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Singapore

One of Asia's great economic success stories, Singapore has fused diverse cultures into one dynamic nation.  Its ethnic neighborhoods reflect the country's diverse roots:  acupuncturists and tea houses in Chinatown, mansions and polo greens in the colonial district, sari shops and jasmine gardens in Little India, and the curry-laden breezes of Arab street.

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Description

Singapore blends the contemporary splendor of a sparkling modern city with influences from throughout the Orient.  Its history is one of riches and romance, spice trading and piracy, colonialism and growth.  This island state has prospered from a small fishing village into one of Asia's greatest success stories.  Temples, mosques, and churches stand as serene reminders of the varied collection of migrations that have graced its history.  discover the mansions and polo greens of colonial Singapore, the mystique of Chinatown and the heady aroma of spices and curry along Arab Street.   You'll quickly understand why Singapore is acclaimed as the "Crossroads of the East."

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Map

Source: U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

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Things to Explore

Parliament House
Victoria Theatre
Empress Place Museum
City Hall
Supreme Court
Raffles Hotel
Shenton Way (Asia's Wall Street)
Chinatown
Thian Hock Keng temple
Mount Faber
"Little India"
Botanical Gardens
Jurong Bird Park
Singapore Zoo
Orchard Road
Paragon Shopping Center
Sultan Mosque and nearby Bazaar
National Museum
Art Museum
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

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Shore Excursions

		Sgp-A: Singapore Sojourn
		Sgp-B: Singapore Sojourn (alternative day)
		Sgp-C: Singapore with Minimum Walking
		Sgp-D: Traditions of Old Singapore and Trishaw
		Adventure
		Sgp-E: Traditions of Old Singapore and Trishaw
		Adventure (alternative day)
		Sgp-F: From Singapore to Malaysia
		Sgp-G: Singapore Culinary Accquaintance
		Sgp-H: Luxury River Cruise to Mandalay

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