While bustling Singapore is the
world's fourth-largest financial center and high in the international rankings
for standard of living, education and healthcare, it also offers the visitor a
thriving cosmopolitan experience brimming with diversity, and we recommend that
you take your time and explore the fascinating mix of culture & cuisine,
arts & architecture that awaits.
Singapore is a small island country. With a population size of over 5.5 million people it is a very crowded city. However, unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore - with more than 50% of its area covered by greenery and with over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves - is an enchanting garden city.
The center of the city is located in the south - consisting roughly of the Orchard Road shopping area, the Riverside, the new Marina Bay area and also the skyscraper-filled Shenton way financial district known as the CBD (Central Business District).
Singapore is a small island country. With a population size of over 5.5 million people it is a very crowded city. However, unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore - with more than 50% of its area covered by greenery and with over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves - is an enchanting garden city.
The center of the city is located in the south - consisting roughly of the Orchard Road shopping area, the Riverside, the new Marina Bay area and also the skyscraper-filled Shenton way financial district known as the CBD (Central Business District).




A visit to
some of Singapore’s various ethnic quarters will immerse all your senses in the
extraordinary diversity of cultures residing in the small island city-state.
You can start with Chinatown, Kampong
Glam, Little India, Joo Chiat and Katong.
For a taste of the arts, museums, galleries and exhibition spaces abound, and
you don’t want to miss the art installations along Orchard Road and in the Marina Bay areas. Shopaholics will also find
a wide range of unique clothing and other items in the ethnic neighborhoods,
and all the designer brands they could desire around Marina Bay.
For foodies,
Singapore is a street food paradise. While in Chinatown, venture over to Maxwell Food Centre and try the
Hainanese chicken rice. Throughout your stroll through the various ethnic
neighborhoods, you’ll discover halal Malay food, South Indian vegetarian thali,
North Indian naans and briyani, Cantonese dim sum, Peking duck, fried noodles
from Chinas Fujian Province, and spring rolls. Just be sure not to leave
without trying some of Singapore’s signature dishes like chilli crab and fish
head curry and of course a Singapore Sling.




The latest
jewel in Singapore's art crown, the National
Gallery Singapore is a visual arts institution housing an
unparalleled collection of modern Singapore and Southeast Asian art. Dedicated
to curating a collection that will provide insights into the unique art,
heritage and history of the region, this is a must-visit destination in
Singapore. The Gallery showcases more than 8,000 pieces, making it one of the
world's largest and most invaluable public collections.
Discover Singapore
(external links)- Singapore Tourism Board
- Explore the neighbourhoods of Singapore
- Gardens Bythe Bay
- Museum ofSingaporeNational Gallery
- Singapore’sZoo
- Local Dishes
- SingaporeBotanic Gardens
- Universal Studios Singapore