Take in the views of Singapore and beyond from the 165m tall Singapore Flyer (website: www.singaporeflyer.com.sg), the world’s tallest Ferris wheel attraction.

A brief walk around central Singapore allows one to take in the splendor of its diversity, as the streets are peppered with Buddhist and Hindu temples, mosques and Anglican and Catholic cathedrals.

The refurbished National Museum of Singapore (website: www.nationalmuseum.sg) offers more than information on the island’s history. It also acts as a focal point for festivals and events.

Featuring the world’s largest walk-in aviary, the Jurong Bird Park (website: www.birdpark.com.sg) houses South-East Asia’s largest collection of birds. Visitors can be amazed with the spectacular bird shows, especially shows involving birds of prey.

Once an ancient fort of the Malay kings, Fort Canning Park covers an area of 2.8 hectares (7 acres). Also to be found are the colonial ruins of the British citadel and a 19th century Christian cemetery.

Take a walk along the Singapore River at night for the best views of the city skyline. Wander towards the oldest building in the country – the Parliament House (website: www.parliament.gov.sg).

Fancy a chance to get up close with the President? Drop by the Istana (website: www.istana.gov.sg), opened to the public just five times yearly.

Immerse yourself in the local culture by sampling Lau Pa Sat’s yummy offerings. Singapore’s favourite food centre, it is the largest surviving Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in South-East Asia.

The Johore Battery consists of a labyrinth of tunnels used to store ammunition to support the biggest guns ever built outside the UK, installed by the British in 1939 for the defense of Singapore.

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