Singapore is a thriving city-state that has overcome its dearth of natural
resources to become one of the juggernaut economies of Asia. In the crowded
streets of Chinatown, fortune tellers, calligraphers and temple worshipers
are still a part of everyday life. It is this carefully stage-managed
combination of Western modernity and treasured Eastern and colonial past
that makes Singapore such an accessible slice of Asia.
Multi-culture
Singapore is also a multicultural city, and close to one-quarter of its
population are expatriates or foreign workers from all over the world. Known
for its desire to become the technology hub of Asia, Singapore is the most
wired country in the region.
Major Attractions
The endless variety of attractions available at the sun-kissed isle of
Sentosa, Singapore's family fun park, will leave you hard pressed for time
to cover them in one day. To unravel the mysteries of the deep, check out
the Underwater World - Asia's largest oceanarium with over 6,000 fishes
spanning 350 species. For a step into Singapore history, take a walk up to
Fort Siloso and the Pioneers of Singapore museum. At night, be thrilled by
the spectacular water and laser show.
Little India Visit Little India and fill your senses with the
familiar sights, sounds and smells of home. From flower garland and Kashmiri
silk saris to cheap electronic goods at Mustafa, Little India captivates
shoppers with its large variety and low prices. Or discover Singapore's
diverse mosaic of culture by joining one of the many culture and heritage
tours available.
Wildlife Singapore has a wildlife inventory that will surprise many.
Besides all the usual favorites, there are Komodo Dragons, penguins and
polar bears, living quite comfortably in one of the world's best open zoo. A
walk on the wild side must also include a visit to the Night Safari, where
you can get up close and personal with nocturnal animals. Then there's
Jurong Bird Park housing the world's largest collection of South-East Asian
birds inside a gigantic aviary.
Shopping The city remains an international marketplace of jewelry,
sporting goods, fashions, watches, cameras, electronics, Asian artifacts and
curios. The most famous shopping district in Singapore is the Orchard
Road-Somerset Road shopping belt, with major shopping centers such as
Centrepoint, Ngee An City, Wisma Atria and the Far East Plaza. Other big
shopping complexes include Suntec City and Marina Square, located just
outside the Orchard area, and Parco Bugis Junction at Bugis MRT station
