We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Singapore

Free Newsletter

Interested in Singapore?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Singapore each week.

Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Vacation Specials
Travel Destinations

Explore other Singapore resources:

Singapore Traveller Article:

Inside Singapore: Written for Travelers by Travelers

Read or edit these Inside pages:
Contribute a new Inside page:
Inside Background
Architecture 
As with many other facets of the city, East meets West in Singapore’s unique...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Culture 
Singapore is a land of diverse cultures, traditions and backgrounds, yet...
Last edited: 02 January 2007
Health & Safety 
Singapore is an extremely safe city, in no small part because the justice in...
Last edited: 18 March 2009
History 
The island nation of Singapore’s history officially dates back its founding in...
Last edited: 20 December 2006
Neighborhoods 
 The second most densely populated independent country in the world, Singapore...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
To better understand modern Singapore takes understanding its long-time leader...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Tourist Board Info 
If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is “unique”. A dynamic...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Located just north of the equator Singapore’s climate is tropical, and mostly...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
20 Things to DO 
If you’re looking for a holiday to remember, check out these 20 novel ideas for...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
Budget Travel 
Singapore has both modern and traditional places for you to explore. It can be...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
Places with Free Wifi 
Most public places in Singapore have free wifi, provided by the government...
Last edited: 16 August 2008
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Singapore!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Singapore Airlines is the best way to fly into Singapore Changi International...
Last edited: 23 February 2009
Getting Around 
In Singapore nothing is truly that far away, and with its excellent public...
Last edited: 04 June 2007
Public Transportation 
Singapore has great public transportation. The MRT trains can get you close to...
Last edited: 09 August 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Catching a cab is generally quite easy in Singapore and the price is...
Last edited: 20 February 2006
Great tour guide 
Try Basril at HZ Travels & Tours cannot recommend highly enough for...
Last edited: 22 September 2009
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Singapore!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
It is always an excellent idea to take an escorted half day ( or full day...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Events & Festivals 
Take a look at http://www.visito...  
Last edited: 21 August 2006
Family Travel 
Touring Singapore with younger travelers is easy, and there is something to...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
First-time Visitors 
Frequently asked questions : Which is a better location - Marina or Orchard...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
Museums & Attractions 
This is a list of some of Singapore's Tourist Attractions. Airline - Singapore...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
Nightlife 
For a first time visit to Singapore take in the view at the New Asia Bar on the...
Last edited: 09 August 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
In 2005 Singapore celebrated the 60 anniversary of the end or World War II, and...
Last edited: 25 July 2008
The Performing Arts 
For a small nation Singapore is very big on the performing arts. This includes...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Shopping 
Brief lessons from a couple of days in Singapore: Shopping mall shops open...
Last edited: 20 February 2009
Sports & Activities 
An active lifestyle is very much a part of the Singaporean way of life, and...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum 
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum (BTRTM) is a worship place of...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
China Town 
Pagoda  Street is the heart of China Town and its open from 10am to late at...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Hotel Recommendations 
Orchard Road You should consider this area if you are in town mainly for...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Mint Museum of Toys 
Located at 26 Seah St (just next to Raffles), this 5-floor shopfront museum is...
Last edited: 14 December 2009
Nightlife in Singapore 
In no particular order or preference, here's a rundown on some of the...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Restaurant recommendations 
Singapore is a Gourmet's Paradise. This has been narrowed down as the...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Suburban Living in Singapore 
For those who want a real taste of Singapore, head to the suburban areas of...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
Treetop Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir 
Overview MacRitchie Reservoir is part of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Using the MRT 
Using the MRT in Singapore is very simple and it is very safe .  There are...
Last edited: 18 October 2008
Visit the Raffles Hotel 
No trip to Singapore is complete without a visit to historic Raffles Hotel on...
Last edited: 15 January 2009
Air Force Museum 
