Our guide to the districts of SingaporeIt may be less than half the size of London, but Singapore’s sheer diversity means it’s far more tricky to define. There are its ethnic enclaves — Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam — where traditions tick on amid modernity, and old kopitiam coffee shops rub shoulders with the trendiest boutiques and sushi bars. There’s the Civic District, where grand old colonial buildings contain stunning art collections, museums and concert halls.Plan my trip Overview Trip ideas Experiences Places to visit Best time to visit Image Image All Changi Chinatown Chinese and Japanese Gardens Civic District Clark Quay Holland Village Kampong Glam Little India Marina Bay Orchard Road Pulau Ubin Sentosa Island Singapore ChangiNearly everyone who comes to Singapore will begin their journey in Changi, but very few will actually get out and explore. All the more reason why you should. Singapore ChinatownCome to Chinatown to experience Singapore at its most traditional and its trendiest, side-by-side. Singapore Chinese and Japanese GardensIt’s not for nothing that Singapore is known as the “Garden City”, and the Jurong Gardens are among the best of the bunch. Singapore Civic DistrictIt’s hard to imagine that when the Civic District was first built, its domes, colonnades and and gleaming white walls looked out over primary jungle. Singapore Clarke QuayIf the Civic District is the grand older statesman of Singapore, Clarke Quay is its rebellious, party-loving teenager. Singapore Holland VillageEstablished by the Dutch but named after an Englishman (architect Hugh Holland), European influence of all sorts has radiated out of Holland V for decades. Singapore Kampong GlamKampong Glam is a little glimpse of the Singapore that used to be, with dinky convenience stores, scruffy cafés selling butter coffee and old men hanging out at barber shops. Singapore Little IndiaEast of Chinatown and north of Kampong Glam, Little India has the same old-fashioned, village-like feel as those districts — but with a distinctly Indian flavour. Singapore Marina BayIf you’ve got a list of things you want to do and see in Singapore, the chances are most of them are at Marina Bay. Singapore Orchard RoadWe tend to think that Singapore is a little overrated as a shopping destination — with the exception of Orchard Road. Singapore Pulau UbinAlmost a timewarp to the Singapore of the 1960s, the little island of Pulau Ubin is the perfect counterpoint to the city’s urban sprawl. Singapore Sentosa IslandGaudy, artificial, and just a little bit insane, Sentosa Island is Las Vegas meets Disneyland meets sprawling beach resort — Singapore-style. Singapore ChangiNearly everyone who comes to Singapore will begin their journey in Changi, but very few will actually get out and explore. All the more reason why you should. Singapore ChinatownCome to Chinatown to experience Singapore at its most traditional and its trendiest, side-by-side. Singapore Chinese and Japanese GardensIt’s not for nothing that Singapore is known as the “Garden City”, and the Jurong Gardens are among the best of the bunch. Singapore Civic DistrictIt’s hard to imagine that when the Civic District was first built, its domes, colonnades and and gleaming white walls looked out over primary jungle. Singapore Clarke QuayIf the Civic District is the grand older statesman of Singapore, Clarke Quay is its rebellious, party-loving teenager. Singapore Holland VillageEstablished by the Dutch but named after an Englishman (architect Hugh Holland), European influence of all sorts has radiated out of Holland V for decades. Singapore Kampong GlamKampong Glam is a little glimpse of the Singapore that used to be, with dinky convenience stores, scruffy cafés selling butter coffee and old men hanging out at barber shops. Singapore Little IndiaEast of Chinatown and north of Kampong Glam, Little India has the same old-fashioned, village-like feel as those districts — but with a distinctly Indian flavour. Singapore Marina BayIf you’ve got a list of things you want to do and see in Singapore, the chances are most of them are at Marina Bay. Singapore Orchard RoadWe tend to think that Singapore is a little overrated as a shopping destination — with the exception of Orchard Road. Singapore Pulau UbinAlmost a timewarp to the Singapore of the 1960s, the little island of Pulau Ubin is the perfect counterpoint to the city’s urban sprawl. Singapore Sentosa IslandGaudy, artificial, and just a little bit insane, Sentosa Island is Las Vegas meets Disneyland meets sprawling beach resort — Singapore-style. Why book with InsideAsia? Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours. 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Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours.
Specialists make it effortlessFrom seamless logistics to unexpected discoveries, our deep destination specialism means travel that feels effortless and richer than you could plan for alone.
Rockstar service as standardWe guarantee that you'll have our support every step of the way. We never pass the buck or fail to take responsibility. We’ll be there whenever you need us.
Our Info-Packs are legendaryTransfers, tickets and check‑ins verified so your trip runs like clockwork. Plus, we create your totally tailored trip bible, so every detail is in your hand, at all times.