100 Reasons to Visit Singapore
Since independence in 1965, Singapore has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts the world's busiest port. With the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate all year around, with tasty food, good shopping and amazing nightlife, this Garden City is a great place to visit. Here are 100 reasons to visit Singapore.
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Singapore Skyline
Source: www.skfny.comThey are particularly breathtaking at night.
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Safe, Clean and Efficient
Visitors frequently associate Singapore with the words 'safe', 'clean', 'green' and 'efficient' and its no wonder. One of the safest city on Earth courtesy of its strict laws, multilingualism and enhanced security.
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Gardens by the Bay
Source: www.bca.gov.sgThe newly opened seaside botanical gardens in the CBD continues to enhance Singapore's reputation as a green city.
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Cheap to get around in Public Transport
Source: www.mot.gov.sgThis modern city offers a world-class infrastructure and transport system of well-developed road networks and public transportation systems that allow visitors to access attractions conveniently and quickly. Singapore public transportation system is among the best in the world. Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rapid Transit (LRT) or buses takes you to almost every corner of Singapore.
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Street Food and Food Stars
Source: www.foodiehub.tvSingapore's street food and hawker stalls are included in nearly every round up of best Asian eats, thanks in part to a multitude of ethnicity contributing to a sensational food culture.
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World War II Memorial
Source: asiasociety.orgFor those who are passionate about WWII, there is the peaceful World War II Memorial.
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An Amazing Airport
Source: businessinsider.comWith free city tours on offer to layover passengers at Changi Airport (head to the registration desk in Terminal 2), you don’t even have to stay overnight to get a taste of Singapore. Aside from the obvious efficiencies and streamlined processes, Changi Airport offers cool lounges and transit hotels (including one with a rooftop swimming pool), cinemas, art installations, city tours for transiting passengers and even a butterfly garden. Changi is expanding, and the futuristic "Jewel," is scheduled for completion in 2018. The 10-story facility will feature the world's tallest indoor waterfall, gardens, walking trails, retail shops and eateries, and a new transit hotel. The award-winning Changi Airport provide easy and comfortable connections with over 100 airlines flying to more than 200 cities around the world. Then there's the airport's free day tours, foot massages and WI-FI for travellers to enjoy.
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ArtScience Museum
Source: www.arup.comThe ArtScience Museum offers a striking architectural contrast to the glass towers that soar above it at Marina Bay Sands. The 6000-square-metre space houses a vast array of galleries, each unique in its layout and concept. Robotic hand or lotus flower, you decide!
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Universal Studios
Source: hokelanatransport.comThe Universal Studios theme park is the first of its kind in south-east Asia. Although it's petite by international standards, the park draws crowds with its headlining attractions: Battlestar Galactica, the world's tallest pair of duelling roller coasters, and the 3D Transformers The Ride.
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The new Gambling Paradise
Source: cnbc.comSingapore has emerged as Asia’s hottest new gambling destination with a revamped cityscape, notably marked by the opening of two ultra-modern resorts casinos in 2010.
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Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Source: luxedb.comThis unique hotel of 55 floors is indeed a marvel of design and of daring creation. This nugget of architectural wonder offers 2,500 luxury rooms and suites with a spectacular view over the city.
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Raffles Hotel
Source: dreamofacity.wordpress.comRaffles Hotel sounds British and looks it. But it was conceived by three Armenian brothers, who wanted to ape the Brit style and attract wealthy 19th-century travelers.
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Fashion Week for the rest of us
Source: singaporefashionweek.com.sgSingapore Fashion Week actually sells tickets to the general public unlike most other fashion week.
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Skyline Chairlift
Source: owlswellblog.wordpress.comSoak in the panoramic views of the Sentosa coastline, Siloso Beach and the Singapore city skyline while being lifted to the top of the Luge trails.
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The fabulous food
Source: www.singaporefoodie.comFlavours from Malaysia, China, Indonesia, India and beyond collide to create the delicious hybrid cuisine Singapore has become famous for.
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The Sport
Source: www.f1fanatic.co.ukHome to the world’s only Formula 1 night race, Singapore is one of the world’s greatest Grand Prix hosts. And the city-state is beginning to attract more big fish in the sport world.
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Singapore’s Drinking Scene
Source: perceptivetravel.comThere’s now no better place to admire the expanding city skyline than from rooftop bars like Cé La Vie or Altitude.
