Singapore GuideSingapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts the world's busiest port. HotelsFind hotels in Singapore, Johor Bahru and more, including The Forest by Wangz, 8 on Claymore Serviced Residences, The St. Regis Singapore, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Shangri La Hotel Singapore, Raffles Hotel Singapore and Grand Hyatt Singapore. Places and AttractionsExplore popular places and attractions around Singapore including Bishan Park, Church of Saint Mary of the Angels, Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, Mount Alvernia Hospital, Singarore Institute Of Management and Ngee Ann Polytechnic. RestaurantsDiscover restaurants around Singapore including Mellben Seafood, Valentino Ristorante Italiano, Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant, Riders Cafe Pte. Ltd., Blu Kouzina, Peperoni Pizzeria (Binjai Park) and Peperoni Pizzeria. RiversideThe Singapore River forms a central artery in Singapore's densely packed Central Business District. OrchardOrchard Road is the main shopping street of Singapore. North of the Singapore River, to the west of the Central Business District, Orchard Road turns into Bras Basah Road as it heads east. ChinatownSingapore's Chinatown is the traditional Chinese quarters of town, and while the entire city is largely Chinese these days the area does retain some of its own charm. SentosaSentosa is an island just off the southern coast of Singapore. This district also includes Harbourfront and the Southern Islands. North & WestThe northern and western parts of Singapore are the city's hinterlands, consisting of jungle dotted with public housing blocks and a significant industrial area in the reclaimed area of Tuas. East CoastThe East Coast of Singapore is largely residential and offers few sights as such; most visitors just cross it on their way from and to Changi Airport. Little IndiaLittle India is, as the name promises, the center for the large Indian community in Singapore. BugisBugis and Kampong Glam are districts of Singapore, just to the east of the city center. Marina BayMarina Bay is Singapore's newest district, created on reclaimed land just east of Riverside. BalestierBalestier, Newton, Novena and Toa Payoh are in central Singapore. Strung along the North-South Line just north of Orchard Road, these four rather dissimilar districts serve to absorb Singapore's urban sprawl and house its inhabitants.