When the rest of the world wraps up and wind downs for the day, elsewhere on the pinnacle of the Malayan Peninsula, the “Lion City” comes alive. Singapore, the commercial hub of Asia, sees its inhabitants loosen ties and kick up their heels once night sets in as this island transforms into a sizzling network of nightclubs and bars. Surrounded by some of the most exquisitely beautiful islands, the most sophisticated and modernized city of Asia has another half to its picture.
Head down to Clarke Quay, the epicentre of Singapore’s night attractions, for here is a place that party’s away till the early hours of dawn without breaking a sweat! Apart from the myriad of nightclubs, one can find posh restaurants that whip up gastronomical feasts. Be it Chinese, Spanish, Indian, Italian or whatever cuisines that take up your fancy, they have it all. Alternatively, if the craving is for Chilli Crab one should take a stroll down to Jumbo Restaurant that is just along the Riverside Walk. The crabs on offer are tantalizing and the scenery around you is simply divine; together the combination is unforgettable!
For the hip, for the trendy, for the wild and carefree club hoppers the place to head to is St James Power Station. What was once a power station, today you can find Singapore’s largest and most frequented array of nightclubs. Within the walls of this powerhouse are nine unique areas that keep the party animal in you returning for more!
On a complete different turn, Singapore offers alternative means of excitement and a popular choice are the night markets and Night Safari. The China Town Market is an icon in itself for tourists as with the locals for here is one of the most exciting shopping prospects you will encounter. You name it they have it! From clothes to electrical equipment and souvenirs to seemingly endless stalls of food, China Town Market will capture all your senses. Similarly, the Night Safari is an experience of incredibility. At the break of twilight, enter the open air jungle on a Singapore Night Safari that gives you the goose bump encounter of coming up close with the beasts of the jungle while they skulk in their natural habitat.
Singapore is sure to keep you up 24 hours given the chance and keep you returning for more in order to capture its essence of unfiltered excitement. For those of you travelling the distance to this part of the world making a Singapore hotel reservation in advance is advisable. Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore comes with the highest recommendation for a Singapore city centre hotel for its excellent provision of authentic Singaporean hospitality that is merged with the finest of luxuries.