While the days can be hot and exciting in a city like Singapore, the nights are even more thrilling. For anyone who is considering making a holiday trip to this jewel of Southeastern Asia, don’t forget to plan on spending very little time sleeping. That is because while you may want to spend your days shopping and delighting in the many beautiful parks and manmade beaches, the nights are also spectacular in this city. Because the day can be hot, some of the best tours happen at night. Here are three we think are not to be missed on your next visit to Singapore.
Cruising Down the Singapore River
The city of Singapore is blessed with a beautiful river, and there is no better way to appreciate this then when you are cruising along it. The river cruises are offered all up and down the river, but none quite compare to an evening supper cruise that will give you the best of both worlds. Some of these river cruises have world famous chefs that will serve up wonderful dishes that show off Singapore’s unique position for great cuisine.
The city of Singapore loves to party, and nowhere is this more evident then when you are cruising at night past the city lights, with music to dance to and romance in the air. You may stop at the world-famous Night Market, cruise by jungles filled with dangerous predators and maybe meet a few of your own at the Raffles Hotel’s infamous Long Bar. This is one night party you are not going to want to miss.
Safari at Night
The last few years have seen the emergence of a new kind of family attraction, the night safari. Needless to say, Singapore has one of the best in the world. In fact, the Singapore Night Safari is the very first of the night safaris ever opened and remains a top attraction for many families who come to Singapore. Located right next to the Singapore Zoo, the safari will show you the jungle as it truly is, a night time world of animals in their own natural habitat. You can take a tram through the jungle, walk along one of the many guided trails and even sit and enjoy one of several shows held most nights of native dance or performing animal acts. Your kids will talk for months of the jungle cats they saw up close when you take them on this fascinating night safari trip.
Night Market and Food Tour
While many cities in Asia have night markets, only in Singapore can you have a night tour that includes not only our own lively night market but also a tour of some of the top eating places in the city. Geylang is the center of the fruit market and home to many wonderful food experiences. The Dim Sum vendors that line the streets are some of the areas best, a treat in and of themselves. With a guide to give you the inside scoop, you will see some of the delicious and hidden sides to Singapore’s food culture. Experience first hand the many different styles of cooking that the city has to offer, when you take a walk on the wild side of Singapore’s food market.
