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Iconic waterfront with Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, ArtScience Museum, and Merlion.
Premier shopping boulevard with luxury malls, flagship stores, hotels, and entertainment.
Historic Chinese quarter with Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, hawker centers, and shophouses.
Colorful Indian district with Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, spice shops, and street markets.
Resort island with Universal Studios, beaches, S.E.A. Aquarium, cable car, and attractions.
Historic Malay-Arab quarter with Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane boutiques, and Arab Street.
Riverside entertainment hub with bars, restaurants, clubs, and colorful colonial buildings.
Vibrant area with Bugis Street market, modern malls, Kwan Im Temple, and local food.
Expat enclave with alfresco dining, bars, boutiques, and relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Hip heritage district with art deco buildings, indie cafes, bookshops, and hawker center.
Beachfront park with seafood restaurants, cycling paths, hawker centers, and water sports.
Colonial barracks turned dining enclave with restaurants, galleries, and lush greenery.
Useful tips for visiting Singapore
Hawker centers are the key to cheap eating. Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown Complex — full meals S$4-10. Michelin-starred hawker stalls exist!
MRT from Changi Airport to city costs only S$2 (20 min). Compare to S$24+ for taxi. Get EZ-Link card or use contactless payment on all transport.
Strict laws: S$300 fine for eating/drinking on MRT, S$1000 for littering, caning for vandalism. Chewing gum is banned. Follow the rules!
Average temperature by month
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Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Highly cashless! PayNow instant transfers ubiquitous. Cards everywhere. Hawker centers increasingly cashless. Cash declining rapidly but some stalls still cash-only.
Dollar (SGD). SMART NATION! PayNow instant bank transfers via mobile/ID - free, instant, 24/7. GrabPay for rides, food, shopping. Cards everywhere - Orchard Road, Marina Bay Sands, Jewel Changi. Hawker centers (Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat) transitioning cashless but some stalls cash-only - bring SGD 10-20. MRT/buses accept cards, SimplyGo. DBS, OCBC, UOB ATMs widespread. Expensive city-state - budget carefully. Clean, organized, multicultural!
Service charge 10% usually included. Tipping not expected. Round up for exceptional service only.
Avoid remote areas, especially at night
One of the world's safest cities. Very strict laws — no littering, no chewing gum, no jaywalking. Drug trafficking carries death penalty. Extremely low crime rate.
Attractions and points of interest
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