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1. Spend some time in Chinatown .
Wander the maze of narrow lanes and eclectic shops in this historically and culturally significant area. Chinatown Food Street located on Smith Street offers over 20 different local delights to sample while discovering the locals favourite hawker stalls. To fi nd it, head to the South Bridge and New Bridge area, then jump on a tri-shaw!
2. Luxuriate on Bintan Island
Enjoy virgin white sands, clear waters, colourful corals and every kind of water sport imaginable as you relax in your luxury resort. Perhaps use Bintan as a relaxing stopover pre or post your SuperStar cruise through Asia.
3. Join the Night Safari
Travel though eight geographical zones on foot or tram and look a one-horned rhinoceros in the eye or hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas at the world's fi rst night zoo. There are 1000 animals from more than 120 exotic species to look for. A wildlife adventure not to be missed.
4. Fly on the Singapore Flyer
Enjoy 360-degree views of the city and beyond with a half-hour ride on the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest observation wheel at 165 metres in height.
5. Enjoy the culture of Little India
This area is full of restaurants, stores and antique dealers specialising in Indian goods. Enjoy seeing women in graceful saris, eat an amazing selection of authentic Indian cuisine and browse the myriad of shops selling bolts of glittering silks, temple garlands, gold jewellery and spices.
6. Find a feather in Jurong BirdPark
Among the best aviaries in the world, this is your chance to mingle with literally thousands of birds, enjoying excellent exhibitions, half hourly shows and the Waterfall Aviary, home to 1500 free-fl ying African birds.
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7. Enjoy the nightlife
Singapore is great by night. Start with a browse through the night markets, followed by a sunset dinner beside or on the river. Then head to Raffles Hotel for a famous Singapore Sling and dance the night away at one of many bars and clubs.
8. Visit the animals at the zoo
Singapore is home to one of the world's top zoos, an %u2018open' zoo where more than 2500 creatures are housed in simulated natural habitats of rock walls, streams and dry and wet moats, instead of cages.
9. Visit Changi Prison Chapel and Museum
The chapel is a replica of the original built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. The museum houses photos, sketches and personal items dating back to the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945.
10. Have fun on Sentosa Island
Take the scenic cable car ride to Sentosa which devotes itself to entertaining guests with a myriad of attractions including museums, gardens, a butterfl y and insect park with more than 3000 species, an underwater marine park, swimming lagoons, golf courses, a large roller-skating rink and more. Currently under construction is the six-zoned Universal Studios theme park!
Wander the maze of narrow lanes and eclectic shops in this historically and culturally significant area. Chinatown Food Street located on Smith Street offers over 20 different local delights to sample while discovering the locals favourite hawker stalls. To fi nd it, head to the South Bridge and New Bridge area, then jump on a tri-shaw!
2. Luxuriate on Bintan Island
Enjoy virgin white sands, clear waters, colourful corals and every kind of water sport imaginable as you relax in your luxury resort. Perhaps use Bintan as a relaxing stopover pre or post your SuperStar cruise through Asia.
3. Join the Night Safari
Travel though eight geographical zones on foot or tram and look a one-horned rhinoceros in the eye or hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas at the world's fi rst night zoo. There are 1000 animals from more than 120 exotic species to look for. A wildlife adventure not to be missed.
4. Fly on the Singapore Flyer
Enjoy 360-degree views of the city and beyond with a half-hour ride on the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest observation wheel at 165 metres in height.
5. Enjoy the culture of Little India
This area is full of restaurants, stores and antique dealers specialising in Indian goods. Enjoy seeing women in graceful saris, eat an amazing selection of authentic Indian cuisine and browse the myriad of shops selling bolts of glittering silks, temple garlands, gold jewellery and spices.
6. Find a feather in Jurong BirdPark
Among the best aviaries in the world, this is your chance to mingle with literally thousands of birds, enjoying excellent exhibitions, half hourly shows and the Waterfall Aviary, home to 1500 free-fl ying African birds.
Map | View detailed map of Singapore
7. Enjoy the nightlife
Singapore is great by night. Start with a browse through the night markets, followed by a sunset dinner beside or on the river. Then head to Raffles Hotel for a famous Singapore Sling and dance the night away at one of many bars and clubs.
8. Visit the animals at the zoo
Singapore is home to one of the world's top zoos, an %u2018open' zoo where more than 2500 creatures are housed in simulated natural habitats of rock walls, streams and dry and wet moats, instead of cages.
9. Visit Changi Prison Chapel and Museum
The chapel is a replica of the original built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II. The museum houses photos, sketches and personal items dating back to the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945.
10. Have fun on Sentosa Island
Take the scenic cable car ride to Sentosa which devotes itself to entertaining guests with a myriad of attractions including museums, gardens, a butterfl y and insect park with more than 3000 species, an underwater marine park, swimming lagoons, golf courses, a large roller-skating rink and more. Currently under construction is the six-zoned Universal Studios theme park!
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