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Singapore Tourist Guides — Attractions  Singapore River
Strolling along the banks of the Singapore River, or taking a river cruise, one sees some of the famous landmarks of Singapore. Clarke Quay and Boat Quay are filled with shops and restaurants, and houses of government, temples and museums can all be viewed from the comforts of a luxury boat. Museums
Singapore has a number of museums for the historically and intellectually inclined tourist - the Singapore History Museum, the Arts Museum, the Philately Museum and the Asian Civilizations Museum are some of these. Ethnic Quarters
The ethnic quarters of Singapore provide a true picture of the cultural diversity that goes to make up the unique character of Singapore. Little India is a colorful area of shops selling everything from saris to freshly ground spices. Chinatown has quaint shops selling ethnic products, and every corner has the distinctive architecture of decorated temples and buildings. A range of exotic textiles is available in Arab Street, the heart of the Malay quarter, including batiks from Indonesia, silks, sarongs, and shirts. There are two mosques for the areas predominantly Muslim population - the spectacular Sultan Mosque and the tiny but beautiful Jama-at Mosque. Isles of Singapore
Apart from the main island, the smaller islands of Singapore state provide interesting getaway spots for the tourist. These islands can be reached by taking a ferry from the World Trade Center or hiring a boat form the Changi Jetty or the Clifford Pier. The island of Pulau Ubin still retains early 20th century rural life. St. John's island has a resort with water sports and quiet bungalows, while snorkeling and diving are popular on Lazarus and Sisters Islands. Orchard Road
Orchard Road is the center of tourist activity - luxury hotels with exotic malls selling the latest international brands, specialty restaurants alongside wine bars, coffee bars, and lounges and multiplexes filled with movie goers till the wee hours of the morning. Jurong town
The heart of Singapore's industry, Jurong also has tourist attractions such as the Jurong Bird Park, Chinese Garden and Singapore Discovery Centre. Sentosa Island
No visit to Singapore can be complete without a trip to Sentosa Island - an amusement park like no other. Accessible by road and cable car, a tourist can spend a whole day exploring the museums, aquariums, beaches, bird and butterfly parks, walks, rides and food centers.
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