Singapore : The City of the Lion

A tribute to one of Asia's most vital metropolises, this volume showcases the contrasts that epitomize the City of the Lion—a city that has achieved unsurpassed harmony between tradition and modernity, the past and the future. Through hundreds of colorful photographs, readers see for themselves the fascinating juxtaposition of ancient temples with sleek, soaring skyscrapers, and experience the differences between time-honored traditions and the modern values that have helped make this city one of the world's most important financial centers.