Singapore Island is one of the most unusual places on Earth. On the territory of the city-state traditions of the East are closely intertwined with the trends of the modern West. It certainly worth a look even for a day or two on the way to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand.
Keeper of the ancient Singapore
The geographical position of Singapore has defined its role as a meeting place for all kinds of ships – sailors sailed from China, India, visited the Arab and Portuguese ships. Island, that was at the East crossroads, became an outpost in the region for the British Empire. The policy of free trade, pursued by the British, contributed to the development of Singapore. And when in 1965 the city-island gained independence, it became well-known entertainment center in Southeast Asia.
According to legend, when prince of Sumatra stepped on this island, he noticed a remarkable sea creature resembling a lion. Since then, the legend of living in the sea near Singapore mysterious creature with a lion head and fish body is alive. Sea lion guarding the ancient Singapore when he saw the danger, his eyes lit up red light that can incinerate enemies. In honor of the mysterious beast based on the island settlement became known as Singa Pura, which in Sanskrit means “Lion City”.
In the light of lights
Singapore – the city of hotels and restaurants. You will be pleased to host the visiting dozens of different hotels. Many restaurants offer cuisine to taste a variety of people. On the streets remarkably clean and comfortable and the architecture of the city never ceases to amaze tourists. Buddhist temples and traditional houses side by side with tall skyscrapers and modern buildings of glass and metal. Climbing the hill Feyber, you can capture a panorama view of the city and appreciate its subtle brilliance.
All the fun that is to look at Singapore, is concentrated in three main areas: the Central District, in Jurong (there are two awesome parks: a park of Birds and Reptiles Park) and entertainment on the island of Sentosa. The best time to walk in Singapore – after sunset. The whole city is lit many fires in the black sky towering silhouettes of skyscrapers. On the embankments of the main river of the island you’ll find plenty of shops and cafes, which are worth a look.
