SINGAPORE Economic Travel Guide
Singapore is located in the Asian continent, sandwiched between Indonesia and Malaysia, at the southern tip of the Malay peninsula. an island that takes. The only city-state in the world built on an island. This country, whose 5.7 million population is mostly Chinese, Malay and Indian; It is a very cosmopolitan place where Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Christian and people of different faiths live together.
Founded by British Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. After being under British colony for many years, it was occupied by the Japanese, then it joined Malaysia and finally gained its full independence in 1965.. British colonial influence is still visible; For example, three sockets are used as in England, and traffic flows from the left.. The name of its founder, Raffles, appears in a few touristic places in Singapore (such as the Raffles hotel). among the countries that attract the most tourists. There are not so many museums, palaces, monuments, etc. that you will get tired of visiting historically and culturally, but areas such as theme parks, botanical gardens, zoos make this a tourist attraction point.. Singapore is a country where everyone can’t wait to go and take pictures with its skyscrapers, rooftop pools and roof top bars of hotels rising to the sky.
It is also a land of prohibitions.. Here are some of the funniest bans you have to follow in Singapore:
Singapore, Paris, Rome, unlike Istanbul, has a human-made beauty. In other words, it’s like a woman who has undergone plastic surgery and has become too beautiful.. Its creation is based on tourism, trade. It is ‘artificial’ rather than a place that smells of history with a deep-rooted civilization, its own culture.. Well done, they achieved their goal, of course.. As Cem Yılmaz said, “little, little, into the middle” style.. Among the places to see are Chinatown, Little India, an incredibly photogenic Gardens by the Bay with its artificial giant trees, the famous skyscraper hotel Marina Bay Sands, the visual shows called Wonder Full in front of this hotel at night, the entertainment island Santosa, Universal Studios, night safaris etc. etc. In short, a person who only goes to Singapore can feel as if he has traveled the world.. It tastes like our miniaturk, but think about the country one Anyway, let’s leave our comments aside for now and start our Singapore Travel Guide..
TRANSPORTATION TO SINGAPORE: SINGAPORE’ A HOW TO GO?
Local time difference is 5 hours ahead of Turkey, you can arrive from Istanbul in 11 hours by plane and you can enter the country without a visa for now.. A 90-day tourist visa is issued when entering the country, at border crossings or at the airport.. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.. You can enter the country by filling out the entry forms distributed on the plane.. Do not forget to keep the forms you will fill in your passport until you leave the country.
The national airport chosen as the best airport of 2016 according to SkytraxSingapore Changi Airport
You can reach Singapore center from strong> by train, bus and taxi.. You can click here to compare alternatives.
By train: It is very easy to go from the airport to the city center by train. You can reach Terminal 2 by following the “Train to city” arrows and take the free train, and from here you can reach the last stop of the metro by train, and from there you can transfer to whichever metro you want to go to.
Airport Shuttle: You can also use airport shuttle services outside of metro hours (there is no metro between 12 am and 6 am).
By taxi: Taximeter in the early morning You can write a little more, but in general, you can choose a taxi in this country, since it is not an expensive means of transportation.. Taxis are reliable and orderly.
SINGAPORE CITY TRANSPORTATION?
Metro (MRT): You can buy two separate tickets in Singapore as Ez-Link and Singapour Tourist Pass . Tourist pass ticket price is 10 S$ for one day – 16 S$ for two days, a deposit of 10 S$ is required. If you want to keep the card as a souvenir, of course, you cannot get your 10 S$ deposit back.. You can use your Tourist pass tickets on an unlimited number of MRTs, that is, metro, LRT and buses.. The ticket is valid until the end of the working hours on the same day of purchase (until 12 o’clock in the busses and halfway in the metro).. You pay as you use the card called Ez-Link.. Card 12 S$ of which 5 S$ is non-refundable as card money, 7 S$ is the amount you can use for the journey. After a 7 S$ journey, which is roughly equivalent to 3 metro rides, you have to pay the normal ticket price (that is, between 0.73 S$ – 1.66 S$ for the bus, 0.83 S$-1.95 S$ for the MRT) for every other journey.. By the way, don’t forget to read your card while getting on and off the subway. You can also click here for the metro map.
