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Travel note: I entered using the relevant visa or travel authorization available for my Nepalese passport at the time.
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| S.No | Details | Date | Amount | Currency | Amount (NPR) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | — | — | — | (Day 1 ) 5/30/2023 |
| 2 | — | — | — | — | 21,640 | Flight cost from Sydney to Singapore |
| 3 | — | — | — | — | 1,370 | Sim card cos |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | 274 | Water bottle 1.5 ltr |
| 5 | — | — | — | — | 253 | Public metro one way trip Airport to hostel |
| 6 | — | — | — | — | 714 | Meal lunch |
| 7 | Added GST & Service tax | — | — | — | 2,454 | Meal dinner |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | 4,013 | Cost of Dorm |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | — | Day 2 |
| 10 | — | — | — | — | 4,013 | Room |
| 11 | — | — | — | — | 5,187 | Cloud forest and flower dome entrance |
| 12 | — | — | — | — | 979 | Lunch |
| 13 | — | — | — | — | 1,468 | Dinner |
| 14 | — | — | — | — | 156 | From hostel to Bayfront mart |
| 15 | — | — | — | — | 156 | From Bayfront mart to hostel |
| Total | 0.00 | 42,676 |
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Singapore's MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system is efficient, affordable, and covers most tourist areas. Buy an EZ-Link or Singapore Tourist Pass for unlimited rides. Buses complement the MRT well. Grab (ride-hailing app) is widely available. Taxis are metered and reliable.
Singapore enforces strict laws. Chewing gum is banned for import and sale. Littering, jaywalking, and smoking in non-designated areas carry heavy fines (SGD 300-1000). Drug offences carry severe penalties including the death penalty. Vaping and e-cigarettes are illegal.
Hawker centres are the best way to eat well on a budget in Singapore. UNESCO-recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage, these large food courts serve incredible local dishes for SGD 3-6 per meal. Top picks include Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Newton Food Centre, and Tekka Centre in Little India.
Singapore is hot and humid year-round with temperatures of 25-32 degrees Celsius. Rain can come at any time but usually as short afternoon downpours. December to January sees the most rain. There is no real 'bad' season to visit. Carry an umbrella and stay hydrated.
The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is the currency. Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in Asia. Budget travelers can manage on SGD 60-100/day by staying in hostels and eating at hawker centres. ATMs are everywhere. Credit cards are widely accepted. Tipping is not customary.
Tap water in Singapore is safe to drink directly. Free WiFi is available at most public areas, shopping malls, and hawker centres via Wireless@SG. Local SIM cards from Singtel, StarHub, or M1 are available at Changi Airport and convenience stores from SGD 12-15.
Many top attractions are free, including Gardens by the Bay outdoor areas, the Supertree Grove light show (7:45pm and 8:45pm nightly), Merlion Park, Esplanade, Fort Canning Park, Marina Barrage, and the Spectra water and light show at Marina Bay Sands (8pm and 9pm nightly).
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📍 Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay
Start at the iconic Merlion Park to see the half-lion, half-fish statue spouting water into Marina Bay. Walk across to Marina Bay Sands and head up to the SkyPark Observation Deck on the 57th floor for panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour. After lunch at a nearby hawker centre, spend the afternoon at Gardens by the Bay. Explore the Cloud Forest conservatory with its 35-metre indoor waterfall and the Flower Dome, the world's largest glass greenhouse. In the evening, walk through the Supertree Grove and catch the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at 7:45pm. End the night watching the Spectra water and light show at the Marina Bay Sands event plaza at 8pm.
📍 Sentosa Island, HarbourFront
Take the Sentosa Express monorail or cable car from HarbourFront to Sentosa Island. Spend the morning at Universal Studios Singapore or the S.E.A. Aquarium, one of the world's largest marine exhibits. Enjoy the beaches at Siloso, Palawan, or Tanjong Beach for a swim and lunch by the sea. Visit the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia at Palawan Beach. In the afternoon, try the SkyHelix for 360-degree views or visit Madame Tussauds. Head back to the mainland and walk the Henderson Waves bridge, a striking pedestrian bridge along the Southern Ridges trail, before dinner at Vivo City.
