Welcome to Your Singapore
 

Singapore Celebrates

It's Singapore's 50th Birthday! A Jubilee milestone for the little red dot!

If there was ever a best time to visit this vibrant city it is now! Singapore is a cultural melting pot, garden city, and a blend of old-world and new architecture – explore Singapore’s finest sights and sounds soon as it really is a lot more than just a dot!

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Whether you’re a nature lover, culture buff or thrill-seeker, Singapore has a wide selection of memorable leisure options, all within easy reach. 

Multicultural Neighbourhoods

Since its founding, Singapore has been a thriving multi-cultural country with vibrant enclaves for the various races and cultures that call this city-state home. Have your camera ready to capture memorable moments in these historic districts as these cultures come to life before your very eyes.

Get lost in bustling Chinatown’s tiny alleyways where you will chance upon antique shops and beautiful temples. For the best Indian cuisine and souvenirs such as spices and flower garlands, you can’t go wrong with Little India. There’s also Kampong Glam, with Sultan Mosque standing tall and proud as the heart of the Malay community. As you stroll around, admire the beautifully preserved shophouses and five foot ways - pedestrian walkways that are five feet wide - in this eclectic district that’s chock full of traditional fabric stores, Arab and Middle Eastern eateries and quaint boutiques.

Garden City

Singapore is world-renowned as the Garden City, thanks to the foresight of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. In this urban jungle, the landscape is dotted with beautiful parks where you can enjoy nature and escape from the frenetic city life.

A must-visit is the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which has just been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was established in 1822 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and has played a key role in the greening of Singapore. Or for a glimpse into what parks could look like in the future, visit the Gardens By The Bay, with its architectural supertrees and climate-controlled domes that look like a scene of a sci-fi movie.

Island life, love it!​

Sentosa Island is Singapore’s favourite leisure destination with exciting attractions, golden beaches, luxe retreats and the country’s first integrated resort. Looking to chill out or get your adrenaline pumping? Sentosa Island is the place to go. Breathe in the fresh sea air while experiencing some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts as well as an array of top attractions and buzzing entertainment.

Shop

Our city, your global shopping mall. Whether you are looking to indulge, scout for uncommon threads, or simply add that stylish piece to your wardrobe, you can find it all in fashion-forward Singapore

With shopping as the unofficial national hobby of citizens, blending in with the locals will mean indulging in a bout of shopping for cool Singapore-themed souvenirs. Signature souvenirs that are a favourite with tourists include Tiger Balm, TWG Tea, kaya (coconut jam) and bak kwa (barbecued pork jerky).

From niche luxury boutiques to streetside flea markets, shopping doesn't get any better than here in the shopping paradise that is Singapore – whatever your budget.

Cuisine

It’s no secret that Singaporeans love their food, and there’s certainly a lot to love. Our city is a treasure trove for foodies, offering a multitude of dining options.

When in Singapore, you must eat like the locals, who are fiercely proud of their local cuisine. For a quintessential Singapore feast, you can’t go wrong with chilli crab, which is cooked in a spicy and sweet sauce that is just begging to be mopped up by mantou (fluffy white buns) served on the side. 

It is imperative that you make a stopover at a hawker centre to try a variety of street food, such as chicken rice, char kway teow (stir fried flat noodles) and satay (barbecued meat skewers). Many of these dishes have captured the hearts of international chefs including Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, let’s see if you feel the same way too!

Nightlife

With a nightlife scene bursting with choice, insomniacs will never have to fret in Singapore. After a day packed with shopping, eating and other entertainment experiences, you’ll be faced with yet another set of exciting choices once the sun sets.