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The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, can be considered the centre of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and its Night Safari , which allows people to explore Asian, African and American habitats at night without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals. The Singapore Zoo has embraced the 'open zoo' concept whereby animals are kept in enclosures, separated from visitors by hidden dry or wet moats, instead of caging the animals. Jurong Bird Park is another zoological garden centred around Bird s, which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible, including a flock of one thousand Flamingo s. The tourist island of Sentosa , located in the south of Singapore, consists of about 20-30 landmarks, such as Fort Siloso , which was built as a fortress to defend against the Japanese during World War II . Guns from the World War II era can be seen at Fort Siloso , from a mini-sized to a 16 Pound (7 kg) gun. Recently, the island has built the Carlsberg Sky Tower , which allows visitors to view the whole of Sentosa, as well as the Sentosa Luge , a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleighs supine and feet-first. Steering is done by shifting the weight or pulling straps attached to the sled's runners. Singapore will have two Integrated Resorts with Casino s in 2010, one at Marina Bay and the other at Sentosa which the government announced during a parliament session on April 18 , 2005 . TOURISM STATISTICS In 2005, the number of tourists visited Singapore reached a record number of 9.05 million, an increase of 7.16% over the previous year. Visitors spent an estimated S$10.8 billion and stayed for an average of 3.4 days. Indonesia was the main source of tourists with 1.8 million visitors in 2005, followed by China with 0.86 million. For hotels, the average occupancy rate between January and November 2005 was 84%. 1 SHOPPING Singapore seeks to be the business hub of Southeast Asia and has an expansive shopping precinct located in the Orchard Road district. Many multistorey Shopping Centre s are located at Orchard Road; the area also has many Hotel s, and it's the main tourism centre of Singapore, other than the Downtown Core . The local populace also use Orchard Road for shopping extensively. RESORTS Sentosa is a relatively large island of Singapore located to its south. Along with a beachfront resort, the island's tourist attractions include Fort Siloso , its historical museum, the Underwater World Aquarium and the '' Carlsberg Sky Tower ''. Singapore will also be building two integrated resorts (IRs), one on Marina Bay and one on Sentosa. The proposal of building Casino s in these resorts has been controversial. BOTANICAL GARDEN Singapore has a Botanical Garden open to the public that is 52 hectares large, and includes the National Orchid collection with over 3000 types of Orchids growing. NATIONAL PARKS Singapore has a variety of parks and projects which often feature its natural tropical environment. The Singapore Zoological Gardens and its Night Safari , allows people to explore Asian , Africa n and South America n habitats at night, without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals. Recently the government has also been promoting the Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve as a quiet Getaway from the Stress of modern life. The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is an extensive Nature Reserve which covers much of the Bukit Timah mountain, and is the only remaining place where primary rainforest still exists on the island. The Jurong BirdPark includes extensive specimens of exotic bird life from around the world, including a flock of one thousand Flamingo s. FOOD IN SINGAPORE See Also: Cuisine of Singapore The cuisine of Singapore is often viewed by her population as a prime example of the ethnic diversity of the Culture Of Singapore . In Singapore 's Hawker Centre s - a technical misnomer, to be precise - for example, traditionally Malay Hawker stalls selling Halal food may serve halal versions of traditionally Tamil or Chinese food. Chinese stalls may introduce Malay or Indian ingredients, cooking techniques or entire dishes into their range of catering. Some dishes introduce elements from all three cultures, while others incorporate influences from the rest of Asia and The West . This phenomenon makes the cuisine of Singapore significantly rich and a cultural attraction. Most of the prepared food that is bought outside are eaten in the hawker centres or Food Court s rather than actual Restaurant s, an example of which is Lau Pa Sat , these centres are relatively Abundant which often leads to low prices, and encourages a large consumer base. Food in itself has been heavily promoted as an attraction for Tourist s, and is usually promoted by various initiatives undertaken by the Singapore Tourism Board or the associations it deals with as one of Singapore's best attractions alongside Shopping . The government organises the Singapore Food Festival in July annually to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. The multiculturalism of local food, the ready availability of international cuisine, and their wide range in prices to fit all budgets at all times of the day and year helps create a "food paradise" to rival other contenders claiming the same Moniker . The availability of variety of food is often aided by the fact Singapore's Port lies along strategic routes. There is also a proliferation of Fast-food chains, such as McDonald's , Pizza Hut , KFC , and Burger King , without first mentioning a huge array of restaurants that run the cultural gamut. For easy search of Halal food courts, restaurants & outlets, visit http://singaporehalalfood.com BOAT QUAY See Also: Boat Quay Boat Quay is a historical Quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River . Shophouses on it have been carefully conserved and now house various Bars , Pubs and Restaurant s. CLARKE QUAY See Also: Clarke Quay Clarke Quay is a historical riverside Quay in Singapore , and is situated even further upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River than Boat Quay is. Presently, five blocks of restored warehouses house various Restaurant s and shops such as antique shops. There are also Moored Chinese Junk s (''tongkangs'') that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants. Crazy Horse Paris has opened their third cabaret show worldwide in Clarke Quay in December of 2005, adding to the entertainment industry in Singapore. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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