🇸🇬 Singapore in 3 days

I love the walk around the Marina Bay. Breezy and scenic. Catch the Free light show at the Event Plaza @ MBS. More info below. Sun – Thu: 8pm & 9pm Fri & Sat: 8pm, 9pm & 10pm

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ArtScience Museum

A unique museum focused on exploring the intersection of art and science, through interactive exhibits and immersive displays. Tickets are SGD 30 and above. Depending on the exhibit.

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2. Merlion Park

Merlion Park

The Merlion is an iconic symbol of Singapore, representing a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, symbolizing the city's historical connection to the sea and its original name, "Singapura" or "Lion City."

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3. Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is an incredible horticultural and architectural project. Symbolizing the city-state's commitment to urban greening. - Garden Rhapsody. Free light show at Supertree daily, 7.45pm and 8.45pm. - Visit one of the two AC Domes if you have time. Cloud Forest is a good one with the World's Largest Indoor Waterfall in it! Tourist ticket: SGD 50++ (Check the official website for accurate pricing, link below)

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Marina Bay: Food & drinks options 👄

My Favorite Food Places around Marina Bay in Singapore

What I ate and liked

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Stay at Tanjong Pagar

MRT stop: Maxwell, Tanjong Pagar

Good for: Travelers who want to explore local pub & cocktail bars at night

ST Signature Tanjong Pagar

3-Star Hotel. Price is value for the comfort, great location. ~ SGD 150/night Walkable distance to: - Marina Bay Sands (30mins) - Chinatown (15mins) - Keong Saik, upscale restos & bars (10mins)

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CSW Hostel (formerly known as Century Service World)

It is one of the better options I can find for this area - fairly good reviews - very near to hotspots - walkable distance to the MRTs ~ SGD 50/night

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Day 2 - Cultural Neighborhood

Singapore’s demographic is made up of 75% Singaporean Chinese, 13.5% Singaporean Malays, and 9% Singaporean Indians.

Choose between 3 options:

Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Little India

Opt 1: Chinatown - Attractions 🛵

1.1 Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Free entry to the public area. Modest dress code required. No sleeveless and skirt length has to be over the knees. This Tang-styled Buddhist temple was designed by the temple’s Chief Abbot Venerable Shi Fa Zhao, inspired by the Buddhist Mandala, a symbol of Buddhist culture that represents the universe. The built cost S$75 million. More info on the 3 levels of temple below.

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1.2 Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre

Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre

Embrace the local food culture. Here you'll find a lot of good food (you can identify places like that if you see a lot of elderly, their tastebuds are hard to please). It is generally a crowded place, hosting 260 stalls. I'd recommend going early, around 8am - 10am. Lunch time gets crazy and the good ones sell out early. There are a lot of food to try in Singapore, so eat all the small-portion type (like tapas) to avoid getting full too quickly. I've linked a list of 15 food reccos below. Here’s my shortlist: - 2 - Vegetable roll (Popiah) - 3 - Rice noodle rolls (Chee cheong fun) - 7 - Chicken rice, national dish - 12 - Old School Ice Dessert (Chendol) - 13 - Soup Noodle with meat & fish paste (Yong Tau Fu) // It is customary to customize, you choose the type of noodle (I like thin noodles: beehoon), the meat, vege and soup (I recommend clear soup: qing tang) you want

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1.3 Sri Mariamman Temple

Sri Mariamman Temple

Chinatown Walking Trail - 14 Amazing Stops To Explore

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Chinatown: Food & Drinks 👄

My Favorite Food Places around Chinatown in Singapore

What I ate and liked

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Stay at Chinatown

MRT stop: Chinatown, Maxwell

Good for: Travelers who wants to be close to local food scene, don't mind a bit of crowd

Atelier

Nestled along the Chinatown heritage shophouse, their free breakfast is offered at the cafe downstairs. Book early for this place. Limited beds!

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Beary Best! Hostel Chinatown

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Opt 2: Kampong Glam - Attractions 🛵

Kampong Glam is a historic district in Singapore known for its vibrant cultural heritage, featuring colorful streets, traditional Malay and Arab architecture, and the iconic Sultan Mosque.

2.1 Sultan Mosque

Sultan Mosque

The mosque holds great significance for the Muslim community and is considered the national mosque of Singapore. It was designated a national monument in 1975. More history info in link below. - Dress code Male: Sleeved Tops & Long Pants Female: Long-sleeved Tops, No Cleavage & Bottoms Down to Ankle - Visiting hours: Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun: 10 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm. Fri: 2:30 pm - 4 pm

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Bussorah Street

Get the perfect photo op with Sultan Mosque in the background. In the past, Bussorah Street was known as Kampong Kaji (Pilgrim Village), as it was where many pilgrims undertaking the haji to mecca would gather.

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Gelam Gallery

Kampong Glam Heritage Trail

Hailed as Singapore’s first outdoor art gallery, with about 30 artworks by local & international artists graffiti work across the back alleys of Muscat Street.

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2.2 Haji Lane

Haji Lane

The trendy and eclectic narrow lane in Kampong Glam, known for its vibrant street art, independent boutiques, and hip cafes & bars.

