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 See the whole of Singapore city by yourself 'within the day' with The 21 Hop-On City Tour. Singapore, the diamond-shaped island off the southern tip of Malaysia, covers an area of 604 sq km and another 84 sq km combining a number of islets scattered off its north-east and south. Major airlines worldwide fly in and out of Singapore Changi international airport daily and their own Singapore Airlines serving cities throughout the world. So visiting this world renown Island should not be a problem. Other then flying in, you can enter Singapore by land via Malaysia should you intend to visit Thailand and Malaysia first. Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe. With only the museums to furnish the insights of the past, Singapore has left very few historical identity, as most of the old buildings have long been razed to the ground to make way for modernization with a westernize image. Singapore city, a predominantly English-speaking society is home to an ethnic mix of Chinese, Malays and Indians, as well as ex-patriate from all over the world. The people tend to be friendly and happy to lend assistance to a wandering tourist. Many changes have occurred since, transforming Singapore from its quiet rural beginnings to the position it now holds as a thriving independent nation. But Singapore is the law and order capital of the world, where jaywalking is just one of the offences that will get you a hefty fine. Others include importing chewing gum (which is illegal in Singapore), not flushing public toilets and smoking just about anywhere. The more serious crimes, such as drug trafficking, are punished by the death penalty. The result is a wonderfully safe, clean, fresh and a hygenic city. This small city is full of attractions. Recommended days in Singapore is at least three days to fully cover the number of attractions as well as shopping. Its shops offer the finest goods from all around the world. Food outlets from traditional hawker centres to modern food courts, Asian specialities to international haute cuisine, are served in smart restaurants and busy eating centers, winning the island a world-class reputation for excellence in dining - reflecting the cuisines of the different ethnic communities. There are no other cities to visit as Singapore is a small island whereby all localities are within an hour of travel. The Singapore metropolitan rapid transit- MRT Singapore provides the fastest and easiest transportation for you to tour the whole Island with ease. |
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