Singapore Colleges Are New Travel Hotspot for China’s Tiger Moms

When millions of Chinese flew abroad for the Golden Week holiday, not all plans involved visiting museums, high-rolling in casinos or relaxing on a beach — many ended up touring university campuses in Singapore.

Chinese parents, known to go the distance to give their children the academic edge, used their vacation to size up higher education in the city-state. The trend spawned a mini ecosystem around the visits, creating business opportunities for hotels, bus and travel operators.