The sights
The Colonial District – Take a stroll around Parliament House, City Hall and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. Then trace the steps of Sir Stamford Raffles and take a bumboat ride down Singapore River.
Raffles Hotel – Haunt of the social elite throughout the colonial era, Raffles is synonymous with Singapore and famed for its palm fringed courtyards, marble floored dining room, afternoon tea and the legendary Singapore Sling served at the Long Bar.
Jurong Bird Park – Home to more than 8,000 birds, a highlight of which is the two hectare walk-in aviary, the world’s largest.
Night Safari – The world’s first night zoo and an amazing experience as you discover animals by tram or on foot.
Chinatown and Little India – As you would expect, a little bit of Indian and Chinese life and definitely worth a visit either by day or by night.
Singapore Zoo – Set amidst lush tropical greenery the open concept has made it world famous and is home to over 3,500 animals.
Clarke Quay and Boat Quay – The new kids on the block on the entertainment front, but lively and vibrant waterfront locations make them hugely popular spots. Dine al fresco at one of the many restaurants or sit at one of the many trendy bars along the Singapore River.
Esplanade – Home to the Theatres on the Bay enjoying a variety of traditional and contemporary performing arts in a waterfront location.
Sentosa – Sentosa is a purpose-built resort linked to Singapore by a causeway with monorail and shuttlebus to diverse attractions including palm-fringed beaches, a protected swimming lagoon, golf courses and various theme parks.
Bintan – Just 45 minutes south by high-speed air-conditioned catamaran is Bintan, one of the 1,304 islands that comprise Indonesia’s Riau archipelago. Lapped by the warm waters of the South China Sea and currently being developed as the 'new' beach destination of Asia, the resort blends Singaporean efficiency with Indonesian charm.
As Bintan is in Indonesia, visas are required for all visitors. They are issued on arrival at a charge of US$10 for stays of up to 7 days and US$25 for stays of 7-30 days. The maximum stay is 30 days. A S$2.00 per person sea port tax applies when departing Bintan.
