Singapore

Bradt's new Singapore Travel guide is the most comprehensive and deeply researched guide ever published to one of the jewels of Southeast Asia. It offers both visitors and permanent residents insider tips on getting off the beaten track to discover how Singapore works and what really makes it tick. Perched at the Malay Peninsula's southernmost tip, Singapore is English-speaking, reassuringly safe, spotlessly clean and—thanks to this guidebook's detailed practical advice—remarkably easy to explore on foot and by metro, bus and rented bicycle. The cityscape abounds in eye-catching architecture, including 19th-century shophouses, vibrant temples, historic churches and iconic 21st-century skyscrapers. Yet Singapore is also home to extensive rainforest reserves where playful but naughty monkeys are a constant, and perpetually captivating, menace. Written by a local expert with a particular focus on family-friendly activities, this guide reveals the best places to take an urban or rainforest stroll, have a picnic and find engaging public art—including places that even Singaporeans seldom visit. You'll discover expert local knowledge covering hidden gems ignored by other guides: hot springs, hidden beaches on offshore islands, and birdwatching hotspots in coastal marshlands. The guide also includes chapters on the dynamic Malaysian city of Johor Bahru and Indonesia's Riau Islands. Essential practical guidance covers transport, accommodation, budgeting, cultural norms and everything an independent traveller needs. Plus, discover where to eat well at Singapore's best hawker centres, with details on the Chinese, Malay and Indian food stalls that in-the-know Singaporeans flock to for their favourite dishes. For over 50 years, Bradt has been the publisher of choice for adventurous, independent travellers. Rooted in genuine expertise and a love of discovery, this guide will help you plan with confidence, travel independently and experience Singapore to the fullest.