Description:
One of Asia’s busiest cities, Singapore has blossomed from a tiny outpost in the British Empire to a thriving cosmopolitan center. Many visit it for the shopping alone – it feels like the malls go on for miles – though the Bugis district is a more interesting shop both for what’s on offer as well as the historic setting. Other popular activities include a visit to Chinatown to sample food and soak up the atmosphere. If Chinatown doesn’t do it for you, there’s also Little India, with markets and more tasty food. Evenings are perfect for admiring the views on the Singapore River – despite the glittering modern architecture you’ll still find a sign on the Cavenagh Bridge advising that cattle are not allowed to cross. If you can spare the time, take a bus/ferry to some of the nearby islands or smaller colonial towns to get a feel of what life was like here before capitalism took hold.