Why Should You Visit Singapore?
Places to Visit in Singapore
Feel delighted spending some family time at the waterfront gardens and greenhouses of the Gardens By The Bay. Visit the place with futuristic steel-framed plantations called the Supertrees, which have a special mention in every Singapore travel guide. Take your kids to the Waterplay and Fish Fountain areas where they can have some fun. Visit the place after dark to enjoy a spectacular light show.
You will find a special mention of the Snow City in the Singapore travel guide book for being the country’s first permanent indoor snow centre. Visit the entertainment park to have fun at its famous attractions, the world's first Sub-Zero Shooting Arena, the Winter Shooting Arena.
Pulau Ubin is an island in eastern Singapore, known to be the last village of the country. The village will delight you with its secluded beaches, shadowed with mangroves as well as overgrown rubber plantations during your visit.
Every Singapore travel guide will list Sentosa Island as one of the top places to visit in Singapore. Visit the island to relax on the picture-perfect beach and indulge in the themed attraction on offer. Kids would love to go to the Adventure Cove Waterpark for a water splash and feel excited to interact with monkeys and parrots at Animal Encounters.
Check out your Singapore budget travel guide for options of enjoyment before visiting Marina Bay, an upscale shopping complex with several attractions on offer. Visit the enjoyable Gardens by the Bay or take a stroll on the waterfront promenade. Delight in a fine dining experience or shop for international brands.
Spend a few hours in the midst of the fishes and other sea creatures at S.E.A. Aquarium. Witness marine creatures from the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, Straits of Malacca and many more in the 10 zones of the aquarium.
Things to Do in Singapore
Feel excited as you Go up as high as 165 meters and then come down in the largest Ferris wheel in Asia, the Singapore Flyer. Have fun watching the breathtaking view below as you reach the top.
Every Singapore travel guide book will advise you to go on a nocturnal Night Safari experience at Singapore's Mandai Wildlife reserve. Board a tram as soon as dusk approaches, and travel through the dense rainforest while listening to the professional guide. Delight in spotting various species of birds, reptiles and animals at night.
Check out the Singapore travel guide for details of Madame Tussauds Museum before visiting the place to watch the wax figures of some famous celebrities. Take the first-ever boat ride in Madame Tussauds and explore other attractions such as the 4D Marvel movie experience, the International Indian Film Academy Awards section etc.
For those travelling with family, one of the best tourist places to visit in Singapore is Universal Studio. This well-known amusement park has seven themed zones with 28 thrilling rides, shows, and other attractions, in which both kids and adults would love participating.
Spend a day at The Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 82 hectares of greenery having 10,000 species of flowering plants and trees. Visit the prime attractions such as the National Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Etc. Check details in the Singapore budget travel guide to take guided tours such as Healing Garden Tour, Rain Forest Tour, National Orchid Garden Tour, Heritage Tour and so on.
Swim and interact with the friendly and intelligent bottlenose dolphins at the Dolphin Islands at Adventure Cove Waterpark. Learn about the habitats, migration patterns, and eating habits of these playful creatures during your visit or by consulting your Singapore travel guide.
Know Before You Go Singapore
Currency: The currency of Singapore is the Dollar where S$ 1 is equivalent to 0.74 USD. The denominations available in the country are 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 1000 and 10000 Singapore dollars. If you want to use coins, you can get coins worth 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and S$1.
Visa Information: Whether you need a visa or not to travel to Singapore will depend on your nationality, purpose of visit as well as the number of days that you want to spend in the country. Citizens of around 164 nations can enter Singapore for 30 to 90 days without a visa. Check any Singapore travel guide book to see if your country falls in which category and if it is not on visa exempted list, then you will need to apply either for a regular tourist visa or an e-visa depending on the country they are travelling from.
Weather: Singapore has hot as well as humid weather throughout the year with its temperature reaching over 30 degrees mostly. The city faces bouts of brief torrential rainfall from time to time as well except for the months between February to April when it is the dry season with more sunshine.
By Air: Singapore is well connected with countries across the world via airways. Changi Airport is the main airport of the country and has flights covering all international routes.
By Train: You can travel by train between Singapore to Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia. There is also an extended route to Bangkok.
By Road: There are two major causeways which link Johor Bahru to Singapore. You can consult the Singapore budget travel guide to look for options for travelling by rented car, specially licensed taxis or buses.
By Water: Singapore holds various cruises across Southeast Asia. There are ferry services as well as regular cruises to the islands of Indonesia and Malaysia.
The best time to visit is between the months of December to June as the city enjoys consistent weather during these months. Moreover, the rainfall is also less, making it easy for sightseeing.
Singapore buses are wheelchair-accessible
All MRT stations have at least one route that has ramps and lifts.
The stations also have wheelchair-accessible toilets as well as wider fare gates.
Wheelchair users will find special access in most walkways, taxi stands and bus shelters.
Many Singapore hotels are well-equipped with facilities such as accessible rooms
Singapore offers several entertainment options that are adventurous and fun. Some of the popular entertainment options in the country include Indoor Skydiving, Formula One Adventure, Changi Experience Studio, Night Safari and more.
Restaurants: Singapore's restaurants include a mixture of local street food as well as fine dining experiences by local and international chefs.
Shopping: Singapore has several shopping areas where you can shop for anything from electronics to clothes. Some of the areas known for shopping include VivoCity, Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, Little India, Marina Bay, Chinatown etc.
Do’s- Drink tap water- Travel by public transport- Purchase a Singapore tourist pass - Visit hawker centres
Don’ts- Chew gums- Use unauthorised Wi-Fi- Drop litter- Smoke in public- Give tips in restaurants- Vandalise- Use graffiti
FAQ's of Singapore
Which are the best places to visit in Singapore?
Singapore has several attractions such as Sentosa Island, Holland Village, Bird Paradise Singapore, S.E.A Aquarium and others. While families travelling with kids would love to visit places such as Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Zoo, and Port of the Lost Wonder, couples would love to visit Singapore Flyer, Mandai Mangrove, and Sister Island.
What is Singapore famous for?
Singapore is well known for its lush greenery in the midst of the city, its huge variety of diverse tribes, its culture and religion, and the country’s clean environment. The country has incredible skyscrapers, a marina bay skyline as well as places of attractions such as Universal Studio, Chinatown, Singapore Flyer, Night Safari etc. Singapore is also known to be a land of shopping malls and is also a delight for those with a craving for delicious street food.
What is the best time to visit Singapore?
The best time to visit Singapore is in the month of December to June, during which the weather is fairly consistent. The months between February to April fall in the country’s dry season and you will encounter the least amount of rainfall if you travel in these months.
How many days are enough to visit Singapore?
3 days is enough for visiting Singapore. An ideal 3-day itinerary would be:
Day 1: Explore Fort Canning Park & Colonial District, National Museum of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, National Gallery Singapore, Marina Bay, Merlion statue and Clarke Quay.Day 2: Visit Orchard Street, Emerald Hill Road, and Little India district.Day 3: Explore Sentosa Island and Chinatown.