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Posted by: andie on Dec 5, 12 at 12:48 PM Posted in: Asia Jump to last reply

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Anyone have any experience w/ walking tours in Singapore? Seeking authentic cultural experiences w/ fluent English speaking guides who are knowledgable ? Have enjoyed this in different countries in Europe !

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Kathie on Dec 5, 12 at 02:51 PM

Singapore is right on the equator - it will be very hot. Decide what you want to do/dee in Singapore. I love the Botanical Gardens, especially the orchid garden. The verious ethnic enclaves, Chinatown, little India, Arab Street are also interesting. You don't really need a guide. Virtually everyone in Singapore speaks English.

I have to chuckle about "authentic cultural experiences" as the most authentic cultural experience in Singapore is shopping in giant malls.

Singapore is the most modern, cleanest city in the world.
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andie on Dec 5, 12 at 03:31 PM

And shopping of course espIecially in malls is the last thing I would choose to spend vacation time on!
Markets of course are different!

I came across a site that advertises colonial history and Chinatown walks.

Thanks for the laughs!

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Southam on Dec 6, 12 at 09:16 AM

A walking tour of the historic buildings in the city centre -- what's left of them -- can be pleasant, especially if the Raffles Hotel is on the route and includes a bartender demonstrating the secrets of making a Singapore Sling. A walking-riding visit to Changi Prison will illuminate the horrible suffering during the internments of the Second World War and is a must for Australians interested in their country's role during that war.

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