Why Singapore
Why Singapore?
A short guide for first-time visitors and group organisers.
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Close to Japan and China
About 7 hours' direct flight from Tokyo. Singapore is 1 hour behind Japan and has no time difference with China.
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Safe and well run
Excellent public safety, food safety and public transport.
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English and Chinese
English is the working language, and Mandarin is widely spoken.
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World-class education
Home to NUS and NTU, two of the world's leading universities.
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A city in a garden
The UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay and green spaces across the city.
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Many cultures in one city
Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western heritage side by side.
Practical information
- Tropical climate all year, with short showers.
- Visitors must submit the SG Arrival Card online before arrival.
- Japanese and Chinese passport holders should check current entry rules with Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before travel.
And Malaysia, next door
We also arrange programmes and travel in Malaysia, using our local resources there.