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Sisters' Islands

Sisters' Islands are good for swimming and, with their nearby coral reefs, are a popular diving spot. Other islands worth checking out are Lazarus Island (Pulau Sakijang Pelepah), Pulau Buran Darat, Terumba Retan Laut and Pulau Renggit

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, is the largest area of remaining primary rainforest. The park is filled with over 800 species of native plants including giant trees, ferns and native wild flowers. You can see long-tailed macaques, lemurs, reticulated pythons, the intriguingly named racquet-tailed drongo and the white-bellied sea eagle here.

Botanic Gardens

Singapore's Botanic Gardens are famous and have both primary jungle and cultivated areas that together contain a plethora of plant species. There are also herbariums located here where work is done on breeding orchids that Singapore is famous for.

Singapore's population celebrates a number of festivals and events. The Chinese New Year, in January or February, is usheres in with dragon dances, parades and cheer. Chinatown is lit up with fireworks and night markets. Food stalls are set up in the evening in the Arab St district, near the Sultan Mosque during Ramadan. Hari Raya Puasa, the end of Ramadan in January or February, is marked by three days of joyful celebrations. Vesak Day in April or May celebrates Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the death of a Chinese saint who drowned himself in protest against government corruption.

The Festival of the Hungry Ghosts is usually celebrated in September when souls of the dead are released for feasting and entertainment on the earth. Chinese operas are performed for them and food is offered.

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