Travel guide Singapore City

In 50 years, the city-state has proven itself. The government has been able to put in place an effective development strategy to attract foreign capital with a limit. Even if the administrative formalities are simplified, it is not always easy to break into the Singaporean market. The Asian dragon is attracting, so competition is raging!

Don't throw a piece of gum on the public highway, the joke can cost you S$1,000! A law banning chewing gum dates back to 1992, and you will find that the tarmac is not stained with white spots. It is said that a death row inmate is said to have asked for gum as a last wish, as a provocation. It was refused.

Its smell is particular, it will quickly become familiar. This fruit that can be found in all the markets of Southeast Asia, in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong or Bangkok, has a foul smell, but you will have to taste it to get an idea. During the season prices vary depending on quality and ripeness. Talk to the amateurs!

Festivals with the most varied themes follow one another so that boredom is banished from Singapore! In January alone, the Chinese New Year, the Pongal (4 days of Indian festivities) or the Art Fair Week were held. Culture, music, sport or food lovers, you will find the festival that suits you.

Aware of the competition from its neighbours, Singapore must constantly renew itself and find innovative ways of development, this is the "hubomania". Winner of the international architecture prize in 2016, Changi Airport is constantly innovating to bring a breath of fresh air to the many travellers passing through the city-state.

It is the final touch that gives Singlish its charm. You will quickly get used to it, this interjection is very frequent at the end of a sentence for Singaporeans... Don't be surprised if someone nods and says "ok lah", and if a cab answers "cannot lah" it means that it won't go to your destination.

This statue in the shape of a lion-headed fish recalls the legend of the Sang Nila Utama who saw a lion from his boat in Singapore. The original model is located at the mouth of the Singapore River, with the bay and skyscrapers as a backdrop. A replica was built on Sentosa Island.

In Singapore, diversity is the key word. Different ethnicities, religions and cultures live together in perfect harmony. Each major religious holiday is a public holiday according to the Singaporean calendar and is an excuse to celebrate for all. As for the urban landscapes, the traditional shop-houses rub shoulders with the most audacious skyscrapers or colonial style buildings.

Be aware that you may get lost in some of Singapore's huge malls. Don't worry, the interactive maps are there to help you. Some shopping malls specialize in luxury goods, while others are more modest and offer today's big fashion brands, always with a short food court on one of its floors.

The heat doesn't dampen the appetite, and eating is a national sport. The choice is dense: food courts, fast-food restaurants, bistros and even Michelin-starred restaurants. You'll find this multiculturalism in the food courts, where all styles and social levels mingle. Here, food is shared, so don't hesitate to order several dishes and share.

Singaporean English or Singlish is a variant of several languages that have emerged over the past few decades. Over the years, English has been tinged with the influences of the different cultures present in the territory. Add "lah" to the end of your sentences and you will be bilingual! So... can you speak singlish? Can lah? Cannot lah?

National flower of Singapore, this natural hybrid orchid was found in 1893 in the garden of a certain Miss Agnes Joachim, daughter of a rich merchant. Singaporeans have a passion for orchids, the National Orchid Garden is a must visit, you can admire no less than 6 000 species, in a unique setting.