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Attractions and Shopping Tips

SINGAPORE

CITY TOUR
The most efficient way to get to know local culture is on foot, especially around Chinatown, Little India, Raffles place and orchid botanical Gardens in the heart of the city.

The Historical Chinatown
A delightful fusion between the hustling shops, restaurants, popular streets and national heritage sites
 

Sri Mari Amman temple
The oldest Hindu temple in Singapore where the ‘Fire Walking’ festival is celebrated.

Botanical Gardens
With over 52 hectares (128 acres) of landscaped parkland and primary jungle and are situated to the west of the city, home to a wide range of animal and plant life.

A wonderful orchard road – the ‘Fifth Avenue’ or ‘Oxford Street’ of Singapore, dominated by high class hotels this is the playground of Singapore’s elite, this place is bustling with shopping centers, nightspots, restaurants, bars and lounges

Singapore Gems Factory
Where you can admire the best of Asian craftsmanship, watch artisans working on gemstones and carve out beautiful shape

SENTOSA
Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon
Underwater World is an oceanarium located on the western part of Sentosa. Opened in 1991, the living museum has more than 2,500 marine and fresh-water animals of 250 species from different regions of the world. The oceanarium is underground and has an 83 metre long travelator that moves visitors along a submerged glass-windowed tunnel from which they can look at an array of marine life including a coral reef, stringrays, moray eels, turtles, sharks, and other fishes. In the 'Dive-with-the-Sharks' program visitors can scuba dive in the large oceanarium, even if they are not scuba qualified. Qualified scuba divers can also 'Dive-with-the-Dugong". The Underwater World also includes a Dolphin Lagoon which is home to some Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, also known as the pink dolphins. Several "Meet-the-Dolphins" sessions are held daily to allow visitors to enter the waist-deep pool and interact with the dolphins at close proximity.

Songs of the Sea
The Songs of the Sea show, started on 26 March 2007, replaced the 25-year-old Musical Fountain show. This showcase is a key $30 million investment by Sentosa to enhance its entertainment product offerings and to attract more tourists. It is the world's only permanent show set in the sea - boasting spectacular pyrotechnics displays, water jets, laser show and flame bursts a live cast and an open-air viewing gallery which can comfortably accommodate 2,500 visitors. The show runs twice a night at 7.40pm and 8.40pm and lasts 25 minutes.

Tiger Sky Tower
The Tiger Sky Tower (previously known as the Carlsberg Sky Tower) is a free-standing observation tower on Sentosa. At a height of 110 metres above ground and 131 metres above sea level, it offers visitors a panoramic view of Sentosa, Singapore and the Southern Islands. On a clear day, the view extends to parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. At ground level, visitors enter a large disc-shaped air-conditioned cabin fitted with glass windows all round. The cabin then revolves slowly as it ascends the column of the tower.

Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom
The Butterfly Park is a landscape garden with over 15,000 live butterflies, representing more than fifty species. Housed in a cool outdoor conservatory, these butterflies range from the 25 millimetre (1 in) Eurema sari to the 150 mm (6 in) Papilio iswara. The Insect Kingdom houses some 3,000 species of rare insects from around the world, including a 160 mm Dynastes Hercules beetle

UNIVERSAL STUDIO
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It was a key component of Genting's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort. On December 8, 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the bid, and the construction of the theme park and the rest of the resort started on April 19, 2007. The official plans for the park were unveiled to the public when Universal Studios Singapore released a map of it to the public on October 20, 2009.

Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure 
Located in The Lost World, the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure is a white water raft ride with animatronics and a thrilling white water drop. You sit on circular rafts and get tossed and spun around on waterways.

Revenge of the Mummy 
Just past the ancient pyramids and towering statues, you will reach the Revenge of the Mummy ride. This is a high-speed thrill ride in total darkness that travels through sharp turns, full rotation and fast reverse. You can attempt to avoid huge fireballs, flesh-eating scarab beetles and an army of merciless warrior mummies.

JURONG BIRD PARK
Jurong Birdpark
Jurong BirdPark - The World of Living Colours is home to 8,000 birds of 600 speciesThe 20.2 hectares park features birds in simulated thematic exhibits. Visit Lory Loft - the World's Largest Lory Flight Aviary, the Waterfall Aviary and its World's Tallest Man-Made Waterfall, Pelican Cove and many other winning exhibitsExplore this incredible park either on foot or from the air-conditioned panorail setting overlooking the park and discover the wonders of these birdsThe Jurong Bird Park, being the largest bird park in the world, showcases 600 species of birds and several attractions such as the Bird Discovery Centre, African Waterfall Aviary, Lory Loft Aviary, Southeast Asian Birds Aviary and the award-winning African Wetlands. Let the air-conditioned Panorail take you for a sightseeing tour over Singapore's Jurong Bird Park and the Waterfall Aviary, as well as the beautiful Penguin Exhibit with its own underwater viewing gallery. There is also the Birds & Buddies Show that is highly regarded around the world. A great day out for the whole family

SINGAPORE ZOO
Singapore Zoo is one of its kind in the whole world. It is built with an open zoo concept and gives you a chance to encounter wild animals outside their cages. It features more thananimals with entertainment packed live animal shows.
The Zoo began with a humble collection of 270 animals of about 72 species. To date, a total of over 2,000 animals of 240 species are displayed in some 70 exhibits.

