NatureGardens by the Bay
Giant Supertrees and the Cloud Forest dome.
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Singapore at a glance
- Country
- Singapore
- Airports
- Changi (SIN)
- Search code
SIN- Money
- Singapore dollar (SGD)
Discover Singapore
A futuristic city-state full of gardens, with some of the world's best street food in hawker centers. Singapore is spotless, safe and easy to get around.
What it's called
- Singapura"Lion City" in Malay
- Temasekits old name, "sea town"
- Garden Cityfor its parks and greenery
Things to do in Singapore
Nature
ViewsMarina Bay Sands SkyPark
The famous boat-shaped deck 57 floors up.
LandmarkMerlion Park
The half-lion, half-fish symbol of Singapore, spouting water into Marina Bay.
FoodHawker centers
Michelin-listed food for a few dollars at Maxwell or Lau Pa Sat.
CultureChinatown and Little India
Temples, markets and colorful shophouses.
BeachSentosa
Beaches and Universal Studios on a resort island.
About Singapore
Singapore is a tiny island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, about the size of New York City. It packs in rainforest, gardens, skyscrapers and some of the best food in Asia.
- CapitalSingapore
- MoneySingapore dollar (SGD)
- LanguageEnglish, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil
Economy
One of the richest countries in the world per person. It is a global hub for shipping, finance, trade and microchips, its port is one of the busiest anywhere, and Changi is often voted one of the world's best airports.
Culture
A blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western cultures, with four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Its hawker culture, eating at open-air food centers, is on UNESCO's heritage list.
Places to visit
- Gardens by the BaySupertrees and giant glass domes
- Sentosabeaches and theme parks
- Chinatown and Little Indiatemples, markets and spices
- Kampong Glamthe Sultan Mosque and indie shops
- Pulau Ubinold village life by bike
Why Singapore is worth it for you
- Very safe and cleanEasy for families and solo travelers.
- English everywhereSigns, menus and taxis are all in English.
- Cheap great foodHawker meals are excellent and often cost just a few dollars.
- Ideal stopoverA perfect break between Europe or the US and Asia or Australia.
Travel more of Singapore
Places worth adding to your trip, from Singapore or on another visit.
LandmarkJewel Changi
The world's tallest indoor waterfall, right at the airport.
NatureSouthern Ridges
A treetop walk and the wavy Henderson Waves bridge.
NaturePulau Ubin
An island of old kampong village life and bike trails.
CultureKampong Glam
The golden-domed Sultan Mosque and colorful Haji Lane.
NatureSungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Mangroves, migratory birds and, sometimes, crocodiles.
Eat like a local
- Hainanese chicken riceTender chicken with fragrant rice.
- Chili crabSweet and spicy, eaten with fried buns.
- LaksaSpicy coconut noodle soup.
The story of Singapore
Sir Stamford Raffles set up a British trading post here in 1819. After joining Malaysia in 1963, Singapore became an independent country in 1965 and grew into one of the world's busiest ports.
Singapore through history
- 1300s
The trading port of Temasek, later Singapura, thrives.
- 1819
Stamford Raffles founds a British trading post.
- 1942–1945
Japanese occupation during World War II.
- 1965
Singapore becomes an independent nation.
- 2010
Marina Bay Sands opens.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- All year; February to April tends to be driest.
- Getting around
- The MRT is clean and fast; tap a bank card to ride.
- Language
- English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil
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When you land in Singapore
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Questions about Singapore
Which airports serve Singapore?
Changi (SIN). Search code: SIN.
What currency is used in Singapore?
Singapore dollar (SGD).
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