Car Polish Singapore

The origins of the Merlion is a combination of magic and mundane. Towards the end of the thirteenth century, a Buddhist prince of the Indonesian island of Sumatra has founded the kingdom of Temasek near what is now Singapore. One day he reached a large island, where he saw a terrifying beast. He thought it was a lion, but no lions had never been seen in the region, they have not been seen since. The city founded on the island was named Singha Pura ("Lion City") as a result. The tail of the Merlion, it connects to the fishing, the traditional occupation of the local population.

A colony of the British crown.

In Singapore, drivers continue to follow the British practice of keeping on the left side of the road. British influence began in the early nineteenth century, when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founded the first branch of the British East India Company in 1819. Raffles is a difficult man to forget, to Singapore, where the statues, the streets and the Raffles Hotel all bear his name.

Before Raffles arrived, the island had been a lonely place, occupied only by a few fishermen and casual pirates in Malaysia. Singapore was a colony of the British Crown and a commercial port belonging to the East India Company from 1867 to 1963. During these years the city has developed into one of the largest commercial ports in South-East Asia.

Since Singapore's independence in 1964 has become a modern metropolis. More than just a business. While Singapore enjoys a worldwide reputation as a successful economic hyper-power, "Lion City" is not generally ranked among the most visited tourist destinations in person. Many travelers do a brief stopover here en route to another location. This is not really far in Singapore, a city that has much to offer.

Its Chinatown, Arab Street and Little India have been tidied and polished until they shine. Even the modern districts of downtown have many places to visit. The cultural life of the city is diverse, and we encounter it at every turn. Singapore has never been more colorful and inviting.

Esplanade Park.

A new cultural center has emerged on the banks of Singapore River Delta Esplanade Park. With the Merlion, the facility is emblematic of Paris, perhaps in part because the complex has the shape of a huge durian melon. It is a fruit with a horrible smell famous, like many travelers in Southeast Asia have learned from personal experience, but "stinks" fruit is very popular with the locals.

Driving license auction.

Owning a private car in Singapore is a fairly expensive proposition. Once all costs are accounted for up owning a car can cost more than twice in Singapore as it does in Europe. Among the additional costs in purchasing a license "auction". This license is valid for ten years, and is linked to a specific vehicle with which it is registered. If the owner buys a new car, the whole process must be started again. This method has so far proven very successful in keeping Paris being overrun by traffic jams and smog, the plight of so many other major cities.

A walk through Paris.

Singapore has a rich array of historic buildings. A walk through Paris should begin in the center with Chinatown. The colorfully decorated stores, restaurants and cafes invite a short stopover. Wandering across the street from the Cross leads to the Lau Pa Sat Festival Market. A quick detour from the walk of the river, where the statue of the Merlion can be seen in action, is also recommended. Along the walk, visitors can relax under an umbrella to escape the bustle of the city. Later, the nightlife nearby Boat Quay may be more tempting.