About Singapore
Singapore has long been known as a shopping paradise for many people in the world. Moreover, Singapore provides adequate accommodation packages for tourists. Here you can enjoy convenient public transportation for tourists, culinary places with unique menus from various countries in the world, to hotels with varying price ranges.
Singapore is only a small country across the Riau Islands. The population is not even more significant than the population of Jakarta. However, an advanced economy allows Singapore to be able to build a viable infrastructure for its citizens. This is what ultimately attracts tourists to come to Singapore.
Variety of Ways to Reach Singapore
The easiest way to reach Singapore is by using direct flight package from some cities in Indonesia such as Jakarta, Denpasar, Bandung, and Surabaya. The flight scheduled from Jakarta to Changi International Airport only takes two hours. Upon arriving at the airport, you can continue your journey by taxi, bus, or MRT which ticket can be obtained in MRT counter at the airport. The MRT system has been integrated so that it can bring tourists from one place to another easily, including to visit the bay.
Besides the airplane, visitors from Indonesia can use a ferry from Batam Island to Harbourfront Centre. Many agents offer a one-way ticket at a price around S$17.
The Iconic Tourist Destinations
Merlion Statue has become the country symbol, and a must visit destination. Around this area, you can enjoy the laser show at the Hotel Marina Bay Sands every day at 8 pm. It’s also the area in which you can enjoy Singaporean night view. The modern architectural buildings like Esplanade Theater, The Helix Bridge, and Singapore Flyer with its colorful lamps are also in this area, looking magnificent from afar.
Orchard Road is another must-visit tourist destination. Even though it’s called a shopping heaven, the area is also interesting for window shopping. You can enjoy Singapore’s tropical weather and walk along its 2.2 km long sidewalks in which the malls, boutiques, spa and salons, restaurants, and hotels stand on the both sides of the road.
This luxury huge shopping center is located at Harbourfront. Visitors need to walk through this mall before arriving at the Harbourfront Port. In this mall, tourists can find the biggest cinema in Singapore. Many stores offering products from the well-known brands are also here. Moreover, the tourists can also visit the amphitheater, the biggest toy shop, swimming pool, and food court.
In Little India area, you will find the most complete 24 hours shopping center. You can find great deals in buying apparels, bags, watches, and electronics from many brands. Many Indian descendants live here, therefore: the nuance of the area is typical of Indian neighborhood assimilated with Malay. The assimilation is reflected through the culinary. You can also find Indian souvenirs such as a sari, spices, cutlery, and silver jewelry in the area.
Besides the Indian descendants, most of Singaporeans are the Chinese descendants. Chinatown is where the tourists can find the temple, oriental culinary, and shops selling Singaporean Chinese souvenirs. The area is usually crowded during Chinese New Year in January or February.
Singapore has a giant 101 hectares garden with many collections of plants from all over the world. In this garden, tourists can find the giant plants which look spectacular when they're illuminated during the night.
Various tour packages to Singapore have been offered by travel agent like Traveloka which can help you to find the best journey route. Let’s plan your holiday now!
