Singapore has been describedas a playground for the rich, and the small city-state does indeed have acertain sheen of wealth. But Singapore offers more than just high-end shoppingmalls, luxury hotels, and fine dining. There is also a vibrant history anddiverse ethnic quarters to discover, along with many family-friendlyattractions and lovely public spaces that make visiting this slightlyfuturistic city worthwhile.

Best places to visit inSingapore:

·        MarinaBay Sands: Theopulent Marina Bay Sands resort complex includes a high-end luxury hotel, a mall with a canal running throughit, the Art Science Museum, and the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck—a vantage point for taking in the entire city. TheSky park's viewing deck and infinity pool are found in the ship that tops thehotel. Only hotel guests are allowed to use the infinity pool, but anyone canvisit the observation deck. While up there on top of the city, guests can graba snack or a coffee at the rooftop restaurant or pick up some keepsakes fromthe souvenir stand. The elegant opulence of the Marina Bay Sands exemplifiesSingapore's style and status as a major international city in Southeast Asia.

·        Gardens by the Bay: A national garden and premierhorticultural attraction for local and international visitors, Gardens by theBay is a showpiece of horticulture and garden artistry that presents the plantkingdom in a whole new way, entertaining while educating visitors with plantsseldom seen in this part of the world, ranging from species in cool, temperateclimates to tropical forests and habitats.

·        Singapore Flyer: Singapore Flyer is Asia's largest giantobservation wheel. Standing at a stunning 165m from the ground, the flyeroffers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina Bay and beyond. There isalso a large range of shops, restaurants, and facilities.

·        SentosaIsland: Singaporeisn't exactly known as a beach destination, but Sentosa Island is the place tofind some fun in the sun. Siloso Beach is a good spot forgetting in beach time, and visitors can play volleyball on free courts or gokayaking and skimboarding. There are several other beach attractions as well,plus an Underwater World aquarium, where visitors can swimwith dolphins. A must-see on Sentosa Island is the Merlion,Singapore's famous statue that has the head of a lion and the body of a fish.One can take an escalator to the top of the statue and enjoy panoramic views ofthe surrounding area.

Thingsto do in Singapore:

·        Hop on a river cruise:Touristscan hop aboard a modern amphibious boat that takes them around the city viaroad and river so they can catch a glimpse of the island’s history in aworn-down junk decorated with painted eyes on the side, and dangling withChinese lanterns or Christmas lights, depending on the season. 

·        Spot Singapore’s iconic landmark: The cruisecontinues past the relatively narrow strip of the river, past the Esplanade – Theatreson the Bay,before opening out into Marina Bay, where tourists don’t miss Singapore’s mosticonic symbol-the Merlion. On an evening cruise, touristsare more likely to catch Spectra, the Marina Bay Sands laser display,and light show.

·        Explore Singapore’s underground:Apart from ground-level attractions andhigh-rise malls, there's a sophisticated underground network of trains,shopping centers, passenger tunnels, underpasses, and the famous Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) which runs 20 meters underthe seabed at its deepest point.

Foodsto eat in Singapore:

·        HainaneseChicken Rice

·        ChiliCrab

·        Laksa

·        CharKuay Teow

·        HokkienPrawn mee

·        BarbecuedStingray

FlightDetails:

·        Theaverage price for connecting flights from Dhaka to Singapore is $273(approximately Tk 24000).

·        Theaverage price for direct flights from Dhaka to Singapore is $497(approximately Tk 42500).

·        Biman,Cathay, Emirates, Air India, Singapore, The Lion are some of the airlines thatoffer flights from Dhaka to Singapore.