It is the place where you can find Singapore's Mediterranean connection. The busy alleys of Kampong Glan will make you believe that you are inside an Arabian Night storybook. The magnificent Sultan Mosque brightens up the place as you will find many Turkish and Mediterranean food stalls lining both sides of the street. There is always magic in the air, as far as this place is concerned, as you will find various flea markets operating here during the weekends. Located at the north of the Singapore River, this place is really a art and cultural hub of this island nation. You can witness how the different communities of Singapore live harmoniously here in this locality.
This iconic road of Singapore is an Eastern equivalent to London's Oxford Road. Lined with supermarkets and shopping centers this place will tempt you to go absolutely crazy with your buying ideas. There are both international as well as some domestic department stores on the both side of the road along with the small boutique shops and luxury spas for the tourists to enjoy. Along with these there are also some fabulous restaurants and pubs where you can spend an afternoon after shopping in the Orchard Road for the entire day. Apart from the shopping centers you can also spot some kind of an activity or the other going on there with musicians and performance artists displaying their skills to an amused audience.
Book NowChinatown is yet another great shopping destination for the tourists in Singapore and it is indeed the street from where you can get the cheapest souvenirs in the entire city. The shoppers here are more open to bargain, making this place a liveware of hawker-customer interaction. Variety of items are available around the corner as this place is also known for its superb collection of restaurants and eateries. Starting from authentic Chinese dining venues to lively noodle stalls maintained by the hawkers, foods galore in this corner of the city. You must also visit the Chinatown Heritage Centre located at the Pagoda street in order to enlighten yourself about the history of Chinese immigrants in the city.
Just like the Chinatown Singapore also has a small section dedicated for the Indian immigrants who have settled in this place, for years. The tourists can avail the famous Little India Heritage Walk which will allow them to explore the rich Indian traditions which are still being practiced in this part of the town. It is like a home away from home for all the Indian travelers. The Tekka Market is a special place where you will find all sort of things from fancy Indian handicrafts to exotic garments as the entire area is lined with many Indian restaurants and eateries serving you hot and scrumptious food, just like how you have it back home.
Singapore is not just an urban hub full of dazzling skyscrapers and theme parks but it is also a magnificent island boasting its forest covers and beautiful beaches. Siloso beach is one such enchanting escapade where tourists can come and gather to have a decent time with their friends and family. The beach has a very hip vibe as you can find various party loving youngsters gathering here on a regular basis. The Palawan Beach, nearby, is also another spectacular location for the tourists to have wild nightlife out in the open. If you are looking for some quite time then you can visit the various quaint little restaurants bordering the beautiful beach.