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Bookmark & shareIf shopping is not exhausting enough, there are plenty of other options for shaking it about. Given the polluted waters, none of Singapore's beaches are particularly great for swimming. A better option, if you're not staying at a hotel with its own pool, are the excellent public swimming complexes.
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walking
Singapore is a compact area with many of its star attractions within walking distance of the city district. The inner-city ethnic areas of Chinatown, Little India and Arab St are quickly losing their traditional cultures to drinking bars and venues but they are still fascinating areas to walk through.
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swimming
Many of Singapore's beaches are polluted but there are safe swimming areas at East Coast Park, Sentosa and the other islands.
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watersports
Dragon boat racing - for the athlete who's tried everything - is a colourful and appealing way to get fit. And wet.
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