Singapore

Singapore

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Singapore guide

Fronterizo con Malasia, Singapur es el país más moderno y desarrollado de todo el Sudeste Asiático. Esta pequeña Ciudad - Estado es el país más pequeño del Sudeste Asiático. Independiente desde 1965, Singapur es un país que siempre ha crecido mirando al futuro haciendo que al día de hoy sea uno de los países más modernos y desarrollados del mundo.

What to do in Singapore

Buy cheap and good quality technology

Singapore is the paradise for lovers of the latest technology. Due to its proximity to giants such as Japan or South Korea and being one of the busiest commercial ports in the world makes technological products at a really cheap price. in Singapore you can buy Samsung, IPhone and Mac electronic products or last generation cameras at prices much cheaper than in our countries of origin.

Meet Singapore from the heavens

A city like Singapore must be known from the heavens. For this, the ideal place is the Skyline of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. After paying 20 usd for the entrance you can hallucinate with the views of all of Singapore. Another option would be to visit the The Pinnacle eSky Bar in Duxton Skybridge.

Discover Marina Bay and the Merlion of Singapore

Marina Bay is known as the area of ​​the promenade that is in the commercial area of ​​the city. In Marina Bay you will find the famous fountain and symbol of the city, the Merlion or half-lion half-lion figure. The best thing to do is to visit at night so that you can see the light shows that are projected and the ultra modern background of the city with its many skyscrapers.

Visit the Garden by the Bay Park

The Garden by the Bay Park is the most futuristic park in the city and an example of the modernity to which Singapore aspires. In the park we can find the famous artificial trees that are illuminated at night and that perform photosynthesis.

Visit Chinatown

The majority of the population is ethnically of Chinese origin. Historically they have always concentrated in the area of ​​Chinatown, where we can find the typical bazaars and enjoy the rich Chinese cuisine.

Visit Little India

In Singapore we can also find a small piece of India. In this area the Hindi community living in Singapore has been concentrated. Apart from being able to enjoy the typical Indian cuisine, it also highlights the Sri Veerama Kaliamman, the most important Hindu Temple in the city.

Visit the Great Mosque of the Sultan

Located in the Arab or Muslim area of ​​Singapore, the Great Mosque of the Sultan is one of the great attractions of the city.

Visit the beaches of Sentosa

Singapore really is a small archipelago being one of the most important islands of Sentosa Island. Sentosa is famous for being the quintessential beach area of ​​Singapore.

Witness the Singapore GP of Formula 1

Singapore hosts one of the most important events on the calendar of the Formula 1 Championship, the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Grand Prix with an urban circuit and with the incentive of being at night and traveling the main arteries of the city. If you are a motor lover attending the competition is one of the best activities to do in Singapore.

Stroll through Southern Ridge

Right in the upper part of the city, in what are called the southern cliffs or Southern Ridge you can do one of the most amazing walks you've ever done in a city. Through walkways and hanging bridges you can walk between treetops and tropical forest. An authentic jewel of nature and example of the concept of modernity and clean city that pretends to be Singapore.

Food in Singapore

As in the rest of Southeast Asian countries, Singapore's food is especially enjoyed in its street stalls. In Singapore, many of these street stalls are located in the famous Hawkers Center (Foods Courts) or set of restaurants with a common eating area. These Hawkers Centers are one of the emblems of the gastronomy and culture of the country because they can be tasted any of the most typical dishes of their cuisine (especially Chinese - Cantonese and Malay). The best thing about these Hawkers Centers are their low prices.

The most famous Hawkers Centers frequented by locals and tourists would be:

Maxwell Food Center (Chinatown area - MRT Chinatown)
Lau Pa Sat Food Center (financial zone - MRT Raffles Place)
Makasuntra Glutons Bay (Harbor area - MRT Esplanade)
Tekka Food Center (Little India area - MRT Little India)
Apart we can find many more scattered throughout the city, especially in Chinatown.

WHAT TYPICAL DISHES WE CAN ENJOY IN THESE HAWKERS CENTER?

The most typical dishes of the Chinese - Cantonese cuisine of Singapore are the Baan Mian (noodle soup with vegetables, seitan dumplings, mushrooms and egg), Char kway teow (sautéed noodles with all kinds of condiments and varieties), Chai tow kway (radishes cake sautéed with eggs), Hookien Mee (fried noodles with shrimp), Char Siew Rice (fried rice with pork), Char Siew Noodles (fried noodles with pork). This type of food has achieved one of the highest international awards being awarded the restaurants Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles with one of the famous Michelin stars.

The most typical dishes of Malaysian cuisine in Singapore would be the Mee Goreng (fried noodles with chili and chicken), Nasi Goreng (fried rice with chicken), the famous Chicken Satay (skewers of grilled chicken with peanut sauce), Laksa (rice noodle soup) and Ketupat (rice cake).

Mention aside has the typical Indian food of Singapore. In the famous district of Little India we can taste the flavors of the cuisine of India in some of its many restaurants and enjoy typical dishes such as the Tandooris, Tika Masala, Nasi Biryani and of course all the varieties of Rotis and Chapatis.

If there is a 100% national dish this is without doubt the Chilli Crab or cooked crab served with tomato sauce and hot chilli. It is usually accompanied with other seafood dishes and there is no important celebration where it is not served.

Climate in Singapore

The climate in Singapore is hot, oppressive, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 76°F to 89°F and is rarely below 75°F or above 92°F.

The best times of year to visit Singapore for hot-weather activities are from early January to late March and from late July to early October.