A melting pot of cultures, resort hubs, shopping mega malls and world renowned attractions, Singapore is a holidaymaker’s dream come true in Asia. Offering a wide range of visitors the chance to indulge in the rare pleasures of life, the Lion City pulls out all the stops as it has for decades when it comes to offering a wholesome vacation experience. Straight-laced and forward thinking to a fault, the tourist landscape of Singapore is littered with world class attractions to suit every traveller and budget while its minute geographical size and efficient transportation network also makes it a breeze to navigate and explore, all on one memorable trip.
One of the must-see highlights on a tour of Singapore is of course its famed integrated resorts. The Marina Bay Sands is the latest addition to the country’s thriving resort landscape with its iconic infinity pool and SkyPark. Resort World Sentosa is also a popular stopover for casino fans as the two locales combined offer exclusive shopping experiences, fine dining and 24 hour gaming arcades. Resort World Sentosa also houses South Asia’s first ever Universal Studios Theme Park which is a magical wonderland for the young and old spread out over 50 acres with more than 24 points of interest. Island enthusiasts should head to Sentosa Island where sandy beaches and outdoor activities for the entire family are available at one breathtaking leisure space.
Nature lovers in contrast should explore Singapore’s iconic zoo which is famed for the Night Safari excursion as well as 14 wildlife areas designed according to the venue’s revolutionary “open” zoo concept. A visit to the Singapore Botanical Garden is also a must as the locale boasts over 60,000 plant varieties and is home to the National Orchid Garden.
Shopaholics on the other hand should explore the exclusive storefronts down trendy Orchard Road which is littered with top notch shopping malls and high end boutiques. Shoppers in search of bargains and a little bit of culture however can head down to Little India where one finds bargain haven Mustafa Centre and a host of shops selling everything from antiques to Indian delicacies. The country’s Chinese heritage and best Chinese food is of course found in Chinatown where shoppers and foodies alike will find an explosion of Chinese goodies on offer.
History buffs can also take a walk along Singapore River and discover its colonial heritage while stopping over at its five quays of which Clarke Quay is a special treat for tourists.
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