Singapore Travel Guide
Interests
Activities
Eat at the Boat Quay
Boat Quay is a hive of activity and is the place to go for dining and entertainment. The alfresco pubs and restaurants also make Boat Quay ideal for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. Try Wakanui for quality Japanese steak cooked over a white oak fire, or Kinara for reasonably priced North Indian cuisine.
See the supertrees at Gardens by the Bay
Located along Marina Bay, this urban landscaping project is a series of fake “supertrees”. At heights of 80-160 feet, the metal structures have roughly 200 species of orchids, ferns, and other tropical plants coating their structure and forming a lush, colorful skin.
Hang out (and party) on Sentosa
This little island is popular with locals and tourists alike. You can visit Tiger Sky Tower ($18 SGD/$13 USD), Asia’s tallest observation tower or Universal Studios, which is also on the island. There are a host of bars, restaurants, and beaches here too.
Visit Singapore Zoo
This zoo is one of the best in the world. Covering an area of 70 acres, this place is huge and has a vast array of animals: over 3,600 mammals, birds, and reptiles. The zoo’s night safaris are awesome.Entrance to the zoo and a night safari costs $70 SGD ($50 USD).
Hang with the Merlions
You are sure to see statues of these imaginary creatures dotted about Singapore. The Merlion is Singapore’s mascot and has the head of a lion and the body of a fish. The original statute (and most impressive Merlion) can be found in Merlion Park, but the 37-meter tall replica on Sentosa is also pretty cool to see.
Tips
Use Public Transportation or Grab App. The country has an impressive public transportation network that will take you anywhere you wish to go.
Get Travel Insurance.
Eat Like the Locals. You don’t have to go to a Michelin star restaurant here to get a scrumptious meal (although Singapore is home to the cheapest Michelin-starred meal).
Drink the Tap Water. The water is absolutely safe to drink here. Bring a refillable water bottle, so that you can reduce the amount of plastic you use.
Stay Connected. While you will find many restaurants and cafés in Singapore with Wi-Fi, the cost (in both time and money) of buying a coffee every time you want to connect adds up quickly.
