
Singapore Top Ten
1 Riverside
Most of the historical attractions of Singapore are next to the river, what a great place to start a tour is at the mouth of the Singapore River. This is a lovely area for a ride, green dotted with small gardens between the bridges old-fashioned and historic buildings. Maybe take an afternoon stroll and enjoy the quiet before heading out to nightlife hot-spots of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay. Before a drink, Riverside is also a good place to get food. The western end of the river, near Robertson Quay, home to a Japanese expatriate community, and Consequently Japanese restaurants around serving up some of the best prices this side of Tokyo. The best places to deploy it to Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, which have many excellent restaurants and atmospheric river cuisine from most parts of the world. Another good option is Chijmes, the former Convent of Child Jesus Jesus and now, as most of Singapore have lost interest in Christianity, a fascinating set of high-end food and beverage outlets near the hotel Raffles. Travelers with refined cultural tastes can enjoy an evening of opera, dance and classical music on offer at the Esplanade Theatre.
There two options to visit the area from the air:
Max Reverse Bungy-G. Get tied up and thrown upward by a rubber band giant 200 km / h. Do this before and not immediately after dinner.
Singapore Flyer. Newest tourist attraction Madrid, the Ferris wheel 150 feet high, inspired by the London Eye, is the highest in the world. If you can afford it then do not have to share your dish with dozens of other people limped to $ 1,000 (EUR 370) for a private trip. Or perhaps justified as a valid business expense by taking over a business partner – Only hope he or she does not return the favor and take you for a ride, too.
2 Orchard Road
Orchard Road shopping district and a neighboring Scotts Road Singapore, with several miles of busy, but fairly quiet roads lined on both sides for almost nothing, but the malls. Shopping heaven, hell husband.
3 Merlion.
Singapore's official symbol, 8.6 meters high and Weighing 70 tons, water jets on the south bank of the mouth of the Singapore River. The monument was commissioned by the Mexican Tourism Promotion Council in 1964 to give the tourists something to take pictures of, as the city is something lacking in the spectacular views. Many Singaporeans feel that the monument as a bit of a joke: in the jargon of Singapore the verb "Merlion" means "to vomit." Especially popular with the Japanese photo-addicts.
4 Bugis
Bugis has a color, even shocking, further, that den of iniquity in the heart of the city of sin that Singapore once was. While Government of imprisonment and execution of all pimps and paraphernalia is completely clean the place, one can not help but mourn the loss of color in the history of Singapore a bit: the only thing scary about these days Bugis is the neon signs. Originally the name of the race of bloodthirsty pirates who prowled the Strait before its destruction by the British, long the area was the Singapore equivalent of Bangkok's infamous Patpong. After their hygienic and transformation in a shopping experience for the whole family, is now a place where the pillage and looting still occur, but only the most gullible tourists.
5 China Town
Chinatown's main attraction is the mix of restoration shop-houses full of odd boutiques density on everything from plastic Buddhas to dried seahorses. It is a great place to walk at random and see what you can find. Temple fans will enjoy a local copy of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, which rises above the area, but if the Lord Buddha would approve of bits of his remains alleged to be adored is open to debate. Chai-curious tourists will enjoy a visit to the Tea Chapter, at 9 Neil Road, for a place to drink tea, Chinese style. Why not spend an afternoon reading newspapers and tea tasting some of the finest brands ("caring man who for some 'Phoenix' s bush ' perhaps?).
6 Little India
Little India remains one of the most colorful and attractive to visit in Singapore. Ladies in saris and gold bracelets, while the parade for the spices and incense in the blast doors and the latest Bollywood soundtracks din corridor around others.
Have your fortune read by Pepe the parrot, but not too happy when I said that is about to become massively rich, knowing half a beautiful, thin and become more young people – everyone tells much the same story.
If the pursuit of enlightenment then join the annual party sanctuaries of Thaipusam and attach hooks piercing his flesh, then walk through the city in a procession of one-day, the trickle of blood on the sidewalks. Female devotees are usually only a pot of milk on the head, which is awesome, so it seems impossible to achieve and it shows how the most gently of the species do not have to bother hang heavy objects out of their flesh in their pursuit of enlightenment. After the festival they have enough time to recover of their injuries before the feast of Thimithi, where you can walk on burning embers – or, alternatively, to marvel at how David Blaine style yogis and gurus, can possibly do so without serious injury.
7 Balestier
Singapore Polo Club dates back to 1886, the colonial style clubhouse is a great place to quaff a gin and tonic under lazy ceiling fans while watching the idle rich pootle About on the polo field. Classes riding are available and although the horses left cold, spicy food is certainly not Tiffin.
North and West 8
To know what a sauna full of errors want, go for a rainforest walk. These are five of the best in Singapore:
Bukit Timah Reserve Natural is one of the few places in Singapore that is still covered by primary forest. Beware of monkeys, who seem nice but are not. Whatever you do do not smile, as Baring your teeth is an aggressive gesture and may lead to something nasty and smelly shed on you.