Walking: If your accommodation is in the city center, it would be best to explore this city on foot.
Boat tours: Tours lasting approximately 40 minutes and costing around 25 Singapore Dollars Departing from the pier in front of the Merlion Statue
Hop on & hop off buses: Those with limited time in Singapore, also with hop on & hop off tourist buses, Orchard Road, Bugis Junction, one of the important points of Singapore They can visit Suntec City, Boat Quay, Chinatown, Little India and Singapore Botanic Garden.. Generally, buses offer transportation between 9.00 and 18.00.
ACCOMMODATION IN SINGAPORE: WHERE TO STAY IN SINGAPORE?
Of course, if you can stay at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, which is built from a platform on three towers, what would you do? You will remember this hotel with Singapore view photos taken in its pool. On the top floor of the hotel, there is an observation deck and an infinity pool.
Raffles hotel is a very luxurious and elite hotel. Prince William and Kate Middleton chose this hotel during their visit to Singapore.. Impressive with its wooden structure and white appearance. Of course, the prices are astonishing, but if your budget allows, you should consider this luxury accommodation.
If you need to choose a place other than these two hotels, Clark Quay, which is close to nightlife, If that’s not the case, you should choose a place close to the metro stations.
We stayed at Village Hotel Katong. Frankly, we will not comment much on the hotel as we only stayed one night.. But our room was very stylish and comfortable, and the breakfasts were just as clean and delicious.
THAT SHOULD BE DONE IN SINGAPORE?
A light-water show is held in front of the mall inside the Marina Bay Sands hotel in the evenings. You should definitely watch this show called Wonder Full. You can check the show times here.
Skypark: 57 of Marina Bay Sands hotel. observation terrace on the floor. Tourists who want to look at Singapore 360 degrees and 200 meters from the top and do not stay at the hotel can go to this area for 23 S$.. Open until 10 am from Monday to Thursday, and until 11 am from Friday to Sunday. Here is the link.
CÉ LA VI (former name: Ku De Ta): Roof top of Marina Bay Sands hotel. There is a lounge bar and restaurant in this place where you can have fun until the late hours of the night after the Skypark is closed.. It has a wonderful view, especially at night when the city is decorated with lights.. Here is the link.
Singapore Flyer:Before High Roller opened in Las Vegas, the world’s largest Ferris wheel was the Singapore Flyer. If the view from Marina Bay Sands doesn’t stop you, you can get information about the prices for this activity where you can see the city from a bird’s eye view from 165 meters high.. By the way, a full tour of the Ferris wheel takes half an hour, so plan your time accordingly.. Subway for transportation: Promenade.
1-Altitude bar: “roof-tops” are almost competing in Singapore. 1- Altitude bar, on the other hand, is 282 meters above the ground, 63. a place where you can see 360 degree views of the city from the ground floor. Here is the link.
Singapore Sling:100. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this cocktail was invented by a bartender working at the Raffles Hotel and has become the iconic drink of Singapore.. To try this drink on the spot, you must go to the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel. But even if you don’t go to the Raffles hotel, you can find this cocktail in any bar in Singapore.
WHAT TO EAT IN SINGAPORE? WHAT TO DRINK?
3 things to eat in Singapore: Chilli Crab (spicy) crab), Satay (like skewers, only the sauce is sweet) and Chicken and rice (chicken rice). You can also try the following according to your taste:
- Kaya toast:An alternative you can try for breakfast. Kaya means coconut jam, it is put into steam softened bread.
- Mee goreng:Shrimp noodle.
- Ice cream between bread interesting to the ear Although it comes to Singapore, it is on the list of things to do for tourists coming to visit Singapore.
Our beverage recommendations: Except Singapore Sling , Singapore’s local beer Tiger and soft drinks, we recommend you to drink a mixture of Dragon fruit and mango freshly squeezed juice.
