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Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, beyond Malaysia. Facing the Straits of Johor, it is an island city-state consisting of Singapore Island and about 50 smaller islands. Since Singapore has no city divisions, it can be said to be a country without a real capital, or “capital = Singapore. The official language is English. Since Singapore is located almost directly above the equator, it is an ever-summer country where it is warm enough to swim in a pool all year round.
It is connected by land to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Along with Hong Kong, Singapore is one of the most popular cities in the Asia-Pacific region for companies from all over the world, including Western countries and Japan. Of course, as a tourist destination, it also attracts many tourists from all over the world.
Singapore, the Garden City
Parks and gardens can be found in every corner of the country. Take a break from the modern buildings and enjoy the fresh air and green plants. Gardens by the Bay is an amazing park consisting of three waterfront gardens filled with rare flowers, vertical gardens (also known as supertrees), and sculptures from around the world to delight the eye. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is another must-see attraction in Singapore.
Beautiful Night Views
The biggest attraction in Singapore is the night view ! The most recommended thing to do in Singapore, which is a safe city, is to visit the night view. The buildings around the city seen from the sea side, where the Merlion is located, are also a sight to behold.
Enjoy Famous Food Stall Villages
Tianzifang or Tianzi Fang is a touristic arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated traditional residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai. It is now home to boutique shops, bars and restaurants.
Animals Day and Night
One of the highlights of a trip to Singapore is the zoo ! The Singapore Zoo, where you can enjoy interacting with animals; the Night Safari, the world’s first night zoo; and the River Safari, which recreates the eight great rivers. Each of the three zoos is adjacent to each other, so it is recommended to visit several zoos in one day !
Recommended Dishes
Chicken rice, the soul food of Singapore, is a must-try gourmet in Singapore. It is a dish of boiled or roasted chicken on rice cooked in chicken broth and served with three kinds of sauce: sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger sauce. Chicken rice can be found in all kinds of places, from fine dining restaurants to folksy places, hawkers and food courts, and it is an easy meal to enjoy anywhere in Singapore.
One of the most popular in the food courts is the “Hocken Mee”. It is a fried noodle dish made by stir-frying thick noodles with pork, shrimp, squid, etc. The taste of the noodles soaked in the broth of the shrimp and other ingredients is one of the most popular foods in Singapore. It has a good reputation among Japanese people.
