Far East Tours: Secrets Of Singapore

By Author: Noshir Lavangia
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You might be wondering what to do when you are touring the Far East country of Singapore. While there are predictable places that any tourist goes to, there are some gems you should not miss out on. The first place that you need to explore is the Botanical Garden in Singapore. The National Orchid Garden has a collection of as many as a thousand species of orchids and two thousand species of orchid hybrids. It is open from 5 AM, so you can easily start out your day with a visit to the gardens and enjoy nature at her freshest. And once you’ve had a refreshing walk, head over to the Ritz-Carlton and admire the priceless pieces of art installed there. The art forms installed are pieces of modern and contemporary art, and they are completely free for everyone to view. If you want to feel a slice of late 19th century Singapore, then be sure to head down to the Chinatown heritage centre. There are authentic reproductions of lifestyles from the late 19th and early 20th century.

Another thing to draw you in is the availability of electronics – you can shop to your heart’s content from the widely available range of brands ...
... and products, all of which are squished into the Funan Digitalife mall and the Sim Lim square. This multi-story emporium can quench your desire for any kind of electronic good. You can also pop in at Haji lane, where you can find any number of fabrics and cloths. This is the place to head to for clothes and home accessories like curtains, table mats and so on. You can then try out a ride on the Singapore Flyer – which is the largest Ferris wheel in the world. It is a 30 minute ride during which you can get an excellent view of the surrounding areas. If you do want to experience a bit of re-vamped cuisine, then you could try the White Rabbit.

The White Rabbit includes restaurants, bars, art galleries and spas – all in the same space. The building used to be a barracks when the British army was holed up here. But it has since been renovated and reused to attract tourists. But if it is street food that you crave for instead of up-market fashion food – then Geylang is the place to go. The local food here includes a mixture of Indian, Malay, Chinese and Peranakan food to tantalise your taste buds. And at the end of the day – when you want to enjoy the night life – head towards Zouk. This is where you can find all the party happenings. So, from morning to night – go on and enjoy Singapore!

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Noshir Lavangia has been conducting Far East Tours for over 15 years. Noshir, who loves to travel, knows exactly how to ferret out last-minute deals on Singapore holiday packages. Noshir works with Cox & Kings as a travel advisor.