One could never get bored after coming to Singapore as there are a lot of things to do and a lot of places to explore. However, if you do not plan your trip according to the time that you have, you may miss some important places. Here are some of the important places to explore in Singapore, if you have less time on your hands.
Cultural Hubs
If you know even a little about Singapore, then you must be aware of the fact that there is a diverse cultural environment in this country. People from different countries have not just settled down here, but have created small countries over there. Now, these mini countries will come under the category of the places that are a must visit. You could visit just one of them or all of them, depending on the time you have. Here is a very brief description about 3 of them, so that the readers get an idea.
Kampong Glam
One of the most artistic and colorful spaces in Singapore, this particular district is something that could be visited if you want to know about the history of Singapore. The mosque that this place has is the best in this area. This glam city is also known for its nightlife and attracts a lot of tourists because of it. Not just the fun activities, but the food is also a reason for which people come here. You could also experience the online casino Singapore here.
Little India
As the name suggests, this is a small country created by the Indians in Singapore. There is a lot to explore at this place and if you are an Indian food lover, you are going to love this place as well. Now, the biggest reason for which little India is popular and most of the people come here is that it has Mustafa center. Mustafa center is a shopping center that has all the items that a person could ever need. The best thing about this place is that it is open for 24 hours every day and most of the people like to shop from this place at night.
Chinatown
Chinatown is one such place that almost every major city in this world has. Well, if you talk about the Chinatown of Singapore, then most of the people come here to buy inexpensive things and to eat good food at cheap rates. Along with the good shopping time that you could have over there, you will also get to see a lot of old buildings and they are the historical figures in the context of this place.
So, these were the 3 important suburbs of Singapore and you could either visit all of them or any one of them, depending on the time that you have with you.
Night Safari
So, those who have the knowledge of the world must be aware of the fact that Singapore has one of the biggest zoos in the world, but do you know that Singapore has a night safari that could be visited at night? Well, this should be known to every animal lover out there that zoos in Singapore do not put any cage or barriers for the animals; they rather use the natural barricades to protect the animals. Going for the night safari is one of the most fun things one could ever do in Singapore. First thing first, it will be all dark there. This might create a problem for you, as spotting animals could be a problem, but that is also an element of excitement in it. Along with that, you will get to see your favorite animal in its original skin. It does not matter how much time you have, this place is a must visit and one should definitely come here if visiting Singapore for the first time.
Sentosa Island
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Kampong Buangkok
Well, if you are visiting a certain place and especially a country, the places that talks about its history and culture should be there on your visiting list. Now, the meaning of kampong is a traditional village and Buangkok is the only surviving village of Singapore. So, even if you are suffering from time constraints, you should take the pain of coming to this place. The strangest thing that one could witness here, is a rural area surrounded by a lot of buildings all around. If one has to describe this place, then it could be said that, if you turn the time back to some 50 years, you will get this picture of Singapore. The sad thing is that the serenity and divinity that this place used to have once upon a time is shedding with time. There has been a great shift in lifestyle and these buildings are the result of it. Progress and development are good things, till we need not compromise with our cultural background.
So, these were all the places that are a must visit, if you are going to Singapore. Even if you have less time in your hands, you need to visit these places and especially if you are visiting the country for the first time. The places that we have mentioned in this list will give you the experiences that could not be gained anywhere else.
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