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Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries and boasts the world’s busiest port. Singapore is a small, stable, highly developed country with an elected parliamentary system of government. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region. Singapore is a secular city state but due to its multicultural population, Singapore celebrates Chinese, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Indian, and Christian holidays.

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Category : City

Time Zone: SST (UTC+8)

Pincode: 1995

STD Code: 65

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Singapore is a small island nation located in Southeast Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore is made up of sixty-three islands, and is home to one of the world’s biggest ports. As a city-state, Singapore is both the country and its capital. Singapore Island is the main island of Singapore, which is also called Pulau Ujong. This island is the largest island of Singapore as well as the most populous, with a population of over 5 million. Singapore Island has an area of about 710 square kilometers. Singapore City Gallery is a city exhibition that showcases how Singapore transformed itself into a vibrant metropolis for millions of people without sacrificing space for greenery and became the popular tourist destination that it is today.

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Singapore Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Changi Airport is one of Asia’s best-connected airports and is an important hub for international aviation. Being an important gateway to Southeast Asia, mostly all major international airlines fly into Singapore. There is regular air traffic from Singapore to several destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and North America. Regularly voted the world’s best airport, its facilities include a gym, several gardens, an outdoor pool, free internet, cafes and plenty of shops.

By Train : Singapore is connected to Malaysia, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur by rail, with a route to Bangkok. There are three trains per day, including a sleeper. Trains depart from and arrive at the Tanjong Pagar MRT station Singapore.

By Bus : Singapore has two causeways that connect the island to Malaysia and the mainland of Asia. There are regular bus services from 5 am to midnight. Buses are operated by SBS and Causeway Link, with the latter being significantly faster.

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By Other : Singapore is increasingly being used as a base for cruises throughout South East Asia. Being an island country, Singapore offers regular ferry services to Tanjung Belungkor in Malaysia and Riau Islands in Indonesia. Star cruises offer an experience of a lifetime and are a great way to reach Singapore.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

The Gallery Hotel Singapore ; 1 Nanson Rd, Singapore ; Ph – 65 6849 8686 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Swissotel The Stamford Singapore ; 2 Stamford Rd, Singapore. ; Ph – 65 6338 8585 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore ; 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore ; Ph – 65 6733 8388 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore ; 5 Raffles Ave Marina Square, Singapore ; Ph – 65 6338 0066 ; Facilities – Room Service

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Indochine Waterfront ;  Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Pl, Singapore ; M –  65 6338 7596 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Gayatri Restaurant ;  122 Race Course Rd, Singapore ; M –  65 6292 4544 ; Food Serve :  Indian

Must Eat FoodAdd

Chicken Rice –  Boon Tong Kee ; 425 River Valley Road ; Ph/M –  65 6736 3213 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Chilli Crab –  No Signboard Seafood ; 414 Geylang Road ; Ph/M –  65 6842 3415 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For
Kaya Toast –  Ya Kun Kaya Toast Singapore ; 18 China Street #01-01, Far East Square Singapore ; Ph/M –  65 6438 3638 ; Cost –  N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

Helipad ; 6 Eu Tong Sen Street 05-22, The Central, Singapore ; Ph/M: 65 6327 8118 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
No.5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar ; 5 Emerald Hill Rd, Singapore. ; Ph/M: 65 6732 0818 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

Ikeda Spa ;  787 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore. ; Ph/M – 65 6469 8080 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Massage
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore ;  190 Orchard Blvd Singapore ; Ph/M – 65 6469 7622 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Massage

FestivalAdd

Chinese New Year ; Venue:  Singapore ; Period :  January and early February. ; Details:  Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, is one of the most eagerly anticipated occasions each year. This is the biggest and most significant event of the Chinese community, and it is observed by Singaporeans from all walks of life. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th day.
Pongal ; Venue:  Singapore ; Period :  January ; Details:  The Pongal Festival, or Sankaranthi, is a harvest festival celebrated mostly in South India, where farming is the main livelihood. The Pongal Festival welcomes the beginning of the 10th Tamil month, called Thai, which falls in mid-January each year and a popular time for marriages. Pongal is also a period of thanksgiving to nature, lasting for four days. The word Pongal literally means to boil over and hence the pot of milk rice is allowed to boil over as a sign of prosperity.
Vesak Day ; Venue:  Singapore ; Period :  May ; Details:  Vesak Day is the most significant day of the year in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated by Buddhists the world over. The day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha and is a day of immense joy, peace and reflection. In Singapore, Vesak Day usually falls in the month of May, on the 15th day of the fourth month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

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