Singapore

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Singapore is one of the easiest and most comfortable countries to navigate in Southeast Asia. And as long as you're not comparing prices to nearby Thailand or Vietnam, you're in for a lovely stay.

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Singapore has been described as a playground for the rich, and it’s true that the small city-state does have a certain sheen of wealth. But Singapore offers more than just high-end shopping malls, luxury hotels, and fine dining. There is also a vibrant history and diverse ethnic quarters to discover, along with many family-friendly attractions and lovely public spaces that …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Malay, Mandarin, English, Tamil CURRENCY Singapore Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT February to September NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Tanjong Pagar Railway Station NEAREAT AIRPORT Changi Airport(SIN) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 1800 933 6483 INTERNET ACCESS Most hotels offer internet access. All backpacker hostels offer free internet access and wi-fi. Unlike many other modern, major cities around the world, very few cafes …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Avoid cycling on roads. Drivers are sometimes aggressive and the roads themselves are uncomfortably hot. A much safer and more pleasant option for cyclists is Singapore’s large network of parks and park connectors, not to mention the dedicated mountain-biking areas at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Tampines and Pulau Ubin. Hire Bikes can be rented at several places along East …

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History & Culture

It was the Chinese who first mentioned Singapore in the 3rd century, describing it as the ‘island at the end of a peninsula’ in reference to its location at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. It was during the 11th century that its modern-day name came about – a visiting Sri Vijavan prince saw an animal he mistook for a …

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Top Attractions

Marina Bay Sands The opulent Marina Bay Sands resort complex includes a high-end luxury hotel, a mall with a canal running through it, the ArtScience Museum, and the Marina Bay Sands Skypark – a vantage point for taking in the entire city. The Skypark’s viewing deck and infinity pool are found in the ship (yes, ship) that tops the hotel. …

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