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Singapore City is by far the largest and most significant island alongside 63 others that make up Singapore state. Here, especially at the mouth of the Singapore River, Asian tradition meets modern technology gleaming skyscrapers tower over traditional architecture, while squat Chinese and Hindu temples stud the city. A curious blend of ancient and modern, the city is home to an ethnic mix of Chinese, Malaysians and Indians, as well as ex-pats from all over the world, in a predominantly English-speaking society. These different races live harmoniously thanks to religious tolerance, increased prosperity, stringent no-nonsense laws and a constant balmy equatorial heat.
Since the island became an independent Republic in 1965, it has enjoyed a vigorous and successful free trade policy, as introduced by its then Prime Minister (now Minister Mentor) Lee Kuan Yew. This has led to an unprecedented rise in the standard of living (most city dwellers own their own homes) and exponential economic growth, due mainly to the export industry. Its healthy economy was dented between 2001 and 2003 during the global recession and slump in the technology sector, and it suffered a heavy loss in tourist numbers after the terrorist attacks of September 11. There was a further drop in the number of visitors to the region during the SARS outbreak at the end of 2003. A subsequent recovery, however, has seen unemployment fall from 6% in 2002 to 3.4% in 2004.
Its world-beating Changi Airport represents Singapores impressive efficiency, cleanliness and technology at its best, although hiding behind that façade is the more sinister means of achieving these qualities. Such cleanliness and safety in the city has been achieved and maintained at the expense of personal freedom, with those breaking the law facing canings, corrective work orders and harsh financial penalties. There are infamous on-the-spot fines for jay-walking or dropping a cigarette, while more serious crimes, such as drug trafficking, are punished by the death penalty.
Yet the financial and business districts of are home to a steady stream of well-heeled ex-pats who enjoy a good quality of life. In Singapore, oiling the wheels of success and becoming the best (an economic miracle to show the rest of the world the way) seems paramount. It is frequently voted Asias top business destination, and is regarded as one of the finest venues for international conferences, conventions and exhibitions (the IMF World Bank Annual Meeting is due here in 2006), with a fast-growing market for incentive travel.
All of this business thrives amid a constant flow of festivals and events in the ethnic quarters of Chinatown, Little India and Geylang Serai, which mark the many religious and cultural occasions throughout the calendar. Singaporeans still rely on feng shui consultants, astrologers and fortune-tellers for advice when moving home, getting married or changing jobs.
The budding arts community provides a series of annual showcases, however these tend to be more like respectable creations of the Tourism Board than wild establishment-rocking events.
Although Raffles Hotel and a rank of good museums furnish insights into the past, modern consumer culture is the most prolific. The Great Singapore Sale dominates the early summer in the city centre, and most visitors to Singapore will indulge in its competitive prices and great selection, especially in electronics equipment. And everybody comes to eat, with food outlets at every step, from traditional hawker centres to modern food courts, Asian specialities to international haute cuisine reflecting the diversity of ethnic communities that Singapore has long been home to.
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Singapore is one of only two cities in the world to have a significant area of primary rainforest within its boundaries. The 164-hectare Bukit Timah reserve, only 12 kilometres from the city centre, contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent. - Spice Garden and Cooking Classes
A complete cooking experience for the culinary whizz or novice, At-sunrice's classes allow students to select ingredients in the spice garden and prepare a full-scale lunch or dinner. - Asian Civilisations Museum
The Asian Civilisations Museum aims to reflect the diverse multi-ethnic origins of Singaporean culture. It has a collection that is focused on the South East Asian, Chinese, Indian and West Asian regions, housed in a restored neo-classical building dating back to 1910. - Singapore Zoo
At the world-renowned Singapore Zoo, 40 hectares of dense forest are home to over 132 species, 25% of which are endangered. The stars of the show include giant flying squirrels, tapirs, giraffes and tigers, all in naturalistic habitats. - Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Art Museum boasts the largest public collection of 20th century South-east Asian art in the world, with over 4000 works on permanent exhibition, as well as the national collection of Singapore's contemporary visual arts. With 14 galleries, along with courtyards and cafes, plenty of time is needed to fully explore the exciting conundrum that is modern Asian art.
