Singapore Travel Advice Guides and Tips

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Singapore is a cosmopolitan city-state that became independent from the British in 1965 and is now one of the
worlds leading economic centers in shipping and banking. This place is expensive by Southeast Asian standards
with everything costing about double what it does elsewhere in the region. While most people come here for a
couple of days just to do Singapore and check it off their bucket list, over the past few years, the city has shed
some of its stuffy nature and become a much more fun city. Check out this Singapore travel advice article for a
guide through Singapore with your limited budget!

Typical Costs

Accommodation

Quite expensive! Youll pay between 15-17 SGD per night for a bed in a dorm room at a hostel. Most of the hostels
offer free breakfast, free WiFi, and some offer free linens. If you need air-conditioning, private bathrooms, free WiFi,
and a TV, you can find a room in a 2-starhotel startingg around 45 SGD. Most large hotels cost between 80-110
SGD per night. A shared rooms on Airbnb starting around 22 SGD per night and entire homes (including studio
apartments) starting around 85 SGD.

Average cost of food in Singapore

Food from all over the world are available in Singapore, but especially Chinese and Indian food. Chinese and Indian
food is usually around 8-9 SGD per meal. As for Singaporean specialties, try the seafood. There are plenty of low-
cost eateries around Singapore with street stalls typically selling food for less than 6 SGD per meal. Restaurants
are around 20 SGD and after that, the sky is the limit. Expect to pay 75 SGD per week for groceries iff you want to
cook your meals, include vegetables, pasta, chicken, and other basic foods.

Transportation costs

There are plenty of buses and taxis around Singapore, but the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) tickets vary based on the
distance traveled, but generally cost around 4 SGD. Theres also the Singapore Tourist Pass which has unlimited
travel within a designated time period. A 1-day pass costs 10 SGD, a 2-day pass is 16 SGD, and a 3-day pass is 20
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Activities in Singapore

On the whole, activities in Singapore are not that expensive. Some, like the Singapore Botanical Gardens and Bukit
Timah Nature Reserve, are free. Entrance to Singapore Zoo is 48 SGD.

Suggested daily budget

55-80 SDG / $40-55 USD

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Money Saving Tips in Singapore

Take public transportation

With a Singapore Tourist Pass, travel on public transport is just 10 SGD per day. This will include unlimited rides on
a number of buses and trains.

Couchsurf

Use Couchsurfing to stay with locals who have extra beds and couches and stay for free. I use the service a lot and
find it not only saves me money, but I meet great people too. Theres nothing better than having a local guide to
show you the city!

Take a free walking tour

Companies like Singapore Footprints offer free tours around the city, These are a great way to explore and learn
about the culture, history, and architecture of Singapore

Eat on Smith Street

The stalls here offer food for less than 6 SGD and are a great place to sample local snacks.

Eat cheap

Save money on food by eating in Little India, Chinatown, or the hawker stalls throughout the town. Meals in these
places cost only a few dollars.

Stick to happy hours

Alcohol is expensive in Singapore, which means youll want to limit your drinking. If you do plan on having a few,
stick to the happy hours where you can find buy one, get one free deal.

Avoid bottled water

The tap water here is perfectly fine to drink, so avoid buying water and just refill your bottle. It will save you money
and its better for the environment!

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 Top Things To Do in Singapore

Visit Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo has been known to have among the most beautiful settings in the world, where animals roam freely
in open and natural habitats. Watch this video and discover the highlights of Singapore Zoo.

Admire Thian Hock Keng Temple

Thian Hock Keng, also known as the Tianfu Temple, is a temple of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess, located in
Singapore. It is the oldest and most important temple of the Hokkien people in the country.

Explore Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

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 Thian Hock Keng Temple

The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a small 1.64 square kilometre (400 acre) nature reserve near the geographic
centre of the city-state of Singapore, located on the slopes of Bukit Timah Hill, Singapores highest hill standing at a
height of 163.63 metres, and parts of the surrounding area. The nature reserve is about 12 kilometres from the
Downtown Core, Singapores central business district.

Take a trip to Pulau Ubin

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Pulau Ubin is an island off eastern Singapore and often considered the last kampung (village) in Singapore. A stroll

Pulau Ubin

through Ubin takes you back to Singapore in the 1960s with the simpler pleasures of life. The slow lane starts as
soon as you join the queue for the bumboat at Changi. As you arrive, all cares are left behind.

Eat in Singapore Little India

A buzzing ethnic district. Little India is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of Singapores Indian
community from vibrant culture to incredible shopping. Pick up a bargain or feast on great food in the streets and
alleys of historic Little India.

See the supertrees at Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares (250 acres) of reclaimed land in central Singapore,
adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East
Garden and Bay Central Garden. The largest of the gardens is Bay South Garden at 54 hectares (130 acres).

Visit the MacRitchie Reservoir Park

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Singapore Little India

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Gardens by the Bay

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MacRitchie Reservoir Park

MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapores oldest reservoir. The reservoir was completed in 1868 by impounding water
from an earth embankment, and was then known as the Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir.

Eat at the Boat Quay

Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its
southern bank. It was the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore, handling three quarters of all shipping business
during the 1860s. Because the south of the river here resembles the belly of a carp, which according to Chinese
belief is where wealth and prosperity lay, many shophouses were built, crowded into the area.

Hang out (and party) on Sentosa

The 500-hectare island resort is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush
rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-water yachting
marina and luxurious residences making Sentosa a vibrant island resort for business and leisure. Making Sentosa
its home, too, is Singapores first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa, which operates South East Asias first
Universal Studios theme park.

Hang with the Merlions

Most of Singapore Travel Advice suggest that The Merlion is the national personification of Singapore. Its name
combines mer, meaning the sea, and lion. The fish body represents Singapores origin as a fishing village when it
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was called Temasek which means sea town in Japanese.

Wander around Singapore Chinatown

Chinatown in Singapore is a sharp contrast to the rest of the city, with low rise buildings and culture bursting out
onto the streets, from the fragrant smells of traditional cuisine to the bold red and gold tones that run through the
neighbourhood. This is an area thats proud of its heritage, and has it very much on display. There are ornate
Chinese, Buddhist and Hindu temples, museums galore and plenty of opportunities to soak up the bustling streets
lined with old shophouses. Heres our list of the best things to see in Chinatown Singapore.

Relax in the Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 158-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of Singapores main
shopping belt. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honored as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site

Learn about Singapores History

For a more cultural experience, visit the former British naval base of Fort Siloso. Its the only preserved fort on the
coast of Singapore and provides a fantastic look into the city-states complicated history. Its a well-constructed,

Boat Quay

interactive attraction. Entry is 6 SGD. Its open daily from 10am-6pm.

Visit Sri Mariamman Temple

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 Sentosa

Bustling Chinatown is home to the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, the Sri Mariamman Temple. Since 1827, name
of the temple is Mariamman Kovil or Kling Street Temple, and built by immigrants from the Nagapatnam and
Cuddalore districts of South India. It is dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, known for her power to cure illnesses
and diseases.

Watch a free concert

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra hosts various free concerts at different venues around the country. Check their
website for details.

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