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A Full Calendar
Source: rynnahinsingapore.wordpress.comNo matter what time of year you visit Singapore, there's likely an event or festival taking place.
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The Helix Bridge, an architectural marvel
Source: whenonearth.netLinking Marina Bay to Marina Centre, the Helix Bridge, is set to become Singapore’s next landmark. This 280 metre pedestrian linkway (the longest in Singapore) features a world’s first double-helix structure and is an engineering feat assembled with great precision.
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Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest giant observation wheel
Source: www.hometeamns.sgStanding at 165 metres tall, the Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel that is among the world’s largest. Opened in 2008, a breathtaking panoramic view of the Singapore City skyline is ensured from inside one of the capsules. No other place in Singapore offers these glittering night views.
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Enjoy Hot Singapore Tea in Plastic Bag
Source: www.itaiboublil.comCoffee or tea in plastic bag
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Best-ever Crustacean Dish
Source: groupon.sgChili crab was created in 1950 by Singaporean chef Cher Yaw Tian and her husband Lim Choon Ngee. It's since become the unofficial national dish of a food-loving nation.
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Sharing Popcorn
Source: coindesk.comAt Gemini cinema, the comfy seats come two by two and with moveable arm rests, making a cozy space for couples.
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English no one else understands - Singlish
Source: http://poachedmag.comSingapore's own animated colloquial slang. "So expensive! Cheaper can? I no money lah."
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The Island Life
Source: http://www.todayonline.comSentosa is a small island just off the coast of Singapore that has been transformed into a world-class tourist attraction. The island has always had its mainstays of beaches, cafes, nightclubs and the popular music festival "Zoukout". But things have been taken to a whole new level with the addition of Resorts World Sentosa, a $6.5 billion SGD casino complex.
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Nowhere is far
Source: www.transitlink.com.sgSingapore is compact and easy to get around.
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World's highest, largest rooftop pool
Source: world-visits.comThe view from Marina Bay Sands' world's highest 495-foot rooftop pool is truly magnificent. Swarms of people take selfies here every day to prove it.
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Green peace
Thousands of plant species from all over the world are housed under a giant domed roof where the temperature is permanently set around 23 degree celcius. .
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Hainanese Chicken Rice
Source: themeatmen.sgSingapore’s national dish, chicken rice, should be on your must-taste list. It’s available in Singapore’s numerous “hawker centers,” which are food courts on a whole other level.
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Singapore @50
Singapore celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence in 2015, so there will be a lot going on this year.
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For The Fantastic Free Things To Do
Source: www.straitstimes.comGo ahead hike along the southern ridges, listen to live music at Esplanade, or fly a kite at Marina Barrage.
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Peranakan Museum
Source: asemus.museumHoused in a beautifully restored building that was formerly the Tao Nan Chinese School, the Peranakan Museum charts the historical blend of Chinese and Malay cultures. Over three floors, galleries, artefacts and exhibits showcase proud traditions, heritage and visual arts of Peranankans which underpins much of today’s modern fast-paced Singapore.
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Truffle Fries
Source: sg.openrice.comGourmand’s version of the humble potato chip.
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River Safari
Source: isango.comAsia’s only river-themed wildlife park, River Safari is the latest addition to Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. Over 5,000 animals representing species from the planet’s significant rivers: Amazon, Ganges, Nile, Congo and the mighty Murray.
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Air-conditioned Bus Terminals
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It is an easy city
Many things is simply solved in Singapore. This is a culture where people love to sit down, eat, talk and do nothing; and really, it is pretty awesome.
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Low Crime Rates and Zero Corruption
Currently ranked the 5th least corrupted country in the world, Singapore surpassed a long chain of reforms and law enforcement practices on the road to a bribe-free society.
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Clean Water
Don’t take for granted the clean water you get from your taps. Not every country’s tap water is safe to drink.
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Singapore Airlines
Source: www.singaporeair.comThere's no better way to fly!
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Chewing Gum Ban
Source: bbci.co.ukYou don't have to worry about sticky situations on your shoes.
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Road Safety
Source: wsm.com.sgSingapore roads are pretty safe, by most country standards, thanks to a vigilant police force, clear road rules, and a stringent system of applying for a driving license.
