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Singapore | Editor’s letter WELCOME

Passion for Singapore Last year we launched our new unified brand, Singapore – Passion Made Possible, to market Singapore internationally for tourism and business purposes.

We identified different passions for travellers and how these can be fulfilled in a city that is much more than the sum of its attractions. Singapore is a place that is constantly evolving, reinventing and reimagining itself and where new experiences are created every day, where one can be inspired not just by what one can do, but what one can be. These are our six passion tribes: Explorers discover our vibrant citystate’s rich tapestry of history and heritage and wander through our lush spaces.

Foodies embark on a gastronomic journey through Singapore’s melting pot of international cuisine.

Action seekers tackle the city on two wheels; they experience our premium sport events and they take on the bungee!

Culture shapers lose themselves in Little India and Chinatown and decipher Singapore’s secrets through the influence of feng shui.

Collectors immerse themselves in the blend of history, cultural fashion and trendy boutiques of Haji Lane, our hippest street.

Socialisers come out to play when Singapore comes alive at night with vibrant street markets and pulsating bars.

From a British trading post in the 19th century, Singapore has become a thriving metropolis and natural start or end point to a cruise exploring this fascinating corner of the world. In 2019, Singapore commemorates the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing, which was one of the key turning points in our history. The Singapore Bicentennial is an opportunity for us to reflect on how our nation came to be, how far we have come, and how we can go forward together Singapore is where East meets West; a 21st century city where you can marvel at futuristic skyscrapers and Supertrees. A foodie’s paradise where you can feast on street food before sipping cocktails in the sky. An exotic melting pot of cultures, depicted by colourful Peranakan shophouses and majestic temples.

Safe, clean and orderly, Singapore is easy to get around, thanks to its compact size and efficient public transport. What’s more, English is fluently spoken by the population, as it is one of the nation’s four official languages. This guide will tell you all you need to know about selling Singapore to these passion tribes and it will help you extend your clients’ cruises with a Singapore city break.

We hope it ignites your passion for promoting Singapore, too!

Jason Chan Area director, Northern and Western Europe, Singapore Tourism Board

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Singapore| Contents

In this guide Map

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News

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Cruise

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Explore Singapore and its attractions

Regional cruise declaration, investment in digital resources and Raffles refresh

Discover Singapore’s two different world-class cruise facilities Eight epic cruises featuring Singapore as the start or end point

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Explorers

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Top five attractions in Singapore

Foodies

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Action seekers

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Culture shapers

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Itineraries

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The best restaurants, bars, street food and nightlife in the city

Where to watch world-class sport and where to get active

Guide to music, theatre, museums and art

How to spend 24, 48 and 72 hours in Singapore

Need to know There are six non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Singapore each day with British Airways, Qantas, Norwegian Air and Singapore Airlines (also flying direct from Manchester) to Changi Airport UK visitors don’t need a visa to travel to Singapore for stays of up to 90 days for tourism, business discussions or social visits The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD). The exchange rate is about $1.85 to the British pound. All major credit cards are accepted The four official languages of Singapore are English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil Tap water is safe to drink

Getting around Singapore By train

Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is probably the fastest way to zip around the city. Almost all of Singapore’s key attractions are within walking distance of an MRT station. You can buy tickets for single trips and a Singapore Tourist Pass provides unlimited travel for one (S$10), two (S$16) and (S$20) three days.

By bus

Singapore’s bus system has an extensive network covering most places in Singapore. You can pay your bus fare using the Singapore Tourist Pass, which you tap on the card reader next to the driver as you board.

Remember to tap your card again on the reader at the rear exit when you alight. If you use cash you need the exact fare.

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By taxi

Taxis are comfortable and can be hailed by the roadside. Cabs are metered and there may be surcharges depending on when, where and which company’s taxi you board. If you wish to book a cab, you can call a central taxi booking number, 6-DIAL CAB (6342-5222), and your call will be routed to an available taxi company’s call centre.

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Singapore Changi Airport The Changi Museum Singapore Botanic Gardens / National Orchid Garden Singapore Zoo Marina Bay area Marina Bay Sands hotel Marina Bay Cruise Centre Gardens by the Bay Singapore Flyer

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Raffles Hotel Fort Canning Park Victoria Concert Hall National Gallery Singapore Joo Chiat (cultural precinct) VivoCity shopping mall Singapore Cruise Centre Mount Faber Singapore Cable Car Orchard Road

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Singapore| News

NEWS

MARINA BAY CRUISE CENTRE SINGAPORE

Southeast Asia to be cruise hub Singapore leads the way in a push to expand connectivity and jointly promote the region as “a cruising playground for the world” The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has moved a step closer towards achieving its vision of Southeast Asia becoming a cruise hub.

