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in this video we'll cover all you need
to know before traveling to
singapore including maps transportation
where to stay how much things cost best
apps best city views and much more
here are 12 essential tips
number 12 the map of singapore for
orientation let's start with gardens by
the bay
a heaven for nature lovers with almost
200 acres
or 100 hectares of land and many
different attractions
next to it is the marina bay waterfront
promenade
with numerous amazing attractions such
as art science museum
marina bay sands with infinity pool and
the merlion park
right next to it you will find the
beautiful manhattan-like skyscrapers
in the financial district if you cross
the singapore river on the historical
anderson bridge you will arrive at asian
civilizations museum statue of
singapore's founder
sir stamford raffles esplanade park and
theaters on the bay the singapore flyer
offers
fantastic views of the city clark key is
the nightlife and
shopping cup of singapore and right next
door there's the fort
canning park a historical park with a
fortress from the 19th century
and other attractions and gardens
continue north and you will find boogie
street shopping mall
the famous kampung glam district with
lane with independent fashion
stores
little india is another neighborhood
with rich culture
gaelang is another great district with
sri shivan temple
galang sarai market veronican houses and
more chinatown is rich with history and
culture
and offers a ton of activities like
family run restaurants
and traditional tea houses the sentosa
island
with many beautiful man-made beaches
theme parks
fort silosa and other attractions is
located
in the most southern part of singapore
also located in the southern part of
singapore
is the famous pedestrian bridge known as
henderson waves
west of the bridge you will find
interesting theme park
hopper villa jurong clay gardens and
jurong
bird park if you love nature then also
visit the singapore botanic garden
or central catchment area featuring
three top walks suspension bridge
gelaton tower observation deck singapore
zoo
and other attractions and don't miss the
sungai bula wetland reserve located
further north
overlooking malaysia also located in its
northern part is the beautiful senkank
riverside park
and the last surviving kampung lurang
bangkok singapore changi airport is
situated in the eastern part of
singapore approximately 50 minutes from
downtown singapore
if you use public transportation for
about 20 minutes by car
to get a better sense of the distance a
1.5 mile or 2.5 kilometer long walk
from clark key to gardens by the bay
takes about
30 minutes and a four mile or seven
kilometer long walk from chinatown to
silosa beach on the sentosa island
takes about one hour and a half of
walking or about the same time if you
combine walking
public transportation and cable car
number 11
weather and climate singapore has a
tropical climate
with hot and humid weather throughout
the year there's
little difference in temperature between
the months temperatures
usually range between 73 and 88 degrees
fahrenheit
or 23 and 31 degrees celsius heavy
rainfall
usually can occur year round but even
more so from november to january
rain in singapore is often accompanied
by thunder
because of the high humidity in
singapore we recommend
wearing sports clothes that can drive
fast it can really make a difference
and makes exploring singapore much more
bearable the hottest months are june and
july
and december and january are the coldest
of course these are all just
averages the weather and temperatures
can be different when you visit so
remember to always check the weather
forecast before you travel
number 10 best time to visit the best
time to visit singapore is between
february
and april when there is less rainfall
the weather is not as harsh and it is
still pleasant
singapore is considered a year-round
destination so there will be crowds of
tourists regardless of the season
chinese new year usually means even more
tourists
and higher prices while the weather is
still pleasant
events like formula one race that takes
place in september
also draws more tourist crowds as well
as higher prices
the cheapest time to visit singapore is
from july to august
when there are few tourists and the
prices of accommodation are lower
however you will probably have a great
time regardless of the season since
singapore is full of amazing attractions
and things you can do all year long no
matter how rainy it is
and how can you figure out the best day
and hour to see the attractions
just check google to see how crowded a
specific location
is at a particular time of day of course
we recommend going early during the week
and or in the morning many travelers
stay in singapore for three days to see
its main attractions
if you want a more relaxed experience
you can visit
an extra day or two number nine where to
stay
and prices of accommodation if this is
your first time in singapore choose to
stay in the civic district where you'll
have
many of the best sites bars and the
restaurants just minutes
away for nightlife stay in clark key
close to marina bay if you're on a
budget
stay in little india or chinatown these
two neighborhoods
are also where the cheapest deets and
accommodation can be found
if you're traveling with the family
sentosa island
is a great option a mid-range hotel
double room in singapore
costs between 80 and 120 singapore
dollars per night
for budget hotel the price can go as low
as 20 singapore dollars per night but
prices can go up when there are more
crowds singapore is also
full of capsule hotels which cost around
