Welcome to Singapore
Singapore is a favourite stopover destination on the way to Australia but Singapore has much more to offer so try and stay 2 or 3 days to explore everything.
Singapore is situated on the equator is it is hot and humid all year round. The local are friendly and it is a very safe place to be during the day and at night time. It is a great first place to go in Asia.
Getting about in Singapore
Singapore has an excellent metro system that is completely air conditioned. It gets busy during rush hour but will take you to every destination.
When you arrive at the airport simply get a cab into town. This will cost about £10 and you will see the skyline and every part on your way to your hotel - these are all air conditioned as well.
You should walk around the town - but it can get humid. Just pop in and out of air conditioned shops to cool down!.
Sight-seeing in Singapore
There are many places to see, here are a few of our favourites:
- Raffles hotel - This was restored to its former glory about 15 years ago and is still a favourite. It's by beach road and you should take a Singapore Sling in the long bar.
- Orchard Road - The famous Orchard Road is the shopping area - rather like Oxford Street in London - but wider and cleaner. There are loads of small boutique shops as well as large department stores. Don't forget that Singapore Changi Airport also has a vast amount of duty free.
- Little India - The place where the Indian community live. It's still as it was 60 years ago and you will get the best curry in Asia here.
- "Boat Quay" and "Clarke Quay" - These lie on the Singapore River and have loads of open air bars and cafes. There are many boat races along the river during the day - watch for the events calendar.
- Sentosa - Singapore's weekend retreat for locals. Wonderful beaches and water rides. Take the cable car over from Singapore Island then take the train around the island. A wonderful day out.
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