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Singapore see + do
Singapore is where the major cultures of Southeast Asia converge; South Asian Hindus, Malay Muslims, and Chinese Buddhists (as well as Christian expats) all jostle up against each other in this compact, cosmopolitan city. Some visitors complain that Singapore lacks its own distinctive culture (which is true enough); but more and more, the city's tidy efficiency and cultural offerings—including some terrific museums and beautiful outdoor spaces—are attracting a fan base. Besides, where else in the world can you find a Hindu temple in Chinatown, just one block from Mosque Street?
Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it ideal for learning about pan-Asian civilization—and this museum near the mouth of...more
In botanical terms, this 400-acre nature preserve is fabulously rich: Scientists estimate that there is a greater diversity of plant life here than in all...more
One of the best ways to get your bearings in Singapore is to take a river cruise in a bumboat. These sturdy, low-slung vessels were once the main transport for...more
Set right on the Marina Bay waterfront, this magnificent performing-arts center comprises a 1,600-seat concert hall (home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra),...more
Originally developed in 1869 for the scientific study of cash crops like cocoa and nutmeg, this beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban...more
Most Asian zoos are squalid, depressing animal prisons, but the Singapore Zoo, on the northern side of the island, is one of the best in the world—home...more
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