The tiny country of Singapore barely registers on maps of Asia, but what this country lacks in size, it makes up for in wow factor. Separated from Malaysia by the narrow Johor Strait, it feels a million miles away from the rest of south east Asia. It’s historic importance as the largest port in south east Asia and it’s emergence as a global finance centre has funded the construction of a city of the future. Immaculately clean streets accompany the numerous towering skyscrapers and ultra-modern buildings that have sprung up over the past 50 years. Amongst all this modernity are a number of unique and excellent attractions, not to mention fine restaurants, shopping and glimpses of the old historic Singapore. Whether you’re coming for a standalone visit or as part of a longer visit to south east Asia, Singapore is a wonderful country to experience.
Singapore’s highlights are largely centred around it’s people and the cities green vision for the future. The country is a melting pot of nationalities with a mix of Chinese, Indian, Malay and European nationalities. This amazing mix is evident in some of the different districts from Little India to Little China, each serving their own unique cuisine. These districts are also home to most of the remnants of historic Singapore before the construction explosion that occurred post World War II.
Singapore’s vision is of a Green City and it operates the most efficient mass transit system in the world, the MRT. Connecting almost the entire peninsula, you can easily visit the standout sites that include the Gardens by the Bay, the Botanical Gardens, Singapore Zoo, the Orchid Gardens and the Cloud Forests.
As well as its eco credentials, Singapore also likes to display its luxury credentials. From Michelin Star dining to designer boutique shopping, you’ll find no shortage of ways to spend your hard earned money in Singapore. The highlight for many is a stay at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and a swim in it’s enormous rooftop infinity pool that overlooks the city below. A stay here truly is a once in a lifetime experience.
The city-state of Singapore consists of a small peninsular and a group of islets on the southern tip of Malaysia. Covering an area of just 280 square miles, it’s one of the smallest nations in the world. It is located just to the north of the equator and only has a land border with one other country, Malaysia to the north. Singapore also has a sea border with Indonesia, which extends to the south, west and east of the country.
Singapore’s proximity to the equator means that it has a year round tropical climate. Throughout the year there’s varying levels of rainfall and humidity, but the temperature largely remains much the same. The official dry season in Singapore is considered to be between February and April and this is generally considered the best time to visit. With lower rainfall and humidity, it’s the most comfortable conditions you’ll find during a visit to Singapore.
Singapore has all the trappings of a big modern city; great hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping. In addition to this it has some quite outstanding and unique attractions. We’ve focused on these attractions on our best things to see in Singapore list.
Our top 5 things to see in Singapore:
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