Chinatown
In the heart of downtown, Singapore’s Chinatown is a sensory explosion, teeming with smoke-infused temples and delectable street food.
As Asia’s busiest travel hub, Singapore is a natural combination with other Southeast Asian destinations. Our specialists have put together several sample tours illustrating popular combinations – please see below.
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The arrival of the British in 1819 saw Singapore established as a major colonial trading post; following the island’s eventual independence in 1965, it continued its remarkable modernization into the thriving global financial hub one finds today. In the process, the island became a magnet for ambitious migrant workers: Singaporean nationals today are a melting pot of Malay, Indian, Chinese, Arab, and Western cultures, with large expatriate communities – drawn by high-paying jobs in finance, law, property, IT and education – filling out an eclectic international population.
Singapore’s diversity is manifested in a full calendar of colorful festivals, a mouth-watering gastronomic scene, and a friendly, open, highly welcoming attitude. The modern city boasts outstanding infrastructure, coupled with island-wide fluency in English, making it easy to enjoy the island’s many attractions in a clean, safe, green environment. Visitors are mesmerized by glittering skyscrapers, world-class shopping, and vibrant nightlife, while the numerous parks and green spaces have seen Singapore earn the nickname the ‘Garden City.’
Singapore is an island of contrasts. The downtown core may have a sci-fi cityscape of gleaming skyscrapers and glistening sparkling-clean streets, but tucked away amongst the towers you’ll find enticing green spaces, atmospheric multi-ethnic religious centers, and historic shophouses.
In the heart of downtown, Singapore’s Chinatown is a sensory explosion, teeming with smoke-infused temples and delectable street food.
Immediately adjacent is Little India: the historic home to the island’s Tamil community, offering endless textile stores and colorful south Indian gopurams.
The streets around the famous Sultan Mosque are now Singapore’s most hip shopping and dining quarter, packed with cafes, eclectic galleries, and boutiques.
The historic heart of the city center, these streets are packed with regal architecture, including the Padang, National Gallery, and Parliament House.
In immediate contrast is this gleaming, futuristic waterfront shopping and dining destination, made world-famous by the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel with its rooftop pool and gardens.
Just south of the city center, this resort island paradise boasts sandy beaches, theme parks, lush gardens, and luxury resorts. It’s a haven for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation.
Singapore sits right on the equator and has a hot, tropical climate all year round. There are no distinct seasons, and never really a bad time to travel. Also, given Singapore’s popularity as a stopover destination, you’re more likely to be led by good weather in your onward destination, whether it’s the summer months for Bali and Indonesia, or winter months for Thailand, Cambodia, and Indochina. Remember that Singapore’s indoor attractions (shopping malls, museums, restaurants, etc.) are open year-round, so there’s plenty to do even during the wetter months.
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No matter how long you spend in Singapore, you won’t ever be short of things to do. In Singapore’s downtown neighborhoods, you’ll find bustling markets, art galleries, and independent designers. Shopping is known as the national sport of Singaporeans, with shopping districts and dedicated malls for all budgets and interests. With all these districts linked by high-speed (and low-cost) public transport, you can pack a lot into one day.
Dive into Singapore’s legendary street food scene, meeting some of the island’s most renowned ‘hawkers’, and taking in the best bites through Chinatown, Little India, and Bugis. We recommend skipping breakfast for this one!
Join a private guide for a compelling walking tour through Singapore’s historic heart, with inside access to some of the Civic District’s most atmospheric architecture and colorful tales of its past, plus a meeting with the city’s emblem – the Merlion!
Experience a totally different side of the city, traveling to one of its outlying islands to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the mangroves. Paddle through winding waterways, learning about this unique ecosystem of mangroves and the importance of their conservation.
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