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The city is split up into areas which include the main business district, Chinatown and Little India. The many races and religions that co-exist in Singapore make it a dynamic and cosmopolitan place. This is also reflected in Singaporean cuisine. Dining out in Singapore is an unforgettable experience and the combination of Chinese, Malay and Indian foods means that you can taste the most sumptuous oriental cooking here. In fact Singapore is world famous for its cooking so try as many restaurants as you can. If you dont have a big budget, dont worry. Food sold by street vendors is often superb too. Although Malay is the official language of Singapore its importance as south east Asian business centre means that English is widely spoken. However, the local dialect has come to be known as Singlish because of the combination of Chinese, Malay and English dialects. Car hire Singapore is a good way to get around as the road system is not overly complicated. It is possible to drive from Singapore to the peninsular part of Malaysia but check with your rental company about whether you are allowed to do so. Singapore is known as the Garden City and in its huge international airport alone there is a whole range of flora and fauna to enjoy. Changi airport has three terminals and is a hub for airlines such as Tiger Air and JetStar. Car hire Changi is the best way to start your journey through Singapore if you are entering Singapore from abroad. The Singapore roads are maintained perfectly, roads rules are adhered to and driving is on the left. At night Singapore is dazzling with skyscrapers lit up and many multi coloured lights around the city harbour. Around the Singapore River you will find a collection of theatres and spectacular looking buildings and this is a good place to go for a night out. Singapore is the second most crowded country is the world with four million people packed onto this relatively small island. Singapore has a reputation for being boring due to the strict laws there which lead visitors to describe it as the Switzerland of Asia and Disneyland with the death penalty. Travellers to Singapore should exercise caution as the country has some fairly draconian rules which include not being allowed to chew gum in public, a ban on public displays of affection and a death penalty policy for drug use. Bizarrely enough it is also illegal to bring any pirated goods, pornography or publications by Jehovahs Witnesses into Singapore. You have been warned! However the benefit of these strict laws is that Singapore has virtually no crime. In Singapore the climate can be your worst enemy with high temperatures and humidity while months between November and January are the rainiest. Rhino have main pickup locations throughout Singapore including some of the hotels and the main airport called Changi Airport.
Article Source: http://www.bharatbhasha.net Article Url: http://www.bharatbhasha.net/travel.php/137716 Article Added on Friday, May 22, 2009
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