By Tejaswi Vijinigiri
● 13 Oct 18
Asia
Whizzing around Singapore is all about exploring the world’s best skyscrapers, luxury buildings, ample spaces of nature and wildlife. With all its exotic elements, the city has plenty to keep you busy throughout your vacation and you never stop finding for more and more. To ensure a successful, safe and memorable trip to Singapore, there are few things that you need to know.
Singapore’s Changi airport is hands-down one of the best airports in the world! With all the entertainment, dining and retail options at all the Airport’s terminals, this place is simply awesome. A quick peek of its treasures:
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Nowhere else you can see such thriving art forms but only here. Singapore Art Museum is the best opportunity to unwind the best of Southeast Asian contemporary art. If you are that person who’d love to spend hours and hours gazing at art then surely you need to spare more-than-a-few hours to explore the whole place. Because each art form tangles your heart tight and surely you will be lost in it.
Every Friday, from 6 pm to 9 pm, the Singapore Art Museum opens its doors without any charge to all art lovers and tourists. So don’t miss it.
If you are looking for an off-beaten track with a good grasp of nature then Kusu Island checks all your boxes. Kusu Island, located 5.6 km south-west of Singapore, is just about 40 minutes away from the city.
Gardens by the Bay is a huge, colorful garden destination with a myriad of flora and garden artistry. There’s so much to cover at this place! From huge manmade “Supertrees” to the world’s largest glass greenhouse (Flower Dome) everything is spectacular and overwhelming.
Lights-music show at Gardens by the Bay. The first show begins at 7.45 pm and the second show at 8.45 pm. This light show is totally free. Make sure to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to grab a good spot and treat yourself with a flashy and astounding show of lights and music.
To hunt for the cultural treasures of Singapore, you’ve got nowhere better than China Town. There are plenty of things that you can discover – all within walking distances from each other. City’s oldest and thriving neighborhoods, Singapore’s cultural spots, local food restaurants, and other street stalls – you’ve got a plethora of options for eating and entertainment here.
Go on a hike in the great outdoors and escape to the urban jungle at the Southern Ridges. It is a 10km long trail connecting a series of hill parks in the southern tip of Singapore. This trail has a plenty to offer to the hikers – Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.
Need not worry about the distances – various entry points of the southern ridge allows you to customize your travel distance according to your willingness to trek or walk. Throughout your journey, fantastic aerial views of the city are guaranteed.
Arab Street is Singapore’s historic Muslim quarter. Wherever you go within the quarters – brightly colored fabrics, Persian jewelry stalls, traditional Arabic restaurants, and impressive street arts follow you. If you want to take some souvenirs home sure you can count on this place.
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Arab Street is walking distance from the nearby Bugis MRT Station. So wherever you are, set your journey to the Bugis MRT Station from where Arab Quarters is just a matter of a few more steps.
The Night Safari or the Night Zoo set in a lush rainforest is a unique concept that shows wildlife in their natural habitat at night. Take a trip around the park via tram cars, get a glimpse of the nocturnal animals, and watch the safari’s shows – featuring amazing animal talent.
No matter when you go – the city has a warm and humid climate throughout the year. The weather is fairly consistent and predictable year round. So, visiting Singapore at any time of the year does not make much difference. However, you may want to avoid going between May and June when the heat is at its peak.
And there you have it! The most important boxes filled with all the information you need to travel Singapore. This was meant to be a quick post but it’s turned into a rather ‘wordy’ one instead. Sorry! It’s your turn though – you’ve got anything to tell us? Use the comment section below.
Tejaswi Vijinigiri
Whether it is sharing her expertise or simply sharing what’s on her mind she always finds her way to express her passion through her writings. Having born with a _travel bug_ she loves to share what she has learned all along her life and tell people - “How can one live better?”
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