Tourist Attractions in Singapore:

Sentosa Island:
The Sentosa Island is located in the South of the city. The tropical forests which covered formerly the essence of the island of Singapore are limited today to the center where we find vast natural reserves. The Sentosa Island in Singapore offers luxury hotels, camping facilities, beaches, aquariums, museums, rides, sport facilities, discos, walking trails, bike paths and a monorail that takes you around the island. There are several ways to reach Sentosa Island, but the best is to take the cable car from Mt. Faber. The cable car offers some dramatic views of the city and Sentosa Island. Mt. Faber is not a terribly high mountain, but it is high enough to offer a good vantage point of the city.

Chinatown:
On your Singapore tour you can visit China town, the cultural town in Singapore. This small town provides glimpses of the old ways with its numerous temples, decorated terraces and its frantic conglomeration of merchants, shops and activity. This tour would also take you to the gentrified restaurants and expensive shops at the China Town.

Little India:
With Singapore tour you can visit the small and colorful area of Little India. The area has wall-to-wall shops, pungent aromas; it is here that you can listen to the Hindi film music that gives relief away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The place offers great vegetarian food where watch street side cooks fry chapatis.

Orchard Rd:
The Orchard Rd forms one of the main places to visit in Singapore. It is dominated by high-class hotels and is the playground of Singapore's elite class, who are lured by the shopping centers, nightspots, restaurants, bars and lounges. It is a showcase for the material delights of capitalism. Orchard Rd also possesses some sights of cultural interest, which can be visited on your tour to Singapore.

Chinese and Japanese Gardens:
On your Singapore tour you can visit the popular Chinese and Japanese gardens, which are at a short 5 minutes walk from the Chinese Garden MRT station. The two gardens are situated side by side, reflecting very contrasting landscapes. The 13-hectare Chinese garden has the image of a classical Chinese imperial garden with twin pagodas and a Suzhou-style Penjing garden. The Japanese Garden emphasizes simplicity with stone lanterns, Zen rock garden and classical Japanese motifs, creating a soothing atmosphere.

East Coast Park:
Covering a vast area, the East Coast Park hosts the favorite playground for Singaporeans, and holds many avenues of fun, such as bowling, cycling, windsurfing, canoeing, picnicking or just taking a stroll. On your Singapore travel you can enjoy the various leisure attractions in East Coast Park, ranging from food to sports.

Singapore Botanic Gardens:
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is spread in an area of 52-hectare, it comprises of a primary jungle and manicured gardens. It holds an abundance of flora, with many specimens among them. Outdoor concerts are also held here. The National Orchid Garden, which holds 60 000 plants and orchids are named after state dignitaries. The Singapore Botanic Gardens form one of the main tourist spots on this tour.

Jurong Bird Park And Jurong Reptile Park:
This park is 20-hectares large, and is the largest bird park in South-East Asia. It houses 8000 birds from 600 species. It also has the world's largest hornbill collections. It also contains the world's largest man-made waterfall. Penguins can also be found at the Jurong Bird Park. All these species are housed in an air-conditioned habitat where they can be viewed through glass walls.

Singapore River:
Strolling along the banks of the Singapore River, or taking a river cruise, one sees some of the famous landmarks of Singapore. Clarke Quay and Boat Quay are filled with shops and restaurants, and houses of government, temples and museums can all be viewed from the comforts of a luxury boat.

Museums:
Singapore has a number of museums for the historically and intellectually inclined tourist - the Singapore History Museum, the Arts Museum, the Philately Museum and the Asian Civilizations Museum are some of these.

Ethnic Quarters:
The ethnic quarters of Singapore provide a true picture of the cultural diversity that goes to make up the unique character of Singapore. Little India is a colorful area of shops selling everything from saris to freshly ground spices. Chinatown has quaint shops selling ethnic products, and every corner has the distinctive architecture of decorated temples and buildings. A range of exotic textiles is available in Arab Street, the heart of the Malay quarter, including batiks from Indonesia, silks, sarongs, and shirts. There are two mosques for the areas predominantly Muslim population - the spectacular Sultan Mosque and the tiny but beautiful Jama-at Mosque. 

Singapore Tourist Guides — Activities

 Shopping is the main activity in Singapore. Some of the main shopping areas are:

Chinatown:
Chinatown has a multitude of shops ranging from the starkly modern selling international brands of eyewear, makeup, fashion wear and electronic items to the colorful traditional selling porcelain, jade, waxed-paper umbrellas, wooden clogs, and even spittoons and opium-smoking pipes.

Pacific Plaza:
One of the newest shopping complexes with fashion houses, international music outlets and sophisticated eating places.

Clarke Quay and Boat Quay:
These are major tourist attractions on the banks of the Singapore River, with almost two hundred shops selling anything from pottery to clothes and souvenirs.

Other shopping complexes include the Tanglin Mall, Raffles City Complex, and major shopping plazas located on Orchard Road and its surrounding areas.