Singapore, renowned for its iconic skyline, attractions on Sentosa Island, first class shopping and melting pot of Asian cultures, has been voted as one of the top ten destinations in the world to visit according to Agoda’s Travel Optimism 2022 Survey, says a media report.
Influenced by a culturally diverse population, Singapore has some of the best cuisine in the region, available all day and night and suiting everyone’s budgets. From its famous local delicacies like Laksa and Chilli Crab sold in food courts and hawker centres such as Newton Food Centre or La Pa Sat, to Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Middle Eastern and everything in between.
Singapore is home to some of the most iconic architecture in the region, from architectural wonders in the bustling business district to colonial structures that embody the history and cultural diversity in the island state’s tapestry of vibrant neighbourhoods.
The preserved shophouses of Chinatown or Joo Chiat, the Art Deco style of Tiong Bahru and the colonial grandeur of Singapore’s black and white houses dotted across the island, including at the shopping and eating enclave Dempsey Hill, truly reflect how the city has preserved its past while embracing the future. Singapore is rich with vibrant enclaves and cultural hives. From the likes of Little India, Chinatown and Arab Street, a day out in any of these vivid areas will lead one on a journey of discovering vast cultural diversity.
Although only 57 years old, Singapore’ s long history is widely celebrated. Museums throughout the island showcase the people and cultures that are part of its incredible journey. Cultural spots such as Peranakan Museum, the Asian Civilization Museum and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, as well as war museums and memorials at the Ford Factory or the Battle box at Fort Canning, all provide a glimpse into the past. More eccentric spots like Haw Par Villa offer a journey through the richness of Chinese mythology, folklore and religious beliefs depicted in 1,000 statues and 150 giant dioramas.
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