Attendees who are with us for ACL-IJCNLP and EMNLP or other workshops are here for the whole week. It’s a long time to be in Singapore, especially for those of us who might tire of the constant shopping and eating buzz (Singaporeans love both!).
Statue of Francis Xavier in Malacca. Doesn't he look a little like Singapore's Stamford Raffles?
You may wonder, is this all to SE Asia? Of course not!
If you can find a day or 1/2 day free, you might find a chance to go out of the city center, to experience other parts of Singapore, or if you’re more daring (and have more than 6 months validity on your visa, try going out of the country to visit nearby Malaysia or Indonesia. Johor Bahru (JB for short) and Malacca (about 2-3 hours away each way) in Malaysia offers a contrast to the super modern urban landscape that makes up downtown Singapore.
Our tour desk offers two tours going out of town to JB and Malacca and gives you a safe return. We recommend going with the tour (especially if you’re thinking of going to JB; tourists are often targets of scams). You can find the tour desk near the foyer of the Ballroom.
Enjoy!
(PS – want more detail? Check out Chris’ earlier post on traveling to Malaysia)
