Mat Oakley Knihy

The Cinderella of Asian cities, Singapore has shrugged off its reputation for being boring and stepped into the 21st century with style. As well as being one of the world’s premier fashion and food centres, the city now excites travellers with a buzzing bar scene, hip modern arts and a cultural mix like no other. Want a piece of the Singapore action? Then let this guide show you a good time.Shop Till You Drop – the best bargains or a high- end fashion shopping to suit any credit card limitRest Your Head – in-depth accommodation listings for small or big budgetsTravel Your Tastebuds – from Sichuan to satayBeat Your Own Path – plot your day using detailed maps of the cityGet Out Of Town – head out from the high-rises and explore the city’s surrounds

Covers Hawker stalls and the hottest bars in addition to closely guarded local favourite places to shop and eat. This guide includes expanded neighbourhood coverage with vibrant, specific walking tours that let travellers explore the city at their own pace.

What Will Your Singapore Encounter Be? Soaring over the city on the world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer Sweating over a platter of crab "bee hoon" (rice noodles) in the red-light district Inhaling the scent of joss sticks and incense burning at the Thien Hock Keng Temple Romancing your partner as you wine and dine in the lush Singapore Botanic Gardens Tipping the doorman at the Raffles Hotel as you seek out a Singapore Sling Skipping from mall to mall until your feet (and credit card) give out Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and quality neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our local author has chronicled the best sights, bars, clubs, food and shopping Highlights, itineraries, walking tours and snapshots help you make the most of the trip Local experts, including the publisher of food bible "Makansutra," give the lowdown on the best places to chow down on local cuisine

Sich in Singapur zurechtzufinden ist buchstäblich ein Kinderspiel. Selbst eine Gruppe von Halbwüchsigen, die man am Changi Airport absetzt und ihrem Schicksal überlässt, kriegt es ohne Weiteres geregelt, binnen weniger Stunden ein Hotelzimmer zu finden, mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln die Stadt unsicher zu machen und etwas zu futtern zu organisieren. Sie brauchen allerdings reichlich Taschengeld, denn Singapur ist nicht gerade billig. Wer sich in den Hawker Centern etwas zu essen besorgt und öffentliche Verkehrsmittel benutzt, kann eine Menge Geld sparen. Die Unterkünfte haben ebenfalls ihren Preis, es lohnt sich, frühzeitig zu buchen. Wer im September während des Formel-1-Grand-Prix anreist, muss sich darauf gefasst machen, für ein Zimmer besonders tief in die Tasche greifen zu müssen.