National Geographic Traveller UK April 2020

(Dana P.) #1
Neat-and-tidy Singapore may be small, but it packs a cultural punch. Its
neighbourhoods are where centuries of pan-Asian immigration mixes with

some of the region’s best places to eat. Words & photographs: Shaney Hudson


SINGAPORE


Neighbourhood


The island-city state is a modest metropolis by Asian standards — compact,
largely low-rise and threaded with green spaces. However, Singapore’s small size
belies its cultural richness; centuries of immigration from Malaysia, China and
India have added layers of character to its neighbourhoods. Nowhere is this
more evident than in its cuisine, as Singapore has emerged as one of the world’s
best foodie destinations — whether its hawker stalls or high-end dining, it’s
almost impossible to have a bad meal here. When it comes to landmarks,
however, many will tick of the likes of Rales, Gardens by the Bay and the
sparkling new Jewel Changi, but it’s in exploring the city’s distinct districts that
Singapore’s true charm really begins to reveal itself.

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