A Tour of Singapore for a taste of Southeast Asia
Singapore, the island country, officially known as the Republic of Singapore is an urbanized city which has Malaysia to its North and Indonesia to its South.
This Asian city, known for its cleanliness attracts tourists all round the year. The natural greenery which accounts for half of Singapore blends well with the urbaneness, so to say! In Singapore we see the beautiful fusion of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures.
The destination of Singapore is great when combined with any of its neighboring countries- Thailand and Malaysia. The Singapore Thailand tour gives you a chance to visit such exotic destinations in Bangkok like The Grand Palace, the National Museum and National Gallery Museum, The world's largest golden teak building, the Vimanmek Mansion Museum and so on. For the water lovers, Phuket, Pattaya and Phang Nga Bay where you could explore James Bond Island and Koh Panyee are all courtesy this trip.
The neighboring country of Malaysia is a great tourist destination with a lot of diversity. The Singapore Malaysia Tour promises some of the most exotic adventure destinations and beach destinations. Attractions in Malaysia vary from the Langkawi islands which is an archipelago of 99 islands where you can indulge in the best of beach sports, to Kuala Lumpur which is one of the most developed and modern cities. The Petronas twin tower used to be the highest building in the world for a long time. The Genting Highlands near KL is often compared to Las Vegas for its entertainment delights. The states of Sabah and Sarawak offer the tourists some of the best tourism and adventure destinations.
Attractions in Singapore are vast and varied. From the colonial buildings, to the gambling get- a ways, Singapore has it all. Little India, Chinatown, Singapore Botanic Gardens all are must sees. The Zoo & Night Safari are a 'never miss' for all newcomers to Singapore.
The city's symbol, the Merlion- a mythical creature with the body of a fish and the head of a lion, near the Singapore river is a wonderful treat for the eyes with its mouth breathing out water! You could also see the statue of Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles close by. The impressive Singapore flyer, which is supposed to be the tallest giant wheel in the world is a 'must visit' when in Singapore.You can even try your hand at gambling, which is considered legal at either of the two world's most expensive standalone casino properties in Sentosa and Marina!
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex that has become a popular attraction within the Chinatown district of Singapore. The next on the list is the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Little India, which is as the name specifies a little India in Singapore, and a host of other destinations.
These South East Asian destinations of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand makes for some of the most sought after travel packages for its sheer variety and quality. The amount of fun, adventure and romance that you can have is unprecedented.
Check out our detailed Singapore Malaysia Tour to explore both these countries to the fullest. A combined Singapore Thailand Tour also is a great treat for the tourists.