Singapore.......

Discover the treasures of Singapore, from bustling streets with distinctive ethnic flavours, to thrilling theme parks with rides to set your heart racing and enjoyable bumboat cruises along the Singapore River.
You will have a memorable stay in the vibrant, sunny tropical island where Asian tradition and culture exist harmoniously along side seek modernity. So, have fun in Singapore.

Travellers' Tips…… It's always good to be prepared.

Climate: Tropical, hot and humid. Temperatures average 23°C - 30°C with heavy rainfall from November to January.

Clothing: Smart casual and light. Jacket and dress may be required at more formal restaurants and nightspots. Do call up beforehand to verify.

Custom: Duty-free for 1 liter of liquor, wine and beer for visitors aged 18 years and above who arrive from a country other than Malaysia. There are no concessions on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Prohibited items include explosives, firearms, pornographic material and controlled drugs. Drug trafficking carries a mandatory death penalty.

Language: Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, with English as the lingua franca.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in public areas, e.g. lifts, theatres, cinemas, air-conditioned restaurants and shopping malls, government offices and on public transport. It is permission able at pubs, discos and lounges.

Tipping: Tipping is prohibited at the airport and discourages at hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service tax.

IDD calls: International Direct Dialing is available at the General Post Office, Comcenter stores and Singapore Telecom service charge.

Places to Visit:

Sentosa
Visit the famous Sentosa, Resort Island with theme parks and attractions to provide an amazing multi-sensory experience for all the family!

Little India
A fascinating haven all things Indian, from aromatic spicies to delicate woven sarees.

China Town
Old shophouses, temples and traditional trades.

Arab Street
An affable Muslim cultural niche with the impressive Sultan Mosque and stores offering caneware, textiles and batik.

Clark Quay
Singapore's first riverside festival village with shops, pubs, alfresco restaurants, Disney-style adventure rides and pushcarts selling gifts.

Boat Quay
A popular haunt beside the historic Singapore River with a wide range of pubs and restaurants located within restored buildings from early 19th century.

Things To Do
There is so much to do in Singapore.

Staying in Singapore
Singapore has a wide range of hotels. The most famous ones are at the Orchard Road like: Ana, Boulevard, CrownPrince, Four Seasons, Garden, Hilton, Hyatt, Le Meridien, Mandarin, Orchard, Phoenix, Shereton Towers, Singapore Marriott and so on…

Event Highlights:

Christmas Light-Up (Orchard Road)
Nov 17 to 5 Jan 2001
Orchard Road glitters with surprises, revelry and joyful festive performances this Christmas. Stroll along the stretch of road and be mesmerised by the thousands of surrounding fairy lights and complimentary decorations. Facades of shopping malls and hotels are also "dressed to the nines" to compete for the "Best Decorated Building by the river.

Snoopy's Birthday Celebration Show
(Singapore Expo) 8 Dec - 17 Dec
The largest Peanuts Exhibition-cum-carnival in the world with a range of memorabilia never before seen Asia. All in all, thisd one event that's anything but, well, peanuts!

Taipan Circus (The Park at Bugis Junction)
16 Dec - 11 Feb
Be thrilled by Taipan, the Modern Art Circus. From Switzerland, this show is an exciting mix of classic and modern human circus acts.

Count down to 2001 (Suntec/Sentosa)
31 December
Have a refreshing countdown experience at Suntec City's "Fountain of Wealth" on New Year's Eve; or head south to Sentosa for a sensational countdown party! Whichever way you choose to spend you New Year's Eve, New Asia - Singapore offers you endless list of party options