5 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Singapore

Singapore has an excellent public transportation system that makes getting around convenient and easy. Once you've gotten a sense of the metro map, you'll have no problem zipping from one part of town to the next. English is spoken everywhere and signs are in English as well. In fact, Singapore is one of the easiest and most comfortable countries to navigate in Southeast Asia. And as long as you're not comparing prices to nearby Thailand or Vietnam, you're in for a lovely stay Singapore has been described as a playground for the rich, and it's true that the small city-state does have a certain sheen of wealth. But Singapore offers more than just high-end shopping malls, luxury hotels, and fine dining (though it's worth indulging in those a bit if you can). There is also a vibrant history and diverse ethnic quarters to discover, along with the many family-friendly attractions and lovely public spaces that make visiting this slightly futuristic city worthwhile. 1 Marina Bay Sands The opulent Marina Bay Sands resort complex includes a hotel, high-end luxury brands, a mall with a canal running through it, the ArtScience Museum, and the Marina Bay Sands Skypark - a vantage point for taking in the entire city. The Skypark's viewing deck and infinity pool are found in the ship (yes, ship) that tops the hotel. Only hotel guests are allowed to use the infinity pool but anyone can visit the observation deck. From the skypark, you can see the innovative double helix bridge, the port, the Gardens by the Bay, and the impressive skyline. While up there on top of the city, guests can grab a snack or a coffee at the rooftop restaurant or pick up some keepsakes from the souvenir stand. You can purchase a photo of yourself green-screened in front of the massive hotel as it's all lit up at night, but the cost is steep: 50 Singapore dollars. Better to ask a fellow tourist to snap a photo of you. The luxury and elegance of the Marina Bay Sands exemplify Singapore's taste, and help designate a major international city in Southeast Asia. 2 Singapore Flyer If the observation deck at the Marina Bay Sands doesn't quite do it for you, try taking in high tea while looking out over the city from the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest giant observation wheel. Choose from several different packages that allow you to be served and pampered while enjoying a view that encompasses not only the Singapore skyline, but reaches to the Spice Islands of Indonesia and Malaysia's Straits of Johor. There are several different ticket packages to choose from, and each includes access to the multimedia Journey of Dreams exhibit that delves into Singapore's history and the creation of the Singapore Flyer. Flights last 30 minutes each and run from early morning until late at night, so you can choose which view of the city you want to enjoy: the beginning of another bustling day or when Singapore is aglow after dark. 3 Botanic Gardens Not to be confused with the Gardens on the Bay, the botanic gardens are also worth a visit. Singapore received its first UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the botanic gardens, and with good reason. The city can sometimes feel like a concrete jungle, albeit a clean and comfortable one, but the botanic gardens preserve pieces of Singapore's wilder heritage. Indeed, you can visit the gardens' heritage trees via walking trail, which are conserved as part of an effort to protect the city's mature tree species. Make sure to visit the impressive National Orchid Garden. Other attractions include an eco-garden, eco-lake, bonsai garden, sculptures, and several other gardens and unique sites. 4 Chinatown If you've ever visited China, Singapore's Chinatown neighborhood will bring you right back there. From the small mom-and-pop stores and authentic Chinese food to the bright red lanterns, there's an excitement and hustle in this district. You can visit the Chinese Heritage Centre and see the impressive and beautiful Sri Mariamman Hindu temple. Another temple worth seeing is the Buddha Tooth Relic temple. If you're up early enough (think 4 am), you can hear the morning drum ceremony. Or you can just check out the closing ceremony in the evening after viewing the relic. Heritage markers have been installed throughout the neighborhood in English, Japanese, and simplified Chinese so visitors can better understand the significance of the area. But this neighborhood is not just a testament to the influence of the Chinese throughout Singapore's past. This is a progressive neighborhood (with free Wi-Fi for all) and it's home to the trendy Ann Siang Hill area, where the quaint bistros and upscale boutiques could be at home in any Western city. 5 Little India and Arab Street One of the most exciting aspects of Singapore is the diversity of its neighborhoods. Yes, the country is a savvy shoppers' paradise, but you'll also find rich traditions, delicious foods and local character in its older quarters. Nowhere is this truer than in Little India and Arab Street (also known as the Arab Quarter). The Indian community has a rich history in Singapore, and this enclave dates back more than 200 years. Singapore's name actually derives from the Sanskrit words for Lion City, according to Little India's official website. Today, the neighborhood is a thriving, colorful place where traditional holidays are celebrated, and visitors can observe worship and activity at the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple or purchase saris while mingling with local vendors. In the Arab Quarter, you'll want to visit the historic Sultan Mosque, originally built in 1825. Non-Muslims are not permitted in the prayer hall, though you can appreciate the distinctive golden domes and craftsmanship of the exterior structure. Haji and Bali lanes are especially good spots to shop for something a little more unique than a designer handbag, and you'll also find yourself surrounded by music and food, as there are countless restaurants

