One of the most visited venues in Singapore for its formidable entertainment and dining options, Boat Quay has become a mainstay for locals, expatriates and travellers alike. A scenic area with a flavour of its own it has firmly established itself as a must visit destination in Singapore.

Just over a century ago Boat Quay was a hotspot of trading with its waterway access and by 1860 three quarters of all trade came in through this port. It was from this destination that Singapore established itself as a prominent port in a global context. The port eventually lost prominence however with the emergence of superior transportation technology both through sea and air.

An interesting point is that the area around the South Bank is shaped like a carp (a type of fish) which is a Chinese symbol of good luck. To capitalize on this luck this part of Boat Quay was packed tightly with shop-houses. It is these shop houses that were eventually converted in to what is Boat Quay's strong point; namely restaurants, pubs and bars. The numerous restaurants in Boat Quay mainly serve Indian and Chinese cuisine which alone provides quite a bit of variety. Additionally cuisine from other nations can also be found here as well.

Boat Quay is quite pleasing visually during the day, but it is best visited during the night when the entire area is lit up giving it a far more appealing appearance. A popular pastime in this destination is to watch the various ships and junkers glide through the harbour whilst enjoying a drink or a meal which makes for quite a relaxing and soothing experience. Travellers will be confronted with a host of Singapore hotels during their travel that cater to different requirements and seeking about them in advance is advised.