Singapore - Shopping and Cultural Getaway

TravelGator came up with the idea of trips to different parts of Asia. They looked at approximate airfares from Beijing, and included a few other pointers. Singapore, a city-state with four official languages, and lots of good shopping, is the focus of this quick trip tip.

Airfares were found using the TravelGator flight search tool. Airfares are for one person return in coach.

According to TravelGator, Singapore often gets a bad rap as "too western", but argues that anyone who says that hasn't ventured beyond the luxurious shopping district along Orchard Road.

You can visit historical areas like little India, little Arabia, and British town - public transportation is pretty straightforward.

TravelGator calls the Night Safari "one of the most unique zoo experiences in the world"

Flights to Singapore from Bejing don't come cheap, but are available on a number of airlines start at $1250 return.

Other travel tips and info about China and the Olympics:

• Beijing - 2008 Olympic Games City Beijing - Geography
• 2008 Olympics in Beijing - China Travel
• All About Swimming In The Olympic Games
• Going to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
• Olympic City Guides - it's not just Beijing
• Singapore Travel Information Travel Basics
• Traveling to China with Children