USA To South East Asia: 4 Reasons To Visit Singapore

If you’re undecided on your next holiday destination, look no further than Singapore. This beautiful South-East Asian island is a tourist paradise and offers a cultural experience like no other – here are four reasons why you need to visit.

1. Food and drink

 Singapore is renowned for its wide selection of delicious foods and refreshing beverages – from Michelin-style restaurants to hawker centres packed full of street food stalls, there’s something for everyone.

Popular dishes include Hainanese chicken rice, which is steamed chicken with rice, chicken stock and spices. With its close proximity to the sea, you’ll also find world-class seafood – you haven’t lived until you’ve tried barbecued stingray.

And to satisfy that sweet tooth, wash your food down with a glass of bandung, a deliciously sticky pink drink made from rose syrup and milk.

2. Cultural diversity

The main cultural groups in Singapore are Malay, Chinese and Indian, and this fusion of cultures creates an eclectic experience for tourists.

Alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, English is an official national language – which saves you the task of having to learn a new a new tongue and allows you to focus on exploring this wonderful country.

You can also expect fantastic festivals year-round, which celebrate the different aspects of Singapore culture but are enjoyed by all.  One of the biggest is the Hindu festival Deepavali, which celebrates the triumph of light over evil – with music booming and streets lined with colourful lights, it’s not to be missed.

3. Architecture 

If you enjoy sightseeing whilst on vacation, Singapore is the perfect place – it’s a melting pot of old and new, where you’ll find a diverse array of breathtaking architecture.

Contemporary Singaporean architecture has a strong focus on sustainability, so prepare for some truly innovative and inspiring skyscrapers. And for something more traditional, head on down to China Town for ancient temples.

Check out this list of the architectural highlights of Singapore from Culture Trip for more info.

 4. Cleanliness 

Singapore, and in particular the capital (also named Singapore), is recognised as one of the cleanest places in the world.

This is in part due to stringent laws which include a ban on chewing gum and robust littering fines, while high car taxes and super-efficient public transport also help keep the air clean.

With a spotless landscape at your disposal, you’ll be able to take some truly amazing snaps and your visit will be even more enjoyable.

Getting to Singapore

According to Flightdurations.com, the average travel time from the US to Singapore is 18 hours and 38 minutes – but I think you’ll agree it’s worth the long duration.

To help get you into a positive mindset and ease your pre-flight nerves, travel on your own terms and drive to the airport. And remember to arrange your airport parking in advance –you can find great deals for locations from Dallas to New York at looking4.com.

That’s our list! Share your best reasons for visiting Singapore in the comments.