Shaped like a diamond, Singapore is the world's only island city-state. Until 1819, it was home to only a thousand indigenous Malays, and Chinese settlers but the establishment of the East India Company’s trading post by Sir Stamford Raffles changed everything. Part of the British Straits Settlements, it gained independence in 1963 and became part of Malaysia, until it broke away as a sovereign nation two years later. Singapore juggles its colonial heritage and multi-culturalism with élan, blending Tamil, Chinese, Peranakan (Chinese Strait's settlers) and Malay influences, best seen in its dynamic cuisine.
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How to reach Singapore?
- By air: Changi Airport is the main airport of Singapore, located 18km from the city centre. IndiGo operates weekly, non-stop flights to Singapore from Bengaluru and Chennai etc..
- Getting around/local transport in Singapore: Buses by SBS Transit and SMRT, The Mass Transit Railway (MRT) and taxis are the most popular means of transportation to travel around Singapore.
Places to visit
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Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay Sands is an iconic hotel and entertainment complex in Singapore, renowned for its stunning architecture and luxurious amenities.
Exploration time: 2-4 hours, Architectural tours
Gardens by the Bay
Exploration time: 2-4 hours
Sentosa Island
Exploration time: 4-6 hours
Singapore Zoo
Exploration time: 2-4 hours
Botanical Gardens
Exploration time: 2-4 hoursPlaces to eat
Savour Singapore's culinary delights at its diverse eateries, offering everything from street food stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants.
Lau Pa Sat, Boon Tat Street
A Victorian-era market transformed into a buzzing street food centre, you’ll find various stalls strung around a central clock tower. Try mutton, chicken, beef and prawn satays, soupy black mussels, fried stingray, crayfish, scallops, squid, octopus, oysters or prawns with baby kailan (Chinese broccoli). The unique thing is, that you pay the moment your order arrives.
Popular dishes: Satay, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, and laksa
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Maxwell Road Food Centre
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay lost to this tiny eatery’s chicken rice in a Street Food Challenge. Anthony Bourdain swears that you can have it even without the chilli-shallots-ginger-garlic condiment and sliced red chilli in soya! The secret lies in the rice cooked in chicken broth with steamed or roasted chicken breast sliced and served on top. There’s always a queue.
Popular dishes: Hainanese chicken rice
Jumbo Seafood, Clarke Quay
Go there for their award-winning Singapore chilli crab and other seafood. It’s hard to get a table at the original, but luckily, they've opened multiple outlets across Singapore.
Popular dishes: Chili crab, black pepper crab, salted egg prawns, and crispy cereal prawns
Song Fa
From a tiny pushcart in Chinatown’s Johor Road in 1969 to a chain of restaurants, their speciality is juicy pork ribs, and bak kut teh (peppery pork rib soup) served with rice, garlic chilli paste and sliced red chilli in soya sauce.
Popular dishes: Bak Kut Teh, a pork rib soup, and braised pork belly
Din Tai Fung
Michelin starred and ranked among the world’s Top Ten Best Restaurants by The New York Times; Din Tai Fung started in Taiwan 40 years ago. Today, it has 19 franchise outlets in Singapore alone serving signature xiao long baos (steamed pork dumplings) and steamed chicken soup, among others.
Popular dishes: Fried Rice with shrimps, pork chop fried rice, and braised noodle soup
Chopsuey Cafe Dempsey Hill
Earlier a British cantonment and barracks, Dempsey Hill is an upscale dining location. Sister establishments ChoPSuey and PS Cafe have the best rib-eye steaks, pasta and wine in this city.
Popular dishes: Truffle fries, burgers, and desserts
Lolla, Ann Siang Hill
Once a spice plantation and now a buzzing foodie precinct crammed with rooftop bars and restaurants, Lolla is the pick of the lot at Ann Siang Hill. Their tapas-sized portions of house specials – like toasted sourdough with kombu butter, cured meat platter, Iberico pork collar and lamb rack – are highly recommended.
Popular dishes: Grilled octopus, razor clams, and sea urchin toast
El Mero Mero, CHIJMES
Literally, ‘the go-to-guy’, this Mexican restaurant in a renovated church complex serves excellent bluefin tuna tostada, wild fish ceviche, grilled wild fish tacos and signature cocktails like Habanero Mango Martini and El Mero Mero, made with orange-infused mezcal, fresh lime and agave.
Popular dishes: Tacos, ceviche, enchiladas, and margaritas
Things To Do
There are many things to do in Singapore and most of which include the following:
Nature walks
Architectural tours
Historical sites
Shopping trips
Vibrant nightlife
Museum exploration
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Singapore is from February to April, when the weather is relatively cooler and drier, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Most commonly spoken languages
The most commonly spoken languages in Singapore are English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. English is the primary language used for official purposes and is widely spoken and understood by the majority of the population.
Shopping
For some top-quality retail therapy, be in Singapore where you’ll find a series of malls, shopping streets and more. Some of the shopping places in Singapore are:
- Orchard Road: Singapore's premier shopping belt, featuring upscale malls, designer boutiques, and flagship stores offering a wide range of international brands.
- Bugis Street: A bustling market is known for its affordable fashion, accessories, and souvenirs, offering a vibrant shopping experience with plenty of bargains.
- Chinatown: Explore the vibrant streets of Chinatown, home to traditional shops, market stalls, and souvenir shops selling Chinese goods and cultural items.
- Little India: Discover the colourful markets of Little India, offering a diverse array of goods, including textiles, spices, jewellery, and traditional Indian products.
Festivals
Experience Singapore's vibrant culture through diverse festivals, celebrating everything from food and film to music and national pride.
Singapore Food Festival
A celebration of Singapore's diverse culinary heritage, featuring food tastings, cooking demonstrations, and culinary workshops showcasing local dishes and flavours.
Chingay Parade
Asia's largest street parade, featuring colourful floats, cultural performances, and vibrant displays of music and dance, celebrating Singapore's multiculturalism and heritage.
Singapore International Film Festival
A showcase of international and local films, screenings, and industry events, attracting film enthusiasts and filmmakers from around the world.
National Day Parade
An annual celebration of Singapore's independence, featuring fireworks, military displays, and performances, showcasing the nation's pride and unity.
More reasons to visit
Apart from the stunning places to visit in Singapore, some of the reasons to visit Singapore are listed below:
- Chinatown Heritage Center: Drop by at the Chinatown Heritage Center, Sri Mariamman Temple (Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple) Thian Hock Keng Temple (Singapore’s oldest Hokkien Chinese shrine) and the Tang-style Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. The Malay Heritage Centre offers a peep into Malay traditions, and the Indian Heritage Centre in Little India features exhibits about the Indian community, brought to life with augmented reality and interactive displays.
- Laser shows: Catch eye-popping laser shows, be it Wings of Time at Sentosa or WonderFull at Marina Bay Sands and Garden Rhapsody at the SuperTree grove in Gardens by the Bay; both free to the public.
- Events and festivals: Singapore has a busy event calendar with big-ticket events like the Singapore Grand Prix held every September. The World Gourmet Summit around April, every year, sees Michelin star chefs competing with local chefs. The Singapore Food Festival is held in July with pop-up kitchens and food promotions while a separate gourmet food festival Savour at Marina Bay.
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