in Temasek. Considering it a good omen, he founded Singapura or the City of the Lion. Never mind that it was highly unlikely that he would see a lion in this region, what counts is that he established a profitable trading post for the Sumatran empire. Singapore might have remained a forgotten city if it hadn’t been for Sir Raffles. It was his enthusiasm and the lure of a tariff port that brought the crowds. Today a graceful city, Singapore unites Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures with quiet skill and offers a dazzling experience for visitors who venture onto its shores.
Singapore is bursting with ways to entertain anyone looking for something to do. Fly, flap, flutter, float… with more than 9,000 feathered friends of 600 species at Jurong Bird Park, one of the most impressive parks in Asia Pacific. The penguin exhibit and bird show are just spectacular.
The Singapore Zoo promises enough fun and variety to keep you entertained with orangutans, chimpanzees, lions, Komodo dragons, polar bears – these are just a few of the many animals that make up the zoo’s collection. This open concept zoo with 2,000 animals of 240 species allows visitors to see the animals in their natural habitat.
Bringing a real jungle into the heart of a city, Night Safari is the world’s first wildlife park built specifically for nighttime viewing. This excellent nocturnal zoo houses more than 900 animals of 135 exotic species in eight zones recreated to simulate various geographical zones. Experience the thrill of exploring a tropical jungle at night by tram or on foot.
Sentosa Island has a kaleidoscope of activities with its amazing underwater world, Dolphin Lagoon, Images of Singapore, The Merlion, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom Museum, Sijori WonderGolf, Carlsberg Sky Tower and the magical show ‘Songs of the Sea’. ‘. You can simply skip the theme park attractions and head straight for Sentosa’s beaches (Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong) built with imported white sand, where a wide range of water sports are available.
You could try the Singapore Duck tours, the first and only amphibian attraction in Asia. Ride the authentic Vietnam War ship that glides both on land and at sea, with entertaining Ducktainers on board. This wacky show on wheels is truly an entertaining and novel experience.
Explore the National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which has the largest collection of orchids in the world. You can also canoe around the island – there are several operators who rent canoes at Changi Point, the east coast and Sentosa Island.
And then there is the shopping… everyone agrees – Singapore is one of the best destinations for shopping. From Orchard Road, which offers a world-class shopping experience, to Chinatown, which offers you all that is traditional and authentic in Singapore. To top off this great experience is the food – flavors from around the world… you want it, you got it.