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Singapore Travel Guide: 13,344 reviews and 25,370 photos

When Sir Stamford Raffles claimed Singapore for the British East India company in 1819, it was nothing but a swampy, thickly jungled island populated by a handful of fishermen and sea gypsies.

Today it is a vibrant, modern city-state of 4.2 Million people - one of Asia's economic "dragons" and the regional centre for trade, transport, banking, tourism and communication .

Singapore 's success is due mainly to its ideal location on the busy sea routes between East and West. For centuries before Raffle's arrival the island had witnessed the passage of Chinese junk, Buginese (prabus),Arab (dhows) and Indian vessel of every shape and size

Last visit to Singapore: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Jul 12, 2004
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Singapore River Things to Do (9)

Merlion, one the symbol of SIngapore. Located at the river bank at SIngapoe river. more travel advice

Raffles Hotel Things to Do (9)

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Buses: Plentiful and... Transportation (5)

Buses: Plentiful and inexpensive. Exact charge or Transit link fare card. more travel advice

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Plentiful and... Transportation (5)

Taxis: Plentiful and inexpensive. Certain surcharges may apply -- $S15 (US$9.00) from Changi, additional $S5.0... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (2)
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What to Pack (2)
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Off The Beaten Path (9)
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Local Customs (2)
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Comments (71)

jenaikes Dec 5, 2005 at 9:03 PM Report Abuse

konichiwa! I see you love Botero : ) Singapore had his pieces last year throughout the Suntec & Marina Square area. Anyway, very interesting pages you have, I love the photos.....Jennifer.
phil_uk_net Dec 26, 2002 at 11:16 PM Report Abuse

My current location! Nice page - your 'Off the beaten path' tips look interesting. I still have some time left here to explore more.
traveldave Jul 19, 2002 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

Great Singapore page. I really loved the country.
snowdrops535 Jul 10, 2002 at 2:42 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful! Very well informed on Singapore!
Pennyrama Mar 16, 2002 at 2:27 PM Report Abuse

It`s snowed in Seattle today. It`s freezing!!
mlt_t Mar 7, 2002 at 7:13 AM Report Abuse

lovely page and I love to see this country soon!!!
Malinduli Mar 5, 2002 at 6:14 AM Report Abuse

extremely beautiful
fga Mar 5, 2002 at 5:40 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page Morlii!!!!!!!!!!!!
ukirsari Mar 5, 2002 at 5:40 AM Report Abuse

Superb page :) I do like chakue!
jaw-yueh Mar 4, 2002 at 6:33 AM Report Abuse

The Island looks peaceful!