SINGAPORE
Singapore: The City That Feels Like the Future, Yet Holds the Soul of Asia
Welcome to Singapore — a place so clean, so green, so breathtakingly designed, it feels like someone built a utopia and forgot to brag about it. It’s not just a city. It’s a world in miniature, where glowing trees dance at night, cloud forests rise inside glass domes, and a 72-foot indoor waterfall greets you… at the airport.
In Singapore, tomorrow exists today.
Here, you’ll stroll beneath solar-powered supertrees in a garden that lights up with music, shop in malls that look like spaceships, sip cocktails 57 stories high with the skyline at your feet, and then — just moments later — find yourself eating $3 Michelin-starred chicken rice at a hawker center filled with locals.
It’s where technology kisses tradition.
You’ll wander from Chinese temples draped in red lanterns, to gold-domed mosques, to Hindu shrines bursting with color — all in one neighborhood. You’ll hear prayers, sizzling woks, and K-pop all within a single street. You’ll taste flavors from every corner of Asia, crafted into something uniquely Singaporean.
And then, there’s the feeling.
That feeling you get standing at Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, watching the city glow beneath you.
That quiet awe at the Cloud Forest’s mist, the harmony in its diversity, the safety, the warmth, the future… now.
Singapore is efficient, elegant, and electric — and somehow, still soulful. It’s a place where every street corner is a surprise, where order and energy live side by side, and where every visitor becomes a storyteller.
Singapore Today: A Global City-State
- One of the safest countries in the world
- World-class public transport
- Multicultural society: Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian, and expat communities
- Asia’s greenest city with parks, vertical gardens, and futuristic architecture
- A tourism hotspot, tech hub, financial center, and the most developed city in Southeast Asia
You Don’t Just Visit Singapore. You Feel It.
- You’ll smile at the silence of a garden in the sky.
- You’ll gasp at architecture that seems to float.
- You’ll get lost in culture, food, color, light, and wonder.
- And you’ll leave already dreaming of coming back.
So yes — come to Singapore.
Not just to see it.
But to feel what the world could be.
Transportations in Singapore
- MRT (Mass Rapid Transit): Clean, fast, air-conditioned — the best way to get around.
- Bus Network: Extensive and affordable with contactless payment via EZ-Link or bank card.
- Grab App: For ride-hailing or taxis.
- Walking & Cycling: Very pedestrian-friendly and safe.
- Airport Access: Jewel Changi and MRT direct from Changi Airport.
💡 TIP: Buy a Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited MRT/bus rides (1-3 days).
What to do
🏙️ Iconic Attractions
- Marina Bay Sands: SkyPark infinity pool (for hotel guests), observation deck, and The Shoppes mall.
- Gardens by the Bay: Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest & Flower Dome.
- Merlion Park: Symbol of Singapore.
- Sentosa Island: Resorts World, Universal Studios, beaches, S.E.A. Aquarium.
🌿 Nature & Urban Greenery
- Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO site)
- MacRitchie Reservoir (TreeTop Walk, monkeys!)
- East Coast Park – beach and cycling trails
- Southern Ridges – a scenic walking trail with bridges and canopy walks
🧳 Hidden Gems (inc. Jewel Changi!)
- Jewel Changi Airport:
- HSBC Rain Vortex (world’s tallest indoor waterfall)
- Canopy Park: Hedge maze, sky nets, foggy bowls
- Butterfly Garden (in Terminal 3)
- Haw Par Villa: Surreal theme park based on Chinese folklore
- Lazarus Island: Secluded beach paradise just a short ferry ride from Marina South Pier
- Gillman Barracks: Art galleries in a colonial military compound
- The Projector: Retro indie cinema in a former theatre
🎨 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
- Chinatown: Street food, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinese medicine shops
- Little India: Tekka Centre, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, flower garlands
- Kampong Glam: Haji Lane (street art & boutiques), Sultan Mosque, Malay Heritage Centre
🌙 Night Fun
- Clarke Quay: Bars, riverside restaurants, nightlife
- Marina Bay Light & Water Show – every evening at Spectra
- Night Safari – unique nighttime zoo experience
- Skyline Luge at Sentosa – ride it at night with glowing trails
- Changi Boardwalk – romantic evening stroll by the sea
Travel tips
💰 Money-Saving Hacks
- ✅ Use public transport — it’s cheap, clean, and fast.