The joint Asean Declaration on Cruise Tourism led by Singapore, the Asean lead coordinator for cruise development, was officially endorsed at the Asean Tourism Forum 2018 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Declaration commits to expanding connectivity within the region and driving strong economic contribution to new ports of calls and their communities.

It also outlines Asean’s commitment to further develop cruise tourism in the region by improving the clarity of cruise policies and regulations,

efficiency in administration processes, as well as refining business practices to be fairer and more responsible.

A rise in cruise tourism is expected to spur further advancements in port and destination infrastructure, catalyse ship deployments and spin-off benefits for local tourism industries and stakeholders across the region.

With these developments, the region has the potential to generate growth of up to 4.5 million passengers cruising in Southeast Asia by 2035, a ten-fold increase from 2016.

“The future of cruise tourism for both Singapore and the Southeast Asian region is bright, with strong potential for growth.

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be a concerted regional effort and Singapore will continue to actively engage with our Asean counterparts to encourage regional cruise development, and jointly promote Southeast Asia as a cruising playground for the world,” said Lionel Yeo, chief executive, Singapore Tourism Board.

Singapore’s cruise industry has enjoyed robust growth in recent years: 411 cruise ships called at its ports in 2016, and the country logged a passenger throughput of about 1.2 million in the same year. A recent study by the Singapore Tourism Board found that the cruise industry contributed £380 million in direct spend to Singapore’s economy in 2016, an increase of about 36 per cent from 2010.

Singapore | News TECHNOLOGY

New online platform and travel apps Singapore Tourism invests in digital output for both trade and consumers

RAFFLES REFURB Singapore’s most historic hotel is currently closed for restoration and will reopen in the second half of 2018. The new-look Raffles Singapore will have three new suite categories. The Long Bar’s decor will be refreshed and original floorboards from the early 1900s will be restored to the Tiffin Room north Indian restaurant. Afternoon tea will be served in a new light and airy lounge in the Grand Lobby. A new spa will be located within the Raffles Arcade. French chef Alain Ducasse will also open a restaurant in the hotel.

AIRPORT EXPANSION THE SINGAPORE APP Singapore Tourism has invested in its digital output, with new resources for both trade and consumers. The Tourism Information & Services Hub (tih.stb.gov.sg) is a brand new online platform where agents can access a rich resource of tourism-related content for Singapore. They can use it to download images and videos, and find out important business information such as opening times and latest promotions, as well as ideas and inspiration for itinerary planning.

Meanwhile a new Visit Singapore Travel Guide App is helping visitors get more from the city. The app has restaurant reviews and events listings, and makes suggestions based on the user’s geographical location. It provides directions

and estimated travel times and favourite places of interest can be saved. It also delivers an augmented reality experience at Gardens by the Bay, the Merlion Park and the Civic District & Singapore River.

Jason Chan, area director, Northern and Western Europe, Singapore Tourism Board says: “Singapore is one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world and we want to complement that innovation with our digital initiatives.

We want to ensure our trade partners have the best resources at their fingertips to promote Singapore and our visitors have every tool they need to get around.”

See tih.stb.gov.sg and visit the online training academy at Singapore-experts.com

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Singapore’s Changi Airport opened its fourth terminal last October, which boosts the airport’s overall capacity to an upper limit of 82 million passengers a year. The new terminal has a sense of space and natural light, eye-catching art displays and LED walls, while adopting the latest biometric technology for a more seamless customer experience.

NEW BUNGEE JUMP Singapore’s newest attraction is its first and only bungee tower, which stands 50m above Siloso Beach on Sentosa island. Thrill-seekers have the choice between the 42m Vertical Skywalk, the threeperson Giant Swing or the 47m Bungy Jump. The attraction is operated by global commercial bungee pioneers, AJ Hackett.

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The gateway to Southeast Asia With two world-class terminals right in the heart of the city, Singapore is the perfect base for cruises to Southeast Asia and beyond Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia – a jumping-off point to explore a region that has 10 culturally rich countries, 25,000 islands and 37 Unesco World Heritage sites. With a location along major shipping routes, it became a British trading post in the 19th century.