Street Food, Bangkok

While many people rave about the street food in Thailand, I was a bit turned off by it. It looks great and I did try it several times with no problem. However, a few things to keep in mind. As you can see in the photos, the food is out raw and uncovered. What you can't tell from the photo is that it is 95 degrees and 100% humidity. There is no refrigeration and the food has been laying out for hours! Oh, and not to mention the number of flies landing on each little piece.

So if you have your mind set on eating this food, which I think you should try at least once, here is a few tips.

1. The vendors will allow you to select the pieces you would like cooked. Choose the number you want from the middle of the pile. The top would have had flies landing all over it and the bottom has been soaking in some nasty looking juices.

2. Always select something that needs to be cooked and be sure it is cooked well. Some vendors will have items that are already cooked. Try and stay away from these because again, flies! At least with the uncooked meat being cooked right in front of you, any nastiness that may be on the meat will get burned off during the cooking process.

3. Select a vendor that has a good amount of food to select from. Even if they are not busy at the time. Large amounts of food say that they are usually busy. Locals know who has the best food. This is a good indication.

Top 10 The Most Potential Tourist Zone of Cambodia

1. Kep province
A small sea resort with beautiful scenery and lovely and most attractive beach  in the country. Meanwhile, the guests who came to visit there, can enjoy the view with shallow coral reefs in the sea, or be able to go to Rabbit Island, a place near tothe most popular beaches of Kep.

2.Ban Lung city
A city of Ratanakiri province in northeast Cambodia, 636 kilometers from Phnom Penh. It's a great tourist destination and the most beautiful for local and international tourists, because there visitors can enjoy the natural harmony landscape.

3. Battambang province
A city that has the second most population living in the country and is also a popular historic site for tourists.

4. Kampot province
This province is located not far from the Gulf of Thailand and is known as the place has a lot of pepper, pepper crops is most special food for tourists, and durian and coconut are another popular fruits in Kampot.

5. Kratie province
A small town located on the banks of the Mekong River, which is surrounded by old buildings in the French colonial era. Kratie Although no large-scale tourism, but it is also a popular place for tourists, locally and internationally come to visit rare dolphins species living in the Mekong River.

6. Sihanouk Province
 A port city and a huge white beach resort is located on the Gulf of Thailand. It is the most attractive place for tourists come to have a leisure entertainment at weekend.

7. Siem Reap province
The fastest growing city of the country and is also a major tourist center as well as a beautiful city. It is the entrance to the direction of the Angkor temples, a prestigious heritage in the world. Meanwhile, it is also a pleasant place to stay after returning from a trip at temples.

8. Koh Ker temple
The capital of the ancient Khmer empire for a short period in the AC. 928 to 944. There are permutations great in the conical temples, with a height of 30 meters, surrounded by mountains. It is located north of the country, about 120 km from the city of Siem Reap Angkor

9. Phnom Penh
It is the largest city of the country, which is located on the Mekong River, and the place has the potential for tourists. The interesting places including the Royal Palace and National Museum, where the collection of artifacts Khmer big one, as well as night market, where selling souvenirs made by hand

10. Angkor Wat
Wonderful temples and is also the most popular place No. 1 in the country for tourists all over the world, which is located in Siem Reap. The temple was built up in the middle of the 12th century by King Suryavarman II and has been incorporated as a "world heritage site" by UNESCO in 1992.