40 singapore dollars on average hostels
cost around
20 singapore dollars per night
alternatively you can rent an
airbnb apartment you can find a shared
room for around 18 singapore dollars
or a small apartment for around 62
singapore dollars per night
again these are all just average prices
and the ranges for different hotel
categories are quite extensive
in the peak season or during the
weekends the accommodation can be more
expensive
however with a little research online
you can get
better deals especially if your dates
are flexible and you don't travel
in high season check out our video on
the best steps for booking your stay
number eight transportation from and to
the airport
to get from and to changi airport you
can use
metro via changi airport metro station
bus
airport shuttle that is shuttle headed
downtown a changi airport bus service
on the bus to tanomera ferry terminal
taxis
grab which is the singapore version of
uber and car
rentals getting around the city most of
the sites in singapore are close by so
it is easy to get around on foot
but if you don't feel like walking you
can use the following modes of
transportation
a very efficient metro system bus and
it's important to note that there are
two bus
operators in singapore sbs transit and
smrt trisha's a transportation method
from
world war ii now used for tourist routes
crap
bikes a riverboat or bum boat and
other forms of transportation if you use
public transportation it is more
comfortable
and more convenient to use an easylink
cart
you can use it for mrt trains local
buses
river boats and the sentosa express
monorail and even
taxis you can buy the cart at any
customer service counter
or any 7-eleven for about 12 singapore
dollars
or 10 singapore dollars respectively you
can reload the cart for a minimum of 10
singapore dollars
and a maximum of 500 singapore dollars
at any station ticket machine
an alternative to an easy link cart is a
singapore tourist pass which you can buy
at the airport mrt station
and some stations in the city if you
ride the bus
the average fare costs between one and
two singapore dollars
while a single trip ticket for the mrt
is from two to three dollars
check out our travel guide for more
information and prices by the way
our travel guide is a mobile friendly
pdf document that you can store on your
phone for
offline use it covers the top 10 things
to do in singapore
plus 10 additional attractions maps
links
opening hours and other information that
will help make
your trip to singapore stress-free
number seven
singapore specifics discipline is highly
regarded in singapore
so make sure not to break any of the
following laws
chewing gum is illegal in singapore
jaywalking is forbidden so make sure to
find the appropriate pedestrian lane
singapore is known for being very clean
so they're strict against
littering and smoking in indoor public
areas
and some select outdoor facilities there
is no eating
and drinking inside the mrt station and
inside the trains
don't feed the pigeons and remember that
you are required to flush the public
toilet
let's go over some other info worth
mentioning
singapore uses the metric system and the
singaporeans drive on the left
people often walk and stand on the left
side of the lane in foot traffic do not
sit on the reserved
seat on public transportation as it is
seen as a route to take the place of
someone who needs it
like the elderly number six general
information here are some other things
you should know
for a pleasant stay in singapore safety
singapore is an
extremely safe place for tourists and
otherwise
of course just in case watch your
valuables and use common sense
as mentioned singapore is very strict
with their laws like
littering chewing gum or smoking in
public and
is therefore one of the cleanest places
on earth
they're also very strict when it comes
to drugs
for emergency services dial 999
drinking water it is perfectly safe to
drink tap water in singapore
there is not a lot of drinking water
fountains available throughout the city
but still you can find
water bottled refill stations or you can
just refill from a public tap
if you can't find one you can just buy
bottled water in a store
toilets there are many public toilets in
singapore
most of them are free of charge if you
can't find a public restroom near you
you can easily use a bathroom of a bar
a restaurant or a shopping center free
wi-fi
you can get free wi-fi at most hotels
and hostels with singapore's wireless
at sg free public wi-fi there are some
outdoor and indoor hotspots in the city
including restaurants
fast food places cafes bars and hotels
crowds and lines singapore is a very
popular destination
so be prepared to wait in line
especially when it's the holiday season
and around
big tourist attractions the same goes
for restaurants and other public places
even if you can't avoid all the crowds
you can do some things to make your trip
to singapore
a more pleasant experience you can avoid
big seasons
avoid traveling during the rush hours
get up early in the morning to explore
the city without the crowds
use google maps or a similar app to
check how crowded a specific location is
at a particular time of day or explore
the suburbs
once you've visited the must-see
attractions at a city center
wheelchair access with various
government projects for accessibility in
public places
singapore is very wheelchair friendly
metro stations are equipped with
priority lifts and wheelchair accessible
toilets
public buses and wheelchair accessible
taxis are not uncommon
number five for international travelers
travel adapters if you're coming from
outside singapore you will probably need
a uk travel adapter to charge your phone
