Singapore Travel Guide

One of the world's most connected cities, packed into a single island

Capital Singapore City
Population 5.9 million
Currency Singapore Dollar (S$)
Language English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
Time Zone SGT (UTC+8)
Visa Information

Many nationalities do not need a visa for Singapore, check requirements for your specific passport. You'll receive a 30-day Social Visit Pass on arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.

Best Time to Visit

Best Season Feb – Apr

Best time to visit. Least rainfall, lower humidity. Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) adds festivity. Great for Gardens by the Bay and outdoor dining.

Wet & Festive May – Jul

Hot and humid with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Great Shopping Sale runs June-August. Singapore Food Festival in July. Plan indoor activities during midday.

Events Season Aug – Oct

National Day (9 Aug) brings impressive fireworks and parades. Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in September is a major event. Still warm and humid.

Monsoon Season Nov – Jan

Northeast monsoon season, wetter but still warm. Christmas decorations along Orchard Road are impressive. Deepavali (Oct/Nov) lights up Little India.

Top Things to Do

Nature

Gardens by the Bay

Futuristic Supertrees, the striking Cloud Forest (cool mist, 35m indoor waterfall), and the Flower Dome. The nightly Supertree light show at 7:45pm and 8:45pm is free.

Culture

Marina Bay Sands

The iconic three-tower hotel with the rooftop infinity pool. Non-guests can visit the SkyPark observation deck (S$32). The view of Singapore's skyline at night is worth seeing.

Food

Hawker Centres

Singapore's UNESCO-listed hawker culture. Lau Pa Sat, Maxwell Food Centre, and Tiong Bahru Market serve excellent chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow, and chilli crab for S$5-10.

Adventure

Sentosa Island

Singapore's resort island. Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, beach clubs, and cable cars. Good for families and a full day out. 15 minutes from the CBD.

Culture

Chinatown & Little India

Two of Singapore's most lively ethnic enclaves. Chinatown's Sri Mariamman Temple, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and night market. Little India's Mustafa Centre never closes.

Nature

Singapore Zoo & Night Safari

Ranked among the world's top zoos. The Night Safari is unique, tram and walking trails through a nocturnal animal park after dark. Book the Night Safari tickets in advance.

Culture

Orchard Road Shopping

Singapore's famous 2.2km shopping strip. Ion Orchard, Takashimaya, Paragon, and 20+ malls packed with every brand imaginable. Tax refunds available for tourists.

Nature

Singapore Botanic Gardens

A UNESCO World Heritage tropical garden in the centre of the city. Free entry (except the National Orchid Garden). Good for morning walks, picnics, and the Symphony Lake concerts.

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Staying Connected in Singapore

Networks

Singtel, StarHub, M1

Speed

Excellent connectivity. Nationwide 4G/LTE and 5G. Singapore consistently ranks in the top 3 globally for mobile speeds.

Airport WiFi

Changi Airport has some of the world's fastest free WiFi. No registration, no time limits. Available in all terminals including the Jewel.

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Did You Know?

Singapore is one of only three city-states in the world, along with Monaco and Vatican City.
Chewing gum is banned in Singapore (with some medical exceptions). It was banned in 1992 to keep public spaces clean.
Singapore Changi Airport has been voted the one of the best airport more than any other, 12 times and counting.

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