FAQ

Singapore is renowned for its cleanliness, efficient public transport, impressive skyline, vibrant cultural diversity, and iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. It is also famous for its culinary scene, particularly its hawker centers.

Singapore is also best known for its vibrant shopping scene, with renowned shopping centers like Orchard Road, Marina Bay Sands’ The Shoppes, and VivoCity. These destinations offer a diverse range of local and international brands, luxury boutiques, and unique shopping experiences.

Orchard Road is Singapore’s most famous shopping street, featuring a long stretch of malls and retail outlets such as ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, and Paragon.

Orchard Road is considered the largest shopping area in Singapore, stretching over 2.2 kilometers and home to numerous shopping centers including ION Orchard, Paragon, and 313@Somerset.

People love Singapore for its cleanliness, safety, efficiency, cultural diversity, and exceptional food. Its combination of modernity and tradition makes it a unique destination.

Singapore is renowned for its diverse and vibrant food scene, including:

• Hainanese Chicken Rice: Tender chicken served with fragrant rice, accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.

• Chilli Crab: A spicy and savory crab dish cooked in a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce.

• Laksa: A spicy noodle soup with a coconut milk base, typically featuring prawns or chicken.

• Char Kway Teow: Stir-fried flat rice noodles with egg, prawns, Chinese sausage, and bean sprouts.

• Hokkien Mee: Stir-fried noodles with prawns, squid, and a savory broth.

• Satay: Grilled skewers of marinated meat served with a peanut dipping sauce.

• Bak Kut Teh: A flavorful pork rib soup simmered with herbs and spices.

• Rojak: A mixed fruit and vegetable salad with a sweet and tangy tamarind-based dressing.

• Nasi Lemak: Coconut rice served with fried crispy anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, and sambal chili.

These dishes are cherished by both locals and visitors, showcasing the city-state’s multicultural influences.

Singapore is renowned for several unique drinks. These include:

• Singapore Sling: A world-famous classic cocktail originating from the Raffles Hotel, made with gin, cherry, brandy and mix of fruit juices.

• Bandung : A pink rose syrup and milk drink.

• Barley Water : A drink made from boiled barley, sometimes flavored with pandan leaves, and served chilled.

• Cheng Teng : A traditional herbal drink made from a from a variety of ingredients like dried longan, lotus seeds, and red dates, often served hot or cold.

• Fresh Lime Juice : Freshly squeezed lime juice mixed with water and sugar, offering a zesty and refreshing taste.

• Kaya Toast with Coffee: While not a drink itself, this combination of kaya toast (with coconut jam) and local kopi (coffee) is a quintessential Singaporean breakfast set.

• Milo Dinosaur : A popular iced drink made with Milo (chocolate malt powder) and topped with extra Milo powder for added flavor.

• Soy Milk : Freshly made soy milk, often enjoyed plain or sweetened, and commonly found at local hawker centers.

• Sugar Cane Juice : A sweet and refreshing juice extracted from sugar cane, often enjoyed chilled.

• Teh Tarik : A popular local tea, which is a strong, sweet tea with condensed milk, known for its frothy top achieved through the “pulling” process.