Singapore
An eclectic mix of cultures blend together to give Singapore a unique and unparalleled cross section of race, religion and tradition. Experience the modern face of the financial district, the world’s busiest port or discover the bustling mix of old and new in historic Chinatown. From the colonial grandeur of Raffles Hotel to the modern mega-malls of Orchard Road and the tranquility of the Botanical Gardens, Singapore has become an ideal gateway for visitors to Asia.
TRAVEL TIPS
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round. Lying just north of the equator, Singapore basks in year-round sunshine, cooled down by occasional rainfall
TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT +8 hours
LANGUAGE: Bahasa Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) dialects and Tamil (English is widely spoken)
CURRENCY: Singapore Dollar