Singapore

In the nicest way possible, this is one crazy, mixed-up city. Here Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live in harmony, producing a diverse range of cultural activities, events, festivals, and truly original fusion food. <br /> <br /> A bubbling melting pot. A feast of cultures. A smorgasbord of delights. The food references aren’t accidental: try describing Singapore, and it has to figure pretty large. Eating is a national pastime, and city life revolves around the bars, restaurants and famous hawker centres where almost every flavour is on the menu, combining the very best of Asian cooking.<br /> <br /> The city itself is a wonderfully-lush, green and spacious destination, where the call to prayer competes with unbridled capitalism, while old men still play mah-jongg in the streets. It’s also a city that can offer you something completely different. Take a trip to Underwater World and you’ll find yourself diving with sharks; enjoy a night-time safari at Singapore Zoo; or visit Bukit Timah Nature Reserve at the island’s centre. But then that’s Singapore all over – a destination unlike anywhere else in the world.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CAPITAL CITY | -
TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT +7 hours
BEST TIME TO VISIT | May-Jul
CURRENCY | Singapore Dollar