Asia Pacific · Singapore
Singapore Travel Guide
Singapore is a garden city of the future — spotlessly clean, multicultural, with legendary food, stunning architecture, and flawless organisation.
How Do You Get Around?
Shuttle or taxi from cruise centre. MRT covers the island. EZ-Link card or contactless.
What Can You See?
Gardens by the Bay — Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, Flower Dome. Skyway SGD 12.
Marina Bay Sands — SkyPark observation deck SGD 26. Free nightly light show.
Chinatown & Maxwell Food Centre — Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice.
Little India — Colours, spices, garlands, and Indian food.
Where Should You Eat?
Chicken rice: National dish. SGD 5 at Tian Tian.
Laksa: Spicy coconut curry noodle soup.
Chilli crab: Mud crab in chilli sauce. SGD 60-80 per crab.
Worth Exploring Independently?
Easiest city in Asia. MRT efficient, English official, clean and safe.
Useful Local Phrases
Hello lah
Hello (Singlish)
(as written)
Shiok!
Delicious!
(shee-OHK)
Terima kasih
Thank you (Malay)
(teh-REE-mah KAH-see)
Local Tips
- •Hawker centres are Singapore's soul — SGD 3-6 per dish.
- •Gardens by the Bay Supertree light show free nightly at 7:45 and 8:45pm.
- •Hot and humid year-round. Stay hydrated.
- •Chewing gum illegal. Littering fines enforced.