What is Singapore best known for?
Singapore is an island city located between Malaysia and Indonesia in South Asia. It is called ‘City of lions’. There are a variety of recreational sports, which attract the attention of tourists. Singapore is one of the most important ports in the world and is also a major trading centre. Interestingly, it is both the city and the country. The region of Singapore is the main island with 62 other islands. Attractive enthralling tourist spots, shopping malls, delightful cuisine, glitzy discotheques and vibrant nightlife have always been the centre of tourist attraction. Singapore is home to world-class medical facilities.
Here are the best places in Singapore
- Gardens by the Bay: You can easily spot this beautifully designed and decorated lush green patch on the Map of the country which is a perfect place for nature lovers. It has the world's tallest indoor waterfall, Cloud Forest Dome which makes it a delightful place to learn about biodiversity.
- Botanic Garden: It is the first site in Singapore to be included in UNESCO World Heritage. The park is a treasure house of rare and endemic species of exotic flora. Appreciate the beauty of the National Flower Orchid of Singapore.
- China Town: China Town is a busy market and offers Chinese food, tempting shops and traditional Chinese products. Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple and Buddha tooth relic temple are also present here.
- Universal Studios: One of the best adventure parks in the world is located on Sentosa Island. It is the centre of Hollywood films.
- Singapore Flyer: It is the world's tallest (Wheel) from which 360° breathtaking views can be enjoyed. The flyer appears to be gorgeous at night.
- Sentosa Island: It is a fun island resort that offers recreation and excitement to travel-starved souls. It also has an Underwater World Aquarium where you can swim with dolphins. You must see Merlion, the famous Singaporean idol on Sentosa Island.
- Changi Museum: The museum evinces the letters, paintings and other artefacts about the history of fighters during World war II.
- Singapore Zoo: The zoo is home to more than 300 species of animals, including giraffes, koalas, hippopotamuses, zebras and white tigers.
- Changi Beach: It is one of the oldest beach parks in Singapore which is spread over 28 hectares with 3.3 kilometres of long park. This is a picnic spot which is famous for overnight campaigning where one can spend quality time by welcoming the sun of the amazing morning.
- Jurong Bird Park: It houses more than 5000 species and is a paradise for bird lovers. One can spot African Penguin, Black-winged Myna, Bali Myna and King Penguin. The park hosts famous shows like King of the Skies and High Flyers Show
- Trick Eye Museum: It is an optical illusion art museum with a large array of 3-dimensional artwork separated into six zones by themes.
- Merlion Park: It is famous for the merlion with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. This 70-tonne concrete statue is 8.7 m tall and makes a great photography spot.
Airport at Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport is an important transit hub for flights from across the world. The airport is very busy and equipped to handle an enormous amount of traffic. The airport is called Changi Airport and IndiGo operates a number of flights from the airport.
- Airport address- Singapore Changi Airport, Airport Blvd., Singapore
- IATA code- SIN