Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Singapore, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Amusement Centres
Singapore’s range of indoor amusement centres are a mixed bag. But if you choose carefully they will provide the kids with a few good air-conditioned afternoons of fun, and may even... read more
Aquariums & Marine Centres
One of Sentosa’s most popular sights, this attractive aquarium houses some 250 species of marine life from around the region. The highlight is the travelator – a 83 metre moving walkway... read more
Art Galleries
Singapore’s oldest government building was reopened in 2004 as a superb riverside venue for art exhibits, plays, movie screenings and corporate events, and it’s well worth regular visits.... read more
Churches & Cathedrals
The elegant St Andrews is one of the most beautiful churches in Singapore. It is in fact the third church to have been built on this site. The first was built between 1835 and 1837 but... read more
Dragon Boat Races
A great spectator sport even for those who think excitement comes in horsepower and high-octane fuel. The annual dragon boating festivals are held on Boat Quay in November and Esplanade... read more
Festivals
Singapore sinks a great deal of time and effort into its festivals. The core religious and cultural events bring iconic parts of the city into chaotic and colourful life. Festive... read more
Heritage Sites
Bugis Street is of more interest for its colourful past than its present day shopping and food outlets. In the mid 1960s this was the centre of much of the ‘action’ for western tourists.... read more
Heritage Sites - Out of City
Outside the city, the majority of heritage sites fall into three categories. Religious sites include the historic Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (p.20) and the Siong Lim Temple in... read more
Horse Racing
A day at the races is an enjoyable change of scenery and a good way to appreciate the social phenomenon that is gambling in Asia. Horse racing here dates back to 1842 when the Singapore... read more
Mosques
When Singapore was ceded to the British in 1819, part of the agreement with the island’s chief, Temenggong Abdul Rahman, and its sultan, Hussain Shah of Johore, was the use of Kampong... read more
