Singapore, the city of the future

Discover a place where urban innovation meets green oases. Stroll through the alleys of the botanical garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and be amazed by the illuminated "Supertrees" of Gardens by the Bay, a true architectural marvel. The city is a fascinating cultural melting pot, where each neighborhood transports you to a new world. Explore Chinatown for its colorful temples, or lose yourself in Little India with its spice scents and shimmering fabrics. Be seduced by a culinary scene where hawker centers offer authentic flavors at every street corner. Enjoy a sunny afternoon on Sentosa, with its golden beaches and iconic attractions such as Universal Studios. For shopping enthusiasts, Orchard Road promises an unparalleled experience with its luxury boutiques and innovative malls. Finally, end your day with a cruise on the Singapore River, offering breathtaking views of the sparkling skyline. A destination where modernity and tradition intertwine harmoniously.

Singapore is undeniably the kingdom of the palate, as all the multicultural diversity is found on the plate. For Singaporeans, eating is not an activity taken lightly. They will not hesitate to cross the city to taste the best "chicken rice," the best "fish-head curry," or the best "black pepper crab," at the best price, of course. Thus, choosing a restaurant can be dizzying. What cuisine and in what setting? Because while the culinary offer is endless, the choice of setting is equally vast. Having a "chicken rice" in a food court or tandoori chicken in a Little India canteen, tasting Kaya Toast in a Kopitiam or a "high-tea" at Raffle's, dining on "seafood" facing the sea or a seven-hour lamb in a 100% French bistro, having a champagne brunch by a pool in Sentosa or dim sum in Chinatown. In Singapore, being a gourmet is not a capital sin, quite the opposite!

Everything works well, it's warm and sunny all year round, and there's almost no insecurity. Everyone speaks English. In Singapore, you have access to the exotic without the inconveniences. It's an easy destination for the whole family. You can take a night safari at the zoo, meet firefighters and climb the big ladder, feed pink dolphins or see crocodiles. There is no shortage of museums, exhibitions, and amusement parks! Children are certainly not left out in Singapore.

Singapore is a green city. Today, the Singapore Botanical Garden and Gardens by the Bay are its two main emblems. However, the city is not limited to these two icons. Even though the city is densely populated, a quarter of its territory consists of undeveloped areas. Some reserves, such as Bukit Timah and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, are even remnants of the primary forest. Other green areas are spread across the island, sometimes right in the city: Bukit Batok Nature Park, Pasir Ris Town Park, as well as the complex formed by Mount Faber Park, Telok Banglah Heights, and Pasir Panjang.

After 2015, which gave rise to grand celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the city-state's independence, the year 2019 in Singapore will mark an important bicentennial. On January 28, 1819, the visionary Thomas Stamford Raffles acquired a small island located at the mouth of a river, at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, belonging to the Sultan of the Johor State. This island, where nothing remains, would become one of the most important strategic trading posts for the East India Company. It would become the prosperous state we know today.