SINGAPORE NIGHT SAFARI 
This is a change in rare for you to experience a real jungle lives of the wild on the Singapore Zoo Night Safari Tour. You will be an adventurous explorer well-protected in a safe tram, spectating the nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. After that, the guide will lead you to through a walking trail to give you a closer look at those animals.
The Singapore Zoo covers an area of 40 hectares secondary jungle. While you are traveling in the huge jungle under the moonlight, the wild night hunters are ready for the doomed; probably you are lucky enough to spot a hunting scene in real. In the trip, you will also come to a large reservoir which restores the natural environment from foothills of Himalaya to South Asian rain forest and Indian subcontinent. 

SINGAPORE FLYER 
Standing at stunning 165m, the Singapore Flyer gives you a breathtaking panoramic view of the shimmering Marina Bay waterfront and the historical landmarks views from the Singapore River, Raffles Place, Merlion Park, Empress Place and the Padang dotting the city skyline.Enjoy the spectacular view while enjoying a delightful selection of local favourites and international cuisine inside one of its 28 capsules. It's a one-of-a-kind experience you wouldn't want to miss.Singapore Flyer is the world's largest Giant Observation Wheel and is set to be one of Asia's biggest tourist attractions. Featuring fixed capsules the size of a bus, the spectacular monument is capable of holding up to 784 passengers. Each capsule has a 28 person capacity and each revolution takes approximately 30 minutes.

What to shopping in Singapore - Antiques, Books, Cameras, Clothes, high-street, Clothes, tailored, Clothes, youth, Contemporary Designs, Computers, Consumer electronics, Electronic components, Ethnic knick-knacks, Fabrics, Fakes, Food, Games, Hi-fi stereos, Marine sports, Mobile phones, music, Peranakan goods, Sports goods, Tea, Watches

Where to do shopping in Singapore

Singapore is well known for food and shopping. In fact some call Singapore as a shopping paradise. In this Singapore Shopping Guide, I am introducing some of the best place to do your shopping.

To maximize your shopping experience, I would advice to wear T-shirts, Bermudas and good walking shoes so that you will be fully prepared for a more comfortable shopping and eating.

Go after 10 am when most shops will have opened. Before that, you may go for a well prepared breakfast in your hotel. Remember you will have a long day to do your Shopping ...

Orchard Road

Singapore's Orchard Road is one of the busiest shopping belts in Singapore. The whole stretch of road is about one kilometer long which provides you the most comprehensive shopping experience. You can find lots of brand name fashion boutiques, electronic goods, cinemas, music stores departmental stores and fashion shops for youngsters. 

Chinatown

Chinatown is a place where it exudes a Chinese identity in many ways. There are several shops that sell basically souvenirs and they are pretty cheap and usually they are sold in 3s. These souvenirs are usually related toSingapore, like in the form of orchid and merlion. Or related to Chinese things, like Chinese fans, Chinese traditional costume 'Qi Pao', clogs, or even Chinese cuisine.

Little India

Little India is very different compare to Chinatown. The famous Mustafa centeris located in here. You can get almost everything and anything you want in this shopping complex at a pretty good price. They have money changer, restaurant, jewllery, supermarket, textiles and travel booking all under one roof. The best part is this shopping complex is open for 24 hours.

Bugis

Bugis has a colorful past. The area was once Singapore's red-light district known for its bars and transvestite prostitutes. However, in 1985 the area was redeveloped and turning it into a clean shopping experience for the whole family. 

• Golden Mile Hawker Centre is just next to the Army Market. You may find lots of delicious Singapore local delights here.
• There is a flea market, Sungei Road Thieves Market, on Sungei Rd. This flea market is open daily but is most active on weekend afternoons. If you look carefully, you might spot hidden treasures in amongst the junk.

t-family:"Times New Roman";color:black'>Bugis has a colorful past. The area was once Singapore's red-light district known for its bars and transvestite prostitutes. However, in 1985 the area was redeveloped and turning it into a clean shopping experience for the whole family. 

• Golden Mile Hawker Centre is just next to the Army Market. You may find lots of delicious Singapore local delights here.
• There is a flea market, Sungei Road Thieves Market, on Sungei Rd. This flea market is open daily but is most active on weekend afternoons. If you look carefully, you might spot hidden treasures in amongst the junk.

Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurants in Singapore-

Singaporean love all things spicy. After you have established that you want Indian food for your next meal, the next big decision to make has to do with whether you would like North Indian cuisine or South Indian food. Here in Singapore, there’s plenty of both varieties. One of the most famous Indian dishes that you have to try in Singapore is fish head curry, but what may surprise you is the fact that it is actually not traditionally Indian. While it does reflect Indian cooking in its complex use of spices, the fish head curry is more of a local creation. Without much ado, here’s our list of Top Indian Restaurants for the best Indian cuisine in Singapore.