Today it is a major cruise hub, with two terminals, and worldclass attractions that demand more than a fleeting visit.

Singapore Cruise Centre

Singapore Cruise Centre (singaporecruise.com.sg) is the original cruise terminal in Singapore, serving more than one million passengers from over 30 cruise lines each year. Operational since 1991, the terminal underwent a $14 million makeover in 2011 for a more spacious and comfortable passenger experience. It has two berths, up to 53 check-in counters and a VIP lounge.

The terminal is right by the HarbourFront Centre and VivoCity, the largest shopping mall in Singapore.

What to see and do

Most Singapore attractions can be reached in 10 minutes

SINGAPORE CRUISE CENTRE from Singapore Cruise Centre, including the island playground of Sentosa and Mount Faber, a hilltop nature park with great views. Kick off the day with some spectacular views by taking the Singapore Cable Car from the HarbourFront MRT station to Mount Faber. Hang wishing bells at the garden of happy promises and then take the cable car over to Sentosa island and have a lazy brunch by the beach at Tanjong Beach Club, named one of the world’s best beach clubs

by Condé Nast Traveller. Take a good look at the Merlion, a halffish, half-lion mythical creature that is regarded as Singapore’s national icon. Step back in time

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with the interactive Singapore LIVE museum, which charts its evolution from a humble fishing village to a 21st century powerhouse. Then round off the day with an adrenalin-pumping ride on the Skyline Luge Sentosa.

Getting to the city

Train – HabourFront MRT station within the terminal building Bus – bus interchange in front of the terminal building Taxi – dedicated taxi stand in the terminal Distance from airport – 24km (about 25 minutes) To Sentosa – monorail, cable car and walkway

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MARINA BAY CRUISE CENTRE

Marina Bay Cruise Centre

This is the newer of Singapore’s two cruise terminals, and opened in October 2012. The two-berth facility was built to accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships. It is located in central Singapore, meaning both the city centre and the airport are easily accessible.

Deep waters and the absence of bridges provide a wide turning space for even the largest of vessels, which means a faster docking time, whatever size ship you are on. With more than 80 check-in counters, boarding the ship doesn’t take too long, either. For premium passengers of participating cruise lines, Marina Bay Cruise Centre (mbccs.com.sg) has a VIP lounge where you will find comfortable seating, light refreshments, high-speed internet and international newspapers and magazines.

What to see and do

Once you dock at Marina Bay Cruise Centre, you’re no more than 10 minutes away from a host of Singapore’s iconic experiences, providing a thrilling day out in the city.

Start the day with a two-hour tram tour of Gardens by the Bay, a 250-acre garden in

the centre of Singapore, with more than one million plants (see p18). The 12-seater Garden Cruiser tour package includes an audio tour, and guided visits to the Supertree Grove, OCBC Skyway, and two Conservatories. Break for lunch at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most visually spectacular hotel. Enjoy Italian cuisine at the newly opened Lavo on the 57th floor and you’ll also drink in 360-degree panoramic views.

Head down to the canal at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands for a ride in a hand-paddled wooden Singapore sampan.

Go behind the scenes at the Esplanade Concert Hall to discover its history and the reasons behind its spiked roof.

End the day on a high, by taking a spin on the Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel. A Premium Champagne Flight is one way to do it in style.

Getting to the city

Train – Nearest MRT station Marina South Pier Bus – Bus 402 with access to the city Taxi – dedicated taxi stand in the terminal Distance from airport – 19km (about 20 minutes)

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CRUISEFLY For smooth sea-to-air transfers, Marina Bay Cruise Centre offers CruiseFly. This is a baggage transfer service on the day of a ship’s arrival into Singapore that lets your client check in, deposit their bags and collect their boarding passes at the cruise port. It must be booked in advance.

Passengers first need to clear immigration.

They then pick up their luggage in the arrivals hall and proceed to the CruiseFly counter to check in for their flight. After they have deposited their bags, they are then free to explore Singapore and make their own way to the airport in time for their flight. They will be reunited with their luggage once they land in their final destination.

Airlines participating include Singapore Airlines, Air China, Jet Airways and Qantas.

