Singapore is famous for many things, from natural beauty to culture, adventure, and hidden gems. So naturally destinations love to replica the things we do. Just in recent days, we’ve heard the news that Chennai is creating its very own SuperTree Grove while there’s a Merlion Statue hidden in Vietnam, to name a few. But did you know there’s a Little Singapore in Indonesia? Travellers desperately hoping to get a slice of home while on holiday in Indonesia need to visit this sprawling estate that has become famous for its faithful replica of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks. Here’s why you can’t miss Medan’s CitraLand Gama City in Indonesia.
Why is it called Little Singapore in Indonesia?
Indonesia’s Medan is home to a unique residential and commercial development known as Little Singapore. Officially named CitraLand Gama City, this large estate features stunning landmarks similar to those in Singapore. Some standout features include the Merlion Fountain, Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries, a Fullerton landmark, and even a shopping district dubbed Orchard Road. It resembles parts of Singapore so well that visitors often state their pictures could easily be mistaken for those snapped in the Lion City itself.
CitraLand Gama City Medan spans over 211 hectares and was designed to pay homage to Singapore. In fact, the developer had a strong admiration for the city-state hence why its attention-to-detail is remarkable. Additionally, the development aims to capture the spirit of Singaporean urban life by blending residential, retail, and recreation spaces in the innovative environment. See this video here.
Wonderfully, CitraLand Gama City offers Indonesians a taste of Singaporean city life without leaving the country using cross-cultural urban design. Certainly, the uncanny resemblance to Singapore is a direct imitation of the city-state. Plus, it’s just one hour and 30 minutes flight from Singapore.
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