Singapore
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Only have a day? See 2 ready-made day plans ↓10 places on the map
Top 10
- 1
Iconic resort with a rooftop infinity pool and SkyPark.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- SkyPark deck is open to non-guests for a fee
- Watch the Spectra light show at night
- Dress code at rooftop bar
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- 2
Futuristic gardens with giant Supertrees and cooled conservatories.
3 tips
- Go at 7:45pm for the Garden Rhapsody light show
- OCBC Skyway gives tree-top views
- Conservatories need tickets
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- 3
Resort island with beaches, Universal Studios and attractions.
- Tip: Weekdays
2 tips
- Take the cable car or Sentosa Express
- Beaches are free
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- 4
UNESCO-listed tropical gardens with the National Orchid Garden.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Free except orchid garden
- Sunday concerts sometimes
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- 5
Home of the Merlion statue facing Marina Bay.
3 tips
- Best view is at dusk
- Free
- Great skyline photos
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- 6
Heritage district of shophouses, temples and food streets.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Visit Chinatown Complex hawker centre
- Evenings are lively
- Haggle at market stalls
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- 7
Colourful district with temples, spice shops and curry houses.
3 tips
- Visit Tekka Centre
- Try banana leaf curry
- Avoid Sundays if you dislike crowds
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- 8
Classic hawker centre home to Tian Tian chicken rice.
3 tips
- Go outside lunch rush
- Bring cash
- Share tables are normal
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- 9
Tree-lined shopping boulevard with malls and cafes.
3 tips
- Malls are air-conditioned
- Great at Christmas lights
- Sales in June and December
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- 10
World first nocturnal zoo, wandering after dark.
3 tips
- Tram plus walking trails
- No flash photography
- Book the combo with the zoo
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Before you go: Singapore tips
Transportation
- Tap and go: use a contactless bank card or an EZ-Link card on the MRT and buses for easy fares.
- Use Grab: the Grab app is widely used for taxis and private cars and shows the fare upfront.
- Ride the MRT from Changi: the train connects the airport with the city, cheaper than a taxi.
Security
- Follow the rules: littering, eating or drinking on the MRT and jaywalking can bring fines.
- Beware electronics shop scams: some shops in Sim Lim Square have overcharged tourists; check prices and reviews.
- Leave durian outside: the pungent fruit is banned on public transport and in many hotels.
Saving
- Eat at hawker centres: Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat and Tiong Bahru serve delicious local food at low prices.
- See free light shows: Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay and Spectra at Marina Bay are free every evening.
- Drink tap water: tap water is safe to drink, so refill a bottle instead of buying drinks.
Weather/Clothing
- Dress for heat and humidity: it is hot and humid year-round, so wear breathable clothes.
- Carry an umbrella: sudden afternoon thunderstorms are common, especially from November to January.
- Bring a light layer: malls, cinemas and the MRT are heavily air-conditioned.
Cultural
- Respect chope culture: a tissue packet on a hawker table means the seat is reserved; find another.
- Do not tip: tipping is not customary, and many restaurants already add a service charge.
- Try local dishes: taste chicken rice, laksa, chilli crab and kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs.
Local Hacks
- Visit Jewel Changi: the Rain Vortex waterfall is free to see and close to the airport terminals.
- Walk the Southern Ridges: this free trail links parks and offers treetop views.
- Escape heat in underground walkways: many MRT stations connect to air-conditioned tunnels and malls.
1-day itineraries in Singapore
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 2
Maxwell Food Centre and around
🕘 9:30–17:15📍 6 stops
- 1Maxwell Food Centre
- 2Chinatown
- 3Merlion Park
- 4Helix Bridge
- 5Marina Bay Sands
- and 1 more
Day 2 of 2
Little India and around
🕘 9:30–17:15📍 5 stops
- 1Little India
- 2Indian Heritage Centre
- 3National Museum of Singapore
- 4Peranakan Museum
- 5Fort Canning Park