Singapore
"The Quintessential Cosmopolitan"
Best described as a microcosm of modern Asia, Singapore is a melting pot of culture and history, and an extravaganza of culinary delights. Officially known as the Republic of Singapore, it is both a city and a country located in Southeast Asia. One of Asia's most visited destinations, Singapore is best described as an amalgam of a fast-paced life and an off-the-back-street inheritance.
Singapore is the quintessential cosmopolitan, having the highest religious diversity in any country. Spread 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south, today it boasts of the world's busiest port. Singapore has climbed to be one of Asia's hit-list destinations with its efficient and widespread transport system - whizzing in this country is just a matter of minutes!
The national pastime of Singaporeans is eating, followed closely by shopping. This 'City in a Garden' is a blend of cultures, combining different ideas, cuisines, new architectures going well with the gleaming hint of the old school. The incredible shopping malls, classy boutiques, departmental stores on Orchard Road, the exotic elements of Chinatown and Little India and the world-class nightlife span across the spotless land of Singapore.
Expensive with respect to South-eastern standards, the city offers a plethora of other options for entertainment such as Sentosa Island, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Botanic Garden, Marina Bay Sands, Tiger Balm Garden, and the Singapore Night Safari. With a picture-perfect skyline and city centre bustling with crowds of people, Singapore is one of the most popular travel destinations for a lot of reasons.
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The best time to visit Singapore is between February and April as the metropolitan experiences dry weather during these months. Even though Singapore is hot and humid throughout the year making it a year-round destination, the months between February and April experiences lesser rainfall which last for a lesser duration.
September to February are considered the wet season in Singapore as the rain showers occur any time and lasts for an extended period, though it won't entirely dampen the sightseeing plan. November to January are considered the wettest months in Singapore.
If you are a shopping lover or a foodie, the best time to explore Singapore is around July when the Great Singapore Sale and the Singapore Food Festival are held. The city sees a surge in tourism during the Christmas season and Chinese New Year.
Avoid visiting Singapore between May and August as the air quality is low with a little haze owing to the smoke from the clearing fires in Sumatra. These months also experience an increase in the overall temperature.
The national pastime of the people of Singapore is eating! From Michelin-starred restaurants to cheap hawker centres, Singaporeans are obsessive gourmands who love to makan ("eat" in Malay). Being a true cosmopolitan, the cuisine of the Lion City is one of the world's most diverse and piquant. Hawker centres, coffee shops (kopitiams) and food court dominate the scene, serving palatable food at pocket-friendly prices. For the lovers of luxury, there is no dearth of celebrated restaurants in Singapore. One will find quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, French, American and other food in this city-state.
The most identifiable cuisine in Singapore is Peranakan or Nonya cuisine, a unique fusion of Chinese and Malay cooking styles prepared by the Peranakan community. Chilli crab; Satay with peanut sauce, onions and cucumber; Katong laksa (white noodles in a creamy, immensely rich coconut-based curry broth, topped with cockles or shrimp) with chilli paste and chopped laksa leaf in a spoon are some of the most popular local delicacies of Singapore.
The top things to do in Singapore are Gardens by the Bay, Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Flyer, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Sentosa Island, Singapore Night Safari.
The top places near to Singapore are Melaka which is 197 km from Singapore, Kuala lumpur which is located 309 km from Singapore, Batam which is located 41 km from Singapore, Rinca island which is located 30 km from Singapore, Petaling jaya which is located 316 km from Singapore.
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Abhishek Singh
WI went in around 8.30 and left around 12 so that should give you an idea about the crowds, also try and see the creatures of the night show first and then go for a tram ride because the trams run later in the night than the show or else by the time you finish your tram ride the creatures of the night show may be full or past it's last slot.
Sahil Singh
Be it the education system or the Merlion figure head that drew you to Singapore, you'll agree that Singapore is a fine and expensive city. With plush roads, clean environment, and hardworking people; I loved taking a shot at Jurong bird park and Gardens by the bay. Be careful not to litter! These are 2 reasons why Singapore is called a 'fine' city.