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SINGAPORE
Once a quiet fishing village , the city-state island is now a testament to how nature can be seamlessly entwined with urban living . Located at the southern tip of the Malay peninsula , almost six million people call this futuristic city home , but don ’ t let that fool you — there ’ s plenty of space to breathe .
Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular spots here and a perfect example of how nature and people coexist . Set in the downtown area , this nature park spans around 250 acres with over 1.5 million species of plants filling the space . Within the three gardens , there ’ s a cloud forest , flower dome and the Supertrees , a series of vertical gardens .
Further north , you ’ ll find Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and TreeTop Walk , a
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suspension bridge surrounded by nature and hiking trails . Between the giant looming skyscrapers that spread across the city , there ’ s Little India and Chinatown , a few minutes ’ walk from each other . For a dose of culture , head to see the Chinese Thian Hock Keng Temple and Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple .
Plenty of time should be left to indulge in Singapore ’ s dining landscape , too . There are plenty of fine-dining options , with 52 places listed in the Michelin Guide , while hawker centers ( open-air cooked food complexes ) are dotted throughout the island , serving up delicious Chinese , Malay and Indian flavors . After the sun sets , don ’ t miss the light show , where fountains , lasers and light projections are set to music across the city ’ s skyline .
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Once a quiet fishing village , the city-state island is now a testament to how nature can be blended with urban living .
Previous pages : Abra boats on
Dubai Creek , United Arab Emirates
Clockwise from above : Gardens by
the Bay in Singapore ; shopkeeper
in Crawford Market , Mumbai , India
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