Singapore
*All work including photos and writing on this page is my own, except the link to the Expedia video, freely available on Youtube.
A Melting Pot of Asian and Western culture and food. Located just South of Malaysia this island State has a tropical climate. It is often referred to as the Lion City. It is an impeccably clean city, where even chewing gum is forbidden. It is a city that has been Meticulously planned and very efficient. A safe city.
A Melting Pot of Asian and Western culture and food. Located just South of Malaysia this island State has a tropical climate. It is often referred to as the Lion City. It is an impeccably clean city, where even chewing gum is forbidden. It is a city that has been Meticulously planned and very efficient. A safe city.
As A former British Colony, established as Singapore by Lieutenant Raffles in 1819, there is evidence of this all over the city. There are British electrical sockets and of course the famous Raffles Hotel, where you can enjoy a Singapore sling.
The Weather
There are two seasons The wet season September - February The Dry Season March - August Unfortunately we went in February and it rained very heavily every day! The humidity is usually 70-90% most of the year, especially in the mornings. The temperature is around 25-32C Things to do in Singapore
Some people might think of Singapore as just a mass of shopping centres, of which there are many, but there are other things to do as well as shop.
Gardens by the Bay - We loved it here. There are two enclosed domes as well, so it is somewhere you can visit on a wet day! National Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. UNESCO world heritage site Marina Bay - Home of the famous Hotel pictured as the cover photo at the top of this page. Mac Ritchie Nature trail The Changi Museum Orchard Road - The main shopping street in Singapore, pictured below The Southern Ridges
China Town - Great for an authentic Chinese meal. Clarke Quay - Pictured below, is an upmarket area for restaurants and entertainment on the river front. Singapore Cable car - For a great view.
Raffles Hotel - Great for a Singapore Sling cocktail in the Long bar or eat in the Tiffin room The National Gallery Singapore Zoo and night Safari are strongly recommended.
Jurong Bird Park Chinese/Japanese Gardens Sentosa Island, For a slower pace of life. If you have time or want to combine Singapore with Kuala Lumpur, there is a train service between the two cities, which takes 6 hours and is very cheap! |
The river that runs through Singapore is really it's life blood. It is lined with restaurants and cafes for most of the way and a great place to go for a walk as far as you can manage. You can also try a river boat cruise along the river.
Where to stay in Singapore
It is easy to get around Singapore by train and bus and the taxis are cheap too, especially as they do not expect tips!!
We stayed near Quayside by the river, which was a good location. We were able to walk from here along the river to Marina Bay and there were plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Other places I would suggest staying are Marina Bay area and Orchard Road areas. Then you will have plenty of shops and restaurants in these locations. Where to eat The Shopping centres of Orchard Road have great, cheap food courts.
The Quayside and Clarke Quay have more expensive restaurants. Then of course you have China Town and Little India, which have the best Chinese and Indian food you can get. Little India is very colourful, just off Serangon Road. There is a huge variety of food, although my daughter is vegetarian and she did struggle a bit in some places to find vegetarian food. If you thought Singapore food was only Chilli Crab, which is good, The East Coast Road is good for that, then have a read of this article on What and where to eat in Singapore. |
Singapore is much more than a short stopover destination and the link below to the Tourist Board can provide further information for you.
Tourist Information