Singapore – A Metropolis Of Superlatives
Singapore fascinated me not only because it is one of the cleanest cities I have ever visited. It has unique futuristic architecture, super modern museums and offers visitors a diverse culinary experience. So if you are still looking for a destination for 2025…
Singapore occupies a pole position between Indonesia and Malaysia. But the city is too good to serve only as a stopover. It deserves more attention and time. Its history alone, how the former fishing village developed into a metropolis of five million people, is unique. It was not until 1965 that the former British colony was declared an autonomous city-state (719 square kilometers, 64 islands).
Under the spell of the Lion City
It is now one of the world’s global cities. Singapore’s nickname Lion City is not without good reason. It goes back to the original Sanskrit name – Singh (lion) and Pura (city). The landmark can be found at Marina Bay. The nine meter high and 70 ton Merlion is a kind of mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish as a symbol of the original fishing village.
The Lion City is made up of many different districts. Chinatown and Little India are among the most exciting, but Kampong Glam, Katong and Tiong Baru, where the international expat scene bustles in trendy bars, are also not to be missed. If you have had enough of the hustle and bustle in the streets or need to escape a heavy downpour (which can occur several times a day, depending on the season), take the escalator down one floor. The extensive tunnel system connects malls with subway stations, road junctions and entire apartment blocks.
It’s so green
Singapore is one of the greenest cities in the world that I have had the pleasure of getting to know. Even at the airport, a green terminal with a 40-meter-high waterfall and a lushly planted terminal is a surprise. It is only surpassed by the Gardens by the Bay. The approximately 100-hectare green area is a mixture of 50-metre-high futuristic steel structures, the so-called Supertrees, which are planted with selected plants from all over the world.
In between are the two huge domed buildings, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Inside, there are different climate zones in which countless exotic plants thrive. The “skywalks” between the individual supertrees offer a different view of Singapore. The Garden by the Bay is even an experience at night.… weiterlesen
CultureAndCream Author from Munich
To travel during my profession as a beauty journalist was never enough for my. Also my six month on a world trip didn’t do it. It always attracts me to other cities, foreign countries, on roadtrips and places I don’t know yet. But I am not only interested in “culture” and “cream”, I am also fascinated by people who have stories to tell . Such unique experiences I want to share with you.