If you’re step in Singapore for the first time, congrats! You’re about to enter a city where big building kiss the clouds, food courts feel like Michelin-star restaurants, and chewing gum is… totally illegal (yes, really). Whether you’ve got One day or a full week, this guide will show you the best things to do in Singapore — let me open up like a piece of cake
Let’s jump into it, lah!
1. Marvel at Marina Bay Sands (No, You Don’t need to Stay There to Enjoy It)
You’ve seen the iconic “boat hotel” on Instagram, but did you know there’s a free light and water show every night?
Spectra Show: Every evening at 8pm & 9pm (extra show at 10pm on weekends).
Walk around Marina Bay for enjoy beautiful skyline views. You’ll look like a travel influencer in minutes.
Pro Tip: Can’t afford $600 a night? No problem! Visit the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck for amazing views at a fraction of the cost.
2. Get Lost in Gardens by the Bay (Without Actually Getting Lost)
Huge trees that shining? Yes. Air-conditioned flower domes in the tropics? Yes you are right.
Must-Sees: Super tree Grove, Cloud Forest , and Flower Dome.
Tickets: Free to explore the outdoor gardens, but you’ll pay a little fee for the domes.
Fun Fact: The Cloud Forest has a waterfall taller than your future
3. Eat Like a Local at a Hawker Centre
Delicious meals for under S$5? Only in Singapore.
Try: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Laksa, Char Kway Teow, and of course, Chilli Crab (bring tissues. It’s messy).
Best place: Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown Complex, or Tiong Bahru Market.
Warning: Choosing just one dish is impossible. Come hungry.
4. Visit Sentosa Island (Singapore’s Beautiful girl of Singapore)
White sand beaches, theme parks, and giant Merlions (well, used to be)—this place is a vibe.
Activities: Universal Studios Singapore, SEA Aquarium, SkyHelix, Cable Car rides.
Budget tip: You can actually walk into Sentosa for free via the boardwalk.
5. Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam: Culture Triple Combo
If Singapore were a movie, these neighborhoods would be the supporting cast that steals the show.
Chinatown: Temples, tea houses, and souvenirs galore.
Little India: Colorful chaos, amazing food, and temples like Sri Veeramakaliamman.
Kampong Glam: Hipster cafes meet mosques and Malay heritage.
Instagram Hotspot Alert: The vibrant wall art at Haji Lane is perfect for that travel selfie.
6. Ride the MRT Like a Local
Fast, clean, efficient. You’ll cry when you go back to your home country’s transport system.
Get an EZ-Link card from Seven 11 store or use your contactless bank card.
Just don’t eat or drink on the train unless you want a fine (remember it a Fine City💵).
7. Say Hi to the Merlion (Because… Tourist Things)
Half-lion, half-fish, 100% Singapore. It spits water, and people take oddly dramatic photos with it.
It is cheesy, it is most important proof that you visit Singapore
Final Tips Before You Pack Your bags:
Weather: It’s hot. Always. Pack light and hydrate like you’re in a desert.
Tissue Packets: absolutely Singapore outside always sweaty indoor are so cool
Laws are strict: No littering, no jaywalking, and for the love of Kaya Toast, don’t bring chewing gum.
Singapore isn’t just a big building city — it’s a full-blown adventure. From amazing gardens to sizzling street food, you’ll leave with a full belly, a blown mind, and probably 400 photos of the skyline.Enjoy your trip
And remember: the Chilli Crab is not optional.
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