PLANNING TO VISIT SINGPORE ? Read top 10 things to do in Singapore for Indian Tourist
Nobody in Singapore drinks Singapore Slings. It's one of the first things you find out there. What you do in Singapore is eat. It's a really food-crazy culture, where all of this great food is available in a kind of hawker-stand environment. If your anytime planning to visit Singapore then here are the Top 10 things that you must not miss out on doing! because "Yeh miss kar diya to Singapore trip ka kya fyada"
1. First up when you land in Singapore, you need some food to fill your tummy and Singapore has probably the widest selection of Asian food anywhere on the earth. There are endless dining options in Singapore, but theHawker food market is traditionally a open-air food complex. It is located near public housing estates or transport hubs and offers a wide variety of stalls serving delicious inexpensive food. The hawker centre is most importantly an authentic local eating experience for any food lover.
2. The Singapore Flyer is a observation wheel with one of the most scenic city view. To start exploring Singapore, visiting the 165 metres high Singapore Flyer is a must visit. The views from this flyer are hard to match that include, the Civic District, Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay and some parts of the Singapore island are some of the specialities that are worth being viewed.
3. Chinatown, these are traditional 'shop houses'. Situated to the south-west of Singapore River was allotted to the Chinese community in 1822. Vegetarians visiting Chinatown will love the enormous selection on offer, while seafood lovers can grab the chilli crab! Lastly, there's a lot to offer for shopping! So ladies definitely watch this place to find a single stop for your shopping list.
4. If you like birds only, visit the Jurong Bird Park. If animals is what you want to see, then visit the Zoo. If nocturnal animals is your choice, the Night Safari is a must visit. and if you love all 3 then visit all 3 places that have won various accolades such as tourism and experience awards. Giant Pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia are major attractions - but be prepared to queue to see them if you visit on a weekend or holiday!
5. If jetlag is still effecting you or you need an escape from the city, Singapore's 74-hectare Botanical Gardens are an oasis of calm and silence blessed with unmatched beauty. The star attraction is National Orchid Garden, while there is also a rainforest, lakes and a collection of plants from around the world. The gardens remain open from 5 am till midnight.
6. The Merlion is the biggest touristy cliché in Singapore. That being said, it is unavoidable. Just make that obligatory visit to the Merlion, click a picture and upload it for your friends to be jealous! Close to the Merlion, lies the Civic District that bears the legacy of Stamford Raffles (founder of modern Singapore) and Singapore's colonial past. These national monument status highlights the glorious past of the museum.
7. If you have already started missing India then Little India's fragrant streets, that are filled with smell of spices, flowers and food will take you back to India. Little India also houses several monuments and sites of cultural and historical significance such as the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and Abdul Gaffoor Mosque. If you want to see a different side of Singapore, then Little India is a place to visit.
8. Clarke Quay is one of the most popular nightspots in Singapore, it homes many restaurants, clubs and bars. However, you being a drinker or not, Clark Quay at night will attract you with the colourful night-lights and slow romantic boat cruises along the Singapore River.
9. Visit to an island off the south coast of Singapore, Sentosa is probably the top one-stop family destination in Singapore. Children and adults will adore the Universal Studios theme park in Resorts World, the dolphins at Dolphin Lagoon, the walk through aquarium tunnel of Underwater World and lot more to enjoy...
10. If Singapore's endless malls bore you, then try out the hip boutiques on Haji Lane in the centre of the Arab Quarter. Here one can find small stores dealing in Persian carpets, batiks, textiles and unseen handicrafts assortments to choose. If you are looking for a change from Asian food, you need to try out a mezze platter at one of the cafés and smoke a shisha pipe as you could gaze at the sunset above the golden-domed Sultan Mosque. The graffiti here will also amaze you!
Well these are just few look outs at Singapore. But if you are planning for a trip to Singapore then there are more such places that one can visit. If you are planning a trip shortly then do not miss out the readymade check-list in our blog: http://dayhalt.tumblr.com/ for you so that you don't miss out on any essentials for your trip!
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