Find out what to see in Singapore, the city of innovation and culture
History and Culture Singapore
Singapore is a city-state in South-East Asia, known for its impressive economic growth, cultural diversity and modern infrastructure. Founded as a British colony in the 19th century, Singapore has developed into one of the world’s leading financial and commercial centres. Its mix of traditions and modernity is reflected in the architecture, festivals and daily life of its inhabitants.
Singapore interest places
- Marina Bay Sands: An entertainment complex and iconic hotel with an observation platform that offers spectacular views of the sea and the city.
- Gardens by the Bay: A futuristic urban park with theme gardens, the famous Supertree Grove and the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome greenhouses.
- Chinatown:
- Little India:
- Orchard Road: Singapore’s most famous shopping street, full of luxury shops, shopping centers and local boutiques.
- Singapore Museum of Art: A museum dedicated to contemporary art in Southeast Asia, which houses temporary and permanent exhibitions.
Map to see in Singapore
Singapore visiting hours
- Marina Bay Sands: Open 24 hours.
- Gardens by the Bay5: 00 AM – 2: 00 AM.
- Sitting Island9: 00 AM – 10: 00 PM.
- Orchard Road: Open 24 hours.
- Singapore Museum of Art: Tuesday to Sunday, 10: 00 AM – 7: 00 PM.
Transportation in Singapore
Singapore has Changi International Airport, one of the world’s most important and award-winning airports, with flights connecting Singapore to global destinations. Singapore’s public transport system is efficient and reliable, with options such as the MRT (train) and buses that facilitate intra-city travel. In addition, ride-hailing services like Grab are a popular option to move comfortably and quickly.
We took Grab to go from the airport to the city, but to move around the city we took theTourist pass(public transport card).
The one-day Singapore Tourist Pass card price is 22 SGD (€15), 29 SGD (€19.80) for two days and 34 SGD (€23.20) for 3 days. The price of the card includes 10 SGD (€6,80) for bail. This money is recovered by returning the card within 5 days of purchase. They gave it back to us in cash. We gave it back to the airport, so we had to spend the money at the airport.
Day 1 in Singapore
I’m flying to Singapore. We arrived around 14 and, on the first day, we saw:
- Airport waterfall: known asRain Vortex. It is the highest inner waterfall in the world, with a fall of40 meters. The rain water is collected and used to supply the complex, making it an example of sustainability. It also offers impressive light and sound shows at night. You can see photos in the section dedicated to the photos of the trip below.
- We then saw Chinatown, where we visited:
- Chinatown heritage center
- Temples:
- Sri Mariamman Temple → 18.00-21.00
- Buddha Tooth Relief Temple and Museum
- Sri Layan Siti Vinayagar Temple → 17.30-20.30
- Street market: artistic mural
- Hawker chan: world’s cheapest michelin star
- Finally, we saw the night shows that the city offers at Gardens By The Bay and Marina Bay:
- Garden Rhapsody: is the night show of lights in theGardens by the Bay. During this show, the supertrees are illuminated with hundreds of LED lights and move to the rhythm of local and international melodies. It is an impressive audiovisual show that takes place twice a night, at 19: 45 and 20: 45, and is free for the public.
- Spectra – A Light & Water ShowIt’s Marina Bay’s night show. Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 8pm and 9pm. Friday and Saturday: 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. It lasts 15 minutes and is free.
- Below the photo section I share the videos of the two night shows, which are my Youtube channelThe partner’s relationship.
Day 2 in Singapore
This day we dedicated it to the Center, Merlion, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. This was the order:
- Fort Canning Tree Tunnel
- Armenian street
- Sang Nila Utama Garden
- Clarke Quay.
- Old Hill Street Police Station
- Cathedral of San Andrés → without more than 9.00-18.30
- Esplanada – Theatres in the Bay → without more
- Merlion: photos of day and night
- Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
- Apple store Marina Bay Sands
- Marina Bay Sands Garden Park
- SkyPark Observation Deck: schedule of 11.00-16.00. Price $23.60
- ArtScience Museum: schedule 10.00-19.00. We don’t go in.
- Helix bridge.
- Singapore Flyer: second largest noria in the world (30 mins a round). Schedule: 10.00am – 10.00pm. Price: 17.20 euros.
- Gardens by the Bay: 5.00 am – 2.00 am. I’ll give you all the hours and prices. We went to Cloud Forest and OCBC Skyway.
- Flower Dome: 9.00-21.00 (45-1h visit)
- Cloud Forest: 9.00-21.00: 2.5h ($32 with flower dome)
- OCBC Skyway: 9.00-21.00 (15 mins of visit): $14
- Supertree Grove Viewpoint: 9.00-20.00 (max. 45 mins): $14
- Dragonfly Lake Bridge
- Floral Fantasy → 10.00-18.00 (max. 1h): $20
Day 3 in Singapore
We saw mainly Little Indian and Kampong glam (Arab area). Our flight went out at night at 20: 55, in case it helps you organize what to see.
- Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple: 7.30-11.30
- Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple: 8.00-16.30
- Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple: 5.30-12.00
- Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple: 5.30- 12.00
- Tan Teng Niah
- Petain Road
- Buffalo road
- Singapore Visitor Centre @ Indian Heritage Centre → without more
- Little India Arcade → market → 9.00-22.00
- Kampong glam (Arab quarter):
- Masjid Abdul Gafoor → 12.00-21.00
- Arab street
- Masjid Sultan → closes on Sunday
- muscat street
- Gelam Gallery
- Haji Lane
- Bugis market: 11.00-21.00
- Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple: 7.00-18.30
- Sri Krishnan Temple: 8.00-12.00
- For the return, we went to the airport to the area calledCanopy Park, inupper level (L5)of theJewel Changi Airport, which is connected to theTerminal 1. It’s a garden with slides. This recreational park offers several attractions, including theDiscovery Slides(discovery slides),Foggy Bowls(fog bowls),Petal Garden(petal garden) andTopious Walk(topiary ride).
Photos to see in Singapore
Gastronomy of Singapore
Singapore is a culinary paradise that offers a wide variety of meals, from street cuisine to high gastronomy. Some dishes you can’t miss are:
- Hainanese Chicken Rice: A rice dish with aromatic chicken and sauces.
- Laksa: A spicy noodle soup with coconut milk and seafood.
- Chilli Crab: Crab served in a thick, spicy tomato and chili sauce.
- Satay: Grilled meat brushes served with peanut sauce.
Events and Festivities of Singapore
Singapore holds numerous festivals and events throughout the year, reflecting its cultural diversity. Some of the most prominent are:
- Chinese New Year: Celebrations with parades, fireworks and night markets.
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri: Celebration of the end of Ramadan with banquets and community events.
- Deepavali: Indian light festival, with colorful decorations and activities in the Little India neighborhood.
- Singapore Food Festival: An annual event that celebrates local cuisine with tasting and culinary activities.