Singapore is a perfect place to visit anytime, but it is very popular with a pre or post destination prior to cruising and seeing Asia.
Visit Singapore's famous Raffles Hotel, Arcade, shops and Restaurants
We found that there were so many things to do and see that we were very glad that we had added a couple extra days after our cruse. Sailing From China to Singapore was a trip worth exploring a few extra days on both ends of the cruise.
We checked out the city and found that the bus system was easy and very inexpensive. We first recommend taking the Hop On and Hop Off to familiarize yourself with the highlights of the city.
Secondly be sure to explore the buses and check out the schedules. Most of the hotels are located close to the bus stops. Singapore is a very clean city and there will always be enough to explore without wishing that you had booked extra time. The Architecture in Singapore is pretty Modern and very Unique. The city scape is beautiful from every direction that you see. Once we pulled into port the skyline really took over and kept our attention for exploring throughout our stay.
Don't forget to visit China Town. You will want to taste some the wonderful local dishes and maybe try out something new.
The botanical Gardens has some amazing varieties of plants and trees that we have never seen before. Take a look at these beautiful palm tree style plants just to see what we are talking about. Don't forget to take in the Orchid Exhibits while you are at the Gardens (a must see and only costs approximately $8.00 USD. Enjoy and have a great time just wandering around Singapore and See More For a great list of things to do check out this website: http://content.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1845806_1845592_1845547,00.html