See mbccs.com.sg/ passenger-guide/ cruisefly-flycruise

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Cunard Ship: Queen Mary 2 Sailing: Shanghai to Singapore Departs: Shanghai, February 23, 2019 Nights: 16 Arrives: Singapore Highlights: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Jeju Island (South Korea’s first Unesco World Heritage site)

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Princess Cruises Ship: Sapphire Princess Sailing: Vietnam and Thailand Departs: Singapore, December 8, 2018 Nights: Nine Arrives: Singapore Highlights: Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), the gateway to the natural wonders of Northern Borneo; Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), plus Bangkok and Ko Samui (Thailand)

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Royal Caribbean Ship: Voyager of the Seas Sailing: Port Klang and Phuket Departs: Singapore, September 24, 2018 Nights: Four Arrives: Singapore Highlights: Kuala Lumpur and Phuket

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Top five experiences The perfect city-break destination, vibrant Singapore has something for everyone, from foodies and history buffs to shopaholics and nature lovers. Here are the top five experiences you shouldn’t miss…

Cultural precincts A melting pot of ethnicities, religions and cuisines, Singapore is one of the world’s most multi-cultural societies, where different groups live harmoniously, each contributing their own distinct traditions. Any visit should incorporate the city’s cultural precincts, such as Chinatown, filled with colourful old buildings, hanging lanterns, busy markets and delicious smells wafting through the air. The area is home to one of Singapore’s most interesting sites, the Chinatown Heritage Museum, as well as some of the world’s best street food (see p22). The historic area of Little India is also a food lover’s paradise, serving both north and southern Indian cuisine. Visit during Deepavali (October or November) to see it at its colourful best.

Kampong Glam, a Malay enclave, is home to supertrendy Haji Lane (see p29) and the Sultan Mosque, and truly comes alive during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the festival after Ramadan). To the east, is Joo Chiat and Katong, home to the Peranakans (see p22), and made up of fascinating post-war architecture.

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Gardens by the Bay The Gardens by the Bay may have only been completed in 2012, but they have quickly become Singapore’s premier attraction. Set in the heart of the city and built on 101 hectares of reclaimed land, these waterfront gardens have turned Singapore into one of Asia’s greenest cities. Home to more than one million plants, the gardens are enjoyed not only by visitors and residents, but a whole host of wildlife, too. A web of greenhouses, pavilions, flower gardens, ponds and sculptures, they’re home to everything from dragonflies and kingfishers to otters and turtles.

Highlights include the Flower Dome, the world’s largest glass greenhouse; the OCBC Skyway, a 128m-long aerial walkway suspended 22m above the ground; Cloud Forest Dome, which recreates moutain views; and the famous Supertree Grove, where 50m-tall ‘trees’ create vertical gardens that reach the sky. There are a string of dining venues to choose from, including an Italian-Japanese cake and coffee shop, a classic seafood restaurant, and a modern European restaurant offering great views over Marina Bay. Each night, there is also the spectacular – and free – Rhapsody light and sound show at 7.45pm and 8.45pm. gardensbythebay.com 18

Getting there via the Circle Line or Downtown Line • Alight at Bayfront station (CE1/DT16) • Take Exit B and follow the underground linkway • Exit and cross the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge into Gardens by the Bay Walking there • From the Helix Bridge follow the path which leads under the East Coast Parkway (ECP), which will bring you to Bay South Garden • From Marina Bay Sands walk across the overhead bridge (Lions Bridge) located at Marina Bay Sands hotel, or take the underground linkway via Bayfront MRT station

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Night Safari and Singapore Zoo

Getting there via the North-South Line • Alight at Khatib (NS14) and take the Mandai Khatib Shuttle, which runs every 20 minutes between 8am and 7.20pm • Alight at Choa Chu Kang (NS4) and take the 927 bus.

• Alight at Ang Mo Kio (NS16) and take the 138 bus By taxi • The zoo is a 30-minute drive from the city

The Night Safari is the world’s first zoo for nocturnal animals and one of Singapore’s most popular attractions, housing more than 2,500 resident animals from more than 130 species, including fishing cats, pangolins, Asian elephants and Malayan tigers. The popular Leopard Trail features the largest collection of wildlife indigenous to Southeast Asia, and there’s also chance to enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner with the Evening in the Wild experience in a tipi in the rainforest. Part of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, the park is located next door to Singapore Zoo, one of the most famous zoos in the world. It’s notable for its open concept, which means that, instead of being kept in cages, animals live in huge enclosures, framed by natural barriers of rivers, ditches and plants. The rare white tiger and white rhinoceros are popular highlights, and there are unique experiences such as the Jungle Breakfast with the orangutans. Next door is also the River Safari and Jurong Bird Park, Asia’s largest bird park. wrs.com.sg 19

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Wartime heritage The battle for Singapore was an significant moment in World War II, during which the British attempted to defend its colony against attacks from Japan.

