Singapore Travel Guide | Trip to Singapore | Holidays to Singapore

Nestled comfortable in Southeast Asia is the island country of Singapore. An important trade corridor in this region, this country is a cluster of 63 small islands along with the main island. Singapore has surely progressed to limits beyond imagination from being used by the British as a safe haven to halt and refill their fleet to the present young and modern economy.  With a turbulent history of wars and battles, Singapore finally became an independent republic on 9th August 1965. Singapore is truly the perfect blend of multicultural ethnicity with its population consisting of Chinese, Indians and Malays apart from the native Singaporeans. The well embedded presence of its own Little India and Chinatown shows its diversity in a harmonious mix is seen in all the aspects of the country varying from its culture, religion, language and cuisine.

With its thriving economy, excellent facilities and strategic positioning, Singapore has become a major centre of commerce in Asia. Oil refining, financial operations and a busy coast line used for harbors and ports contribute majorly in the countries trade potential.

The country of Singapore has abundance of history and nature ready to be unveiled by the hungry traveler. With a rich historical background there is plenty of historical chapters which a keen learner can absorb through the museums here. The Civil war memorial which is built in tribute to the lives lost during the Second World War is one such monument.

Visit to Singapore is not complete without a visit to the Sentosa island which wraps amongst itself a plethora of amazing sights ranging from the Underwater world which introduces the aquamarine life in a whole new perspective. With the wide range of marine life and corals present here for view it is enough to leave everyone mesmerized and wanting for more. Sentosa also homes the fantasy island which is one of the biggest water based theme park in Asia. Sentosa’s Merlion tower has the distinction of being one of Singapore’s national monuments. Having the head of lion and the body of a fish the Merilion is surely a work of art depicting the strength, courage and resilience that the native Singaporeans are known for. The Sentosa Orchid gardens, and the innumerable garden trails will be enough to charm any nature lover.

Being a religiously secular country, Singapore has its fair share of well known places of worship which bring in devotees in droves. The Indian Sri Marriaman temple and the Cathedral of good Shephard which is the Islamic symbol in the country are few of such places.

With its vast coastline this country is also blessed with good beaches. Also the Singapore river along with the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are some of the most happening places in Singapore housing restaurants and clubs.

Presence of such a plethora of attractions capable of charming nature lovers, fun seekers, shopaholics and history seekers at one go Singapore simply summarizes in an experience worth experiencing.

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