Ultimate Singapore Travel Guide: Preparing for Your Trip and 4-Day Itinerary Recommendation
Singapore has a land area of only 724.4 square kilometers. You can have a lot of fun here for two or three days or a week. It can be said to be one of the best choices for short-distance outbound travel.
Day 1
Merlion Park
Speaking of Singapore, I believe everyone will think of the Merlion. The Merlion is the symbol and symbol of Singapore. There are three Merlions in Singapore, and the most popular and most visited one is in the Marina Bay area. The Merlion is 8.6 meters tall and weighs 70 tons. It also spits out powerful water jets from its mouth. Many people open their mouths when taking pictures, using the illusion of borrowing their position to capture the water spewed out by the Merlion. In his mouth, it symbolizes that he will gain wealth.
- Address: 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
- Transportation: Take the MRT to Raffles Place and walk for about 10 minutes
- Opening hours: 24 hours
Clarke Quay
Clark Wharf was formerly a dock for loading and unloading goods, but now it has become a colorful riverside dining and entertainment paradise that both locals and tourists like to go to. Here you can shop, drink in bars, eat local food, and take a cruise to enjoy the city scenery on the banks of the Singapore River. It is a bit like the bar street in Victoria Harbor in Tsim Sha Tsui. In addition, every Sunday, Clark Quay will become a flea market. You may wish to come and browse and see if you can find treasures.
- Address: Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Road, Singapore 179024
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11:00-24:00, Saturday 11:00-01:00, Sunday 11:00-02:00
- Transportation: Take the MRT to Clarke Quay Station, take Exit C, and walk towards the pier for about 5 minutes
Day 2
Sentosa
Sentosa is a paradise suitable for all ages. The park is divided into 4 areas and has as many as 36 different types of attractions. Imbiah Peak Scenic Area is home to new and exciting attractions for adventurers, nature lovers, or history buffs! If you love the sun and the beach, you can enjoy water sports, or enjoy the magical underwater world and have close contact with dolphins. The attractions in Sentosa are endless! It is recommended that you plan your trip before departure.
- Address: Santosa Island, Santosa, Singapore
- Basic admission fee: SGD4, different attractions in the park have different fees.
- Transportation: Take the MRT to Harbourfront Station, then follow the signs at the station to the Harborside Bus Interchange, and transfer to the orange Sentosa Bus
Lau Pa Sat
Lau Pa Sat Food Center is a cheap and high-quality food center. It was formerly a wet market, but now it has gathered food stalls from all over the world, ranging from satay to seafood barbecue, and everything is affordable. After a day trip to Sentosa, it’s perfect to come to Lau Pa Sat for dinner or a late-night snack!
- Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore
- Opening hours: 8:00-22:00 every day
- Transportation: Take the MRT to Raffles Place station, then walk to Robinson Road
Day 3
Universal Studios Singapore
There are some differences between Universal Studios in Singapore and Universal Studios in Osaka. The main difference is that some games and characters are unique to Singapore! It is recommended that everyone play the “Double Track Coaster” for a high-speed showdown between humans and aliens. “Transformers 3D Showdown: The Ultimate Battle” and “The Mummy” are exciting mobile games! Are your kids afraid to play mobile games? The dinosaurs of “Jurassic Park”, the protagonists of “Shredder”, the animals of “Lost and Lost”, etc. will all appear in the movie theater. Come and take photos with them!
- Address: 8 Artillery Avenue, Sentosa Island, Singapore
- Admission fee: SGD 79 for adults, SGD 59 for children, SGD 41 for seniors
- Opening hours: 2 pm-9 pm (Thursday to Sunday, closed Monday to Wednesday)
- Transportation: Take the MRT to Harbourfront Station, then follow the signs at the station to the Harborside Bus Interchange, and transfer to the orange Sentosa Bus
Jumbo Seafood Restaurant
As soon as you look at the name of Singapore’s Jumbo Seafood Restaurant, you can tell that it sells seafood. The signature dish is the chili crab listed in “Singapore’s Top 10 Must-Eat Foods”. The pepper crab is also delicious. Not only does Jumbo Seafood Restaurant taste great, but its location is also very good. It is located on the bank of the Singapore River and enjoys the night view while tasting delicious food. It is an unforgettable meal.
- Address: #01-01/02, Riverside Point, 30, Merchant Road, Clarke Quay, Singapore
- Opening hours: 12:00 – 24:00
- Transportation: Take the subway to Clarke Quay and walk for 10 to 15 minutes
Day 4
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
Ya Kun is well-known and has many branches in Singapore. A piece of kaya toast, two half-boiled eggs dipped in soy sauce, and a cup of black coffee are Singaporean locals’ favorite breakfast. Ya Kun is famous for its kaya toast. The special light brown bread is baked and fragrant and crispy. It is truly delicious when coated with kaya sauce and butter. If you love kaya sauce, you can buy a jar and enjoy it at home!
