Ways To Explore The Lion City Of Singapore
July 19th, 2008 by Alex TanWithout a doubt, Singapore is one of the best places to explore in Asia. The Singapore Tourism Board made sure all avenues (and foot paths and rivers) are exhausted for the delight of first-time and repeat visitors. Not only has it preserved its heritage sites and developed events, but it has also partnered up with local entrepreneurs to give sightseers multiple means to lap up the spectacles of Singapore.
BY FOOT:
The Original Singapore Walks - Choose from 9 different trails exploring the lesser-known sides of the Lion City. Whether visiting a 14th century tomb or the red-light district of Chinatown (no kids!), this unique experience designed by Journeys will reveal aspects of Singapore that you won’t get through books.
BY BUS:
SIA Hop-On - a tour bus service that offers unlimited air-conditioned rides to over 20 of the most popular attractions. Get down from any pre-selected point, visit as long as you like, then get hop on back up the next incoming bus.
Free City Tours - Exclusively for transit passengers who have at least five hours to spare, this two-hour city tour operates daily at regular intervals. There are two fascinating choices:
- The Colonial Tour retraces the momentous footsteps of the island’s colonial past, from its days as a quaint fishing village to a metropolis on the go.
- The Cultural Tour takes you around the ethnic cultures and architectural wonders of Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Little India, and Katong.










From castles to shopping malls and business districts,