Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is an entire island devoted to recreation.
It is accessible from downtown Singapore via cable car near the World Trade
Center or by driving across a bridge. www.sentosa.com.sg
Chinatown The
Chinese are Singapore’s largest ethnic group (77 percent) and Chinatown its
largest ethnic district. The streets are like mazes and are lined with shops,
some that date back to the late 1800s. Within Chinatown, worshipers flock to
ornate and bustling temples, such as Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, Sri
Mariamman. www.visitsingapore.com
Singapore Bontanical Gardens The brainchild of Singapore founder Sir
Stamford Raffles, a keen naturalist, the gardens are a regional center for
botanical and horticultural research and training. www.sbg.org.sg Asian Civilization
Museum ACM is the region’s first museum to present a broad perspective of
pan-Asian cultures and civilizations. www.nhb.gov.sg/acm/acm.shtml
Esplanade Theaters On The Bay Singapore’s premier performing arts center
shares 15 waterfront acres, with several hotels, two convention centers, 1,000
shops, 300 restaurants and 150 bars. www.esplanade.com
Kampong Glam/Arab
Street Arab Street, with its many food stalls, is anchored by the Sultan
Gate and is considered the center of the Arabic and Muslim community. www.visitsingapore.com
Little India
Stretching along both sides of Serangoon Road from Rochor Canal to Lavender
Street, Little India is a marketplace of Indian spices, sitar music and
traditional dress. www.visitsingapore.com To view the map of Singapore click:
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