Singapore

Singapore is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city with an exciting mix of people, culture, entertainment and cuisine. The rich heritage of Singapore is evident in the historic Fort Canning area, in the shop houses of Chinatown and in the famous Raffles Hotel. Singapore is known as the Garden City and is an ideal introduction to Asia. The city is clean, efficient and friendly and has a world class transport system.

Places of Interest:

Ethnic Districts - Arab Street, Chinatown and Little India are the thriving legacy of Sir Stamford Raffles' designated ethnic areas.

Arab Street- The site of one of the oldest settlements of Singapore. Originally a swampland, the area grew into a thriving business district in the 1800s when Bugis and Arab traders brought spices, coffee, gold dust and pearls for trade. Famous today for its batiks, prayer rugs, jewellery and basketware.

China Town - A fascinating array of sights, sounds and smells from temples, shophouses and bustling streets. Crafts like calligraphy and idol carving still thrive in this area.

Little India - The spice scented streets beckon you to a treasure trove of ethnic jewellery, jasmine garlands, brassware and Kashmiri silk.

Bugis Street - Its old-style shophouses provide the venue for outdoor cabaret, beer garden and hawker centre. Up to 850 people during the day and 1600 people during the night can party and dine on some of the best "hawker" food while being entertained by wandering musicians.

Raffles Hotel - Established in 1886, it is one of the last great 19th century hotels. Famous writers like Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad stayed here. The complex also includes a museum where artefacts of various types are displayed.

Merlion - A mythical beast said to be half lion, half fish, the Merlion has become the symbol of Singapore. A statue stands guard at the mouth of the Singapore River spouting water from its mouth and is a popular subject for photographers.

Spend a few days or a week in Singapore - there is so much to see and do. Or combine Singapore with an overland journey through Malaysia, or on our Best of Asia Package.

You can overland quite easily from Singapore to other parts of Asia. Why not try our Singapore to Bangkok 8 day overland package. View Itinerary. Or a Singapore to Kuala Lumpur 4 day overland package. View Itinerary.

Cooking Class Magic
You can now join a hands-on cooking class in a 200-year-old Malay Kampong ("village" in Malay) house. Take a bumboat ride from Changi Jetty to the small kampong community on Pulau Ubin, a small island off Singapore; then stroll through the jungle to harvest wild herbs before learning to make traditional Malay classics in a fun, intimate group. http://www.cookerymagic.com/

Contact us for a custom designed package holiday to Singapore. we have great short tour options or even with just hotel bookings we can offer our advice on what to see and do.