Travelling to Singapore in 2024 is one of the top favorite country in Asia and this guide will show you some of the things you may consider in preparation. Singapore is one of the most disciplined country and very well developed country especially in Asia. In fact, Singapore belongs to the famous Four Tigers of Asia as it’s surpassed it’s neighboring country and peers in terms of GDP per capita.
When travelling to Singapore, 3 days may not be enough to go through it’s attractions, tourist spots, vast parks and gardens. There are so much places to explore in Singapore and what amazing is that they are accessible through their public transport. Yup, in our humble opinion, their public transport like bus and trains are they way to get around Singapore.
Quick Background About Singapore The Lion City
- Singapore is an island country and city state in South East Asia. It is one of the richest economy in Asia with an AAA credit rating from the big three, and the only Asian country to obtain such ranking.
- Climate in Singapore is regarded as tropical rainforest climate. There’s no distinctive seasons. Wetter monsoon season are expected from November to February.
- Public Transport consist of several lines of MRT and LRT that covered mostly the country. There’s also buses and taxis.
Is Singapore a Visa Free Country?
As a member of ASEAN country (like the Philippines), Singapore offers exception to citizens of ASEAN member countries holding a valid passports from visa requirement for a stay period starting from 14 days.
Quick note that travelers to Singapore requires to file or submit their SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore. For online submission, you may do so at their page HERE.
Where to Stay in Singapore and Tips on Choosing Where to Stay
- There’s plenty to choose from on where to stay in Singapore. Picking the right accommodation and will depend on your budget and your itinerary. Most of the budget hostel or hotel are located in Chinatown, Geylang, Bugis, Clark Quay, Little India etc. These locations have different prices in terms of food or drinks. For example, a can of coke cost $3 in Sentosa, Tanjong Pagar and nearby area while it cost only $1.50 in Kampong Glam. Same as the price of i.Jooz (Fresh Orange Juice Vending Machine).
- You may also prefer a hotel or hostel that are closer to a LRT or MRT Station so that it will be convenient for you to just walk to it. Consider also for a train station that has multiple lines. For example, OUTRAM PARK station is a transit point for the Green Line (East – West line), Purple Line (North East line), and Brown line (Thompson East Coast line). Ride the Purple Line when going to Sentosa, the Brown Line going to Singapore Zoo and the Green Line going to Airport.
Getting Around in Singapore
- Public Bus. This is the best way to get around in Singapore. Their bus system are efficient and on time. You can view at the bus stop the bus route and stops. There’s also a specific bus route that will have scenic views along it’s way.
- MRT or LRT. Fastest to get around the city but expect extra walks going to the station and inside the station.
- Taxi or Ride-hailing apps. Expensive but if you have a budget for it then you pick this one.
- By Bicycle. This one is our favorite. Singapore offers a free tour for tourist and one of it’s tour offers a bicycle tour around the famous travel spot. We took the night tour and it was awesome! You can check this offer at Visit Singapore website HERE.
Top Travel Spot and Tourist Destination
Sentosa – One of the popular destination in Singapore where you can find plenty of attractions, parks and actives to do. You can reach Sentosa either by bus or mrt Vivo City Station. Among the attractions you can find in Sentosa are as follows:
- Universal Studios – A vast amusement park where you can find sets of rides and attractions based on some of the popular Hollywood movies, science fiction also there’s live entertainment. If you love rides then definitely you must include this in your itinerary. If you are not into rides, you may skip this in order to save the entrance fee and spend it to other destination. (optional)
- S.E.A. Aquarium – It’s one of the largest aquariums in the world. It host to more than 100,00 of marine life and up to 1000 different species across of up to 40 diverse habitat. Get close to various species of fish, jelly fishes and more! You may visit or skip this one if you are on a budget trip. (optional)
- Skyline Luge Singapore – This is definitely a must visit to go in Singapore. It is fun and thrilling. You’ll be riding a cart downhill that you can steer and pull if you are going for a brake. It is super fun. You may see 4 year old riding these luge with their mom and pop. And after the downhill ride, you will then Skyride going up. (a must)
- Wings of Time – It is a night time light show where there’s a storyline. You will be watching at the beach side where you will sitting on a bench. If you purchase a VIP ticket you will then get a chair. (optional)
- Madame Tussauds Singapore –
- Skypark Sentosa
- Trickeye Singapore
- HydroDash
- Adventure Cove Waterpark
- Marine Life Park
- SkyHelix Sentosa
- Singapore Cable Car
Gardens by the Bay
Major
- OCBC Skyway
- Cloud Forest
- Flower Dome
- Supertree Grove
- Marina Barrage
Minor
- Sun pavilion
- Far East Organization Children’s Garden
- Floral Fantasy
- Silver Gardens
- Malay Garden
- The Meadow
Marina Bay Sands
- SkyPark Observation Deck
- ArtScience Museum
- Spectra – A Light & Water Show
Singapore Zoo
- Night Safari
Bird Paradise
River Wonders
- Amazon River Quest
Mount Faber
- Faber Point
- Mount Faber Lookout Point
- Keppel Hill Reservoir
- TreeTop Walk
PARKS AND GARDENS
Merlion Park
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Southern Ridges
Fort Canning Park
Haw Par Villa
Bugis Street
Mustafa Centre
Chinatown
IMM
Singapore River Cruise
iFly Singapore
St Andrew’s Cathedral
National Gallery Singapore
National Museum of Singapore
The Fullerton Waterboat House
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Food Destination in Singapore
Top Hawker Center
- Old Airport Road Food Center (8V5P+78 Singapore)
- Chinatown Complex Food Center (7RMV+26 Singapore)
- Maxwell Food Center (7RJV+4W Singapore)
- Tiong Bahru Food Center (7RPJ+3X Singapore)
- Lau Pa Sat (7VJ2+65 Singapore)
Jumbo Seafood – East Coast (8W4J+37 Singapore)
328 Katong Laksa (8W43+28 Singapore)
Heap Seng Leong Coffeshop (8V47+5F Singapore)
Boo Tong Kee (8RGX+6R Singapore)
Satay By the Bay (7VJ9+VG Singapore)
Ponggol Nasi Lemak (8V75+4R Singapore)
What Can I Do in Singapore?
Hiking
Sample Itinerary for 4 Days 3 Nights Trip (Pick any)
Day 1: Sentosa
- Universal Studios
- S.E.A. Aquarium
- Madame Tussauds Singapore
- Cable Car
- Skyline Luge Singapore
- Wings of Time
Day 2: Gardens By the Bay
- Marina Barrage
- Flower Dome
- Cloud Forest
- Supertree Grove
- ArtScience Museum
- SkyPark Observation Deck (Marina Bay Sands)
Day 3:
- Singapore Zoo
- Bird Paradise
- River Wonders
- TreeTop Walk (9R67+72 Singapore)
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Southern Ridges
Day 4:
- Merlion Park
- Clarke Quay River Cruise
- Temple Visits (Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple, Thekchen Choling Singapore, Central Sikh Gurdwara)