Airport Guide
Singapore Changi Airport
Airport Information
Country
Singapore
Address
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Singapore Changi Airport, PO Box 1 Singapore 918141
Country Code
65
Telephone
(0)6542 1122
Fax
(0)6542 6990
Via the airport's website
Website
www.changiairport.com.sg
Location
The airport is located 20km (13 miles) northeast of the city of Singapore
Time Zone
GMT + 8
Number of Terminals
2
Airport News
A third terminal is currently under construction.
Transfer between Terminals
A free Skytrain service runs frequently between the two terminals.
Driving Directions
The East Coast Parkway electronic toll road runs straight between the airport and Singapore City Centre. Cash cards for Electronic Road Pricing can be purchased from car hire companies at the airport.
Car Parking
The airport has three car parks offering various tolls for short and longer stays. Car Park A serves Terminal 1 and Car Parks B and C serve Terminal 2.
Car Hire
Companies, including Avis, Budget and Hertz, are located in Terminal 2.
Public Transport
Rail: The MRT station is located in Terminal 2. Trains run between Singapore city hall and the airport. Passengers heading to the airport are advised to note the names of the terminal stations (Pasir Ris or Changi Airport). Road: Taxi: Taxi ranks are situated outside the Arrivals hall and are available 24 hours a day. Six-seater MaxiCab taxis run an airport shuttle service between the airport and any hotel in Singapore (except Le Meridien Changi and hotels in Sentosa) and anywhere in the central business district. Limousine: Limousine taxis are also available. Bus: Frequent public bus services leave the bus stations located in the basements of each terminal. Exact change is required. The Ground Transportation Centre is situated in the Arrivals hall of Terminal 1 and provides information on all forms of transport to/from the airport.
Information and Help Desks
Information counters are located throughout the airport (tel: (0)6541 2267 for Terminal 1 or (0)6541 2302 for Terminal 2). Help telephones and touch-screen information kiosks are also available throughout the airport. Passengers can also submit enquiries in advance through the airport’s website.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Bureaux de change are open 24 hours a day. Wireless Internet is available at various points in the airport. Multimedia payphones are available in the News lounge of the Terminal 1 Departures/transit lounge. All local calls made within the Departures/transit areas are free. There are postal services available in both terminals. Eating and drinking: The airport has restaurants, cafés, bars, delis, fast-food outlets and snack bars, offering Western and Asian cuisine; many are open 24 hours. Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including duty-free and a 24-hour mini-supermarkets in both terminals. Luggage: Left-luggage is available in both terminals. Other facilities: These include medical clinics, a 24-hour medical centre and pharmacies. There is also a swimming pool, spa, showers, massage and a fitness centre, as well as multi-faith prayer rooms. Baby change rooms and children’s play areas are also available; most female toilets have baby change facilities.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are business centres located in the transit hotels on level 3 of each terminal (tel: (0)6542 5538 for Terminal 1 or (0)6542 8122 for Terminal 2). Facilities include workstations with modems, photocopying, fax machines and meeting rooms. Secretarial and translation services are also available upon request. There is an Internet centre, called E-hub, in Terminal 2, with PC connection points and Internet access, and other services including printing, photocopying and fax.
Disabled Facilities
The airport has level access, lifts, ramps, accessible toilets and a 24 hour wheelchair hire service at the medical centres (tel: (0)6543 1118). Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.
Airport Hotels
There is a hotel reservation counter in the Arrivals hall of each terminal (tel: (0)6542 6966 for Terminal 1 and (0)6545 0318 for Terminal 2). The Transit Hotel (tel: (0)6542 5538 for Terminal 1 or (0)6542 8122 for Terminal 2; website: www.airport-hotel.com.sg) provides rooms on site in both terminals on a six-hourly basis. Nearby hotels include the Le Meridien Changi Village (tel: (0)6587 9132), which provides a free shuttle service to/from the airport, the Ritz-Carlton Singapore (tel: (0)6337 8888), Grand Hyatt Singapore (tel: (0)6734 0375), Holiday Inn Parkview (tel: (0)6733 8333), and, famously, the Raffles Hotel (tel: (0)6337 1886; website: www.raffles.com).
City
Singapore
Full Airport Name
Singapore Changi Airport
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