Singapore is an amazing country of contrasts, where the sparkling skyscrapers of the metropolis and colorful ethnic quarters with Buddhist temples, Muslim mosques, and Christian churches are intertwined in the most bizarre way. Singapore is a city, an island and a country. Tours to Singapore are chosen mainly for sightseeing trips and visiting numerous exhibitions.
Tours with a visit to Singapore are an opportunity to visit both the past and the future in one day, both in the colorful Chinese districts and in business districts, in quiet parks and in sparkling skyscrapers. The close interweaving of old and new is certainly Singapore's most distinctive feature.
A huge number of incomparable and unforgettable experiences for tourists are sightseeing tours to Singapore , which is a kind of bridge between East and West. The best way to get to know the city is a sightseeing tour of Singapore , during which you will learn about the population, the history of the country, visit Padang Square, which offers a beautiful view of the statue of the legendary Lion-Fish, look into the Botanical Garden, where the Orchid Garden literally attracts attention. Unforgettable feelings about the rest in the city and the country can leave the zoo, a unique feature of which is the complete absence of cages.
Beach holidays in Singapore on Sentosa Island are also popular . Here you can sunbathe on the beach, swim, enjoy various water sports or play golf.
Singapore hotels are mostly modern with a high level of service, mostly 5-star. All the world's hotel chains are represented in the country, as well as the Chinese chain Oriental and the southeastern Shangri La.
Capital : Singapore.
Language : Chinese, Malay (Bahasa), Tamil and English (the second official language of the state).
Geography : the country is located in Southeast Asia, consists of the main island and more than 50 small islands lying south of the Malay Peninsula. The area of Singapore is 640 sq. km. The island is separated from the peninsula by the narrow Strait of Johor. In the south, it is separated from Indonesia by the Singapore Strait, which connects the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.
Climate : Tropical monsoon climate. The average air temperature throughout the year is +30..+32°C. It rains almost all year round, and from November to February, heavy downpours lasting about 10 minutes fall on the country.
Currency : Singapore dollar (SGD), 1 SGD = 100 cents, 1 USD ≅ 1.3 SGD. Currency exchange can be done at the airport, hotel or numerous exchange points, and the rate is approximately the same everywhere. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere and are the preferred payment method. There will be no problems with traveler's checks either: they can be exchanged at almost any bank.
Customs: there are no restrictions on the import and export of currency. Passengers over 18 years old can import duty-free up to 1 liter of wine, 1 liter of spirits and 1 liter of beer, 20 cigarettes in an open pack, confectionery and chocolate products worth up to 50 SGD, personal items, as well as other goods for a total amount of 300 SGD (and if the tourist is in transit, then no more than 150 SGD). Attention: chewing gum and tobacco products must be presented to the customs authorities. It is forbidden to import drugs and psychotropic drugs, firecrackers, weapons, lighters and toys in the form of weapons, medicines in commercial quantities, counterfeit products, toy coins and banknotes, pornography on any media, meat and meat products, as well as animals listed in the Red Book and plants and their products. For the export of weapons, explosives, animals, poisons and gems require permission. It will also be needed when exporting medicines, telecommunications equipment, video discs, photographic and video films, jewelry in quantities exceeding personal needs. Bringing drugs into Singapore is punishable by death. In addition, the import of chewing gum into the country is prohibited: violation of this ban can result in a fine or even imprisonment for up to a year.
Transportation : The Singapore Metro is one of the best examples of this type of transport in the world: convenient, inclusive and ultra-modern. The cheapest form of public transport in Singapore is the bus. The fare on non-air-conditioned buses is somewhat cheaper than on air-conditioned buses. There are over 15,000 taxis in Singapore and they are inexpensive.
Shops, shopping : shops in the central part are usually open all days of the week from 10:00 to 20:00. Chinese silk and Malay batik, orchids in gold, silk snakes, Chinese medicinal herbs are usually brought from Singapore. In stores in Singapore, you can profitably buy bags, summer shoes and knitwear, as well as the most modern electronic "devices" and just electronics for every taste.
Cuisine, restaurants : Chinese cuisine, sushi, seafood dishes are very popular. Popular national dishes: nasi lemak (coconut pulp, scrambled eggs, anchovies, cucumber wedges and some chili paste wrapped in wrapping paper or a banana leaf), eh tarik (clove milk tea), chendol (coconut milk drink with brown sugar , pieces of green starch and red beans). Tipping is not customary in Singapore. Usually they are already included in the bill.
Security : Singapore has a very low crime rate. Tap water in Singapore is sanitized and drinkable. No special vaccinations are required to enter Singapore. When visiting temples and mosques, hands and feet must be covered with clothing. When entering Indian temples and mosques, it is supposed to take off your shoes, the same should be done when entering the houses and apartments of local residents. It is forbidden to take pictures and video camera images of the Buddha in Buddhist temples.
In Singup, gambling and chewing gum are prohibited. For garbage thrown on the street, a fine of 500 SGD is due, and for a second violation, they may well be sent to prison. Smoking in closed public places, buses, elevators, cinemas, theaters, government offices, restaurants and shops is prohibited by law, fine - 1000 SGD. The fine for crossing the road in the wrong place is 500 SGD, the same amount will have to be paid for driving in a car without a seat belt fastened.