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Singapore is one of Asia's fastest growing business and travel destinations. This guide includes expanded cuisine and restaurant coverage, and hundreds of accommodation options for all budgets.

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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6th edition (July 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 174059309X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1740593090
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #818,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars out of date, innaccurate, out of touch, July 17, 2000
By "mattbolanz" (El Paso, TX United States) - See all my reviews
As an American having lived in Singapore for much of the past 30 years, it seems to me Mr. Hellander hasn't spent much time there. Much of his 'facts' and 'tips' are out of date, or just plain wrong. His 'tips' on hotels and restuarants in particular seem to be based on marketing data, and not real world experience. If you are planning to go to Singapore, there are many other, better written and more accurate, books to read. This would not be one of them. Insight and Essential Explorer do a much better job.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I Liked the Way s In Which It Was Unexpectedly Helpful, July 18, 2002
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While this guide was useful in all the mundane ways (accomodation, eating), I'm grateful to for the way it got me thinking about some of the less understandable aspects of Singapore. After a couple of days of walking around S'pore I began to wonder at the odd sense of artificiality about the place, and the strange way my hosts and others talked of the city-state. I was glad to be reffered to Stan Sesser's book *The Lands of Charm and Cruelty*, which told me of "the fear that even the best educated Singaporeans feel towards their government." I am also grateful to this guide for steering me towards Ian Buruma's essay "The Nanny State of Asia," in his book *The Missionary and the Libertine*, which went into a lot of detail about the police state behind the facade of Singapore's clean toilets, etc. The guide was useful in all practical matters, but by dealing with some of the unpleasantness that is the reality of Singapore, I came away with a better understanding of the place which grew increasingly creepy the longer I stayed. Lonely Planet Singapore is an excellent, thoughtful guide that did what it was supposed to do, yet also led me to other books which helped enrich my business trip. For understanding some aspects of Chinese behaviour in a business setting, I also recommend Bo Yang's *The Ugly Chinaman and the Crisis in Chinese Culture*. Paul Theroux's *Saint Jack* is a novel set in Singapore - though written in the 70's, I found the attitudes and actions of many of the characters still relevant to locals and expats of Singapore today.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Handy and truly serves its purpose!, February 25, 2000
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Like all Lonely Planet Guides this one on Singapore is professionally compiled, well mapped, with lots of info on places to eat, stay and visit. I couldn't have enjoyed Singapore as much as I did without it. Travelling anywhere with a Lonely Planet Guide gives me a peace of mind. I am able to plan every day of my holiday and make the most of the time I spend there. It's very helpful that everything is categorized into various budget range.
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5.0 out of 5 stars all the details, mostly up to date
However, note that the Chinese Opera Circle is not necessarily done every Friday and Saturday night. Some nights they have not bookings. Read more
Published on October 8, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Reference for Getting Around in Singapore
We found this book to be a very solid reference for transportation and side trips while traveling in Singapore. Read more
Published on March 31, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
I am about to move to Singapore and find the information in this guide truly exceptional. Everything is included in this guide: History of Singapore, Places of Interest, Local... Read more
Published on July 12, 2000 by junebug25

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great about Singapore.
This is an excellent book as Singapore is an excellent country. I wish I lived there after visiting. They really love their people and they keep them safe. Read more
Published on August 27, 1999

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