Enjoy Superb Nightlife in The Lion City
As the sun sets, the Lion City steps up a tempo with a host of exciting nightime activities. Visitors and Singaporeans alike enjoy the street entertainment, pubs, bars, eateries, and nightclubs, which make Singapore one of the most exciting nightspots in South East Asia.
Spend an evening along the Singapore River and discover an array of entertainment for every taste and age. At Clarke Quay enjoy the magnificent night skyline on a leisurely traditional bumboat cruise and catch a glimpse of the Merlion statue by night. Back on shore, Clarke Quay is packed with colourful food stalls, shops, pubs and bars-don’t miss the enchanting ancient Chinese Street Opera that takes place on a street corner every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Across the river at Boat Quay take your pick of lively bars, pubs and fashionable eating outlets in the transformed Shophouses. Dine at a high class restaurant or al fresco on the banks of the river whilst enjoying tantalising mouth watering cuisine which reflects the multi-cultural nature of Singapore, making it a gourmet’s ultimate delight.
For the night animal, there are a host of party hot spots in the city that never sleeps. The latest nightspot, Mohammed Sultan Road (a string of beautifully restored Chinese shophouses) epitomises the vibrant fusion of East and West and old and new with a wide variety of entertainment venues, including retro pubs, karaoke lounges, dance clubs and grunge outlets – don’t miss Madam Wong’s and Sugar.
Singapore offers vibrant nightlife in beautiful settings for the dedicated party-goer, dance aficionado and the quiet drinker. After dark the many shopping Mallls and Hotels along Orchard Road are home to an extravagant number of fashionable clubs, discos and bars. A popular venue with the younger crowd is China Jump at Chijmes. The surburban elegance of Holland Village is a great favourite with ex-pats, an enchanting alternative to Boat Quay, with its bars, coffee houses, and eateries. A trip to vibrant Singapore is not complete without a visit to the world renowned Raffles Hotel: relax in the Long Bar, home of the Singapore Sling.
For something with a difference, the world’s first Night Safari is a truly unique experience. View some of the 1,200 nocturnal animals as they live peacefully in beautifully landscaped tropical habitats. As you get closer to the animals it’s easy to forget that they are separated from the public by cleverly concealed natural barriers. The Night Safari can be explored by tram by taking one of the many walking trails.
SINGAPORE ESSENTIALS
Health Risk No inoculations or malaria tablets requiredn Passport/VisaUK citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 30 days or less
A Passport with at least six months validity
Currency The Singapore Dollar (S$)
£1 = S$2. 71
Time Difference GMT +8 hours
Getting There Flight time: 13 hours
3 daily flights from London Heathrow with Singapore Airlines
1 Singapore Airlines flight a day from Manchester (except Tuesday)
Language: Many languages are spoken by Singapore’s diverse peoples, however, English is widely spoken as a common language
Best Time to Visit: The climate is tropical all year round
Average daily temperature is 27C