In contrast with the busy Singapore, Kranji War Memorial is set on a peaceful hill and stands to remember the Allies soldiers who died fighting for Singapore and Malaysia during WWII.

Singapore aquarium is simply the largest in the world, housing more than 800 marine species. Its 118-ft wide viewing panel is inscribed in the Guinness World Record as well, for being the world’s largest one. The aquarium exhibits several rare species such as hammerhead shark, guitar fish and giant oceanic manta ray.

Singapore is a bustling, modern city and its quintessence is completely symbolized in Marina Bay, a complex including commercial buildings, shopping malls, hotels and a 3.5 km long waterfront promenade. Marina Bay dramatically characterizes Singapore’s skyline, rewarding visitors with the possibility to take breathtaking pictures, especially at night.

The Singapore Flyer is the second tallest Ferris wheel in the world, surpassed by only two meters by the brand new High Roller in Las Vegas. The construction was completed in 2008 and the 28 cabins (each capable of hosting 28 people) are super-modern and each equipped with air conditioning. The wheel ensures excellent views over Singapore, Indonesia and Singapore Grand Prix.

As its name suggests, Little India is the heart of the Indian community in Singapore, a district bustling with shops selling any kind of Indian goods. Make sure not to miss Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, one iconic place in Singapore.

The National Orchid Garden opened in Singapore in 1995 and it has ever since been one of the main attractions of the island. The Garden boosts what is believed to be the world’s largest collection of orchids, plus other tropical flowers to amuse tourists.

Along with Little India, Singapore’s Chinatown is another picturesque ethnic neighborhood in the city-state; however the area is known as Niu Che Shui locally. Aside from souvenirs and other exotic merchandise found in shops, this district features the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, which is thought to contain an original Buddha’s tooth and Chinatown Heritage Center, a museum centered on early Chinese migrations.

This museum is specifically dedicated to Asian cultures, thus it is highly recommended to visit it in order to understand the several different ethnic groups found in Singapore. Among the most important collections displayed there are Chinese Dehua porcelains, Indian Chola bronzes and Khmer sculptures.

During WWII Singapore was a British stronghold but, in 1942, Japanese troops managed to conquer the island nation, capturing some 80,000 soldiers who had surrendered. The prisoners of war were being held and Changi Prison, where they built a chapel. The museum is nowadays a replica of that chapel, and it holds the memory of those who were kept there with artifacts, drawings and photographs.

Singapore Zoo displays more than 300 species of animals, some of which are threatened species in nature. One of the most famous shows held in the zoo is “Breakfast with Orangutan”, where visitors can interact with orangutans.