Singapore
Here is your quick guide to the country
2024
The Visa
Information about this Visa is based on American Citizenship
- Visa on arrival for US citizensĀ
- Up to 90 days
- SG Arrival Card
- The SG Arrival Card is the electronic version of the paper disembarkation/embarkation (DE) card (or commonly known as the white card) that foreign visitors are required to submit upon arrival in Singapore for immigration clearance.
- Everyone needs this and should be done 3 days before arrival.
- https://www.singaporevisa.com/requirements/us-citizen
Fun Fact: Singapore does not stamp your passport upon arrival; UNFORTUNATELY no fun stampĀ
Airport
- Changi Airport
- There are Three terminals but to see all of the famous exhibits in the airport you must leave the terminals
- Things to see:
- Changi Experience Studio
- Open 11am- 8pm Monday- FridayĀ
- Open 10am- 8pm Saturday & SundayĀ
- Last admission 7pm
- Cost $25 SGD
- Changi Experience Studio
All bellow are free to Visit and Open 24 hours
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- The Jewel:
- Canopy Park
- HSBC Rain Vortex – Famous waterfall
- Has a colorful light show that takes place at 8 PM and 9 PM from Monday to Thursday, and at 8 PM, 9 PM, and 10 PM from Friday to Sunday and on Public Holidays.
- Can’t leave the airport? You can opt toĀ take the Skytrain connecting Terminals 2 & 3. The train passes through the Jewel giving visitors a glimpse of the area.
- The Jewel:
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- Butterfly Garden
- Near Terminal 3
- Sunflower Garden
- Near Terminal 2
- Enchanted Garden
- Near Terminal 2
- Cactus Garden
- Near Terminal 1
- Butterfly Garden
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There are a lot of gardens in Changi so chose wisely.Ā
- Getting into the city:
- Can take an Uber
- Can take the train
- Singapore Train system is one of the easiest to use so do not feel intimidated by it when you first get there.Ā
- You can use your phone; such as apple pay; to pay for the train.
An FYI: When leaving through Changi Airport security is at the gate therefore any drinks you buy before had will be tossed. Once you pass the security you are stuck at the gate and cannot leave.Ā
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Places to Eat
- Street food Markets are called hawker centers
- Newton food center
- Filmed Crazy Rich Asians hereĀ
- 12pm- 2am
- Lau Pa Sat
- Open 24 hours- not all stalls
- Lots of great food stays -I ate here everyday
- Chinatown food street
- 335 Smith st, SingaporeĀ
- In China town
- Newton food center
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Singapore is a very diverse country so there is not any set foods to try. But with that being said the dominating cultures are Chinese, Arabic, and Indian; so trying foods from those cultures might be the best.Ā Ā
Things to do
- Gardens by the Bay:
- It is free to enter the park but there also also multiple paid exhibits here:Ā Ā
- Flower Dome
- Cloud Forest
- These two attractions are a combo ticket that cost $28 SGD
- Floral Fantasy
- Cost $20 SGD
- Supertree Observatory
- Cost $14 SGD
- Supertree Skywalk
- Cost $14 SGD
- Open from 9am- 9pm
- Last Admission to all is 8:30 pm
- It is free to enter the park but there also also multiple paid exhibits here:Ā Ā
You can book different combo tickets for the exhibits online.
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- There is the famous SuperTree light show at night that last 15min. Starts at 7:50 last one is at 8:50 and Free to see.Ā
- Helpful tip alert: Get there early if you do not want to sit on the floor as this is really popular to see or bring a blanket so you can lay on the floor.Ā
- There is the famous SuperTree light show at night that last 15min. Starts at 7:50 last one is at 8:50 and Free to see.Ā
- Marina bay Sands Skypark
- Open 11am – 9pmĀ
- Cost $30 SGD
- Here you go to the top of the world famous hotel.
PSST! Check this out!
- Light show at Marina Bay
- Located in front of the mall with the best place to watch it is at the event plaza
- Free to see
- Last 15 minsĀ
- Everyday at 8 and 9 pm; Also on at 11pm on fridays and saturdaysĀ
- MacRitchie reservoir park
- Free To hikeĀ
- Known for the treetop walkĀ
- Haw par villaĀ
- A Tour of hell
- Originally built in 1937Ā
- Admission is free
- Reached on the MRT green lineĀ
- Merlion park
- Famous Singapore landmarkĀ
- Located at one FullertonĀ
- A mythical creatureĀ
- To represent Singaporeās origins as a fishing village
- ChijmesĀ
- Beautiful white churchĀ
- If you’re a fan of Crazy Rich Asias this is where they filmed the wedding sceneĀ
3-5 days is good for Singapore
Neighborhoods to explore
China Town
- Lots of souvenir shops
- Sir Mariamman Temple
- Open 6am- 1pm then reopens at 6pm-9pm
- Make sure to cover up here.
- Thian Hock Keng Temple
- Ā Maxwell food centerĀ
Arabic QuarterĀ
- Sultan Mosque
- Haji Lane
- Arab StreetĀ Ā
Lots of street art to see in this area.Ā
Little IndiaĀ
- Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
The Arabic Quarter was my favorite!
Sentosa Island
How to get thereĀ
- Singapore Cable Car
- Tram CarĀ
Things to do:
- Universal Studios
- Open 10am -7pm
- Cost $62 SGD
- Helpful Tip Alert: Download the Universal Singapore app for the best experience.Ā
- Mega Adventure Singapore
- Open 11am-6pm Monday- Thursday; 11am -6:30pm Friday -Sunday
- Multiple activities to do hereĀ
- Adventure Cove Waterpark
- Open 10am- 5pmĀ
- Cost $32 SGD
- Ā S.E.A. Aquarium
- Open 10am- 5pm
- Cost $44 SGD for an adult, $33 SGD for a child
- Palawan Beac
