Singapore revels in the huge variety of its people and the unique culture they have created. Tree-lined boulevards, glass skyscrapers and stately mansions, as well as some of Asia's best cuisine all make up Singapore. It's ideal for first-time visitors to the Far East - different enough to be fascinating, but with enough Western influence to be comfortably familiar.
Singapore is just 136km north of the equator, which means that you should be prepared for a hot and sticky time whenever you go - November, December and January are usually the coolest and the wettest months.
The main throughfare is Orchard Road, with shops galore! Getting around is easy - the underground (MRT) and bus systems are quick, cheap and simple to use. Visit Little India, Chinatown and Arab Street, or take the cross-harbour cable car to the beaches and theme parks of Sentosa Island - the variety of attractions is amazing. The entire state is compact enough to be explored exhaustively in just a few days.
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