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Singapore✨ 10 best things to do in Singapore

Things to do in Singapore

1. Eat at a hawker centreGrab a plastic stool and feast on chicken rice, laksa and satay at a buzzing open-air food court.
2. Gardens by the Bay at nightWatch the giant Supertrees glow and pulse with light and music after dark.
3. Walk the Southern RidgesFollow elevated walkways and the wave-shaped Henderson Bridge through treetop jungle.
4. Explore Little IndiaWander past flower-garland stalls, spice shops and the colourful Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.
5. Cycle Pulau UbinTake a bumboat to this rustic island and pedal past old kampong houses and mangrove wetlands.
6. Night SafariSpot leopards, tapirs and fishing cats roaming in the dark at the world's first nocturnal zoo.
7. Kampong Glam street artBrowse Arab Street textiles, Haji Lane murals and the golden domes of Sultan Mosque.
8. River walk at Clarke QuayStroll the Singapore River from colonial Boat Quay to lively riverside bars as the skyline lights up.
9. MacRitchie treetop trailHike through rainforest to a suspension bridge high in the canopy, keeping an eye out for monkeys.
10. Peranakan heritage in KatongAdmire pastel shophouses and try nyonya cakes and laksa in this charming eastern neighbourhood.

Singapore🗺️ Where to visit in Singapore

Where to go in Singapore

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  Marina BayDowntown · skylineThe city's showpiece waterfront, with the Merlion, light shows and the iconic Marina Bay Sands towers.
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  ChinatownCentral · heritageTemples, shophouses and some of the city's best hawker food, all within a few walkable streets.
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  SentosaSouthern island · beachesA resort island with beaches, theme parks and cable cars, just minutes from the city centre.
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  Singapore Botanic GardensCentral · UNESCO gardenA free, leafy oasis that is home to the National Orchid Garden and a patch of original rainforest.
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  Little IndiaCentral · cultureA vibrant, aromatic district of temples, textile shops and superb South Indian food.
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  Pulau UbinNortheast island · natureA glimpse of old village life, with cycling trails and the Chek Jawa wetlands.
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  Sungei Buloh Wetland ReserveNorthwest · wildlifeMangrove boardwalks where you may spot monitor lizards, migratory birds and even crocodiles.
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  Kampong GlamCentral · Malay-Arab quarterHistoric Malay heartland with Sultan Mosque, indie boutiques and late-night cafes.

Singapore🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Singapore

Best time to visit Singapore

Singapore is hot and humid all year, with daytime highs around 30–32°C and frequent tropical downpours that usually pass quickly. As a small island it has no real regional differences, so the main variation is between the wetter northeast monsoon and the slightly drier months.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Singapore (approximate averages).

Singapore🎉 Festivals & events in Singapore

• January/February
  Chinese New YearChinatown glows with lanterns, markets and lion dances, and the Chingay street parade adds floats and performers.
• October/November
  DeepavaliLittle India is strung with lights for the Hindu festival of lights, with bustling bazaars and sweets.
• Varies (end of Ramadan)
  Hari Raya PuasaMalay families celebrate the end of the fasting month, and Kampong Glam fills with evening food bazaars during Ramadan.
• August
  National DaySingapore's birthday on 9 August brings a big parade, aerial displays and fireworks over Marina Bay.
• September/October
  Mid-Autumn FestivalLanterns light up Chinatown and the gardens as people share mooncakes under the full moon.

Singapore🧭 Singapore itinerary ideas

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Singapore🎒 Backpacking Singapore – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $60–90 a day

• Hawker centres are the best-value meals in the city, and many stalls hold Michelin recognition while still charging street-food prices.
• Use a contactless bank card or a stored-value card on the MRT and buses – the network is cheap, fast and reaches almost everywhere.
• Budget hostels cluster around Chinatown, Little India, Bugis and Lavender, all close to MRT stations.
• Many of the best sights are free: the Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay outdoor areas, the light shows, temples and nature trails.
• Tap water is safe to drink, so carry a refillable bottle to save money and stay hydrated in the heat.

Singapore🛡️ Safety & money in Singapore

Emergency: 999 police · 995 fire & ambulance

Singapore🛬 Getting to Singapore

Changi Airport is one of the world's major hubs, with direct flights across Asia, Europe and Australia. You can also arrive overland from Malaysia across the Johor causeway or by ferry from Indonesia's nearby Riau Islands.

✈️ Cheap flights to Singapore: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Singapore💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Singapore

• Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.
• Selling chewing gum has been banned since 1992, apart from approved dental and medical varieties.
• The country has reclaimed land from the sea and grown by roughly a quarter since independence.
• Changi Airport's Jewel complex has the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
• Singapore is one of only a handful of sovereign city-states left in the world, alongside Monaco and Vatican City.

Singapore❓ Singapore travel FAQ

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