- Address: #01-01, Far East Square, 18, China Street, China Town, Singapore 049560
- Opening hours: 07:30 – 19:00
- Transportation: Take the subway to Raffles Place station and walk for about ten minutes
Gardens by the bay
The beautiful Gardens by the Bay is your best choice. If you haven’t seen it with your own eyes, you won’t believe how beautiful the garden is. The “Supertrees” measuring about 25-50 meters each are the focus of attention! There are different views during the day and night. If you like to take pictures of flowers, of course, you have to come during the day. But at night, under the charming lights, the garden has another romantic scene. There is no charge for viewing in the Supertree park, but there is a charge for the greenhouse area and aerial walkway.
- Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore
- Entrance fee for 2 cold rooms: SGD28 for adults, SGD28 for children
- Skywalk entrance fee: SGD5 for adults, SGD3 for children
- Open-air garden: 05:00 – 02:00, conservatory and skywalk 9:00 – 21:00
- Transportation: Take the subway to Bayfront Station and walk for about 10 minutes
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is the largest shopping mall in Singapore, located near the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and only a five-minute walk away. The mall houses major luxury brands, famous stores, and restaurants with different cuisines. The most eye-catching one is the Louis Vuitton flagship store, which has a unique architectural shape. The most special thing is that there is an indoor canal inside the mall, allowing people to ride on a boat through different shopping areas, making the shopping experience even more fun.
- Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
- Transportation: Take the subway and get off at Bayfront Station
Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is thirty meters taller than London’s London Eye, making it the world’s largest Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel has 28 cabins, each of which is as big as a bus and can accommodate 28 people. The ride on the Ferris wheel lasts about 30 minutes. Passengers can enjoy the scenery of the entire island of Singapore. They can admire famous scenic spots such as Marina Bay and the Singapore River from high altitude, and even overlook Malaysia and Indonesia!
- Address: 30, Raffles Avenue, Marina Bay, Singapore 039803
- Admission fee: SGD 33 for adults, SGD 21 for children, SGD 24 for seniors
- Opening hours: 08:30 – 22:30
- Transportation: Take the subway and get off at Baolongfang Subway Station, use Exit A and walk for 5 minutes along the blue pedestrian signs.
Songfa Bak Kut Teh
Bak Kut Teh is one of the must-eat authentic dishes in Singapore. You can find shops selling Bak Kut Teh in the streets and alleys. Songfa Bak Kut Teh is an old shop that has been open for nearly 50 years. It has many branches. If you don’t know where to eat Bianjian Bak Kut Teh, go to Songfa! A bowl of Bak Kut Teh costs about SGD 9 (about HK$50), and the shop assistant will suggest you order a side of fried dough sticks to eat with it. The bak kut teh has a strong peppery flavor, which overwhelms the strong medicinal flavor that I thought it would be. The pork ribs are very tender and not crumbly, so it is worth recommending.
- Songfa Bak Kut Teh Address: 11 New Bridge Road #01-01, Singapore 059383
- Transportation: Take the subway to Clarke Quay Station, Exit E
- Opening hours: 9:30am-9:30pm daily
Singapore Hotel Accommodation Recommendations
Singapore, like other developed cities, has a wide variety of accommodations, including hotels, guesthouses, youth hostels and B&Bs. Among them, Sentosa Island and Marina Bay are the concentration of high-end hotels. Resorts World Sentosa, located on Sentosa Island alone, Already has 7 hotels with different characteristics.
New concept hotel in Orchard Road, Singapore
- Double room rate: starting from HK$876 per night
- YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road is located in the heart of Singapore’s lively Orchard Road, 270 meters from the Orchard Road MRT Station, 300 meters from DFS Galleria Scottswalk, and 400 meters from Lucky Plaza. The location is very good. The rooms at YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road are stylish and advanced with a high-tech future theme. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, and bar for guests to enjoy.
Novotel Singapore
- Superior twin room: starting from HK$1222 per night
- Novotel Singapore On Stevens is located in the Central Business District (Central Business District) in the heart of Singapore. The hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools and 14 restaurants for guests to enjoy. The hotel is about 800 meters away from the DFS Galleria Scottswalk global duty-free store, and about 1 km away from the lively shopping areas of Orchard Road and Scotts Road. The hotel thoughtfully provides a free shuttle service to Orchard Road. services to make travel more convenient for guests.