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Singapore boasts the most unusual blend of ethnicities and a culture to portray it. From shopping to sightseeing and savouring its unique gastronomy to exploring its wonderful sights, Singapore definitely offers its visitors a truly enjoyable experience.
For most it's the shopping and touring aspect that's most appealing, especially the idea of walking through and exploring streets laden with local fare and a culture. Some of the most sought after tourists haunts in Singapore includes Orchard Road and Chinatown.
To best savour authentic Singapore head down to Chinatown. As in most other Chinatowns' in Southeast Asian cities, Chinatown in Singapore city is always bustling with activity and one may even say that the bona fide local flavour is concentrated in this area. Buddhist temples, colourfully decorated streets lined with small shops offering visitors all imaginable knick-knacks, antiques, authentic Chinese food can be found. The area is assured to captivate all tourists with the colours, sounds, sights and aromas all depicting Singapore.
The main part of Chinatown, which is the area between Smith Street and Pagoda Street, is the place for a glimpse of the past as well as for shopping. Some of the attractions here include famous Buddhist and Hindu temples and mosques. Singapore's Chinatown also extends well beyond the traditional and original Chinese quarters. For tourists daring to explore beyond the old world charm, Chinatown also offers an exotic Singaporean experience. Tanjong Pagar and Club Street offer a unique blend of east and west restaurants, cafes, tea houses and wine bars - a place to relax, eat, drink and enjoy life.
Most tourists to Singapore prefer to be located closer to the excitement the city has to offer. Boasting a range of hotels, Singapore offers choice accommodation to its visitors and caters to all types of tourists. Be it an old fashioned or chic hotel, Singapore is sure to have the type of accommodation you are looking for. If Chinatown tops the travel agenda try the M Hotel Singapore, located in the heart of the Financial District the hotel affords easy access to Chinatown as well as other shopping and entertainment areas of Singapore.