South Indian Restaurants:-

1. Murugan Idli Shop:- If you are looking for a taste of South Indian food almost like the original, head over to Murugan Idli Shop for a wide variety of dossas, chutneys and sambhars. In fact we would not be far off the mark when we say  their idlis are the best in the country.

They also have quick, friendly and very efficient service, a rarity among the Indian restaurants in Singapore. A great place to stop for a quick bite of food when you have a long day ahead of you!

2. Samy’s Curry Restaurant:- This restaurant tries to give homesick Indians a taste of the cooking they have left behind. With this mind, they have tried to keep it as traditional as possible, even going to the extent of serving foods on a banana leaf instead of a plate.

You should definitely try their masala chicken, Mysore mutton and their fish and potato cutlets, but take care not to miss out on their signature dish – the dish that made them famous: the fish head curry. This is a very interesting, spicy and tangy dish, served in a traditional handi (clay pot) along with chunks of eggplant and okra.

3. Muthiah Restaurant:- What started out as a simple and humble shack some 20 years ago has now blossomed into a huge restaurant that specializes in modern Chettinad cuisine – one of the largest Indian restaurants in Singapore in fact. Their top-selling items are Masala Chicken, Sambal Fish, and Masala Crab, and we highly recommend that you try them out too.

Muthiah is not just famous for its South Indian cuisine – here you can find an interesting variety of North Indian dishes as well, including both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options. It also has a great family environment, so you can bring your kids along for a good meal as well as a good time.

Vegetarian Restaurants:-

1. Komala Vilas:- This is one of the most famous South Indian restaurants in Singapore, and it is not difficult to see why: Komala Vilas has built quite a reputation for its simple and authentic vegetarian food, and has quite an extensive menu ranging from the traditional dossas (pancakes of rice and lentils) to parathas (flatbreads) and idlis. All of this is served along with generous servings of chutneys and sambar stews, and it is fairly easy to see why the menu at Komala Vilas is hailed throughout the entire Indian and Pakistani community as an example of the finest Indian cuisine in the country.

2. Ananda Bhavan Restaurant:- This is one of the best examples of a vegetarian restaurant that is still sticking to its roots. The Selegie Road branch that is located on the outskirts of Little India was established in 1924 and even after over 90 years of being around, there is still no air-conditioning. But that does not mean that quality is compromised in any way: in fact the attention to detail and the creativity used in the ingredients is all there! Despite having five outlets across the country, the quality of the fare and the environment both remain perfectly consistent throughout.

3. Annalakshmi:- This restaurant is part of an international chain that is more a charity restaurant and less a profit-making concern. It is managed by the Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) whose philosophy of life revolves around giving more and taking less, which has led to the “eat-what-you-want, give-what-you-feel” style of payment that characterizes this restaurant.

The food is prepared by many benevolent individuals including doctors, teachers and others prominent in the community, who participate voluntarily. The crowd comes in expectation of a good meal without any fixed payments, making it perfect for those who do not have so much money to spend.

Indian Buffet Restaurants:-

1. Rang Mahal:- The Rang Mahal is among the oldest fine dining Indian restaurants in Singapore and has worked very hard to up its game in terms of the menu as well as the décor, making it one of the most beautiful restaurants around. The buffet has something for everyone, including both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options. Here you will find different kinds of salads, raita, chaat and even cheesy mushrooms stuffed with paneer and coated with breadcrumbs.

We can also very proudly say that Rang Mahal has some of the best naans in the country. Whether you order butter naan, garlic naan or just the plain naan, each naan is fluffy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside – just the way it is supposed to be.

2. Tandoor:- Head to the Tandoor if you are looking for one of the most authentic Indian restaurants in Singapore. The restaurant may be small, but it is cozy – and the sitar music playing in the background gives you an experience you wouldn’t mind repeating again and again. They only have a buffet on Sundays, but what a spread it is!

You will find all the North Indian favorites such as biryani and tikka, alongside the vegetarian favorites comprising all sorts of vegetables under the sun – even spinach and cauliflower. They also boast “live” stations where chefs prepare North Indian street food such as chaat, and South Indian favorites such as dosas on the spot. You are well advised to come hungry for this one!

North Indian restaurants:-

1. Tiffin Room:- How can we compile a list of the best Indian restaurants in Singapore and fail to mention the Tiffin Room? The Tiffin Room is tucked away in the Raffles Hotel, and gives a downright swanky and opulent dining experience that no other restaurant can match just yet.

Meals were previously served in stacked metal lunchboxes (tiffins), but these have now been replaced by luscious buffets with famous North Indian items such as chicken tikka and spicy chutneys.

2. Khansama Tandoori Restaurant:- This is one North Indian dining experience that will never disappoint you. It doesn’t get any better than getting to eat tandoori chicken, aloo gobi and palak paneer straight from the stove, with piping hot, all of which is washed down with ice-cold beer! You can’t go wrong with the cheesy naan – piping hot, almost as if you have had a slice of paradise served on your plate.