All the reasons why tourists in the Southeast Asian city-state continue to increase
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In the first months of 2018 alone, tourists who visited Singapore increased by 30% compared to the same period in 2017.
The island of Sentosa, with its many attractions (Universal Studios, the cinema-inspired theme park, the S.E.A. Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world), the Marina Bay Sands, which with its iconic profile and its unmistakable infinity pool characterizes the skyline of the City-State, but also the still little-explored corners of the city that reserve breathtaking experiences, are just some of the reasons why tourists love this city.
Whether you are passionate about traditions or looking for modernity, whether you love the most futuristic buildings or the most luxuriant nature, Singapore is one of the most stimulating destinations in Asia.
But that's not the only reason why tourism in Singapore has grown exponentially. Credit also goes to business tourism and conference, which represents one of the main growth drivers for the Lion City, with over 20% of annual visitors. And there are more and more companies that decide to organize events and conventions in Singapore due to the unique locations it offers.
And in 2019 arrivals are destined to grow further. The reason is to be found in cruises. Singapore is an important crossroads in the South-East Asia region for cruise passengers, thanks to its strategic location and cruise infrastructure. Costa Crociere will have Singapore as its homeport from mid-November 2018 until March 2019 with the Costa Fortuna ship, which operates in the Far East. It is a ship with a total capacity of 3.470 guests who will regularly disembark in the city and visit it in a few hours, as all those who travel by plane already do and who, with a stop-over of a few hours, can enjoy a tour they organize from Changi airport – which is the most technological in the world – for free.
A trip to Singapore can only start from Chinatown, one of the most colorful and representative neighborhoods of the city. Considered one of the most historic areas, in recent years a major restoration work has brought shop-houses, the traditional two-storey houses with shops or restaurants on the ground floor and the homes on the upper floor, former opium dens and homes, back to a shiny state. majestic that evoke memories of the "old" Singapore.
Continuing along the left bank of the river you reach the Civic District, one of the neighborhoods that experienced its heyday during the colonial period. From here the Singapore we know today was born, rich in history and culture.
It's hard not to be amazed by it Singapore skyline. Architectural works designed by internationally renowned futurist architects stand out along the horizon. In this regard, it is impossible not to admire the ArtScience Museum which is located in the Marina Bay area.
The perfect point to observe the sun setting and irradiating the city with its golden light is theHenderson Waves Bridge. At 36 meters high, Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge offers a unique view of the city thanks to its undulating shape.
And finally, 160 thousand plants of 200 different species, 101 hectares of park and a forest of trees from 25 to 50 meters high are those that give rise to Gardens by the Bay, the largest and most innovative oasis in Singapore. Located in the beating heart of the city, the park offers endless attractions. The undisputed symbol is the Supertree Grove, where every day the huge trees are transformed into luminous works of art thanks to the Garden Rhapsody light show which goes on every day starting at 19.45pm.
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