Getting to know a place or a city by viewing its sites has been a popular activity ever since humans could get from one place to another in relative safety. With improvements in travel and people’s income, tourism which was once the privilege of the rich, has become a huge industry with ever increasing numbers of people travelling to places and countries outside their own. In order to keep up with the demands of visitors, countries improve their facilities and create destinations where one can have different experiences.

Singapore has a huge choice targeting every kind of sightseer imaginable. City tours during the day showcase the city’s colonial past, war time experiences and Peranakan, Chinese, Malayan and Hindu heritage. Walking and Segway tours take you to some of the city’s architectural show pieces, while hop on hop off tours and duck tours offer an altogether different experience. Then there are river cruises and night-time walks that take visitors through special areas of interest such as the riverside and Chinatown.

For those sightseers with an intellectual bent, Singapore offers a range of excellent museums with wide ranging collections that showcase Asian civilizations, World War Two history, the city’s cultural heritage and several art museums and galleries that showcase works by renowned Asian artists.

Interested in the natural environment and wildlife? There are several amazing expeditions on offer to observe rare species in their natural environment during the day and at night at the famed Singapore Zoological Gardens, Underwater World and Aquarium and at Jurong Bird Park.

Experiencing movie magic is a dream of many visitors and Resort World Sentosa and the Universal Studios theme park will certainly supply the thrills and spills to keep everyone entertained. Experience fabulous rides, shows, walks along iconic New York streets, sensational movies in 3D and sample a range of food and drink to please any palate.

Tasting a country’s cuisine is another way of getting to know a city. While visitors are spoilt for choice in this category, there are still exceptional ways to have that gastronomic experience to remember. Climb aboard the Singapore Flyer and embark on a dining experience like no other while having the best views over the city.

Singapore has something even for restless night owls like Formula I night races, a lively café culture and clubbing scene and excellent music and theatre performances.

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