Singapore Air Force Museum is a nice compact museum detailing the evolution of...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
Carlsberg Sky Tower 
The Carlsberg Sky Tower is Singapore’s highest observation tower of a height of...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
East Coast Park 
The East Coast Park is free beach on Singapore’s southeastern coast and the...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Flight Experience Singapore 
You'll never forget a Flight Experience!! Based on the world's most popular and...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Fort Canning Park 
Fort Canning in Singapore is a beautiful island with a multi cultural history...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
Lai Chun Yuen Opera House 
Lai Chun Yuen Opera House in Chinatown, Singapore. You can enter the Opera...
Last edited: 03 June 2009
National Museum of Singapore 
The National Museum of Singapore is Singapore’s oldest museum with the youngest...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Night Safari 
Night Safariis a unique experience billed as "the world's first wildlife park...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Singapore Discovery Centre 
What kind of place is the Singapore Discovery Centre? A museum? An art gallery...
Last edited: 09 December 2008
Singapore Island Country Club 
 To get a game on this course, you need a member to introduce you, or sign you...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Wild Wild Wet 
Wild Wild Wet is a water park located in NTUC Downtown East, Pasir Ris...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Singapore!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Explore More: Read traveler reviews on all Singapore Attractions
Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Local food is cheap and delicious at ethnic market stalls You may not want to...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Outdoor Dining 
The restaurants in Chip Bee Garden, Holland Village, offer good outdoor dining...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Drinks 
Alcoholic beverages are notoriously expensive in Singapore because their listed...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Hawker Food 
This is a rough guide to the dizzying array of hawker food that is available in...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Restaurant Reviews & Guides 
There are a couple of informative blogs written by Singaporean foodies on...
Last edited: 12 June 2008
Blue Ginger 
The Blue Ginger restaurant offers peranakan cooking. Located at 97 Tanjong Pagar
Last edited: 23 October 2008
Cafe Les Amis 
Cafe Les Amis is the outdoor cafe within Botanic Garden, Singapore. 
Last edited: 09 December 2008
Don Quijote 
Don Quijote is the name of an authentic Spanish restaurant with branches in...
Last edited: 12 July 2009
Equinox 
The Equinox is a must see before you leave Singapore. The Equinox is a complex...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
Jones the Grocer 
Jones the grocer offers customers a wide range of high quality local and...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant 
The Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant has new look and a new name. This...
Last edited: 08 June 2009
Sin Hoi Sai Eating House 
A outdoor eating place on East Coast Road that is very popular with the...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Singapore!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer
Explore More: Read traveler reviews on all Singapore Restaurants
Inside Singapore: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The local currency is Singapore dollars and cents.  Notes come in...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Crossing the Border 
Entry requirements for Americans: United States passport holders do not require...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Emergencies 
Emergency Numbers: Ambulance: 995 Fire: 995 Police: 999 Traffic Police: 6547...
Last edited: 09 May 2006
Important Phrases 
In Singapore, English is widely spoken even though we may be made up of a...
Last edited: 08 March 2008
Telephones 
A typical phone number in Singapore will look like this:6555-5555 or if it is a...
Last edited: 04 June 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
When you eat at a restaurant- check the bottom of the bill for taxes and...
Last edited: 22 January 2008
Airport Transfer 
Public transportation options from Singapore's Changi International Airport 1...
Last edited: 03 August 2009
Bintan Immigration Requirements 
Bintan Island is a popular beach resort in Indonesia just 45mins away from...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
General Information 
Climate - "It is a place where the sun shines through the rain." Singapore's...
Last edited: 06 December 2006
GST Refunds 
Singapore refunds the GST portion of the purchase price to visitors who depart...
Last edited: 08 October 2006
Island Escapes 
1. Sentosa Probably the most famous isle of Singapore. A day on Sentosa island...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
River Tours and Cruises 
Singapore is an island without any natural resources ... and the Singapore...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Tax Free Shopping 
As a visitor to Singapore, you can get a refund of the 5 percent Goods &...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Visa Requirements 
Most visitors are not required to obtain a visa into Singapore for leisure...
Last edited: 26 October 2007
Contribute
Share your knowledge about Singapore!
Add a new Inside page!
arrow   Add a new topic
arrow   Need Suggestions?
footer