- ✅ Eat at hawker centres like Maxwell, Chinatown Complex, Lau Pa Sat, or Old Airport Road.
- ✅ Free attractions: Marina Bay promenade, Gardens by the Bay outdoor gardens, museums on national holidays.
- ✅ Water refills: Bring a reusable bottle — refill at malls and MRT stations.
- ✅ Public Wi-Fi: Available at malls, libraries, MRT stations via Wireless@SG (sign up once).
🧭 Maximize Your Fun
- 🎟️ Combo tickets: Buy multi-attraction passes (e.g., Singapore Explorer Pass or Klook bundles).
- 🕒 Arrive early to famous spots to avoid crowds — especially Jewel, Gardens, and Sentosa.
- 📸 Best photo spots: Marina Barrage (picnic & skyline), Supertree Grove, Koon Seng Road (Peranakan houses), Jewel Rain Vortex.
- 🎉 Time your visit with:
- Singapore Food Festival (July)
- National Day (Aug 9)
- Deepavali (Oct/Nov)
- Christmas on a Great Street (Orchard lights)
🙏 Cultural & Social Tips
- ✔ Be polite and queue (very Singaporean!)
- ✔ Keep public areas clean — chewing gum is banned, and littering fines are real.
- ✔ Speak English — it’s widely spoken and understood.
- ✔ Carry some cash for smaller hawker stalls and taxis.
- ✔ Stay in central areas (Bugis, Orchard, Chinatown, City Hall) for easy MRT access and attractions.
Pro Tip for First-Timers:
Plan a loop route: Start at Chinatown → Marina Bay → Gardens by the Bay → Kampong Glam → Little India → Orchard Road → Sentosafor a full, immersive experience of Singapore’s diversity — culture, shopping, nature, and entertainment all in one!
Must see
🏛️ Cultural & Historical Spots
- National Gallery Singapore – Southeast Asia’s largest visual arts institution, housed in a restored colonial courthouse.
- Asian Civilisations Museum – Beautiful riverside museum showcasing pan-Asian heritage.
- Fort Canning Park – A green hill with deep colonial and WWII history.
- Thian Hock Keng Temple – One of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore (Chinatown).
- Masjid Sultan – Iconic golden-domed mosque in the heart of Kampong Glam.
- Sri Mariamman Temple – Oldest Hindu temple in Singapore with colorful carvings.
🌿 Green & Scenic Hidden Gems
- Coney Island – Rustic nature trails, hidden beaches, and wild otter sightings.
- Labrador Nature Reserve – Coastal views and WWII bunker remains.
- HortPark – A beautiful garden trail that’s part of the Southern Ridges.
- Pasir Ris Park Mangrove Boardwalk – Peaceful, often overlooked, great for bird-watching.
- Kranji Countryside – Explore farms like Bollywood Veggies, goat farms, and vegetable gardens.
🛍️ Local Life & Shopping Areas
- Tiong Bahru – Heritage estate meets hipster cafés, indie bookstores, and art deco buildings.
- Joo Chiat/Katong – Peranakan shophouses, laksa, and pastel-colored buildings for dreamy photos.
- Bugis Street Market – One of Singapore’s largest and cheapest street markets for souvenirs and fashion.
- Orchard Road – High-end shopping and mega-malls like ION Orchard and Plaza Singapura.
🌃 Nighttime Highlights
- Spectra Light & Water Show @ Marina Bay Sands – Nightly show with lights, music & fountains (FREE!).
- Helix Bridge – Stunning architecture that glows at night.
- SkyPark Observation Deck – View Marina Bay and beyond from 56 floors up.
- 1-Altitude or Ce La Vi Rooftop Bar – Night views with a drink in hand.
- Boat Quay – Chill riverside bars and restaurants with heritage charm.