Singapore

Singapore is a city state on a small island in South East Asia. In population density the country is second to only Monaco in the whole world. Despite the high density, the country has a large portion of it covered in vegetation hence the name the ‘Garden City’.

Tourists intending to go on holiday to Singapore should travel to the south of the country where the city centre is located. Here we find the best tourist attractions in the name of the Orchard road shopping area, the new Marina Bay, the Riverside and the Shenton way financial district which is the Central Business District (CBD).

Singapore as a country is rather culturally diverse. The prevalent race is the Chinese who consequently have more cultural influence, the Malays, the Indians and many other minor races.

The official language in this awesome country is Malay though the most spoken language is English. This should be refreshing news for English speaking people intending to make Singapore their choice destination for holiday. Most people in Singapore are Buddhist.

For those who wish for a sun-washed tropical holiday, Singapore is the way to go. The country’s climate is sunny all year round. Almost daily, the heat of the day and the sweat of the brow will be washed away by a brief shower that hardly lasts for more than an hour. The accommodating weather allows tourists maximum exploration time. For the visitor, the most daunting task would be deciding where to start as the choices are rather overwhelming.

A particularly wonderful place to visit would be the Marina Bay. At the Marina one is able to see three of the famous attractions in Singapore.

The Merlion; which is a lion/mermaid statue that towers to the skies, The Esplanade theatres that show cases many entertaining shows and has some good eating spots, and the Singapore Flyer; A large Ferris wheel that allows a great view of the environs.

Other places of interest would include the Sentosa Island, famous for its sandy beaches with warm sea waters. Here tourists can also tour the Universal Studio Theme Park and casino. A point worth to note is that gambling is legal in Singapore.

This by itself brings in hordes of visitors, who are gambling enthusiasts, to holiday in Singapore. These days, people can also enjoy gambling online, making it even more accessible for those who wish to try their luck on games like satta gali. Another prime attraction is the market of Little India. It has some famous temples that are worth touring. They include Sri Srinivasa Perumal, the Sri Veeramakaliamman and the temple of a thousand lights.

Singapore is a renowned for its shopping culture. The country has low taxes and hence lots of foreign items are imported and due to the resulting high competition by traders, the items are sold at relatively low prices. The Orchard road is one haven for shopping. Quality authentic items are easily found here.

Apart from shopping, another favourite pastime in the country is eating. Singapore will satisfy anyone’s appetite if at first the variety does not leave one totally overwhelmed. The influence of many races brings to the pot many recipes while the intermingling of the races contributes to tweaks that come up with mesmerizing delicacies found only in Singapore. The aromas around Singapore cannot allow any tourist on holiday in Singapore to ignore the delicacies.

This article does not cover half of the attractions found in this Far East touristic gem. A holiday to Singapore is the best way to discover the wealth of delights in this country.