Visiting Singapore – A City Guide
Beautiful, multicultural and one-of-a-kind, Singapore has plenty to offer business and leisure travelers. If you’ve an urge to explore, you can discover the island’s multicultural heritage in
Chinatown,
Little India, or
Kampong Glam. A trip to the
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple,
Sri Mariamman Temple or
Sultan Mosque provides a glimpse into the traditions of local religious communities. You’ll also find beachside activities, rainforest parks, a thriving arts scene and 21st-century attractions like
Gardens By The Bay.
Singapore: City Layout & Top Attractions
You’ll find most of the action in Singapore’s southern area, home to the grand colonial buildings of the
Civic District, with Chinatown and the arty
Bras Basah district nearby and family-friendly
Sentosa Island a short drive away. The historic, genteel districts of
Joo Chiat and Katong lie east. There’s a network of
nature reserves and parks throughout the island.
The city is home to lush urban parks like the
Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 1,000 species of orchid, and
Gardens By The Bay, which has greenhouses filled with exotic blooms. This is also where you’ll find the
OCBC Skyway, winding among 18 ‘
supertree’ sculptures, which glitters after dark with a magical light display. For a bird’s eye view of Singapore, head to nearby the
Singapore Flyer, a 165-metre observation wheel with 360-degree views of the island.
Eating Out in Singapore
Hawker centers like Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell Road are a great place to sample local delicacies like Hainanese chicken rice and laksa noodles. You can also find food kiosks and relaxed sidewalk dining in
Chinatown Food Street and Little India, or head to hip
Jalan Besar for quirky cafés and scrumptious desserts. Arab Street, part of the vibrant
Kampong Glam area, is known for Malay and Middle Eastern cuisine.
For a special night out, city-center rooftop restaurants such as
Stellar at 1-Alt 
