Ideal for those who wish to discover the Lion City at its best in a limited time frame the Singapore Heartland Trail is fast becoming one of the country’s most popular tours for first time visitors. Taking guests on a gastronomical and retail journey like no other the Singapore Heartland Trail encompasses the best that Singapore has to offer in terms of food, shopping experiences and cultural encounters. The three hour tour is perfect for visitors who are in the country for a short period as it lets travellers discover Singapore’s favorite dishes, hottest shopping venues and vibrant cultural attractions in a compact tour that truly does capture the personality of this global metropolis and its favorite corners.

After being picked up from the hotel or airport visitors are taken to various areas of the city where they can sample Singaporean food at its best with local cuisine taking centre stage. The sampling of food in this tour is included in the Singapore Heartland Trail package so travellers can dig in to treats at traditional food vendors and coffee shops without a second thought. The rice noodle wonder dubbed “Laksa” which is consumed with a spicy gravy made of coconut milk is one not-to-be missed highlight while Nasi Lemak the aromatic coconut rice with fried fish, cucumber and eggs is another mouthwatering treat unique to Singapore.

Offering food lovers a variety of delicacies of various origin the tour then goes on to explore the shopping possibilities in this global retail Mecca. In fact shopping and eating out are Singapore’s favorite pastimes as locals are seen digging in to street food and frequenting the country’s monumental shopping complexes at all hours of the day. Shopaholics can stock up not only the latest threads but also the finest accessories and antiques in town as carpets and object d’art also reign supreme among the hot pick buys in the country.

The cultural identity of the Lion City can be witnessed at one of its most popular suburban neighborhoods, Toa Payoh where visitors can discover daily life in the country as people carry on with their routines. The eclectic and bohemian Holland Village is another popular stopover of the Singapore Heartland Trail as the enclave serves as a stark contrast to urban Singapore and its hectic lifestyle.
 

 

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