and other devices
this is what the uk power plug looks
like we recommend purchasing a travel
adapter before traveling to singapore
in fact it is worth buying a universal
travel adapter so you can use it in
other countries too
we've also made a video about travel
adapters and
outlet styles around the world the link
is in the description
currency singapore uses the singapore
dollar one singapore dollar equals
approximately
70 cents american or 63 euro cents
while most hotels stores and restaurants
in the city
accept major credit cards like visa and
mastercard
it is always wise to have some singapore
dollars with you
especially if you plan to visit the
local hawker market
and other similar places also always
check the exchange rate before traveling
atms and money exchange in singapore
atms can be found
all over the city for better exchange
rates and smaller fees
always choose to be built in singapore
dollars and only use
atms owned by banks you can choose to
exchange your foreign cash
at licensed money exchange offices all
over the city
many prefer that over banks since they
usually offer a better exchange rate
make sure always to compare the exchange
rate banks
also have a flat fee of 3 singapore
dollars
prepaid sim cards and pocket wi-fi you
can purchase a prepaid sim card for
tourists to access the internet on your
phone
prepaid sim cards cost around 15
singapore dollars
some options provided by local carriers
are m1
synctel and starhop alternatively you
can consider
renting a mobile hotspot if you're from
the us and
travel a lot consider using google fi
see our travel guide
for more information visa for tourists a
passport valid for at least six months
and the return ticket
is required to enter the city state when
it comes to visas
most nationalities can enter for a
maximum of 30 days
such as residents of united states
canada
european union australia new zealand
norway
south korea switzerland and the united
kingdom can enter
visa-free for a maximum of 90 days
number four
best apps here is a list of useful apps
to use
in singapore explore singapore a helpful
tool for the metro line maps
and routes grab to book a right to get
around the city similar
to uber or lyft right request a ride and
the driver will pick you up and get you
to your destination
chop for restaurant booking reservations
and exclusive deals
weather at sg to know what the weather
will be like for the next couple of days
tripadvisor and the app for reviews of
restaurants
hotels museums tours etc with locals to
book
experience with locals google maps or
apple maps for walking
public transportation driving etc google
maps
also lets you download maps which is an
excellent option
if you don't want to use roaming number
three food prices and tipping
singapore has plenty of dining options
and offers
a great variety of international and
singaporean dining
we suggest using yelp or tripadvisor to
find nearby places with good reviews
an inexpensive restaurant meal ranges
from 6 to 14 singapore dollars
and a three-course meal at a mid-range
restaurant is about
30 singapore dollars a traditional
singapore dish like the
chicken rice is from two to three
singapore dollars
you can find very affordable malay
indian and chinese cuisine
in singapore you can also try the
world's cheapest michelin star meal the
chicken rice dish
in liao fan hong kong soy sauce chicken
rice and noodle located in chinatown
this dish is only 3.80
and got its michelin star in 2016.
as for drinks in bars a coffee costs
from one to two singapore dollars
or about seven singapore dollars at
starbucks a bottle of water is about
1.50
a bottle of soda is about two singapore
dollars a pint of beer
is from four to seven dollars a glass of
wine costs about
13 singapore dollars and cocktails cost
from
seven to ten singapore dollars of course
prices are higher in front of the famous
tourist places there are plenty of great
chips in singapore
check out our guide for maps with the
best chip it's
dipping dipping is generally discouraged
in singapore
most restaurants will have a 10 service
charge
already included number two city passes
and guided tours
if you're planning to visit several
attractions you can purchase one of
several city passes
depending on your preferences some of
the main providers include
singapore tourist pass offering many
different options
including singapore tourist pass sg
tourist pass
tourist pass plus and stp charm
the sentosa fun pass if you're planning
to visit the sentosa island
singapore city pass the singapore pass
and
go singapore pass a great way to
discover singapore is by
walking tour organized by professional
guides who know a great deal about the
city's rich history
some providers even offer free walking
tours however at the end of the tour it
is recommended to make a donation
see our travel guide for links to
websites of free guided tours
and other exciting tours in singapore
you can also discover singapore by a
hop-on hop-off bus
a boat tour a trisha tour a night tour
or a food tour there are plenty of
options to choose from
check out our travel guide for the list
of providers and links
number one best views of the city you
can enjoy
amazing views of singapore from one of
the following places
the singapore flyer helix bridge sand
sky park observation deck
marina bay waterfront promenade gardens
by the bay
the merlion park one altitude bar with a
rooftop area
or padang deck at the national gallery
check out our travel guide for more
places with amazing views of the city
and maps to quickly locate them and
don't forget to check out
top 10 things to do in singapore just
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