📍 Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Orchard Road
Begin the morning in Chinatown and visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, a stunning five-storey temple housing a sacred Buddhist relic. Explore the Chinatown Heritage Centre and browse the street market stalls. Walk to Maxwell Food Centre for the famous Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice. After lunch, head to Little India and soak in the vibrant colours, sounds, and aromas. Visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and browse the shops at Tekka Centre. In the afternoon, explore Kampong Glam (Arab Quarter), visit the golden-domed Sultan Mosque, and stroll along Haji Lane for indie boutiques and street art. End the evening on Orchard Road for world-class shopping, or visit Clarke Quay along the Singapore River for riverside dining and nightlife.
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Singapore's national dish. Tender poached or roasted chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock, accompanied by chilli sauce, ginger paste, and dark soy sauce. The rice is oily, flavourful, and the star of the dish alongside the silky chicken.
Whole mud crab stir-fried in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce made from sambal chilli paste, tomato, garlic, and egg. Messy to eat but absolutely worth it. Best enjoyed with fried mantou buns to soak up the sauce.
A rich and aromatic noodle soup featuring rice vermicelli in a spicy coconut milk broth infused with lemongrass, galangal, and dried shrimp paste. Topped with prawns, fish cakes, cockles, bean sprouts, and a generous spoonful of sambal.
Skewered and charcoal-grilled marinated meat (chicken, beef, or mutton) served with a thick, sweet peanut dipping sauce alongside rice cakes (ketupat), sliced onions, and cucumber. Best enjoyed at Lau Pa Sat or East Coast Lagoon hawker centres.
A beloved Singaporean breakfast of crispy toasted bread slathered with kaya (a fragrant coconut and pandan egg jam) and a slab of cold butter. Traditionally paired with soft-boiled eggs seasoned with soy sauce and white pepper, and a cup of strong local kopi.
Smoky stir-fried flat rice noodles cooked over extremely high heat (wok hei) with dark soy sauce, eggs, bean sprouts, cockles, Chinese sausage (lap cheong), chives, and sometimes prawns. The charred, smoky flavour is the hallmark of a great plate.
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Security Ranking
94/100
Very strong
Singapore currently sits in the lowest caution tier across the main government travel advisories we track.
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Singapore's iconic integrated resort featuring three 55-storey towers topped by the SkyPark observation deck on the 57th floor, offering panoramic views of the city skyline, harbour, and Gardens by the Bay. The nightly Spectra light and water show is free to watch from the promenade.
A 101-hectare futuristic garden featuring the iconic Supertree Grove, the Cloud Forest with its 35-metre indoor waterfall, and the Flower Dome (the world's largest glass greenhouse). The outdoor gardens and nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are free.
A resort island connected to the mainland by monorail, cable car, and boardwalk. Home to Universal Studios Singapore, the S.E.A. Aquarium, three public beaches (Siloso, Palawan, Tanjong), and the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia.
Home to Singapore's national icon, the Merlion, an 8.6-metre-tall statue with a lion's head and fish body spouting water into Marina Bay. The waterfront park offers excellent views of Marina Bay Sands and the city skyline.
A vibrant historic district with colourful shophouses, street markets, and the impressive five-storey Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum built in Tang Dynasty architectural style. Nearby Maxwell Food Centre is home to legendary hawker stalls.
A colourful, sensory-rich cultural district filled with spice shops, flower garlands, vibrant murals, and Hindu temples including Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. Tekka Centre hawker market offers some of the best Indian food outside of India.
Singapore's Malay-Arab heritage district centred around the golden-domed Sultan Mosque, the largest mosque in Singapore. Haji Lane is a narrow street known for indie boutiques, street art, and trendy cafes.
Singapore's premier 2.2-kilometre shopping boulevard lined with world-class malls including ION Orchard, Paragon, and Ngee Ann City. A mix of luxury brands, local designers, food courts, and street performers.
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