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Capital: Singapore
Official Language: Malay
Currency: Singapore Dollar
The beautiful tropical island of Singapore lies in the South-East of Asia. The main island with over 60 surrounding islets offers grand tourist attractions with breathtaking scenic views. Singapore is well known for its several port cities and empires in its long history. Singapore was a beautiful Malay fishing village and was occupied by many empires from British to the Japanese. Hence Singapore is a multinational country with different ethnic groups like Chinese, Indian and Muslim living in perfect harmony and brotherhood. Singapore is also one of the world's busiest ports. Lines of ships anchoring in the port area of Singapore offer a picturesque site. The country also boasts of rich oil refineries being the world's third biggest refining center, after Rotterdam and Houston. A travel to the wonderland of Singapore is a cherished experience worthy to be remembered for a lifetime.
Major Cities
Singapore is the capital city. Sentosa city is another popular city. Singapore is a sprawling city with some fascinating sites in Chinatown, Arab Street, Serangoon Road and Padang Square. Orchard Road attracts tourists with its vast luxury malls, shops, cafes and restaurants. Singapore Marriott Hotel is one of the premier hotels of Singapore. Arab Street in the center of the Arabian quarter offers excellent shopping opportunities. Other places with crowded tourists are Baghdad Street, Bussorah Street and Sultan Plaza to name a few. Sentosa is Singapore's cherished island lying off the straits of Singapore. Sentosa city's Merilon tower is the national monument of Singapore that replicates the Merilon , a queer creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Sentosa also introduces the tourists with the aquamarine world of fishes and corals. Fantasy World the biggest water theme park offers exciting roller coaster rides down gushing water slides. Fort Siloso is one of the marvels built during the British period. Central Beach, Butterfly Park and Maritime Museum are other places worth watching in Sentosa.
Tourist Attractions
Singapore is dotted with numerous fascinating sites worthy to visit. Singapore Art Museum displays all forms of art ranging from traditional to modern.
Singapore also houses some spectacular parks and reserves. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve with lush expanses of rainforest and Bukit Timah hill offers a panoramic view. Monkeys or pangolin and various twittering birds are worth watching here. The Chinese imperial garden with twin pagodas, Suzhou-style Penjing garden and the Japanese Garden with stone lanterns and classical Japanese motifs offer a magical vista. Mandai Orchid Gardens looks paradisiacal with a vast array of colorful orchids. The Singapore Botanic Gardens exhibits a unique variety of flora with some rare specimens. Jurong Bird And Reptile Park houses some unique species of birds and reptiles. The Bird's Park has the world's largest hornbill collections. The Millenia Singapore Art Collection or the Marina Centre exhibits some finest art collections. Singapore History Museum delves out the history of Singapore form a fishing village to a modern nation state. Sri Mariaman Temple is a renowned Hindu temple with the idol of Lord Mariamman. Kampung Glam is a Glam tree growing area in Singapore. Situated in the heart of Geylang Serai, the Malay Village offers tourists various aspects of kampong life and some traditional activities like batik making and some unique kampong games.
Transport and Accommodtaion
Changi International Airport is the major airport of Singapore. Many international and domestic flights are operated through this airport. Train services are available from Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint. There are also sea routes from Indonesia or Malaysia into Singapore via the Habour Front Cruise Centre or the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Buses are also available covering some of the renowned tourist destinations.
Cabs are also available but they are little expensive. Many cab drivers annoy passengers with some exorbitant charges. Sometimes they refuse to stop for passenger prior booking. Hilton, Le Meridien, Meritus, Marriott are some luxurious hotels in the Orchard Road. Chinatown offers comfortable lodgings with some beautiful 5 star hotels to and cozy boutique hotels and guesthouses.
For further details and information on Singapore and its tourist destinations flip through the pages of Allwonderscountries
For detail information of Singapore visit: http://www.focussingapore.com
Browse through Singapore Airport Hotels link for information about Hotels near Singapore Airport
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