Singapore - what to see? For that and How much to pay?
Singapore metropolis - the city-state became independent from Britain in 1965, one of the world's leading
economic centers, especially in the banking sector and the maritime field.
Singapore roads Standards Southeast Asia, the price of any service twice higher
than elsewhere was not, in the region. Many people come here just for a couple
of days, "mark", but the city is extremely interestingand worthy to
stop longer. Lots of interesting places and activities, beautiful parks on the
border with Malaysia, delicious and inexpensive Chinese and Indian cuisine.
Singapore is also actively developing its entertainment side, he became one of
the centers of night life on the planet.
Costs
Accommodation: The cost of
living in Singapore is not cheap. Night at the hostel in the common room, will
cost $ 16 and the cost of expensive hotel rooms starting at $ 32, and it is
very simple room with a ceiling fan. Basically, in a hotel room can cost around
$ 80.
Food : here a wide variety of
inexpensive eateries and all kinds of trays, selling a variety of dishes for
less than $ 4 Chinese and Indian food is usually worth about $ 5-6 per serving.
Dish in an inexpensive restaurant will cost between $ 15 and above, the upper
limit prices are drawn not.
Transport : There are buses
and taxis, but more comfortable Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) do not come up with
anything. MRT ticket costs $ 3.
Tours: in general, entrance
fees in Singapore are not very expensive. Something, such as the Singapore
Botanic Gardens and National Park Bukit Timah - free of charge. Ticket to the
Singapore Zoo - $ 12, $ 16 aquarium.
Savings Tips
Use public transport - all
trips during the day will cost you $ 6.50 if you buy tourist travel Singapore
Tourist Pass, it allows unlimited travel on buses and trains.
Eat on the street Smith Street
- many street stalls offer food for less than $ 4, it is a great place to try
local snacks. Cheap and you can eat in Little India and Chinatown
Importantly, what to see and
do
Singapore Zoo - the main
attraction of the Singapore Zoo and one of the most interesting zoos in the world.
This spacious park covers an area of 28 hectares and has collected 3,600
mammals, birds and reptiles. Incredibly popular night safari zoo, allowing
visitors to get acquainted closely with the nocturnal animals. Night Safari,
together with the entrance ticket costs $ 23. Use cunning, come to the zoo in
the morning, look at him, then Ride into town and return in the evening safari.
If you stay at the zoo, you are invited to dinner not too friendly restaurants
zoo.
Boat Kwai - here you are sure
to find dinner and entertainment. Pubs and restaurants in the open air make it
an ideal place that would relax after a busy day of sightseeing. Be sure to
bring a camera that would capture the skyscrapers and fancy statue on the
waterfront.
Hang on Sentosa - this small island is incredibly popular with tourists and locals alike. Climb to the Tiger
Sky Tower, one of the highest towers in Asia - 131 meters away and the best
view of Singapore and Sentosa Island. Oceanarium, another attraction of the
island, walk on the glass tunnel, watching the sharks, barracuda and stingray.
Visit the former British naval base at Port Silo, for historical experience.
Universal Studios is also located here on the island. In order to get to Sentosa
need to pay $ 2.5 per ticket and bus.
Tian Hock Keng Temple -
extraordinary architecture makes Tian Hock Keng Temple one of the most
photogenic buildings in Singapore. The temple was made by the best masters and of the best materials that China
could offer at the time of its construction in 1840. And in 1973, the temple is
recognized as a national treasure.
Merlion - you will surely come
across many times face to face with these mythical creatures and will be able
to take home a miniature copy. Merlion - symbol of Singapore, has the head of a
lion and the body of the fish. Merlion most impressive height of 37 meters
stands in the park Merlion Park, his brother at Sentosa is also worth
attention.
Explore the national park
Bukit Timah - Bukit Timah is what is left on the island from the rainforest -
the only reserve and main eco-tourist attraction. The fauna of the reserve is
represented by monkeys, squirrels, flying lemurs and birds
pestroraznoobraznymi. To get to the reserve in 30 minutes from the center of
the city.
Scout Chinatown - Chinatown is
two square kilometers of typical Chinese life, yutyaschihsya in downtown
island. Streets, arranged according to the canons of Feng Shui are full of
temples, handicraft shops, restaurants, and shops. This is a place to learn the
culture of China, feed and the opportunity to offer an interesting deal for you
the necessary thing.
Pulau Ubin - Pulau Ubin last bastion of rural life in
the ultra-urbanized Singapore. The island is located near the north-eastern coast,
and is a short distance in space, will take you on as much as 50 years back in
time. Local residents live in "Kampong" - villages use diesel
generators to produce electricity and collect water from wells. Take the bike
for a walk around the island and the study of strange sights and beaches.
Singapore Botanic Gardens - Botanical Garden huddled close to the town
of all its 52 manicured acres. The main attraction, of course, the National
Orchid Garden. Here you can see more than 1,000 species of orchids. But in
addition to the orchid garden and there is a ginger, and jungle, and many
streams and waterfalls.
Little India - a trip to Singapore is not complete without
a visit to Little India. Here, among the Indian color you will find an
excellent inexpensive lunch, cheap fruit, interesting snacks and souvenirs. Be
sure to go to a local restaurant and had no qualms about eating right hands.
