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Boat Quay, Singapore

Lonely Planet: Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
Peter Turner, Chris Rowthorn, Clen Lindenmayer

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Highlights

• Singapore is a small island at the end of the Malay peninsula and is a multi-ethnic hotpot. The best way to get around is on foot visiting such areas as Chinatown, Arab Street and Little India.

• Orchard Road -  Singapore's best known shopping, eating and entertainment district.  

• Sentosa Island - Theme park island aimed mostly at families

• Raffles Hotel - Renowned hotel famed for it's Singapore Sling Cocktail (remember to through your monkey nuts on the floor in the upstairs bar!). Also Afternoon Tea.

• Night Safari - Next to the Zoo and highly recommended

• Singapore Zoo - Includes the weird and wonderful

• Singapore River - Boat Quay and Clarke Quay come alive at night with restaurants and bars.

Main travellers routes

• The best way of getting about Singapore is by foot although buses and taxis are relatively inexpensive.

• Buses to the Malay border (Johor Bahru).

• Singapore is also a flight hub for many Asian destinations.  

Languages

• Chinese

• English

• Malay

• Tamil

Currency   

• Singapore Dollar (S$)

Visas

• Visa not required for UK Tourists for stays of up to 14 days. However, an extension of another 14 days can be easily obtained.

• Singapore is a very good place to obtain visas for other countries.

Foreign Office Advice

• http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/

Links

• Singapore Tourist Promotion Board