Uniquely Singapore
17 May 2007Whether you are looking for a chic urban escape or an invigorating nature adventure, Singapore has it all for you. Nestled inside the roaring country of Singapore are tourism destinations that range from shopping centers to scenic wonders.
Though a relatively small country, Singapore is packed with numerous destinations. With the Mass Rapid System or MRT shuttling passengers conveniently, moving to different tourist destinations is relatively easy.
If you are an avowed shopaholic, Orchard Road District and Marina Bay are shopping meccas with numerous high-end stores and budget-friendly boutiques. Orchard Road is surely a lair for fashion enthusiasts. After a day of shopping, treat yourself with a night at the spa. Spa Botanica, the first tropical garden destination spa in Singapore, is a heaven to the senses. If you are still in the mood for some activity, reward yourself by basking in Singapore’s alluring night life. Singapore shall never be complete without a superb night out.
Go on a tour at various Singapore art venues if you want a quiet yet enriching form of relaxation. Singapore, which is further being developed as a Global Arts City, has a colorful arts scene that stimulates both the aesthetics and the intellect. Visit the Arts House, which is the nation’s largest venue for the arts, or the Asian Civilizations Museum, which offers a unique guide to the Peranakan culture. Then, go to cultural heritage sites like Fort Siloso, which used to be a fortress against the Japanese during World War II.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind nature adventure? Go to Singapore Zoo and its neighboring Night Safari, which offers a unique tour at different animal habitats at night. This popular tourist destination has an open zoo concept in which visitors can see wild animals without the restriction of cages and barriers. Do not forget to make a trip to Jurong Bird Park, which houses birds of all sizes and plumage colors.
For more nature trip, go to Singapore Botanical Gardens, which houses the National Orchid Garden. The National Orchid Garden has a collection of more than 3,000 orchid species. Also go to Sentosa, a large island south of Singapore. Try the Sentosa Luge, a self-driving car system, or scale the Carlsberg Sky Tower, which has a whole view of Sentosa. Do not forget to visit the Underwater World Aquarium, which houses countless number of spectacular marine species.
In between visits to different tourist attractions, satiate your gastronomic need by indulging on Singaporean cuisine. Being an ethnically diverse country, Singapore offers the best in wine and dine Asian style. Aside from actual restaurants, hawker centers or food courts abound in Singapore. These centers offer inexpensive yet appetizing food of your choice - Malay, Chinese, Tamil, among others. A multicultural selection of food, indeed. No wonder Singapore organizes the Singapore Food Festival every July to celebrate Singapore’s cuisine.
Attracting millions of tourists each year, Singapore has lots of unique visual, leisurely, and culinary delights to offer. Surely, Singapore is uniquely a prime tourist destination in Asia.
on May 18th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
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