About Singapore

Local in its perspective but global inits outlook, Singapore is a city that has evolved uniquely, where age-old traditions and cutting-edge innovations are celebrated, a place brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events. With its friendly and welcoming people, state-of-the-art infrastructure and something new happening every day, Singapore is so easy to appreciate. Come and discover countless unique experiences, and take away memories that are uniquely Singapore.

Of high-seas adventures and romantic escapades

As a gateway to the region and surrounded by some of the most beautiful waters in the world, Singapore is a natural place for visitors to discover the unique pleasures of cruising. Try your hand at the casino, catch a cabaret show or simply work on your tan as you sip a leisurely cocktail beside the pool. Then discover the region as you sail to stunning destinations like Phuket and Langkawi. Travel with that special someone for a romantic holiday of a lifetime.

Orchard Road Of quality luxury labels and mind-boggling variety

From luxury boutiques to quality antiques, from the latest electronics to tomorrow’s fashion trends, you can shop for days in the city. Shop for the best bargain deals and fantastic sales in the malls, shops and markets. Beyond everyone’s favourite shopping boulevard, Orchard Road, there are many other shopping districts in Marina Bay, Bugis, the civic district and the suburbs waiting to be explored. For more shopping location click here.

Singapore’s Business District Of legendary efficiency and high-tech convenience

In one compact wired city, effortlessly close deals, travel about hassle-free and enjoy the range of services only a world-class business hub can provide. As the premier Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) destination in Asia, you’ll also appreciate Singapore’s top-notch facilities, excellent infrastructure and attentive staff. Coupled with so many after-hours options for the corporate guest, Singapore makes for a truly unique combination which has won numerous accolades, including the World’s Best Business City. For more information click here.

Of subtle flavours and local delights

When it comes to fine dining, whether it is haute French cuisine or a ten-course Cantonese banquet, Singapore is peerless in its diversity. Then there is the entire range of local dishes that are truly unique to Singapore – from fragrant Hainanese Chicken Rice to fiery Chilli Crab and Peranakan curries. It all depends on how many meals you can fit in a day!

Coming soon in 2010

Singapore is simply known to be 'unique' in its own way. In the near future, Singapore will be advancing into a city with a wide variety of exploration, fun and enjoyment. In 2010, Singapore will take off the year with the an addition of a vast amount of great, new attractions with the start of the two upcoming integrated resorts, namely Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World at Sentosa, as well as the hosting of the inaugural Youth Olympics Games.

The addition of novel attractions in the integrated resorts boasts an ArtScience Museum devoted to the exploration of both art and science; the introduction of new retail brands currently not available in Singapore; nightly light and water shows; celebrity chef restaurants; unique spaces such as the Event Plaza, and the one hectare Sky Park offering 360-degree views of the city.

Singapore will also embrace, in spring 2010, the inclusion of a Universal Studios theme park with 16 out of the 22 rides specially designed for this city; the Marine Life Park; an oceanarium spanning 8 hectares; the Maritime Xperiential Museum; a maritime museum dedicated to the subject of the maritime silk route between East Asia and the Middle East; the Equarius Water Park; a unique water theme park custom designed to integrate with the hillside terrain of Sentosa, FestiveWalk; which will have retail and dining outlets, a nightly Crane Ballet show on the waterfront; as well as a resident Le Vie show by award-winning art directors from Cirque du Soleil.

Of unforgettable experiences and endless photo moments

The sights and sounds of bustling ethnic communities. Nature’s creatures at play in a natural environment. Funky architecture in a lush garden city. There are so many aspects of Singapore that win over our visitors you’ll need more than a few days to see them all. In this city of contrasts, you can sightsee from a trishaw ride in the shadow of skyscrpers or relive the tough lives of early immigrants through modern technology. Or just chill out on the pier where the popular icon, the Merlion, stands guard at the mouth of the Singapore River. Whatever you choose, there’s always something unique round the corner to surprise and enthral you.

A little dot on the map

Yet you will grasp a whole new and amazing experience if a little time is spent on exploring this remarkable city.

This site, www.visitsingapore.com/pixels, shows various exciting areas and sites of Singapore where one can indulge in the various cultural, traditional and natural aspects, taste the wonderful array of cuisine selections, and getting a tremendous amount of fun in the new, refurbished and conservatively maintained attractions.

So check out the site now for more information on Singapore. You may also acquire a totally unique and personal perspective from the photos and videos taken by tourists and locals who has already been there!