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2.3 Bugis Street

Bugis Street

A nostalgic old-school mall where I spent my teenage years with friends shopping for cheap outfits, bags, etc. Great place to buy local snacks and try tropical fruits from the stalls at the end of the street. Apart from clothes, there are tattoo shops on the 2nd floor and cheap (for Singapore) beauty services (nails, brows) on the 3rd floor.

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Kampong Glam: Food & Drinks 👄

My Favorite Food Places around Kampong Glam in Singapore

The food in Kampong Glam offers a diverse and delectable experience. Featuring a blend of Malay, Middle Eastern, and international cuisines served in charming cafes and eateries throughout the vibrant neighborhood.

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Stay near Kampong Glam

MRT stop: Bugis

Good for: Travelers who prefer a more eclectic & chill neighborhood

Heritage Collection on Arab

Great reviews, comfy and good location. ~ SGD 150/night

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Hive@Bugis

I generally don't like Capsule hotels because of how claustrophobic it looks, but this one looks more like a dorm. ~ SGD 50+/night However, they don't have a booking.com link. Agoda link is below.

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Option 3: Little India - Attractions 🛵

3.1 Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

Free entry, photo-taking is allowed. Step into one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples. Dedicated to the goddess and destroyer of evil, Sri Veeramakaliamman or Kali. Many Indians who prayed at the temple worked in lime kilns in the area. Dress code: Dress conservatively. Cover up your legs and shoulders. Make sure you remove your shoes and store them around the entrance in the designated area.

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Tan Teng Niah House

Built in 1900, the former house of Tan Teng Niah is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India. It embodies an often overlooked story when small Chinese businessmen operated in this area. Now it mainly serves as a landmark.

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3.2 Tekka Center

Tekka Centre

Tekka Centre is a down-to-earth local wet market, foodstalls, and textile shops. Reccos: - Classic Indian breakfast: Roti prata plain / Roti prata egg (first photo)

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Serangoon Road

The Serangoon Road area was never designated by Raffles as an area for the Indian community, unlike ‘Chinatown’ or ‘Kampong Glam’. Nonetheless it has developed since the mid-1800s, into the heart of Singapore’s Indian community and is now the main venue for public celebrations of important Hindu/Indian festivals such as Deepavali and Pongal. Walk along the street to discover: - traditional businesses like goldsmiths - Indian restaurants and coffee shops - saree shops - stalls selling garlands and sweets - boutiques and souvenir shops.

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3.3 Mustafa Center

Mustafa Centre

A unique 24-hour market style shopping experience. You can find all sorts of products at low prices here, from watches to souvenirs to food. The mall is 2 department stores joined together with goods sold under the Mustafa name and streamlined by type. You can consider getting some local dry food or souvenirs here!

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Little India: Food & Drinks 👄

My Favorite Food Places around Little India in Singapore

What I ate and liked

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Stay at Little India

MRT stops: Rochor, Jalan Besar, Little India

Good for: Travelers who want to be out of their comfort zone and experience this unique & more authentic neighborhood

The Assembly Place, A Co-Living Hotel @ Mayo

Very near to all the spots I've pinned here as you can see. Walking distance to 3 MRT is such a plus. The blue (Downtown) line is connected to all major attractions, so it's very convenient. ~ SGD 100/night The price is pretty worth the value considering: - the space of the room based on photos, - a lot worse options with bad reviews in this area (strangely as compared to the other two areas I've researched) Recommend it if you have the budget. There is only Agoda link, see below

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7 Wonders Capsule Hostel

It's slightly further from the pins I've listed but still very walkable, around 20-30mins. This way, you also get to explore the non-touristic streets of Little India. ~ SGD 50/night It is the best hostel option I can find for this area

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Day 3: Best Airport in the World

Explore the airport on your last day. Check in early and spend the rest of your time strolling around before you fly. Have a safe travel!

4. Singapore Jewel - Changi Airport

Jewel Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport has 4 terminals. Jewel is a shopping & lifestyle hub, closest to Terminal 1. Souvenirs: - Home’s favorite: Local flavored cookies like chili crab - Bengawan solo: Local tea time pandan cake is light and fluffy

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5. HSBC Rain Vortex

HSBC Rain Vortex

The world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Marvel at the stunning display of water cascading down 7 storeys at the heart of Jewel! Get a different perspective and see the trance-like effect the vortex has at the basement level (pic2) Opening hours: // Mon - Thu: 11:00AM - 10:00PM. // Fri - Sun, including PH: 10:00AM - 10:00PM. FREE HSBC Light & Sound Show: // Mon - Thu: 8.00pm & 9.00pm. // Fri - Sun, PH & Eve of PH: 8.00pm, 9.00pm & 10.00pm

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6. Canopy Park

Canopy Park - Jewel Changi

At the topmost level (Level 5) of Jewel is the Canopy Park. With flower gardens, walking trails and dining outlets in AC comfort. Main attractions - Sky Nets, Canopy Mazes and Discovery Slides. If you have a little bit more time before your flight, this will be a nice end to your trip. Ticket link below.

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7. BONUS: Changi Jurassic Mile

Changi Jurassic Mile

One of the newest and largest permanent outdoor display of more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs. Expect to see carnivorous and herbivorous species, defensive dinosaurs, as well as those that fly. The tallest dinosaur stands at almost 5 meters high! Duration: ~2 hours

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Tours & activities you can do in Singapore

Quick guide on recommended tours and activities you can do *This list is still being updated

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