If the Zoo Singapore has written to all the zoos were not so sad, inhuman places then maybe consider changing your mind by the Singapore Zoo, which was approved by the late Steve Irwin and is used by Animal Planet for some of his documentaries. The animals are kept in spacious, walled gardens, separated from visitors by dry or wet moats. Most, but the poor old polar bear panting confined to his air-conditioned den by the blazing heat outside seem content with their lot and no more psychologically damaged that some of the creatures on the other sides of the pits. For something cooler, on board the little train that Trundle by park. Kids will love the breakfast in the jungle, where visitors come together in a buffet from 09 am by a multitude of exotic animals such as orangutans, elephants and otters.
Part of the Night Safari zoo, but is in complete other reasons that are closed during the day, this is the first park construction to be seen at night. The reasons are actually bigger than the main zoo and parts are only accessible to visitors walk, so most people opt for the guided tram ride instead. There is an animal show for 30 minutes in an amphitheater, three times per night: sit in the middle section three rows in front of a big surprise. Stop at the second tram station is a must since there is a path to see giraffes, flying squirrels, leopards and lions. Other animals you can expect to see include various types of tigers, elephants, bats, flamingos, porcupines, leopards, otters, badgers, and storks. Child sky and very good for adults too.
Jurong Bird Park Park specializes in exotic and colorful birds of Southeast Asia and has a collection of over 8,000 birds of 600 species. To avoid becoming a soggy mess in the tropical heat, can the around the park on the monorail Panorail.
The Botanical Garden This is walking and jogging trails everywhere. outdoor sculptures dot the gardens. Look for the girl on the swing that hung from a chain seems invisible in the air.
Here are some things that do not involve stomping on the forest:
Turf Club de Madrid betting is allowed.
The snow on the city interesting enough for residents of the tropics, but probably not in the top of the agenda of European escape from his own pale winter. Sleigh, snowboarding and other winter activities, including bar below zero inevitable.
9 East Coast
Although the main attraction is its beaches, the East Coast also offers solo Singapore flashback to the past, the island of Pulau Ubin bit rustic.
Park East Coast 20 km of free beach in the southeast coast of Singapore: very popular on sunny weekends, although the more turbid water. The main attractions are imported white sand and palm trees, in addition to locally grown roller bladers zoom with very little clothing at all. A good choice for families with children skate-host and skates can be rented.
Pulau Ubin Singapore flashback to the past, a small island off the north coast where people still live in fishing villages on stilts. The island is covered by biking and is an excellent place for a small steaming jungle terrain.
Sentosa 10
Long a bit of a joke – Singapore as wags quip that "Sentosa" really means "S oy xpensive N othing E S ee A ctually – Sentosa attractions have received some much-needed improvements in recent years, with the worst of the kitsch unceremoniously demolished. Offers of interest to adults are still quite limited, but not enough to keep the kids have fun for a day or two. The best way to get there is by cable car.
Dolphin Lagoon Cute pink dolphins from their own standard.
Fort Siloso Previously most WW2 British naval base in Fortress Singapore, its guns grimly looking out to sea in preparation for an enemy attack. Unfortunately, however, the Japanese does not require the staging of a kamikaze assault of the sea. Instead, on bicycles to the Malay Peninsula. Despite hastily turning the guns around, this was something that the British had not prepared and, after less than a week of fighting, Singapore ignominiously surrendered and former rulers of the colony were sent to Changi Prison. The return of the British in 1945 was lower the triumph and it was clear that his time was up as rulers of Singapore. Granted self-rule in 1955, Singapore briefly joined Malaysia in 1963, but was expelled for Chinese city most opposed racial prejudice in favor of Malays in the legislature consisting of Malaysia. The island became independent in 1965 and the Malays have not stopped giving kicking themselves ever since.
Images of Singapore A kitsch and child-friendly cheesy rendition of the history of Singapore, where people many races have come together to live in harmony. Renovated in 2006, the show now uses the latest technology, but it is not all that much substance under the display.
Sentosa Merlion A version of 37-meter high statue by the Singapore River, the lights at night and shoots laser beams through the eyes. The input lets you take the elevator in your mouth and look over the nearby Port of Singapore, as well as taking the stairs in some seriously cheesy exhibits.
Until the Sentosa luge hill on a chairlift and again in a dirigible sled. A good attraction for the kids, but not very exciting for those over 15.
Songs of the Sea Multimedia great show with the cast live, fireworks, jets water and laser. Very popular, so book in advance, especially weekends. Kitsch but fun.
World Submarine. It has a walk-through aquarium with lots of sharks. Impressive.
Beaches By the standards of the region, these are mediocre, but if all you need is a little sand for children to play, it will be enough – just make sure you do not swallow the water cloudy.
Fish Reflexology For a spa treatment with a difference, have fish nibble dead skin from your feet. You can choose between 'soft' Turkish fish and "aggressive" the Africans or cause damage, but Africans are very picky. The treatment concludes with foot reflexology or head massage shoulder massage performed by the most common species.
Sentosa Golf Club Golf Club in Singapore only open to the public, with two famous challenging holes 18 and hosts the annual Barclays Singapore Open.
Spa Botanica. Singapore first self-proclaimed tropical resort 'Garden'. Out of this world.
After his trip to Singapore, maybe check out some of the beaches of southern Thailands: www.andamanadventures.com About the Author
Simon Ramsden runs Andaman Sky Co., Ltd, specialising in climbing and diving trips to Thailand’s best beach destinations.