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Places of Interest in Singapore

Singapore is a magnet for travelers, blending modern cosmopolitan with traditional culture. This Southeast Asian island state is officially Chinese, Indian and Malay, but it encompasses residents from all over the world. Singapore is full of interesting sites and tourist attractions, most of which combine entertainment with education.
  1. Sentosa Island

    • Sentosa--one of roughly 60 surrounding islets of Singapore--offers an extensive, 80-meter-submerged aquarium, "Underwater World," with views of over 2500 marine species.

    Night Safari

    • More than 1200 exotic animals comprise Singapore's famous Night Safari, the world's first night zoo, located alongside the Singapore Zoological Gardens.

    Ethnic Quarters

    • Chinatown, one of a multitude of Singapore's cultural quarters, is a vibrant display of Chinese architecture and traditional customs. Little India--colorful, crowded and noisy--is known for its shopping, dining, and temples. Geylang Serai features Malay Village as an educational and entertaining way of experiencing traditional Malay culture.

    Singapore Cable Cars

    • From the rooftop of a skyscraper, the roof of Mount Faber, and a third station on the isle of Sentosa, guests can view and travel the city of Singapore by way of a cable car, the first in Southeast Asia and the only that crosses a harbor.

    Changi Prison and Chapel

    • A famed World War II site, the Changi Prison is a place that held 50,000 soldiers and civilians during the three years of conflict with the Japanese. The site now exhibits photographs, letters and other evidence of the lives and experiences of the prisoners.

    Singapore Botanic Gardens

    • Combing the natural jungle with planned gardening, Singapore visitors delight in over 3,000 plant species. They are spread over 128 acres at the Botanic Gardens, which also features the world's largest orchid display.

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