An amazing place
Singapore is one of the most interesting places in South
East Asia. Commonly thought of as either a stop over on the way to Australia or
as a business hub, but there is so much more to it than that.
Whether you are on a business trip or on a stop over. Don’t
miss out on what this amazing city has to offer. Although Singapore is a very
small place, with only 5 million inhabitants, they have an extremely high GDP
per capita of $59,936. The wealth of the nation means that they have invested
heavily on making it a great place to spend time.
Singapore is mainly a Buddhist nation and this influence is
clear throughout the city but it has not hindered their passion for innovation.
One of the marvels of Singapore is the MRT, this is the same concept as the
London underground however it is organised to perfection and with wide,
air-conditioned carriages and light airy platforms, it is a pleasure to use.
No matter where you are staying, it is always possible to
find one of the 90 MRT stations that cover the city. Even during winter
Singapore is a very hot and humid country and this should be taken into
consideration with everything that you do. Always have a bottle of water to
hand and make sure you give yourself enough time as not to rush.
The Flyer
To get the best view of the city, you should take a ride on
the famous Singapore Flyer. It is the largest of its kind and gives you a
wonderful perspective of the city in an unparalleled way. You will get a
completely different perspective at night compared to day but I would highly
recommend it. If you are a budding photographer, don’t forget to take a tripod
for the night shots as it is close to impossible to get a good shot without
one.
An extraordinary if not bizarre experience is a trip to Sentosa
island just off the coast of the city. With a large array of attractions it is
well worth the trip, not to mention, the journey there is on a fantastic cable
car ride. You can spend the afternoon on the beach or inside the butterfly
park. This really is a place that everyone can enjoy, just visit with an open
mind and you will have a great time.
Something for the evenings is a trip to the Night Safari,
this is an experience in itself as the animals react completely differently at
night. Just remember to forget about taking pictures and just enjoy the ride,
it is far too dark to take any good pictures and there are no flashes allowed
for obvious reasons. They have a great area for relaxing and enjoying a bite to
eat that has some extraordinary fire shows.
Chinese Gardens
Singapore has one of the most amazing Chinese Gardens, located in the east of the city, this is a great place to get away from the busy city and just relax and enjoy the sun. The gardens were designed in 1975 and is populated by beautiful architecture in both buildings and bridges. In the middle of these vast gardens, there is an amazing Bonsai garden, with trees ageing over 200 years old but still only a few inches high. A little known fact is that the smaller the leaves the slower growing the tree.
If you are not sure where to stay in, there is a huge range
of options, from 5 star hotels to holiday
apartments in Singapore from the owner, there is something for everyone. A
great place to find accommodation is Wimdu.co.uk;
they have a wide range of apartments and bed and breakfast deals all year
round.
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