The Global Meaningful Travel Map

Singapore Tourism Board

Experience vibrant cultures, lush parks, and sustainable dining in a city that harmonizes urban life with nature, offering unforgettable culinary delights.

About Our Destination
Vibrant cultures, biodiverse ecosystems. Fully plant-based menus, and a long-term plan to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. In Singapore, we respect and celebrate our multicultural heritage, communities, and traditions. In this city-state, we invite you to build meaningful experiences with Singapore’s people and places. Experience a City in Nature, where large experiences come with small footprints.

Cultural Wonders
With its traditions, culture, and amazing local cuisine, Singapore is a sensorial melting pot. Make your way through each wonderfully diverse neighborhood and experience the centuries-old heritage that is alive and well today. Retrace the roots of the early migrants through the local delights, sights, and sounds in Chinatown. Soak in the rich Muslim culture of Kampong Gelam and learn traditional trades like perfume-making or celebrate the multi-faceted nature of Indian culture at the Indian Heritage Center in Little India. Discover the distinct Peranakan culture by strolling past colorful shophouses and quaint eateries at the Katong-Joo Chiat district.

Natural Wonders
Easily one of the greenest cities in the world, Singapore boasts four nature reserves and more than 350 parks where visitors can experience unique wildlife and learn about biodiversity. Explore Singapore Botanic Gardens, the first and only tropical botanic garden listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Discover six unique ecosystems on Pulau Ubin Island during a guided bike tour, be on the lookout for long-tailed macaques, king cobras, and smooth-coated otters in Sungei Buloh Wetland, or go trail exploring on the 24 km/15 miles Rail Corridor weaving through nature parks and historic landmarks.

Culinary Capital
Passionate about food and cocktails? Chefs and restauranteurs in Singapore are transforming the way travelers and locals enjoy culinary experiences. They are challenging old narratives, repurposing aesthetically filtered ingredients, and promoting thoughtful living through sustainable practices. In Singapore, you can start your culinary journey at iconic hawker centers. The Hawker Culture is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Culture Heritage, where visitors can indulge in local dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and laksa noodles for starters. Learn how restaurants like Open Farm Community and Fura are reducing food waste, or dine at the Michelin-starred Labyrinth, specializing in farm-to-table modern Singapore cuisine. Then, enjoy an unforgettable nightcap at Analogue, featuring a 100% plant-based menu, or at any of the award-winning bars at Asia’s epicenter of cocktail culture.

With its tropical climate and English-speaking population, Singapore serves as the ideal entry point to Southeast Asia and remains a popular year-round destination for any visitor.

Explore how to travel sustainably in Singapore here: https://www.visitsingapore.com/travel-tips/about-singapore/travel-sustainably/

Impact
Singapore has made significant strides in sustainability. Guided by the Singapore Green Plan 2030, a whole-of-nation movement to advance the nation’s agenda on sustainable development, government agencies are mobilizing Singaporeans and collaborating with private and public partners to contribute expertise, co-create sustainable solutions, and achieve ambitious targets by 2030, including achieving long-term net zero emissions by 2050. Singapore has also achieved significant milestones in sustainable tourism, being certified as a sustainable destination, marking the first of such recognition on a national level, based on the criteria set by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Several hotels, including the Pan Pacific Hotel Group, The Fullerton Hotel Group, Marina Bay Sands, and attractions such as the Mandai Wildlife Group and the island of Sentosa have also earned their GSTC certifications. Furthermore, the acclaimed Gardens by the Bay joined the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program, reaffirming its dedication to environmental stewardship as a Garden. These certifications underscore Singapore’s commitment to promoting sustainable tourism practices and minimizing the environmental impact of its tourism activities. Moreover, Singapore’s seamless integration of nature sanctuaries, scenic parks, and idyllic gardens within its urban landscape has garnered acclaim for providing visitors with distinctive and environmentally conscious experiences. With plans to add close to 2,500 more acres of green spaces by 2035, Singapore’s endeavors to harmonize its striking skyline and towering structures with natural spaces have contributed to its reputation as a City in Nature. In addition to these achievements, Singapore has also collaborated with GSTC to develop sustainable roadmaps for hotels and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), and is working on the attractions roadmap. The roadmaps outline strategic plans to further advance its sustainability efforts within the tourism industry. All these initiatives demonstrate Singapore’s proactive and continuous approach to promoting sustainable tourism while enhancing the visitor experience for the present and future.

To learn more, please contact: Eileen Lee, Senior Vice President, Singapore Tourism Board Americas at americas@stb.gov.sg.