For a small city on a small island it's nice to find that there is still some local colour and movement in between the towering apartment blocks. Navigate your way around via the huge fleet of taxis, and discover and celebrate the diversity here. (To see West Singapore, click anywhere on the map and drag to the right.)
Chinatown
Remnants of the shop house architecture that once reigned in Singapore have either been preserved by passionate traditionalists or made over to attract ... more
East Coast
This is where you'll find the tiny piece of local life that's still lived low-rise and slow-paced. Celebrate all things Nonya, then head to the water's ... more
Little India
Bustling, bursting at the seams and fixated on Bollywood, this area is where many of Singapore's expat workers come for a sense of home on Sunday, their ... more
Orchard Road
Even if you hate shopping malls, you'll miss something key about Singapore if you don't venture into Orchard Road. There are some bright spots amongst ... more
West Singapore
Leafy green jungle hideaways are still to be found tucked between the major traffic arteries here. The glamour makeover of this area has begun, now the ... more
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