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South-East Asia's buzzing island city, Singapore is a shopping and foodie mecca

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South-East Asia’s powerhouse city state, Singapore is a bustling modern metropolis and a common stopover for travellers.

Famous for its shopping and its food, Singapore is also a great introduction to Asia. Clean, ordered and affluent, here you can dip your toe into Chinese, Indian and Malay culture with none of the hassle.

You don’t have to be a retail junkie or foodie to have fun in Singapore.  Non-shoppers can potter around the mosques and cafés of the Arab quarter, nose into the shops of Chinatown, have breakfast with an orang utan at Singapore Zoo, catch a show at the Esplanade or have their fortunes told by a parrot in Little India.

Try to come during one of Singapore’s many festivals; children in particular love the Hong Bao Festival during Chinese New Year, when little ones are given money in red envelopes and fireworks light up the sky.

Wanderlust recommends

  1. Knock back a Singapore Sling, the classic cocktail, at Raffles Hotel
  2. Visit the rainforest at Bukit Timah Reserve
  3. Potter around Chinatown and tuck in at the food stalls while you’re there
  4. Pay your respects at the moving Second World War memorial at Changi Prison Museum
  5. Soak up the atmosphere at the Thian Hock Keng Temple
  6. Give your credit card a workout – at the giant malls or the tiny stalls in the backstreets
  7. Take a night safari at the impressive zoo

Wanderlust tips

When you’re ordering at a hawker stall, unless you’re really hungry ask for a small or medium-sized portion – otherwise you’ll be presented with the biggest and most expensive option. To get into the centre of Singapore from the airport, either jump on the MRT or get a Maxicab – a shared taxi which leaves regularly and will take you to any hotel in the city for a flat fare.

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