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Gardens by the Bay Supertrees glowing at dusk beside Marina Bay Sands towers.

Southeast Asia · Republic of Singapore

Singapore's UNESCO-Listed Hawker Food and Marina Bay Skyline

Singapore is an island city-state; Changi Airport lies about 20 km east of the centre, with MRT trains from its station at Terminals 2 and 3. Marina Bay Sands and its SkyPark Observation Deck, Merlion Park and Gardens by the Bay sit within walking distance of each other around Marina Bay. At the Gardens, the Supertree Grove hosts the Garden Rhapsody light show, and the Cloud Forest holds a 35-metre indoor waterfall alongside the Flower Dome.

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  • Changi Airport, 20 km east of the centre
  • MRT from Changi Airport station, T2 and T3
  • SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival
  • Contactless bank cards accepted on the MRT

Why visit Singapore

  1. UNESCO-listed hawker food

    Hawker culture is on UNESCO's intangible heritage list. Eat at Maxwell, Chinatown Complex, Old Airport Road or Satay Street at Lau Pa Sat.

  2. Festivals of many faiths

    Lion dances for Chinese New Year, Deepavali lights in Little India, Ramadan bazaars at Geylang Serai, plus Thaipusam and Vesak.

  3. Sentosa's island attractions

    Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, beaches and the Cable Car, all on one island.

  4. Jewel at Changi Airport

    The Rain Vortex and Canopy Park sit in Jewel, linked to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Worth a stop even if you're not flying.

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Weather in Singapore

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Where to stay

Where to stay in Singapore

Marina Bay

First-time visitors

Skyline views and walking access to Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park and Gardens by the Bay. The neighbouring Civic District also suits a first stay.

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Chinatown

Culture and food

Central and walkable, with temples, history and the Chinatown Complex hawker centre close together. Guides rate it good value for first-timers.

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Little India

Budget dining

Close to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Tekka Centre and Mustafa Centre, with plenty of affordable places to eat and easy MRT links.

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Kampong Glam / Bugis

Heritage and nightlife

Heritage streets by day and bars after dark, a short ride from the city centre.

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When to go

  1. February–April

    The driest, sunniest stretch; February and March are among the driest months. Chinese New Year can close much of the city for two days, so plan meals ahead.

  2. June–September

    Southwest Monsoon months, relatively dry but with a small risk of haze from Indonesia. National Day falls in August and the Great Singapore Sale runs mid-year.

  3. October–January

    Short, sharp inter-monsoon showers, then the wettest period from November, though downpours often pass quickly. Orchard Road has its Christmas light-up.

Practical tips

  • Tap a contactless bank card or phone at MRT gates for normal distance-based fares; foreign cards add a small daily admin fee.
  • The Singapore Tourist Pass is sold at Changi Airport MRT, Terminals 2 and 3, and Orchard Station, but card fares are often better value for a few trips.
  • From Terminal 1 or 4, take the free Skytrain or shuttle bus to Terminal 3 to reach Changi Airport MRT station.
  • Leave chewing gum at home and avoid littering, jaywalking or eating on public transport, as fines apply to tourists.
  • Some business-district hawker centres cater to weekday office lunches and can be almost completely closed at weekends.

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