Tourism Singapore

Singapore Merlion

Tourism Singapore! Experience a uniquely Singapore vacation where you will find a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Discover the beauty of various Singapore attractions when you decide on a Singapore holiday.

Singapore, a tiny island measuring 26 mi/42 km from west to east and 14 mi/23 km from north to south, is strategically located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula. Covering a total area of 647.5 sq km, Singapore has some 63 islets within its territorial waters and is a mostly undulating country with low hills, the highest being Bukit Timah Hill at 540-ft/166-m.

Map of Singapore

Bukit Timah Hill

Being a multiracial society, Singapore has a population of some 4.48 million. A majority are Chinese with a substantial Malay and Indian minorities as well. Singapore is unique in the sense that it has four official languages, namely English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Although the national Singapore language is Malay, English is the working language. English serves as the link between the different ethnic groups and is used by the business community and the educational system. As such, most tourists will not face any language problems whilst on a vacation here. You might even get to hear the colloquial English used in everyday lives that is often referred to as Singlish.

Singapore is a cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interaction amongst the different races is commonly seen. The pattern of Singapore stems from the inherent cultural diversity of the island. The immigrants of the past have given the place a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences, all of which have intermingled.

Chinatown

Geylang Serai

Little India

Due to the various multiracial immigrants, the culture of Singapore is as diverse as well with the various ethnic groups celebrating their own cultures and intermingling with one another. The major festivities in Singapore include New Year, Chinese New Year celebrated by the Chinese, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji celebrated by the Malays and Deepavali celebrated by the Indians. If you are in Singapore during any of the above festivities, do make it a point to visit the various ethnic enclaves which will be gaily decorated and adorned.

Chinese New Year

Hari Raya

Deepavali

Christmas

Whilst in Singapore on a holiday, be sure to check out the various tourist attractions such as the ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, Geylang Serai and Little India to the various shopping malls to the famous Singapore Orchid Garden and Sentosa Island. More and more tourists are becoming more adventurous by venturing into the more suburban areas and local neighbourhoods via the MRT Singapore which makes travelling around Singapore so much more convenient.

MRT Singapore

If you are here in Singapore for shopping, be sure to go to Singapore Orchard Road, the shopper’s haven, which is unrivalled in terms of sheer volume, quality and choice. Believe it or not, shopping is second to eating as a national pastime in Singapore. Avid shoppers should visit during the Great Singapore Sale which usually falls between the months of June to July. During this time, expect to find discounts galore and genuine bargains for a wide variety of goods, including designer products, thus presenting you with a mighty shopping extravaganza. You can literally shop till you drop daily from 10 in the morning till 9 or 10 at night. Or you can head on down to Mustafa Singapore mall and shop for bargains round the clock.

Great Singapore Sale

Singapore Orchard Road

While in Singapore, check out the various cuisine that is available. You can opt for the lavish spread in a number of high class restaurants or go on a budget eating spree at the inexpensive hawker centre which can be found in many housing estates as well as transport hubs. If you are adventurous, try some of the local dishes which include satay, chicken rice, laksa and nasi bryani.

The next time you are thinking of a vacation in Asia, think of a Singapore holiday where countless unique and memorable experiences are just waiting to be discovered.

Singapore is truly a city like no other, a world of possibilities. You will not be disappointed with its friendly and welcoming people, state-of-the-art infrastructure and something new happening everyday. Your stay will be a memorable mix-and-match of all the things you have always wanted to do. Come and enjoy countless fascinating experiences, and take away wonderful memories that are uniquely Singapore.

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