Singapore is the perfect destination for the wanderlust. In fact, it is as big in popularity as New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong and so on, and perhaps as urbanized as well. In size through the city is just half the size of Los Angeles, just 714.3 square kilometers, but the allure that it provides for the visitor keeps growing. Singapore has been a fascination for Western countries as well, perhaps because of its authoritarian stand on littering and drug abuse. In the streets of Singapore, you feel totally safe, especially women, who can travel without fear even at night. Singapore has a rich tradition; it is ethnically diverse and had once been a British colony (since 1824). Because of its multicultural nature, the language spoken by people is mostly English. Even so, visitors claim that it is not very easy to understand the English spoken by the locals in Singapore because you will find certain slangs that we normally don’t use. You can manage easily if you get friendly with the locals because they will teach you the slang and you can start managing on your own in a few hours. Here is a guide on the popular things to see and do in Singapore:

Chinatown

Chinatown – the name suits this area perfectly well. Once you enter the streets of Chinatown, you would get the feeling that you have left Singapore behind and have entered a different place. Everything looks Chinese here – you have fortune tellers, temples, food stalls and so on. Even though every effort has been made to inculcate the Chinese culture, you would still feel that it looks like the Chinatown of New York or San Francisco rather than the real China.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

If you decide to go sightseeing early in the morning, then you can head to Singapore Botanic Garden first. It usually opens at 5 am and would remain open until midnight. You will enjoy visiting this cool and bucolic retreat. Walk along the lush greenery of virgin rainforest and then head to the National Orchid Garden’s where you can see thousands of orchids in full bloom. It is quite a treat to the eyes.

Resorts World Sentosa

Sentosa is a little island situated just off the Singapore coast. But when you get there, you will get to experience a beautiful tourism destination that has plenty of beaches, nightclubs, cafes and regular music festivals. Fun has a whole new meaning here and you would get lots of it at the Universal Studios. Families and kids would love the different zones in the Universal Studios, especially the Shrek and Madagascar zones. It is little wonder why Sentosa is considered the premier holiday destination of Asia. You must also visit the Underwater World Singapore and the Dolphin Lagoon, and enjoy hours of fun and leisure.