Singapore

What To Do Before And After The Casinos In Singapore

If you are wondering what to do before and after the casinos in Singapore, this fascinating Asian city-state offers plenty of other diversions. Singapore nightlife is exciting and varied, and there are plenty of places to enjoy a drink before or after you hit the tables. Bars and clubs offer everything from live jazz to evenings hosted by well-known guest DJs. Drink prices are high everywhere because of the government imposed tariff, although just about every place offers a happy hour during the early evening.

If you want to shop with your winnings, Orchard Road is lined with stylish and glitzy Western style shopping malls, although for some more traditional shopping with some local colour, you should try Arab Street and Chinatown. Orchard Road is a good place to shop for works of art, antiques and Oriental carpets and in most places, bargaining is expected. The huge Marina Bay shopping centre is also another good place to shop; the complex is home to the Marina Bay Casino and is connected to most of the city’s major hotels by bridges and walkways.

Singapore is also a city of parks, temples and mosques, many of which offer a tranquil escape from the city’s hectic pace. One of the oldest Chinese temples is the Thian Hock Keng temple, home to a Gambler Brother statue which is traditionally prayed to for riches and good luck. For a better understanding of the city and its history and culture, the recently renovated Singapore Museum recounts the country’s history in displays and multimedia exhibits.

There are plenty of other ways to relax in the City of Lions. The Botanic Gardens feature a children’s garden and an orchid garden and date from 1822; while Sentosa Island offers various attractions in addition to its casinos. Underwater World, an aquarium and zoo, is one of the country’s biggest attractions and the island also offers enough rides, attractions and beaches to keep the whole family occupied.