Today, visitors can still see many vestiges of the war, from forts and bunkers to museums and memorials.

To get an overview of the role Singapore played during WWII, visit the Reflections at Bukit Chandu heritage centre. One of the top WWII sites to visit is the 19th century Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island, which played a pivotal role in the battle, which eventually ended in defeat. Today, travellers can visit the fort to marvel at the old guns, fortified military structures and underground tunnels.

The next stop on your journey back in time is the Battlebox at Fort Canning (battlebox.com.sg), the former WWII British underground command centre, and now also a museum. The Former Ford Factory – taken over by the Royal Air Force during WWII to assemble fighter planes – today houses a permanent exhibition on the war and its legacies, while the sombre Kranji War Memorial honours the men and women from the Commonwealth who died in the line of duty during the war. The Changi Museum, which tells the history of Japanese occupation, reopens next year (but the chapel remains open). Beyond the museum, explore the historic sites and buildings in the surrounding area, including Changi Village, Old Changi Jail, Changi Beach and Selarang Barracks.

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Singapore Botanic Gardens Founded in 1859, the Singapore Botanic Gardens are one of the oldest and most important botanic gardens in Southeast Asia. In fact, they are one of only three botanic gardens in the world that have been awarded Unesco World Heritage status. Situated just a few minutes from the busy shopping street of Orchard Road, it is a tropical oasis right in the centre of the city, and covers a total of 74 hectares. Home to more than 1,000 varieties of plants from all over the world, the gardens also contain Southeast Asia’s most significant collection of orchids, gingers and palms.

Inside, visitors will find a wide variety of habitats, from rainforest and wetlands to vast lakes, steamy greenhouses and manicured flower patches. One of the main highlights is the huge Swan Lake, filled with aquatic plants and fringed by palms. Other places to visit here include the Bonsai Garden, the National Orchid Garden and the Walk of Giants – an elevated walkway among the trees. As well as looking out for interesting flora, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife who call the gardens home, including huge monitor lizards, terrapins sunbathing on the rocks, giant catfish moving just below the water and tiny frogs hiding among the lily pads.

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Getting there via the Circle Line & Downtown Line • There are four gates leading into the Singapore Botanic Gardens serving different attractions (see sbg.org. sg for details). The Botanic Gardens MRT station is near the Bukit Timah Gate.

Via the North-South Line • Alight at Orchard MRT and take five-minute bus ride to Tanglin Gate. Alight at Napier/Holland Road.

Singapore | Foodies

Hot stuff

From fine dining to street food and rooftop bars to speakeasies, Singapore caters for all tastes and preferences, says Esme Fox

Restaurants

Dining out is a favourite Singaporean pastime and you’ll find restaurants here dedicated to almost every type of cuisine.

From French fine dining to authentic Indian, hip Asian fusion and, of course, local Singaporean, this small country has it all. All tastes and diets are catered for, with vegan, vegetarian and halal dishes readily available.

For quality Singaporean fare at a reasonable price, head to Jumbo Seafood (jumboseafood.com.sg). Locals say it serves the best chilli crab and black pepper crab in the whole of Singapore.

For something a little more upmarket, dine on contemporary Singaporean cuisine with a twist at Michelinstarred Labyrinth (labyrinth. com.sg). Beautifully presented dishes include Hokkaido scallop and tiger prawn risotto.

Another award-winning spot

is Candlenut (comodempsey. sg/restaurant/candlenut), the world’s first Michelinstarred Peranakan restaurant.

Peranakans are the descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and their cuisine contains influences from a mix of all these cultures. Order the braised chicken with Peranakan signature black sambal sauce and squid with turmeric, cherry tomato and kaffir lime.

For modern Singaporean restaurants that are a little lighter on the wallet, try Wild Rocket (wildrocket.com.sg) and Creatures (creatures.com. sg). Of course, you can’t leave Singapore without trying out some of the stellar restaurants in Little India, serving up some of the best Indian food outside of India itself.

Cocktails

From swish bars serving oldfashioned cocktails to swanky

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SMOKE & MIRRORS

rooftop bars and hidden speakeasies, Singapore is home to six of the World’s Best Bars.