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Excellent signage, You’ll never get lost
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24-hour Eateries
There’s no understating how much Singaporeans love their food. At local 24-hour food outlets, diners get a full meal, and at a cheap price too.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
Free public Wi-Fi services.
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Size
Singapore’s really tiny. It takes no more than two hours to get from one point to another on public transport.
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Ever Changing
There are new malls and new restaurants popping up all the time.
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The Shopping
Source: bernardoh.wordpress.comIt still lags behind its Asia Pacific counterparts in affordability, but in terms of choice, Singapore is still a shopper's paradise. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands complex now houses one of the world’s largest collections of designer boutiques under one roof.
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St. John Island
Source: www.islandcruise.com.sgTake a day-trip to other rarely visited islands, such as St John with its beaches and its mosque.
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Cantonese Opera show
Pay a visit to a Cantonese Opera show. Located in a small and charming place in Chinatown, every Friday and Saturday visitors can enjoy opera classics excerpts, with their full costumes and incredible makeups included.
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
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Arts and Architecture
Source: www.e-architect.co.ukWander around Singapore and you'll immediately notice many works of art in public spaces and a beautiful contrast of colonial and modern architecture mixed among traditional Malay houses and Chinese temples. Don't miss architectural wonders like the Helix Bridge, which features an impressive double helix structure that spirals around the bridge's walkway.
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The Diversity
Source: www.todayonline.comSingapore is a multi-racial society, and a collage of different communities, cultures and religions, each with a long and rich heritage and all living respectfully alongside each other.
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No Winter Clothing is required
Source: lyanlua.comWith year-round temps around 32C (90 F), and almost never dipping below 23C (74 F), no winter clothing is required .
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Singapore's Night Safari
Source: www.gourmetgetaways.com.auSingapore's Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal safari park. It showcases more than 2,500 animals in their natural nighttime habitats.
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Easy to fly away!
Source: math.nie.edu.sgAmazing destinations like the beaches of Thailand and Malaysia, Borneo, Cambodia and Java are just a short hop away.
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Harmony of Old and the New
Singapore's unique cosmopolitan culture reflects the harmonious relationship between old and the new. This is highly visible in the blend of modern skyscrapers with heritage buildings all around the island-city.
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Lorng Buangkok Kampang
Only 20 minutes by bus from the downtown area, is the last village of Singapore, Lorong Buangkok Kampang, a place where you can experience the essence of a local village.
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Chinatown food court
Source: www.adventurouskate.comEnjoy China and its culture wandering the streets and visiting the lively shops, restaurants and food court.
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Cruise Exploration of Asia
Singapore is an ideal launch pad for many visitors to commence their exploration of Asia. In addition to being one of the most popular flight connection stops, it is fast becoming the cruise hub of Asia.
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Fun for the Whole Family
Source: sg.theasianparent.comSingapore offers a number of family-friendly activities, making it ideal for travelers looking for an exotic vacation spot with options for children. Head to Sentosa for a day at Universal Studios Singapore, have breakfast with the orangutans at the Singapore Zoo or see the sights of Singapore from a Vietnam War era amphibious vehicle known as the "duck."
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Affordable Taxi Rides
Source: wikimedia.orgWith close to 30,000 official taxis servicing a population of fewer than 5.5 million people, it's usually easy to get a ride. And they're cheap.
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Caffeine Kick
Source: instagram.comForget Starbucks, especially if you need a caffeine kick to start your day. The local coffee shops serve up some of the strongest coffee around for the very affordable price of $0.80 to $1.50 per cup.
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It’s A Zoo Out There
The Singapore Zoo is often touted as one of the world’s nicest zoos and it is a must for any so inclined tourist.
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6D motion ride
Source: www.liburankesingapore.comGear up for a thrilling 6D motion ride experience at XD Theate.
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Go cafe-hopping
Source: instagram.comEat artisanal whole-wheat bread topped with free-range eggs, sun-dried organic cherry tomatoes and je ne sais quoi, pay, and repeat. -
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Visit the library
Source: www.thesmartlocal.comEvery library here has a designated section for the Singapore Collection - local prose, poetry and nonfiction books.
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Check out the local ghosts
Source: www.thesmartlocal.comFrom pontianaks (Malay vampires) to shui gui (Chinese water demons), you just have to open all three eyes to meet the supernatural.
