Singapore Area Guides
Everything you Need to Know about Singapore
Being the island’s foremost retail hub and hotel belt, Orchard Road is equally renowned for its dining scene. From 24-hour fast food takeaways to posh-nosh outlets, modern shopping centres and hotels boast a wide slew of dining options to cater to weary shoppers. Nearly every building in this retail haven is fitted with an eatery of sorts leaving no one famished for long. Read more...
The Central Southern end of the CBD, Marina Bay is a bustling district on its own. Teeming with hotels, offices, commercial, entertainment and retail activity, the Bay is full of culinary choices to suit all tastes and pockets. Because of its scenic location, visitors face a challenge in deciding on which restaurant to choose from as most enjoy outstanding views of the bay from complexes. Read more...
Singapore Chinatown is an amazing place full of beautifully restored shophouses selling amazing kind of products from jade Buddhas to textiles to Chinese herbs. The area was first designated for the Chinese by Sir Stamford Raffles and nowadays it is a favourite destination for good shopping as well as delicious food. Read more...
The banks of the Singapore River have evolved over the years into bustling hubs of activity. Dining establishments have popped up on both sides of the River, taking advantage of the balmy breezes and lapping waves. Formerly part of the colonial district which played a major role in the maritime history of Singapore, Boat Quay is now a lively area where old shophouses have been converted into restaurants and bars. Read more...
Bukit Timah Road is the longest road in Singapore, stretching from Little India in the South to Upper Bukit Timah Road in the North stopping short of the Malaysian border. A tree-lined thoroughfare and one of the oldest roads in Singapore, Bukit Timah Road is now a prime residential area flanked on both sides by luxury bungalows, high-rise condominiums, hotels and some great dining areas. Read more...
If in Singapore, the sound of Indian music and incense drifts on the breeze, it can only mean one thing: you are in Little India. Little India lies east of the Singapore River with the busy Serangoon Road as its centre point. Many visitors come to this area for shopping and dining, especially on Indian vegetarian food. Read more...
Sentosa is Singapore's premier island resort getaway with multi-faceted appeal, teeming with events all year round. Just 15 minutes from the city, it is a unique blend of leisure and recreational facilities including family attractions, sea sports, golf as well as hotel accommodation and retreats. Read more...
Geylang Serai lies on east coast of Singapore and is home to the Malay community. Being the original inhabitants of Singapore, the Malays have managed to keep their culture alive and vibrant. This is very noticeable in the goods and food at restaurants and shops in Geylang Serai. Read more...
Bugis and Kampong Glam are two colourful districts, full of shops, restaurants, bazaars and markets located north of the Singapore River and not far from the city centre. Arab Street in Bugis is famous for Muslim and Middle-Eastern food as well as Arab-style shisha water pipes and mint tea. Read more...
The East Coast of Singapore is largely residential and most visitors traverse it on their way from and to bustling Changi Airport. However Singaporeans look at the East Coast in a totally different light: They are attracted to the 20 kilometres of white sandy beaches and the large choice of prime restaurants as the East Coast plays host to many of Singapore's memorable culinary icons. Read more...
With its pristine beaches and unspoiled natural beauty, Bitan has everything you could ever wish for in a picture-perfect tropical holiday destination. Virtually undiscovered until just a few years ago, this idyllic retreat has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, particularly amongst Singaporeans due to the island’s close proximity. Read more...
Batam is a small yet charming Indonesian island, strategically located close to the Malacca Strait and Singapore. Only 45 minutes by ferry from Singapore, Batam acts as a gateway to 3,000 islands in the Riau Archipelago of Sumatra. The island is one of the most frequented tourist destinations, welcoming over one million visitors each year and is second only to Bali in popularity. Read more...
esides the theme-park delights and luxury hotels of Sentosa Island, Singapore has several outlying islands that are less developed and less crowded. They're great places to swim, sunbathe or even set up camp amid peaceful and natural surroundings. Read more...