The home of the traditional Singapore Sling – the Raffles’ Hotel Long Bar – is reopening in the second half of 2018, but there are any number of options.

We love the opulent Manhattan (regenthotels. com/regent-singapore/dining/ manhattan), which is inspired by the Golden Age of cocktails, transporting guests to 19th century New York City. It has been named seventh in the World’s 50 Best Bars and number one in Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Atlas (atlasbar.sg), which

boasts a grand art deco lobby, is a gin drinker’s paradise – housing more than 1,000 types.

If underground speakeasies are your scene, make your way to nearby 28 HongKong Street (28hks.com), located on the ground floor of an old shophouse. Here, classic cocktails with a twist are served in its industrial chic-style interior. In Chinatown, you’ll also find rooftop bar Potato Head Folk (ptthead.com/ restaurants-bars-in-singapore), which serves inventive cocktails, while Ann Siang Hill /Club Street is an area bursting with trendy bars.

THE ROOFTOP BAR AT POTATO HEAD FOLK

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MICHELIN-STARRED HONG KONG SOYA SAUCE CHICKEN RICE & NOODLE

Street food

When it comes to street food, you can eat very well for very little in Singapore. With flavours and culinary inspiration from China, Malaysia and India, the street food scene is vibrant and varied.

Traditional dishes to try include Hainanese chicken rice, one of Singapore’s national dishes (served with fragrant rice and spicy chilli and ginger paste), which can be found everywhere from hawker stands to high-end restaurants.

Laksa, a coconut milk and dried shrimp broth topped with cockles, prawns and fishcake, is also ubiquitous, as is Rojak, a mixed-vegetable salad made with fermented prawn paste, sugar, lime and chilli paste.

You can sample all these and more at the popular Tiong Bahru Market (tiongbahru. market), as well as the famous Chinatown Complex Food Centre, where Singapore’s first Michelin-starred hawker stall – Hong Kong Soya Sauce

Chicken Rice & Noodle, pictured above – can also be found. Another of these unique Michelin-starred street food stalls is Tang Chay Seng’s Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle.

If you don’t want to wait in the long queues at these awardwinning stalls, however, try the grand and historic Lau Pat Sat market instead. Here, the standout dishes are the popular satay (barbecued chicken skewers dipped in a spicy peanut sauce) stands.

browse funky shops and search for vintage clothes, by night it turns into a lively and happening spot with many restaurants, bars, cafés and live music.

1-Altitude (1-altitude.com) is the highest alfresco bar in the world, perched 282m above the street, and offering unrivalled 360-degree views of the city below. Here you can order your tipple of choice while admiring the lights of Singapore.

Nightlife

The hub of Singapore’s nightlife scene is Clarke Quay, the historic riverfront walkway flanked by old warehouses and restaurants and bars covered in bright neon lights. Some of the best clubs in this area include Attica (attica.com.sg), Trace Lounge and Canvas (canvasvenue. sg). For something a little more alternative, make your way to hip and colourful Haji Lane, Singapore’s original hipster district. By day it’s a place to

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Singapore | Action seekers

A city pumped for action For the active – and for those who prefer to watch others being active – Singapore has a raft of sports to enjoy Singapore is a big sporting country, which both hosts and takes part in many different international competitions.

The largest and most important sporting venue here is the Singapore Sports Hub (sportshub.com.sg) a huge stadium with a capacity for 55,000 spectators. With retractable seating, it’s one of the only stadiums in the world able to hold a variety of events, from rugby and cricket to football and athletics. The highly anticipated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which takes place every four years, will be held here this year from April 28-29. The

stadium also features the OCBC Arena, where visitors can catch international basketball, netball or badminton matches.

Another of the big sporting events taking place this year is the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, from September 14-16. It’s special for two reasons – it’s the only night race in the F1 calendar and the only street circuit in Asia.

Singapore is not only a great place to watch sports, but, perhaps surprisingly, it’s an excellent place to take part in them, too. For example, there are lots of places for walking and hiking in beautiful natural

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surroundings (nparks.gov.sg), such as The Southern Ridges in Mount Faber Park, a 9km trail through lush jungle and across connecting bridges; MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Singapore’s oldest reservoir, which boasts a tree-top walk; and Pulau Ubin island, a 15-minute boat ride away from the mainland.

Watersports are also a popular pastime in Singapore.

