Singapore – Cleveland Collection Asia 35
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Capital: Singapore Currency: Singapore Dollar Airlines: British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Point of Entry: Changi, Singapore Flying time: 12 hrs 50 mins Time zone: GMT +7 hrs Combine with: Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia. Visa: Not required Best time to visit Singapore has a very humid climate year round, with the wettest period being November to January.
Singapore – Introduction Singapore is the original gateway to Asia at the hub of east and west. It is a fantastic fusion of Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures and customs, which is evident wherever you go in this city state. Dedicated as it is to business and commerce, it has never stopped re-inventing itself, and alongside markets in Little India, Chinatown and Arab streets, charming little shop-houses and amazing food, are some of the most modern malls, hotels and entertainments. Enjoy your time in Singapore by visiting Universal Studios which has everything and more than that offered in its Los Angeles cousin.
Take a catamaran to Bintan Island, a mere hour away, for beaches, or visit the Botanic Gardens, where the fauna flourishes in the tropical climate. Eat at the Maxwell Road Hawker Centre, where more than 100 stalls serve fantastic fresh, and most importantly, safe food, or surf at the Wave House at Sentosa – as close as it gets to the real thing. Party at the floating nightclub of Pangaea, or take the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express train to Bangkok and watch towns, villages and jungles go by from the observation car. For such a small state, Singapore certainly packs a lot in.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO – Shop in the boutiques of Orchard Road – Go on a night safari – Take the cable car to Sentosa Island – Enjoy a Singapore sling at Raffles Hotel – Dine in one of the famous food markets – Relax on the beaches of Bintan Island
MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA
SINGAPORE CHINATOWN
Changi
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LITTLE INDIA
SINGAPORE STRAIT SENTOSA
BATAM (MALAYSIA)
10 ml 20 km
BINTAN ISLAND (INDONESIA)