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Singapore has always been among the best travel destinations which is admired by the tourists. It is an island nation located at the southernmost tip of the Malaysian Peninsula in South East Asia. Singapore is a one-city state. Though the country is a small one, it is crowded thanks to the visitors. The country owns diverse cultures, and religions. As a travel destination, the country presents various attractions. Singapore is a modern country in which traditions are still kept mainly Chinese and Indian. Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore embraces tradition and modernity together. All these make the country more attractive.
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.It is a dynamic city. The city houses ethnic groups such as Chinese, Malaysians and Indians. It is a very well planned area. There are so many great places and sights to see. China Town, Little India, Kampong Gelam and Arab Street, Singapore Zoological Gardens, Singapore Art Museum, Clarke Quay, Geylang Serai are among these places. Changi Airport has a world wide reputation due to its technology.
People who are interested in historical sites would have great time in Singapore. The marks of colonial times are found in the country. Singapore owns several historical sites, museums, memorials and monuments: Asian Civilisation Museum, Changi Prison Chapel & Museum, Armenian Church, Cathay Building, Holy Infant Jesus Chapel, Battle Box, The Johore Battery, Kranji War Memorial, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Fort Siloso, Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and much more.
Singapore is popular with its Singapore Theme Parks. Also there are fascinating nature reserves and gardens. For example, Bukit Timah Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Nature Park, Pulau Ubin, Escape Theme Park, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, the National Orchid Gardens are among these.
There are a few beautiful islands in the South of Singapore. The most visited is Sentosa island. There are many attractions owned by the island like the fantastic Dolphin Lagoon. Moreover, the beaches of Sinagpore are regarded as the world-class ones.
Singapore is a place in which different religions are together. Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Buddhism, Taoism have their own places of worship. Thian Hock Keng temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Temple of 1,000 Lights, Chettiar Hindu Temple, Sultan Mosque, Hajah Fatimah Mosque, Church of St Gregory the Illuminator, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Sri Thandayuthapani Temple are some of the names of these sacred places.
Apart from all these, The Merlion, Clarke Quay, Chijmes, Carlsberg Sky Tower, Boat Quay are among mustsee places while visiting Singapore. Do not forget that Singapore is a paradise for shopping.
To learn more about Singapore before your travel, you can visit Travelovideo.com and watch the videos of Singapore to explore the country before visiting.
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