Singapore is fast becoming a behemoth in the entertainment tourism industry of the South Asian region. Forward thinking in their approach to tourism, this little nation is packed to the brim with a bevy of options to spend a holiday.
The tourist who favors culinary delights will be amazed at the offerings the city has to offer. Shopping in Singapore is a delight with a range of labels straight off the latest catwalks or home grown brands that cater to wallets and purses of different sizes.
An aspect of Singapore that few tourists would expect to find is the many beautiful trails and nature parks that exist within such a small landmass. Central Catchment Nature Reserve is said to be the largest that the city has on offer, and is home to the world famous Singapore Zoo, which hosts the famous tourist attraction the Night Safari. Five reservoirs can also be found in its vast acreage. The reserve is made up mainly of secondary forest with continuous canopies.
Amongst the list of nature reserves that can be found in Singapore are Kusu Island, Pulau Hantu, Pulau Ubin, Sentosa Island, Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Timah Nature Park, East Coast Park, Kranji Countryside, MacRichie Nature Trail, Singapore Botanic Gardens and The Southern Ridges.
One of the best ways to explore the Central Catchment Nature Reserve is via the TreeTop Walk which is a 250 meter suspension bridge. For the traveller who is more adventurous there are several hiking trails available that range from a difficulty of medium (3 kilometers) to hard (11 kilometers). With over 500 pieces of animal to be seen and 1,600 species of flora, it is no wonder that the reserve is a popular escape for the tourist in search of rugged trail.
Amongst the rich biodiversity that reserve boasts are Flying Lemur, the gentle ant-eater, common treeshrew, kingfishers, racket-tailed drongo and the near extinct banded leaf monkey. The banded leaf monkey is said to be among four of monkey species native to Singapore.
When visiting the city and looking for accommodation options that are both convenient, warm and central several opportunities arise. Make your
Singapore hotel reservation, a choice option for both location and its proximity to the exciting locations in the city would be Copthorne Kings Hotel Singapore. Clarke Quay, Great World City, Singapore River, Shenton Way and a host of other options are available to the tourist who makes a choice to stay at this
boutique hotel Singapore.
