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Contrary to impressions of a modern, high-rise city that is pre-occupied with shopping and making money, Singapore is actually a wonderful tourist destination with a myriad of attractions and activities.
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Singapore River: at the heart of the city and its history is the short but broad Singapore River, which spills out into the natural harbour of Marina Bay. Both the river and the natural harbour played an important role for early seafaring merchants of the island and today it’s a vibrant entertainment precinct lined with quayside restaurants.
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Colonial District: the north side of the river is a stark contrast to the dense skyscrapers of the financial district of the south and was laid out meticulously by the British administration in the mid-19th century. Typified by open spaces and grand buildings, the area is situated around the Padang, a cricket pitch-sized pitch, which is nowadays used for parades and events.
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Raffles Hotel: an institution in Singapore, this luxury hotel has been welcoming the rich and famous since 1887. The present building was opened in 1899 and has been recently restored with its grandiose reception rooms, ballrooms and restaurants.
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If you take the time to wander beyond the central area and discover the colourfully restored shop house rows, you’ll discover a part of Singapore where life go;es on over a game of mah jong, seemingly unchanged in decades.
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These include; the spectacular Underwater World with its array of aquatic creatures and shows; the insightful Images of Singapore,, which takes you through the ages of Singapore; Fort Siliso, a genuine 19th century military outpost; Fantasy Island water park; the tacky Volcano Land and several others such as the Butterfly Park and Asian Village.
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Orchard Road: the epicentre of life for Singapore’s sizeable expat community is a shoppers’ paradise with its malls, arcades and frequent sales. This tree-lined road boasts loads of restaurants and bars, and has its own unique atmosphere. The area’s leafy suburbs are some of the most sought after in Singapore and it’s a mere 15 minutes by taxi from the Colonial district. Even more exclusive is nearby Holland Village, featuring trendy bars and expensive boutiques.