Inexpensive places you can choose for your main meal: Hawker Center are suitable places where you can take your food and sit at one of the tables outside, where buffets selling and cooking food are lined up in open areas on the street. places available. Eating at a Hawker Center in Singapore is one of the must-do activities here. Chinatown Food Street,Food is inspected in Chinatown, so don’t be fooled by the images. Although Chinese dishes seem dirty to us, you can easily try what you are wondering here.. Maxwell Food, Newton Food Center, located at the end of China Town, Smith Street, Old Airport Road, Lau Pa Sat in Chinatown are the top 5 ones.
Our cafe recommendations: Shop Wonderland on Haji Lane and Elffin Elffin We can recommend La Marelle on Baghdad Street or the super cute Eat Play(yes play) Love on Aliwal Street. We chose Selfie Caffee because its concept was interesting and we recommend it to you as well.. Here you first choose your coffee, take a selfie with the phone given to you.. After a short while, your coffee is ready with your photo printed on the cream.. It’s fun
Other places you can try are;
Chijmes: While it was an old church with a Catholic girls’ school, it has now turned into an entertainment complex with restaurants and bars.
In the neighborhood of Clarke Quay The restaurant Jumbo is famous for this crab.
7% VAT plus 10% tip is added to the prices you see on the menus, and the account is in front of you that way. It’s coming, don’t be surprised.
SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE: WHAT TO BUY IN SINGAPORE?
First, Singapore is a tax-free shopping destination. Electronics in particular can be very affordable in Singapore. If you intend to buy such products, carefully research the prices in our country before you go.. Decide on the model and search for the model you have in mind in Singapore. You will see shopping malls all over the city. You can catch discounts during the “Grand Singapore Sale” or you can experience different events during the “Chinese New Year” period.. from Singapore; You can buy orchid molds, Risis Orchard brand jewelry, electronic products, brand products, Singapore and Merlion themed products, chinese teas, local foods, universal studio themed products.
WHERE TO SHOP IN SINGAPORE?
Orchard Road: One of the most expensive streets in the world. A place in the consistency of Bağdat Caddesi, where you will see many expensive brands lined up along the wide avenue.. The shopping malls lined up like pearls on this long street are in such a way that you can pass from the inside to each other.. If you think that people usually spend time indoors, especially in shopping malls, in this city where it rains very often, you will agree that it is a very logical system. (MRT: Orchard, Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut or City Hall)
You can buy interesting souvenirs from China town at very affordable prices.
design stores Haji Lane at a parallel to Arab Street and a street you can love with its cute boutiques.
In the area called Bugis Village you have the opportunity to try tropical fruits.
Little India a small India where you can buy interesting spices, fruits and souvenirs.
Buying electronics for:
Sim Lim Square: This business center is completely electronic (MRT: Bugis)
Funan DigitaLife Mall: All kinds of original technological products are very popular in places compared to Turkey. it is possible to find it at affordable prices, with similar prices from time to time, but with more varieties.. Open until 10:00 in the evening. (MRT: City Hall)
Stay away from unsafe places such as Lucky Plaza!
SINGAPORECITY TOUR
Make your Singapore city trip a complete one with this walking route You can complete it in a day.
You can click here for the map view of the compact tour that includes all the must-see spots in the city we recommend.
With this route, you can start with Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands area and visit China Town, Arab Street, Little India, Orchand Road, respectively.. In the evening, you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Singapore under the lights and reward yourself with a stylish cocktail at one of the roof top bars of 1- Altittude, Level 33 or Ce La Vie.. 2nd. spend your day at Universal Studios having fun like kids and. and you can spend your day as a nature trip at Singapore Zoo and Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Let’s get to the details of the important places to see in the city.. We consider Singapore as 5 regions:
1. Singapore’s Alternative Districts: China Town, Little India, Bugis, Kampong Glam, Tanjong Pagar, Katong, Haji Lane, Arab Street
China Town: Chinese Heritage Centre, Singapore’s oldest and most important Hindu temple Sri Mariamma, Buddha Tooth Relic and Thian Hock Keng The temples are worth seeing. Stop by the Chinatown Visitor’s Center located right next to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and get free maps. If you have time, you can join the free walking tours that start at 2 pm every day at the Chinatown Heritage Center.. The detailed map of the places you need to visit in China Town is here. I think it would not be wrong to say that this is the cleanest China Town we have ever seen.. There is neither the spicy and interesting smell of Chinese food, nor an irregular construction, nor are there small Chinese people buzzing around here.. They officially said let’s put a Chinatown here, it’s like they drew it and put it in.
