Singapore, gateway to Vietnam and Cambodia

Dreams are there to make them come true.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
03 June 2023 Saturday 22:29
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Singapore, gateway to Vietnam and Cambodia

Dreams are there to make them come true. Vietnam and Cambodia are two magnetic destinations, and there is nothing better than knowing them through one of the cosmopolitan capitals par excellence: Singapore. From Barcelona, ​​Singapore Airlines, an award-winning company year after year for offering one of the best services on board its flights, thanks to the hospitality of its crew, and for having a first-rate gastronomic and entertainment offer, will connect you with both the fundamental wonders of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and Danang, in Vietnam, as with those of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, in Cambodia.

Its extensive network of flights in both countries, as well as its direct flight from Barcelona to Singapore, available from July 4, will allow you to optimize your travel time and explore Southeast Asia with great comfort.

Vietnam is a beautiful and diverse country. In the north, travelers will fall in love with the chaotic but enchanting Hanoi, with its 36 streets and water puppet shows. Nor will they ever forget the experience of navigating between karst rocks in the beautiful Halong Bay or hiking through the rice fields of Sapa, getting to know ethnic groups such as the Hmong, the Dao and the Tay.

A visit to the center of the country is also essential, with the Phong NhaKBàng National Park and its spectacular caves, the beautiful imperial city of Hué and the jewel of Hoi An, a city with canals, Chinese temples and French colonial buildings. To the south, old Saigon stands out, today Ho Chi Minh City, with the Cai Rang floating market and the nine arms of the Mekong river delta, which can be explored in picturesque boats. Also not to be missed is the island of Phú Quốc, with its thick rainforest, hiking trails, and colorful species of flora and fauna. And, everywhere, the enormous hospitality of its people and the exceptional Vietnamese street food

Once you have traveled through Vietnam, there is no better way to end the trip than by doing an extension to Cambodia. Siem Reap, in the north, is the epicenter of tourism in the country, with all kinds of hospitality services, first-class restaurants with a wide range of cuisines, cafes, and a vibrant nightlife. It is also the gateway to the famous temples of Angkor, with more than a hundred temples, including the impressive Angkor Wat, the largest religious building on the planet; Bayón, with its enormous stone faces, or Ta Prohm, in which nature has taken over the area.

Just a two-hour flight from Saigon and Siem Reap, is vibrant Singapore, the perfect counterpoint to Vietnamese and Cambodian tradition. And it is that this country supposes an absolute immersion in nature and, at the same time, in innovation, multiculturalism and luxury in every way. Spending 48 hours in this city will be enough to visit its most iconic places, such as the Gardens By the Bay, gardens that occupy more than 100 hectares in the center of Singapore in which the main attraction are supertrees up to 50 meters high that they function as vertical gardens; Climb to the top of the towers of the famous Marina Bay Sands and admire the fascinating views of the city or taste its varied world-renowned gastronomy. In addition, thanks to the new SingapoRewards program, passengers will be able to enjoy for free the forty experiences available that will bring them closer to the most authentic Singapore.

On board an Airbus A350-900, with Business, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class cabins, all designed to offer the greatest comfort to passengers, thanks to their ergonomic seats, high ceilings and intelligent lighting designed to reduce the feeling of fatigue, the passenger will arrive at their destination prepared to start their adventure as soon as they land