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SINGAPORE We made a 'stopover' in Singapore several times now. Singapore is a modern city with big skyscrapers. But somewhere between you will find small chinese temples. And in some district people still live in small houses like time stood still here. 
 Singapore is a clean town and wants to stay that way. There are high fine fines for poluting. And it is forbidden to chew gum! There are more rules to obey. For example there is a big fine if you donīt flush a public toilet! Pornografy is forbidden, and sometimes they even fine you for having a normal (male) magazine, like the dutch Panorama. Posession of drugs could cost your life, as there is a death penalty for it. But if you stick to the rules Singapore is a great city. Public transport(i.e. metro) can bring you almost everywhere. 
Do visit the Sri Mariamman temple, the biggest budhist temple in Singapore. This temple is at the border of Chinatown, also worth visiting.  In the harbour there are many little boats coming and going. the big seaships are waiting outside to take in load or drop it off. One can make an harbour cruise with a chinese jonk. It cools you of in a very hot Singapore. 
At night it is nice to visit a market and eat on the street in Bugis Street. The entire street is filled with tables and it is very crowded. Not tired yet? You can go to the zoo, there is a special nightprogram. More info: Singapore Zoo  When you have plenty of time in Singapore you can do a daytrip to Sentosa. Sentosa is an island full of touristic attractions. It is the island where the Singapore people go to for a day out. More info: Sentosa Also see our Singapore page at VirtualTourist for more pics and info. |