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Before traveling, it is very important for you to pay attention to the destinations that you will visit. Here is a Destination Guide for Singapore-Batam :
1. Singapore
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometers (85 mi) north of the equator, in Southeast Asia. It is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north, and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. Singapore is the world's fourth-leading financial center and a cosmopolitan world city, playing a key role in international trade and finance. The port of Singapore is one of the five busiest ports in the world.
Moving Around
In the civic district, you must not miss the fine collections of colonial buildings around the old Padang. Admire the Raffles Hotel, the Empress Place, the Victoria Theatre, the old Post Office, Sir Stanford Raffles' statue and the imposing colonnade of the Supreme Court. Many of these buildings breathed a new life after being converted. The Post Office is now the luxurious Fullerton Hotel; the Empress Place hosts the beautiful Museum of Asian Civilizations; the Saint Joseph School is the Singapore Art Museum.
Singapore has preserved the old districts well. Kampong Glam, near Arab Street, is the first Malay and Arab settlement in the town. The majestic 100-year-old Sultan Mosque dominates the area. The King's previous palace is currently under renovation and will be converted into a museum. Chinatown around Tanjung Pagar/Mosque Street is now home to street hawkers; handicrafts are not uncommon in the area. Old facades have been repainted in fresh colors and trendy coffee shops, as well as elegant antique structures, settle near the old houses. In Telok Ayer Street, discover one of the oldest Hokkien Temples - the Thian Hock Kieng temple.
Dining
Restaurants abound and Chinese, Javanese and western food is predominant. The city is famous for its Lesehan food. By nightfall, the tempting odors of spicy fresh chicken and fish waft through the air. Such delights as Nasi Gudeg (jackfruit cooked in coconut milk and served with boiled rice and chicken), and Burung Darah (pigeon, highly spiced) will tempt you.
Attraction
As a first timer, it is difficult to avoid the famous landmarks of Singapore. The Merlion, of course, tops the list. This mythical half-lion and half-mermaid is truly Singapore.
Shopping
You will find everything you have ever dreamt of on Orchard Road! Takashimaya's food department in Ngee Ann City has a wide selection of luxury food brands from all over Europe, London's Harrods, and Paris' Fauchon.
Shoppers who favor trendy fashion can visit the funky shops of Heeren, while interior design lovers can salivate at Tanglin Shopping Centre that boasts furniture and home accessories. Electronics are generally still cheaper in Malaysia. Both Funan Centre and Sim Lim Square cater to any kind of electronics and IT appliances. Antiques are largely available in different aged shops along Temple Street in Chinatown.
Night Life
Tourists can frequent pubs and discos located along the trendy night entertainment street - the Mohamed Sultan Road. Having existed for more than a decade, Zouk remains one of the most popular clubs in town as it hosts several of the best DJs from around the world. Centro at the Fullerton is another popular venue with a dramatic view of the city skyline and the sea. Families will prefer Sentosa Island and the Night Safari - fun and enjoyment are assured.
2. Batam
Batam is an island and city in Riau Islands Province of Indonesia, known for its free trade zone area as part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, is located 20 km (12.5 miles) off Singapore's south coast. The 715 km² (276 miles²) island has a population of 1,025,044 (June 2010). The official language on the island is Indonesian, and due to the sizeable Chinese population, Chinese languages including Teochew, Hokkien, and Mandarin are also spoken. The indigenous community of Batam is ethnic Malays and they speak Malay in the Riau-Lingga accent which is also the accent of the Malays in Singapore and the Malaysian states of Pahang, Johor, and Selangor.