Introduction: Singapore travel guide
Singapore is a small country of 725km² in southeast Asia which is approx. 7 times the size of Paris. It is home to 5.7 million people and is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. Singapore is one of the most developed and advanced country in the work, yet their rural planning is at a level rarely seen. There are not many places that integrated that many greeneries within such a city.
If you are on your way to Southeast Asia, make a stop in Singapore as it is a travel hub for this area of the world.
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Mapping the day
Getting there
The easiest way is to fly to Changi Airport, the international airport of Singapore. From there you can either get on the MRT (Metro), Bus or Taxi to the city.
Moving Around
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) or the metro of Singapore. With over 122 stations in operations and 8 lines it will get you wherever you want.
Where to Stay
Staying 3 to 4 night will give you more than enough time to visit Singapore. If you are a bit in a rush you could also make it shorter to 2 days.
Here are some of the place we would choose for our stay there:
- Capsule: CapsulePod@Aljunied
- Hostel: hipstercity hostel
- Mid-Range: Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong
- Luxurious: Marina Bay Sands (SG Clean)
Where to Eat
Maxwell food center
There are hundreds of original and amazing places to eat in Singapore but Maxwell food center is an authentic place where locals usually eat. The center offers lots of choice of local dishes and have over 13 stalls for you to choose from.
Some of the dishes to be tried are:
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Stingray
- Bubble tea
Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
From Marina Bay, you can visit one of the biggest shopping center of Singapore and then take a elevator up to the Skypark on top of the famous boat building.
Itinerary
Day 1:
- Muslim district
- Marina Bay
- Gardens by the Bay
- Flower Dome
- Cloud Forest
- Merlion & Park
Day 2:
- Sentosa Island
- E.A. Aquarium
- Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
Day 3:
- Universal Studios Singapore
Singapore is the happiest place in Asia – Dan Buettner