Learn to sail on Marina Bay, try your hand at wake boarding at the Singapore Wake Park (singaporewakepark.com) explore the Pandan Reservoir by canoe and kayak at the Paddle Lodge (scf.org.sg).

Singapore | Culture shapers

THE NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE

The stage is set for arts and culture Singapore’s various neighbourhoods are bursting at the seams with performing and visual arts, says Esme Fox Given that Singapore is a melting pot of cultures – Chinese, Malay, Indian and European – it’s not surprising that it has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with plenty of places to watch worldclass theatre and musical performances. It’s also packed with museums and art galleries.

Theatre and concerts

There’s everything on offer from the top Broadway and West End musicals, to local theatre companies showcasing local and regional talent.

Two of the top Singaporean theatre companies to look out for are Wild Rice and The Necessary Stage. Singapore’s best and most popular venue for quality local performances is the Esplanade (esplanade. com). This is also the home of the superb Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Another place to catch classical musical performances is the opulent grand Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall (vtvch.com), Singapore’s oldest performance venue, which dates back to 1862.

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For Asian-style performances, visit the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (singaporeccc. org.sg), where you can enjoy plays and concerts, as well as traditional Chinese opera.

For a mix of everything – art exhibits, concerts, plays and film screenings – you can’t beat The Arts House (theartshouse. sg), which is set in one of the few surviving neoclassical buildings from Singapore’s colonial past. It’s a huge cultural venue and complex of various galleries, theatres, cinemas and concert halls.

Singapore | Culture shapers Museums and galleries

To learn more about local Singaporean history, your first stop should be the National Museum of Singapore (nationalmuseum.sg).

Two of the other top museums to visit and learn more about Asian and Singaporean culture include the Asian Civilisations Museum (acm.org.sg), the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the artistic heritage of Asia; and the Peranakan Museum (peranakanmuseum.org. sg) to discover all about the descendants of Chinese

immigrants who relocated to Singapore and Malaysia.

In terms of art, the extensive National Gallery Singapore (nationalgallery.sg) is one of the best, housing the world’s largest public display of modern Southeast Asian art. But there are a whole host of other spaces, too.

The Singapore Art Museum (singaporeartmuseum.sg) comprises a rabbit warren of galleries and specialises in smaller exhibitions dedicated to 20th century Asian visual art, while the futuristic-looking ArtScience Museum (marinabaysands.

com/museum.html), located within the Marina Bay Sands resort, comprises 21 galleries, featuring a mix of exhibits on art, science, design, media, architecture and technology.

Besides the more traditional museums, the Gillman Barracks (gillmanbarracks. com), a cluster of art galleries set in a former military barracks, offers something a little different. Here you’ll find some of the country’s best modern art galleries including the Fost Gallery (fostgallery.com), showcasing some of Singapore’s best contemporary artists.

Calendar of events 2018 The latest festivals and events happening in Singapore March

HSBC Women’s World Champions golf event iLight Marina Bay Sustainable light art festival Michelin Guide Street Food Festival

April

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The Great Singapore Sale (June-August) ULTRA Singapore electronic dance music festival

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Mid-Autumn Festival Light-Up Chinese harvest festival

Hari Raya Light Up @ Geylang Muslim celebratory festival

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Deepavali Light Up @ Little India Hindu festival of lights BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore Presented

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One day in Singapore Whether your clients have one, two or three days to spend in the city, help them make the most of a Singapore stay 9am – Singapore’s emblem Start your morning with a traditional Singaporean breakfast of kaya (coconut jam) toast and kopi (coffee) at Ya Kun (yakun.com), before visiting the famous symbol of the city – the Merlion statue. This half-fish, half-lion creation is best viewed on a bumboat tour along the Singapore river.

10am – gardens galore From here, visit the spectacular Gardens by the Bay – a vast network of waterfront greenhouses, pavilions and treetop walkways, which has helped turn Singapore into one of Asia’s greenest cities. The Flower Dome, the world’s largest glass greenhouse, is a highlight.

1pm – markets and Michelin-starred food After midday, head over to the Chinatown Street Markets to see what antique treasures and quirky souvenirs you can find.

For lunch, visit the Chinatown

retrieved from his funeral pyre in India in 543BC – is kept in a huge golden stupa.

Complex Food Centre on Smith Street to sample a unique plate of Michelin-starred street food at the Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle stand.

