Joanna James
Singapore is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations in the world; with new and exciting developments every other year, it isn't surprising that the country's tourism landscape keeps growing at a substantial rate. Here's why more and more people keep visiting Singapore!
Singapore's fascinating cosmopolitan culture thrives in its excellent mix of ancient and modern developments; from towering skyscrapers to old shophouses, one may come across an array of buildings that create the pulsating ambience of the Lion City. Located close to properties belonging to popular chains such as Park Hotel Group are Singapore's ethnic neighbourhoods such as China town and Little India – they offer unique sights and smells that are pretty noticeable over the sophisticated shopping malls found adjacent to them. Even the mindsets of people reflect the old and new amalgamation of its cityscape; one may notice this through national events such as the yearly Chingray parade where contemporary performances are contrasted with Indian, Malay, and Chinese performances.
Singapore is almost synonymous with the words 'safe' and 'clean' – many would even vouch for this! What with its multitude of extremely strict laws and enhanced security, it is no wonder that it has gained this excellent status, making the country more alluring as a tourist destination. Moreover, it is also a country devoid of any racial or religious tensions and the crime rates are unbelievably low. Rules are in place to keep the public from littering in public, ensuring the country remains clean. More than half of the country flourishes with lush greenery comprising of incredible wilderness and nature trails offering fantastic hiking opportunities.
Apart from being a famous transit hub for those who are travelling around Asia, Singapore has now gained a status as a fast-growing destination for sophisticated cruise travel. With the launch of the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in recent years, tourists are now gain access to some of the largest cruise ships in the world to travel in style around Asia. With direct access to captivating destinations of other Asian destinations such as Koh Samui, Bali, Phuket, and Malacca, going on a cruise expedition is considered as one of the best things to do in Singapore.
Singapore is quite famous for its diverse array of exciting activities that guarantees your weekends will remain packed! It offers something of interest for people from all walks of life. From marvelling at the spectacular Light Show at the Gardens by the Bay to Night Safaris at the world's first nocturnal wildlife park, there are a plethora of activities to keep the nature lovers excited. The Universal Studios on Sentosa Island are ideal for a spend-a-day with the kids and the exhilarating escape rooms are perfect for friends and a group of friends to test their detective skills.
At present, Singapore is hailed for its culinary innovation. Ranging from fine dining to local street food fiestas, it has a varied range of dining concepts to suit any budget. Hawker centres peppered through the country would shower your taste buds with delectable flavours with dishes such as Char Kway Teow and Kaya Toast. Chilli Crab is a must-taste dish when you're up for a fine dining session.
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