Singapore
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Overview : The island nation of Singapore is a main island and 63 smaller islands offshore. Despite this relatively small area, Singapore is a vast economic growth. In just 150 years, it is a thriving commercial and industrial center. As one of the largest centers of the oil refinery and distribution in the world, Singapore, an important supplier for electronic construction units, is prominent and in the building and the repair of ships.
It developed also to one of the most important financial centers of Asia, in which more than 130 banks have their seat. The trade is promoted by of Singapore protruding through communications network, which connects the nation by satellites and around the clock available telegraph and telephone systems with the world.
Its strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural diversity and tourist attractions contribute to Singapore's success as a popular destination for holidays and business trips.
Sightseeing : The great diversity of the various traditions still impressed. Especially, Chinatown, Arab Street, Serangoon Road (lynchpin of the Indian district), and Padang Square (here feel back in the colonial period) have retained their original character, or are in the traditional style restored. The traditional architecture of the different parts of the city is a delightful contrast to the ultra-modern shopping centers of Marine Square, Orchard Road and Raffles City.
Arab Street is the heart of the Arab neighborhood of the city. Baghdad Street and Bussorah Street offers excellent shopping opportunities. The golden dome of the Sultan mosque is the symbol of the district.
In the busy and colorful Chinatown is the Fuk Tak-Chi-temple in Telok Ayer Street and the Temple of the Calm Sea visit. Traditionally manufactured articles and local dishes are offered for sale. As in the sixties and seventies are now back to the traditional night market in Chinatown. More than 200 booths revitalize the neighborhood in the darkness. The market, and others in the antiques and crafts will be offered, is Sunday to Thursday from 17.00 to 23.00 pm, Friday and Saturday respectively to 1.00 pm.
The Indian population lives in the neighborhood Serangoon Road. The program should be a visit to the Sri Veeramakalimman temple and the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall (Racecourse Lane).
Your visit would not be complete without a trip to the world-famous Raffles Hotel. ”Singapore Slings” in the Long Bar is almost a must. A monument of Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore, was on the banks of the Singapore River just erected on the site where he allegedly first entered the country. The nearby Parliament House (1820 built) is the oldest government building in the country.
In Hill Street, not far from the Raffles Hotel, is the beautiful Armenian church. The cultural diversity of Singapore can be on a tour of the inner city to the numerous Buddhist temples, Islamic mosques, cathedrals and Hindu temples read to the unique flavor of the city. St Andrew's Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the Al-Abrar Mosque, the Kong Meng Sang-Phor Kark-sea temple, the Hindu-Chettiar and Sri Mari Amman Temple are just a few examples of this. The Singapore Official Guide gives detailed information on Featured prayer houses.
The Singapore Science Centre in Jurong is extremely interesting. The Aviation Gallery documents are the fascinating history of aviation. The large canvas of cinema Omni Theatre is reminiscent of a planetarium. The New Village in the Ming Pandan Road thrilled lovers Chinese porcelain. The potters are imitations of ancient masterpieces of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which are largely unchanged from the originals, differ.
On a walk in the Merlion Park can then relax and recover as much culture. The Thong Chai Medical Institution and the Singapore Crocodilarium (public feeding, crocodile-wrestling) offer more interesting variety.
In the west of the city, the Botanical Garden, 32-hectare facility with more original jungle, is home to many animals and plant species (05.00-00.00 pm daily, admission free).
In-Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, northwest of the Botanical Garden at the Bukit Timah Road, marked hiking trails through lush tropical vegetation on the highest points of the island (free admission).
At the Fort Canning Rise stretches of the 3-hectare Fort Canning Park, an old stronghold of the Malay rulers. You can see the ruins of the fort and explore the Christian cemetery (19th century) visit.
The Haw Par Villa - Dragon World at the Pasir Panjang Road is a tribute to the Chinese mythology. Numerous testimonies are stone statues of ancient religion and superstition, even in a multi-media show alive.
West of the city centre, the Chinese and Japanese gardens, with a 60 m long, richly decorated the bridge. Thousands of different trees, shrubs and flowers are a living example of the artistry and skill of oriental gardeners.
The Mandai Orchid Garden located on a hill, in the vicinity of the zoo, are bred orchids.
The Jurong Bird Park on Jurong Hill (near the Chinese and Japanese gardens) extends over an area of 20 hectares and is home to a unique variety of Southeast Asian bird species. In the largest bird house in the world can be free birds in flight admire in a broader variety of night birds are housed. Several spectacular bird shows are shown. At the zoo in the north of the city, there are the animals in mostly open-air. About 170 animal species can be seen here, such as orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and Komodowarane Panter. The bathing and feeding the elephants are among the everyday attractions.
The holiday island of Sentosa offers a wide range of recreational opportunities and attractions: the butterfly park has about 50 different species of butterflies, in the Maritime Museum provides an insight into the history of the port city of Singapore. The Rare Stone Museum and the Garden Plaza are also very interesting. In Rasa Sentosa Food Centre, the New Food Centre and the Pasar Malam Night Bazaar can watch the bustle.
The beaches of Sentosa are good. Here, all kinds of water sports.
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