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Convenience
English is one of the country's four official languages, along with Chinese, Malay and Tamil, so you can communicate with most of the locals without having to contend with exotic scripts or modes of speaking.
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Little India
Source: trvl-media.comSpending time in Little India will give you an experience of India. People, food, temples, shops will make you forget you are in Singapore.
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Source: www.valueadd.sgSri Veeramakaliamman Temple is a Hindu temple located in the middle of Little India in the southern part of Singapore.
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Chew on some frogs
Source: iwandered.netEating frogs is not so much an unusual thing to do for locals as it is for foreigners visiting or living in Singapore. With several stalls that abound selling nothing but frog porridge (most of them in Geylang), this is perhaps the most accessible “exotic dish” that one can try in Singapore.
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Celebrations
With a population spanning Chinese, Malay, Indian, Caucasian and others, the religions of Singapore include Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Christianity. That adds up to a lot of cultural and religious festivals and public holidays.
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Scout for personal treasures at the flea markets
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Tiong Bahru
Source: www.expatliving.sgBuilt in the 1930s, Tiong Bahru is one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore. The Singaporean hoods are like nothing you have ever scene.
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Something for every Budget
Source: f1destinations.comThere is something for everyone and every budget when it comes to having a good time in Singapore.
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The Awesomeness of Mustafa
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A River in the Middle of the City
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Try Ethnic Costumes
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TCM for all your aches and pains
Source: blog.nus.edu.sgTraditional Chinese Medicine balances your ‘heatiness’ and ‘coolness’ to solve all your problems. - See more at: http://www.thesmartlocal.com/read/weird-singapore-things#sthash.32XJ0xsR.dpuf
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Kranji, in Singapore’s northwest
Source: www.nss.org.sgSee how if feels to be a farmer in this remote and most rural part of the island. There are many farms growing anything from vegetable and farm produce to ornamental flowers.
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Island Escapade
There are actually 63 islands that make up the island archipelago of Singapore, many of them relatively undeveloped.
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S.E.A. Aquarium
Source: www.citytours.sgClaiming the title for world’s largest aquarium, SEA Aquarium is a spectacular marine feast for the senses.
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Vast Botanic Gardens
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Cheap Electronics - Grab a hard drive
For your electronics fix, Funan Malland Sim Lim Square are home to countless electronics shops.
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Kayak through a mangrove forest in the Singapore mainland
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S$6 Movie Tickets
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Most Places in Singapore are Smoke Free
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Visit Changi Museum
The Changi Museum features a chapel in the middle of the museum, a space to remember the atrocities and honour the heroes.
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Art on Letter Boxes
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Technology and Infrastructure
Source: www.asianranking.comSingapore is on the cutting edge of technology, implementing new technology and ideas with ease due to their intelligently designed infrastructure. Nowhere else in the world even comes close.
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Divine Drinking
Singapore is famed for its cocktails. Drown yourself in the cocktail scene here with the exclusive cocktail tours.
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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
A 400-acre reserve of primary rainforest, is about 12 kilometers from the heart of the city, but feels worlds away.
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Take a selfie with Singapore’s most famous tree
Source: lazy-lizard-tales.blogspot.comThe majestic Tembusu tree that’s featured on Singapore’s $5 note is an actual tree that’s alive and well at the Botanic Gardens.
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Street food won’t make you sick
Source: guim.co.ukThe government has spent millions upgrading the “hawker centres,” where all kinds of street food is sold.
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National Gallery Singapore
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It’s remarkably green
Source: inhabitat.comThere’s a strict cap on the number of vehicles allowed on the island, and there are fees for driving in downtown zones.
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Your own Hollywood love scene - Singapore has the highest rate of Lightning activity in the World
Source: www.flickriver.comSitting so close to the equator, Singapore gets heroic tropical downpours, photogenic blasts often accompanied by the boom of thunderstorms. Being caught in one is pretty amazing.
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Colonial architecture
Source: www.insightguides.comNo place has preserved colonial architectural splendor like Singapore.
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Haw Par Villa
Source: www.yoursingapore.comThe 1,000-plus statue theme park built in 1937 depicts a walk through the 18 levels of hell according to Chinese folklore.
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A Museum dedicated to public housing
Source: adonislearningtrip.blogspot.comA museum dedicated to the HDB (Housing Development Board)
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