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Things to do in Singapore, Singapore

Most of what you've heard about Singapore is true: it's a clean, green, ordered, law-abiding, modern city. But somewhere along the line it developed a reputation for being sterile, even boring, and we couldn't disagree more. Sure, it doesn't have the buzz of frenetic Hong Kong or Bangkok, but Singapore has a multicultural vibrancy which is unmatched anywhere in Asia. You just have to look a little bit harder and be prepared to scratch beneath the surface.
Perhaps one of the best aspects about Singapore is its food, and the locals have a passion for eating which verges on the obsessive (try asking a taxi driver for his favourite hawker centre and he'll never shut up!) You simply cannot visit without sampling local fare at a hawker centre, but there are also plenty of trendy cafes and high end restaurants if they're your thing.

Only here for a day? Jump on one of the hop-on, hop-off buses to see the main sights. If you have a few more days, we recommend more aimless exploration of the city's ethnic neighbourhoods: Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam being the most colourful. You could also hit the shops on Orchard Road, explore the nightlife around Mohammed Sultan Road and learn about Singapore's history at the Asian Civilisations Museum andthe National History Museum. The Night Safari and the Singapore Zoo are also excellent, particularly if you're travelling with little ones. If you have more time, take in a performance at the Esplanade and catch the cable car from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island. Getting around is easy as pie - the MRT is well-located and hyper-efficient, but then you may just find it easier to take taxis everywhere: they're air-conditioned and very cheap.

Top Attractions in Singapore, Singapore

	Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Drive (+65) 6828 8377
	Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre Boon Tat Street
	Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan) Bussorah Street, Kampong Glam
	Little India Serangoon Road
	Chinatown South Bridge Road
	National Orchid Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens (+65) 6471 9933

Best Hotels in Singapore, Singapore

	The Fullerton Hotel 1 Fullerton Square (+65) 6733 8388
	Hotel 1929 50 Keong Saik Road (+65) 6347 1929
	New Majestic Hotel 31 Bukit Pasoh Rd (+65) 6222 3377

Hot/hip Bars & Clubs in Singapore, Singapore

	Brewerkz #01-05/06 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Road (+65) 6438 7438
	Bar Sa Vanh 49 Club Street (+65) 6323 0145

Best Restaurants in Singapore, Singapore

	Din Tai Fung 290 Orchard Road (+65) 6836 8336
	Spizza 29 Club Street (+65) 6224 2525
	Original Sin Blk 43 #01-62 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens (+65) 6475 5605
	Straits Kitchen Grand Hyatt, 10 Scotts Road (+65) 6416 7114
	The Blue Ginger Restaurant 97 Tanjong Pagar Road (+65) 6222 3928
	Halia 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden (enter via Tyersall Avenue) (+65) 6476 6711

Tempting Cafés in Singapore, Singapore

	Bakerzin #02-09 The Paragon, 290 Orchard Road (+65) 6333 6647
	Epicurious #01-02 The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay (+65) 6734 7720
	Whatever Cafe 20 Keong Saik Road (+65) 6221 0300
	Cafe Samar 19 Baghdad Street
	Project Shop Cafe #03-41 The Paragon, 290 Orchard Road (+65) 6735 6765