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Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and attracts millions of tourists each year.[1] A lot of its cultural attraction can be attributed to its cultural diversity that reflects its colonial history and Chinese,Malay,Indian and Arab ethnicities.It is also environmentally friendly,and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs.As English is one of its numerous official languages,it is generally easier for tourists to understand when speaking to the local population of the country,for example,when shopping.Transport in Singapore exhaustively covers most,if not all public venues in Singapore,which increases convenience for tourists.This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system.
The Orchard Road district,which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels,can be considered the centre of tourism in Singapore.Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and its Night Safari,which allows people to explore Asian,African and American habitats at night without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals.The Singapore Zoo has embraced the 'open zoo' concept whereby animals are kept in enclosures,separated from visitors by hidden dry or wet moats,instead of caging the animals.Jurong Bird Park is another zoological garden centred around birds,which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible,including a flock of one thousand flamingos.The tourist island of Sentosa,which attracts more than 5 million visitors a year,is located in the south of Singapore,consists of about 20-30 landmarks,such as Fort Siloso,which was built as a fortress to defend against the Japanese during World War II.Guns from the World War II era can be seen at Fort Siloso,from a mini-sized to a 16 pound (7 kg) gun.Recently,the island has built the Carlsberg Sky Tower,which allows visitors to view the whole of Sentosa,as well as the Sentosa Luge,a small one- or two-person sled on which one sleighs supine and feet-first.Steering is done by shifting the weight or pulling straps attached to the sled's runners.Singapore will have two integrated resorts with casinos in 2010,one at Marina Bay and the other at Sentosa which the government announced during a parliament session on April 18,2005.
There are various shopping belts in Singapore,Marina Bay,Bugis Street,Chinatown,Geylang Serai,Kampong Gelam & Arab Street,Little India,North Bridge Road,Orchard Road,Riverside,Shenton Way & Raffles Place and The Suburbs.
Singapore seeks to be the business hub of Southeast Asia and has an expansive shopping precinct located in the Orchard Road district.Many multistorey shopping centres are located at Orchard Road; the area also has many hotels,and it's the main tourism centre of Singapore,other than the Downtown Core.The local populace also use Orchard Road for shopping extensively.
Other than Orchard Road,Singapore's largest shopping centre,VivoCity,has also attracted millions of people since its opening in 2006.[13]
To further encourage tourists to shop at Singapore,the Singapore Tourism Board and various organizers organize the Great Singapore Sale yearly.Shoppers can enjoy great discounts and bargains at participating outlets.The Singapore Tourism Board introduced "Late Night Shopping" in 2007.[14] Tourists can catch "Late Night Shopping" on Orchard Road up till 11pm every Saturday and enjoy special deals or promotions by participating retailers.
Singapore is a haven for the arts all year round.Its dynamic arts scene is richly influenced by their indigenous Malay culture,the heritage of Chinese and Indian migrants,as well as the city鈥檚 international outlook.As new contemporary forms evolve,traditional art forms are simultaneously being preserved to create an arts culture that is uniquely Singapore.
The Art Districts in Singapore include Central Arts Districts,Chinatown Arts Belt,Dempsey and Tanglin,Little India,and Riverside.The are also various art museums in Singapore like the Asian Civilisations Museums at Empress Place and Old Tao Nan School,Singapore Art Museum,and NUS Museums.
Many of Singapore's performing arts venues and institutions are more than just performance locations 鈥 they are architectural marvels in their own right.These venues include the Singapore Repertory Theatre,Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay,The Substation and the University Cultural Centre.
Sentosa is a relatively large island of Singapore located to its south.Along with a beachfront resort,the island's tourist attractions include Fort Siloso,its historical museum,the Underwater World aquarium and the Carlsberg Sky Tower.Singapore will also be building two casinos (integrated resorts),one on Marina Bay and one on Sentosa.
Singapore has a variety of parks and projects which often feature its natural tropical environment.
The Singapore Zoo and Night Safari,allows people to explore Asian,African and South American habitats at night,without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals.
Singapore has its Singapore Botanical Gardens open to the public that is 52 hectares large,and includes the National Orchid collection with over 3000 types of orchids growing.
Recently the government has also been promoting the Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve as a quiet getaway from the stress of modern life.
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is an extensive nature reserve which covers much of the Bukit Timah Hill,and is the only remaining place where primary rainforest still exists on the island.
The Jurong BirdPark includes extensive specimens of exotic bird life from around the world,including a flock of one thousand flamingos.
Pulau Ubin,an island offshore Singapore,is slowly becoming a popular tourist spot.The nature wildlife there is left undisturbed.
Singapore is among the top five countries in the world for nightlife,fine dining and shopping.[15] Some popular nightspots in Singapore include:
Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River.Shophouses on it have been carefully conserved and now house various bars,pubs and restaurants.
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay and a buzzing party central in Singapore,and is situated even further upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River than Boat Quay is.Presently,five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and shops such as antique shops.There are also moored Chinese junks (tongkangs) that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants.Crazy Horse Paris opened their third cabaret show worldwide in Clarke Quay in December 2005,but ended operations in February 2007 owing to poor business.The Ministry of Sound opened at Clarke Quay in December 2005 and is one of the most popular nightclubs in the city currently.
Clarke Quay also boasts more than 50 eateries offering over 20 different types of cuisine,and more than 20 bars,clubs and pubs.Some of the world's best pubs are located in Clarke Quay.