Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. giant. It has been Southeast Asia's most modern city for over a century. The city blends Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and English cultures and religions. Its unique ethnic tapestry affords visitors a wide array of sightseeing and culinary opportunities from which to choose. A full calendar of traditional festivals and holidays celebrated throughout the year adds to its cultural appeal. Its colonial core centers on the Padang, a cricket field since the 1830s and now flanked by grand buildings such as City Hall, with its 18 Corinthian columns. In Singapore's circa-1820 Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to house one of Buddha's teeth. It’s a city of (man-made) waterfalls and the home to the world’s first night zoo, It’s one of the world’s greenest cities. There are tons of off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods to explore. There’s always something to celebrate in Singapore.