2pm – Chinatown culture When you’re done indulging on incredible street food, make your way through the rest of lively Chinatown. Stop at the Chinatown Heritage Centre to learn all about the lives of Singapore’s earliest Chinese immigrants, before making your way to the magnificent Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum. It is here where one of the Buddha’s teeth – supposedly

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4pm – Asian art Make your way to the National Gallery Singapore (nationalgallery.sg). It’s one of the most important art museums in Southeast Asia and houses more than 8,000 modern art works.

7pm – dinner Join a luxury gourmet adventure visiting a selection of the country’s best restaurants featured in the Michelin guide, organised by wok&stroll (woknstroll.com) Late – cocktails Kick back at one of Singapore’s many exceptional cocktail bars. Try the Lantern rooftop bar (fullertonhotels.com/thefullerton-bay-hotel/lanternrooftop-bar.html), which offers incredible views over the Marina Bay area.

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Two days…

After the first 24 hours, here’s what to do next…

9am – botanic wonderland Wake up early and visit the historic Singapore Botanic Gardens (sbg.org.sg), dating back to 1859. One of only three botanic gardens in the world that has been awarded Unesco World Heritage status, these 74-hectare gardens feature more than 1,000 varieties of plants, as well as Southeast Asia’s most important collections of orchids, gingers and palms. Eat brunch at Halia, located in the one-hectare Ginger Garden, where more than 250 species of gingers grow, providing a stunning backdrop (thehalia.com).

Veeramakaliamman Temple, covered in colourful deities, and the vivid blue and green Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple (srivadapathirakali. org). For lunch, visit Mustard (mustardsingapore.com), the only Bengali and Punjabi restaurant in the city, where fragrant curries are served inside coconut shells.

4pm – time to shop After lunch, it’s time for some retail therapy. Haji Lane, a tiny street-art covered lane in Kampong Glam, the heart of the Malay community, is peppered with hip, independent boutiques and hipster bars.

It’s a great place to shop.

Midday – Little India Head to Little India, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a whole new country yet again. Filled with bright, rainbow-clad buildings, exotic shops and Hindu temples, it’s a fascinating place to explore. Take a trishaw ride (trishawuncle. com.sg) and look out for the Sri

8pm – dinner and a light show Singapore offers some of the world’s best street food, so grab dinner on Boon Tat Street (known as Satay Street), found behind the behind the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre. After, walk across to Gardens by the Bay for 8.45pm to witness the incredible daily light and sounds show, led by awardwinning lighting designer Adrian Tan and composer and arranger, Bang Wenfu.

Late – night safari After that treat, head over to Singapore’s Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal zoo, where – in 35 hectares of dense rainforest – animals such as the endangered Asian elephant and Malayan tiger roam. There are also two huge aviaries where visitors will find Malayan flying foxes and giant flying squirrels.

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Three days…

Follow the plans for 24 and 48 hours and finish with this 9am – Singapore history and culture Begin your day exploring the history and culture of the Peranakan, descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to the Malay archipelago between the 15th and 17th centuries. Wander through Joo Chiat and neighbouring Katong, taking in the area’s unique, colourful architecture and explore small shops selling nonya kuehs cakes.

Midday – Singapore’s state of fun Visit Sentosa Island – the country’s recreational island resort. This

500-hectare island is home to a wide array of attractions, including golf courses, awardwinning spas, water parks and theme parks. Accessible via a spectacular cable car ride across the Singapore River, Sentosa is an all-day excursion, where you can enjoy thrilling rides at Universal Studios Singapore (rwsentosa.com), relax on soft sand beaches or explore the island by Segway.

Late lunch – by the beach There’s a huge array of dining venues to choose from for both lunch and dinner, including Tanjong Beach Club (tanjongbeachclub.com) or Singapore’s only restaurant to have been awarded the prestigious three Michelin stars – Joël Robuchon Restaurant (rwsentosa.com/en/restaurants/ joel-robuchon-restaurant).

Early evening – city lights Sail from Resorts World Sentosa on the beautiful Royal Albatross

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(tallship.com.sg), Singapore’s only tall ship, just as the sun is setting. Take pictures of the twinkling city lights from the open deck of the four-mast, 22-sail luxury ship and enjoy a three-course dinner and cocktails onboard.

Late – rooftop delights End your night at one of Singapore’s classy rooftop bars. There’s an endless list to choose from, but if you want somewhere combining a lively clubbing scene with awesome views, then Cé La Vi (sg.celavi. com) is your spot.

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