It took me three separate visits to Singapore to actually fall in love with the town.  It’s one of many locations I might really see myself reside in for a pair years as an expat.  It’s extraordinarily clear, wonderful public transportation, and there are tons of wonderful and free issues to do in Singapore. 

Whether or not you’re there for only a brief stopover, a weekend journey, or a bit longer of a go to, this might be a terrific listing to begin your journey planning.

1 )  Gardens By The Bay

That is completely an important factor to do if you’re in Singapore.  The Gardens By the Bay is a large and exquisite space situated behind Marina Bay Sands which is totally free to discover.  In the event you select to enter the Flower Dome or Cloud Forest, it’s gonna price you a good amount of cash nevertheless.

Be sure to take a look at the Gardens By The Bay Gentle Present each night time at 7:45 P.M & 8:30 P.M.  It’s actually cool, and it’s wonderful to see the bushes mild up in all of the completely different colours.

2 )   Sentosa Island Seashores

No journey to Singapore can be full with out exploring Sentosa Island for a day.  It’s actually leisure central, and there’s so many various issues to do.  In the event you’ve obtained the cash to spend you possibly can take a look at Common Studios, trip the cable vehicles for aerial views, or hit up Maddam Tousse’s museum.

In the event you’re like me, and needed to discover Singapore on a finances — then simply head right down to the seashores on the southern coast of the island.  From the principle entrance space, all you want to do is get to Siloso Level.  There are free busses and shuttle companies.

From beginning at this level, you possibly can select to stroll all the best way to the top seaside which is Tanjong seaside.  That’s what I did, and actually loved it.

My principal suggestion can be testing Palawan Seashore.  It’s lovely, and has a extremely cool bridge / lookout space on this little island which is the furtherest south level of continental asia.  Fairly cool, eh?

3 )  Chinatown

At some factors alongside my travels, I began getting uninterested in individuals telling me to go to the “Chinatown” in numerous cities.  In every single place you go, there might be a Chinatown.  Properly, in Singapore it’s undoubtedly price a fast go to to Chinatown!  The meals road is admittedly cool, and has some wonderful meals stalls to get your grub on.  It’s additionally one of many most cost-effective locations to eat in Singapore.

4 )  Botanical Gardens

In the event you’ve obtained a day free, than take the MRT over to the Botanical Gardens cease and spend an hour two exploring these giant inexperienced gardens.  They’re nothing like Gardens By The Bay, however they’re undoubtedly definitely worth the go to.  It’s free, so why not?  Take a stroll alongside the good paths, take some good photos, and benefit from the contemporary air.  It’s a terrific cease on this Singapore Itinerary for artwork and nature lovers!

5 )  Clarke Quay

Throughout the day this place isn’t all of the thrilling, however because the night time falls and lights activate, Clarke Quay turns into this cute little escape from the town. It’s obtained a riverside eating places, happy-hour specials, and colourful decorations.  Why not seize a beer at 7-11 and luxuriate in it on the bridge to begin the night time?  This place may be actually dear (it’s in Singapore), but it surely’s clearly free simply to take a look at.

6 ) Little India

The meals right here on the Tekka Market is completely scrumptious.  I’m an enormous fan of Indian meals, and for those who’re trying some low-cost and nice curry — then you definately gotta come right here.  There’s some purchasing stalls across the market, in addition to upstairs.  Very easy to get to, and also you’ll go away very glad.

7 )  Arab Quarter

This small space of Singapore has tons of life and persona.  From it’s cute little eating places, reside music venues,  and graffiti — it is a place you must undoubtedly marvel by way of at night time.  Seize some pals and get a hookah and a few hummus.

8 ) Stroll Throughout the Helix Bridge

I don’t know what it’s about this bridge, however I discover it actually fascinating.  It offers some wonderful views of Marina Bay Sands in addition to the town skyline.  In the event you’re a photographer, you possibly can undoubtedly go right here for some stellar sundown pictures.

9 ) Har Paw Kaw Villa

This Chinese language temple is free to enter to discover, and has some actually cool stuff to take a look at and skim up on.  All the the completely different and colourful statues that painting tales are definitely worth the go to.  It doesn’t take an excessive amount of time, and is situated simply 1 minute away from the MRT station.

10 ) Mariamman Temple

Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple is situated within the coronary heart of Chinatown, and is unquestionably price a fast go to.  The statues are tremendous detailed, colourful, and may be enjoyable to {photograph}.

Planning a visit to Singapore…?

Take a look at a couple of of those useful articles to plan your travels:

Singapore to Bangkok:  The Final Journey Overland Backpacking Itinerary

The 8 Finest Music Festivals in Singapore

The place to remain in Singapore

Experiencing Singapore in Model:  The Westin Expertise

Purchase the Lonely Planet Guide

I at all times advocate touring with a Lonely Planet Guidebook, as I believe it’s crammed with helfpul suggestions, data, and proposals!

Have you ever ever visited Singapore?  What did you suppose?  Am I lacking on this listing?

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