What Makes Singapore Unique?
Singapore is a very popular travel destination because of its booming tourism, various attractions, and vibrant city. A unique fact about Singapore is that it is a city, a state, and a country all at the same time with rich history and great diversity of people, languages, and religions. Singapore also houses one of the busiest ports in the world that is involved in maritime trade. Even for business traveling, Singapore also serves as an ideal place to visit while on a business trip. The financial district is home to many commercial and financial institutions that give entrepreneurs ample opportunity to conduct business in the country.
Marina Bay Sands 5-Star Hotel
What makes Singapore unique and stand out from the rest of its Asian neighbors, is the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel that is 5-star rated. The building took about $5.7 billion to build which made it the most expensive building during its grand opening in 2010. The Marina Bay Sands is a vacation resort that has a variety of high-end restaurants, retail stores, and a roof-top oasis.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is located in Singapore’s Chinatown and is a popular place to visit for tourists. The temple was developed based on the Chinese Buddhist architectural style of the Tang dynasty. It was built in 2007 and is home to what historians say is a tooth that belonged to the Buddha. The tooth relic is housed in a giant stupa that weighs about 7,700 lbs and made from 320 kg of gold, of which 234 kg were donated by devotees. Only monks are allowed into the relic chamber, but visitors are still able to see the tooth relic from the public viewing area.
Singapore Botanical Gardens
For travelers who have a budget, the Singapore Botanic Gardens makes the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors and witness the beautiful exotic plants and tropical greenery of the gardens. Most of the gardens offer free entry, which makes them very accessible for the whole family. The Gardens are 162 years old and is near the Orchard Road shopping district and is the only tropical garden to be honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Resort World Sentosa
The World Sentosa Resort is a vacation resort located on the island of Sentosa that offers restaurants, a casino, a Universal Studios theme park, a water park, a seaquarium, and even an oceanarium. There are plenty of activities and family-oriented events for everyone to enjoy. There is never a dull moment at the Sentosa Resort. Even for local Singaporeans, the resort often acts as a weekend or holiday getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of work-life.
Orchard Road
The main shopping street of Singapore is called “Orchard Road” that is also visited by locals and by tourists. The road earned its name because of the fruit orchard plants that are near the road and that adds a hint of nature in the midst of the buildings. Orchard Road is known for its malls, restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs, and hotels. During the holidays such as Christmas, decorations along the road are elaborate, eye-catching, and welcoming.