Singapore itinerary 2017
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Money saving tips:
Singapore Tourist Pass: 10 SGD per day for tourists (unlim bus/trains)
Buy zoo tix a week in advance on groupon
Other:
Eat on Smith St. The stalls here food <6 SGD and great to sample local snacks
Other cheap food: Little India, Chinatown, hawker stalls
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Coolest month is Jan! Dec to Jan is monsoon, so can be windy too
Rain usually afternoons and early evenings.
ANZ and other ATMs are everywhere.
Easy chemist access
Accommo:
Luxury stay Marina Bay Sands without any doubts! The worlds best infinity pool with THE view.
Great value for money hotels
o Carlton Hotel Singapore this 5* hotel can be surprisingly very affordable if you book in well
in advance.
o Alternatively, Peninsula Excelsior Hotel is even cheaper and has a mind blowing view to the
city!
Budget stay
o Fisher BnB is one of the best when it comes to the price and hospitality, located very close
to everything.
o Number 2 would be Chic Capsule Otel for its chic decor and top location
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Must bring:
Umbrella and rain gear very heavy rain
Thus waterproof shoes? Dont wear light shoes as they will get wet -> muddy
Bags which are kinda waterproof?
Good mosquito repellant
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Cool clothing very hot
Public toilets in markets + Hawker Centre can be dirty always wet wipes AND hand sanitizer.
Tissue paper (eg no toilet paper)
Warm clothes for freezing air cons (especially if movie!)
Power plug converter: Sg uses Type G.
Swimmers for hotel?
Changi airport
Has a butterfly garden!
o I think it is free!
o Terminal 3, Departure Transit Lounge, Level 2 & 3, Transit Area
o http://www.changiairport.com/content/cag/en/maps.html#map/attraction/T3L3transit/Butterfly Garden/
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Transport:
Very good and cheap transport system
EZ-link card (tap and go card for all bus and train)
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) runs the length and breadth of the country
Prices:
o Vary
o Generally around 4 SGD
Food:
Sg food may be pricey bu the street food is v cheap.
o Street stalls: Around 6 SGD
o Chinese/Indian food: 8-9 SGD
o Casual restaurants: 20 SGD
o Upwards for more exxy restaurants.
D/l the app The Entertainer ($50) only worth it if you eat out for say 5 days +
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To do:
Orchard Road shopping (apparently cheap?)
Sg Zoo.
o Unless you are with kids, I dont think there is any point of taking a train inside the Zoo. The
queue is always long, and the distances are not that huge.
o Buy tix in advance: Plenty of groupon promotions but are only delivered locally, so ask
your hotel if it is ok to have mail sent to the address must buy at least a week in
advance! https://misstourist.com/9-things-to-do-in-singapore/ for more info
Butterfly
To do: Optional
Ride the Sg Flyer (worlds largest observational wheel).
o 30min ride
o Best time is sunset to twilight.
o Each deck is a/c
Universal studios
Gardens by the Bay
o Home of the super trees of Avator movie. They light up at night.
o Diverse species of flowers.
o The SuperTree Grove is apparently amazing with a show every evening
o Check: 7.45pm and 8.45pm for 10min but come in avance for the best spot.
o FREE
Singing fountain/water show
o Earliest is at 8pm at Marina Bay Sands.
o Best viewpoint is just near LV boutique
Cloud forest
o Costs
o Flower Dome apparently not that great
Botanic gardens
o Free
o National Orchid Garden is inside the BG but has a separate entrance.
To see Sg from the top of the skyscrapers: How to do it free-ish:
o The first one is located on the top of Marina Bay Sands hotel and it is FREE to go up. The
rooftop bar is called KuDeTa, it is right above the SkyPark Observation Deck. People will pay
22 SGD$ to go there, see the view. The trick to enjoy the same view for free is to go to the
bar instead. Its at the same floor, and just past the observation deck entrance (which is
usually where 2 or 3 stewards are waiting to check tickets). You will be above them and, if
you wish, you can enjoy the view with a drink in you hand for more or less the same money.
Just make sure to look smart (dont wear flip-flops and shorts), and you will get in with no
problems!
o The other one is One Altitude, one of the tallest buildings in the country. The place is quite
fancy, I liked it even more than KuDeTa! The view is awesome (because it is TO the Marina
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Bay Sands) and the place is more spacious, with a 360 degrees view. The entrance is 30
SGD$, drink included.
HOW TO GET TO SINGAPORE ZOO
Getting to the Zoo by public transport is not exactly obvious, so I decided to make a little guide for you.
Even though there is no MRT station within the walking distance from the Singapore Zoo, it is quite easy to
get there.
I went from Choa Chu Kang MRT by bus number 927, it was free. Here are more options to get there from
different MRTs:
HOW TO GET TO SENTOSA ISLAND:
there are 3 ways to get to Sentosa:
1. By foot. Hours Open 24 hours, Price free. There are travelators that will help you go faster, about 20
minuites to get to the island by foot. If you use this choice, you can go back to Harbor front free of charge
by train!
2. By train. Hours 7 a.m. midnight. Price 4$. If you are tired and dont feel like walking, you can use
the train, that goes parallel with the travalator.
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3. By cable car. Hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Price 29$ return.
Discovering Sentosa island by bike can be a really great idea! Explore the islands greenery and beaches
and simply relax bicycling around Sentosa. 2 hours Sentosa Bicycle Rental for just 14$ can be booked
here.
