Singapore is
one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world. The city is so disciplined
and orderly that even the trees that lined the main roads are planted every
twenty feet apart.
The
favourite past times of the local people are shopping and dining at all hours.
The island is so well-lighted and busy with shoppers and diners after dark, it
is very safe to walk in the streets at night.
Singapore is
a shoppers' paradise with great shopping deals everywhere, you can find fashion
items ranging from small store bargains to luxurious branded merchandise. For
those who are crazy about cool electronic gadgets, there are heaps of shops
selling the best electronics equipped with the latest technology.
You will not
go hungry in this food-crazed country. You can find restaurants, cafes,
foodcourts and hawker food stalls everywhere. Many food stalls open 24 hours
and you can find a darn good place to eat at 3.00am in the morning.
Here is a
list of the best places to visit in Singapore.
Top
10 Places to visit in Singapore
1. The
Merlion
The Merlion
is a symbol that represents Singapore. It is a mystical creature which is half
mermaid and half lion. It has the head of a lion and body of a mermaid. This
8.6 metre tall merlion statue stands at the Marina Bay waterfront looking
towards the sea.
2. Changi
International Airport
Changi
International Airport is one of the best airports in the world with hundreds of
awards under its belt. It has full facilities for passengers from babies to
adult with special needs, children's playground, several open-air gardens,
fitness and spa centres, a transit hotel, internet services, a post office,
medical clinics and pharmacies, restaurants, swimming pool and napping areas.
The free Skytrain service transports passengers between the three terminals.
The mass rapid transit trains (MRT), public buses, taxis and free shuttle buses
bring visitors to and from the airport.
3.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore
Zoo is one of the major tourist attractions in Singapore. Supplemented by
thousands of rare animals make kids would love to see the uniqueness of each
animal that they had never seen their lifetime. At the time the sun began to
set, you can enjoy a different atmosphere at the Night Safari. Singapore Zoo
also provides a vehicle for children's play Rainforest Kidzworld. Wave of
lively children waiting in the water play area, with themes such as wildlife
parks wet dream! For the game more exciting, young and old can ride to the
animal-themed carousel. This zoo has a different concept from other zoos. With
open cages, all animals can live like in their natural habitat. You will see
lions under a grove of trees, polar bears and Pygmy Hippos. Other attractions
that are not less interesting is the Australian Outback, Fragile Forest and the
Great Rift Valley. As a place of public entertainment, this zoo is also a
vehicle for educating the visitors about the ecosystem and culture of tropical
rain forests.
4.
Singapore Botanical Gardens
This garden
is located in the middle of town. This small forest is right next to Gleneagles
hospital. Singapore Botanic Gardens has a fairly complete collection of plants.
Plants is almost gone or going extinct direservasi here. For admission to the
Singapore Botanic Garden is free of charge. This garden has an area of ​​approximately
64 acres, in this top tourist attractions you can enjoy the scenery and lush
green trees. There is also a swan lake (Swan Lake), located not far from the
entrance. The scenery was hard to find in the city of Singapore. The National
Orchid Garden is the main attraction within the Botanic Gardens. Located on the
mid-western side of the Garden, the hilly three-hectare site has a collection
of more than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids.
5. Boat
Quay and Clarke Quay
Boat Quay
and Clarke Quay are filled with restaurants, pubs and clubs, so the atmosphere
here was crowded and mixed up, loud music to light jazz mixed into one. This
place was visited by the builders clubbing, young executives who just got home
from work, couples who want to enjoy a romantic dinner, and also many foreign
tourists.
6.
Singapore Flight Experience
Taste it
ride or drive a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft the world's most popular and most
successful aircraft - you can feel the flight with an experienced instructor
who will help you through all aspects of aviation. With more than 20,000
airports around the world in a data bank and a full 180 degrees of visual and
most advanced cockpit and the sound quality is very similar to the original
sound truly unforgettable experience.
7. Singapore
Flyer
This is the
world's largest Ferris current, high reached 165 meters. Offers you a
breathtaking 360 ° panoramic view of Singapore and the region (opening early
2008). Located in Marina Bay, this vehicle is next to the Retail Terminal has
three levels, with a wide selection of shops and food outlets. There is a
central atrium that leads to a lush tropical forest, and an outdoor theater
that will be a stage show. The Flyer affords great views of the Marina Bay
Street Circuit of the Singapore Grand Prix as it is located beside the straight
between turns 21 and 22, and near the pit area.
8. Little
India Singapore
Little India
is an ethnic neighborhood found in Singapore that has Tamil cultural elements
and aspects of other cultures. Little India lies to east of the Singapore
River—across from Chinatown, located west of the river and north of Kampong
Glam. Little India is more commonly known as Tekka in the local Tamil
community. This is a great place. You can find lots of new things here. Start
of stalls selling fresh fruit and sweets to India with unique stalls selling
clothes and shoes with prices so cheap, you'll be dizzy with the choices
available.
9. Marina
Bay Sands
Marina Bay
Sands is one of the two Integrated Resort in Singapore's new in the open in
2010. After the Resort World Sentosa first operation in early April 2010.
Marina Bay Sands is located in the Marina Bay area, joined with Singapore icons
that had already stood up like a statue of the Merlion, Esplanade and Singapore
Flyer. Marina Bay Sands has very complete facilities. Guaranteed you can find
all you need to be available in this place without having to get out of this
region such as casino, sand sky park, hotel, restaurant, cafe there is also a
Food Kiosk that provides local flavor from the chicken rice, curry Indian team
and sum up western-style roast chicken and sandwiches. In addition, the Marina
Bay resort is a paradise for the shopaholic. Equipped with a luxury shopping
centers are also a variety of world-class retailers and restaurants make this
place is the biggest luxury shopping mall in Singapore.
10.
Singapore Science Centre
For young
scientists and future science and technology experts, the Singapore Science
Centre has been recognized that this world will surely stimulate your brain
with over 850 interactive rides that describe the wonders and beauty of
science. Hours: Science Centre (10.00 am to 18:00 pm); Omni-Theatre (10:00 am
to 20:00 pm). Closed on Monday except holidays and school holidays.
About PRABISH BISHUNGKHE
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