Little India:The most important part is Serangoon Road
strong> and around. The most important building in the region is the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. There is also a huge shopping mall called the Mustafa Center, which is open 24 hours a day, where you can find everything that goes wrong. As soon as you enter the Little India area, unlike in China Town, “What is India doing here?!” a place so real. All the Indians we didn’t meet in the city center seemed to be officially stationed here. It smells of spice everywhere.. After the skyscrapers and ultra-luxurious districts, combined with the humid, low, warm atmosphere of the city, this view takes you to India in an instant.
Bugis & Kampong Glam: Continuing on Arab Street and proceeding in front of the Sultan Mosque, we arrive at a colorful, lively, lively, alternative and more cultural part of Singapore.. Those who will come to Sultan Mosque directly by metro can get off at Bugis or Lavender stations.. The Sultan Mosque was built in 1824 by the first sultan of Singapore, Hussein Shah.. Singapore’s founder, Sir Raffles, donated $3,000 to build the mosque. In our opinion, Haji Lane street is the most beautiful of the side streets in this area. You won’t understand how you spend so much time in this tiny street. You will feel yourself in a completely different place with colorful cafes lined up one after another, boutique design shops, and perfect graffiti on each wall where you can stand and take pictures. Bugis is a complete shopping paradise. It is possible to find almost all kinds of cheap and affordable things that cannot be compared to Orchard Road in the covered bazaars, street stalls or shops in giant plazas in this region.
2. The Modern and Rich Face of Singapore: Marina & Clarke Quay & Orchand Road & Civic District
Marina District: A modern and luxurious district of Singapore. You can reach this place by getting off at Raffles Place MRT stop Marina Bay Sands. Merlion, the lion statue that sprays water from its mouth, which has become the symbol of Singapore in the region,Merlion park where the Merlion statue is located, 57 of the Marina Bay Sands hotel. The Skypark, the thorny-looking Esplanade Theatre (the structure of the building was built in the shape of the famous durian fruit), with its fascinating view on the 1st floor of the Marina Bay Sands hotel Gardens by the Bay (one of Singapore’s leading parks) and colorful giant trees called Supertrees, which you can see for free and are the perfect place to take photos, are located on Raffles Avenue. world’s tallest Ferris wheel Singapore Flyer (the view is better when it gets dark. Classic cabin costs $33, for others you can click here) and the ArtScience Museum, part of the Marina Bay Sands hotel.
Civic District: Raffles Hotel, The National Museum Singapore(open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, entry is $6, Singapore history is explained with photos and videos), St Andrews Cathedral, Fort Canning Park, Asian Civilizations Museum and Singapore Art Museum (The most touristic museum is near Bras Basah metro, Entry is S$10)
3. Colorful Districts of Singapore: Emerald Hill Road & Geylang District
Geylang District:This is Singapore’s Red Light District An alternative venue known as. In a polite way, this is the place where women are traded, but it is also recommended for nightlife.. You can also hang out at local restaurants for good meals in Geylang.. But contrary to what is known, the streets are dirty and the rules of chewing gum are not followed at all.. (MRT: Aljunied, Dakota and Paya Lebar)
Emerald Hill Road: a part of the incredibly modern Orchand Road surrounded by shopping malls This is a narrow and short alternative dead-end street tucked into a corner.. But if you ask if a street can be this colorful, this vibrant, this stylish and comfortable, it is.. Emerald Hill takes you to a completely different place with its intellectual lace shops and cute pubs.
4. Singapore’s Theme Parks: Sentosa Island and Universal Studios
Sentosa island:Singapore’s entertainment island other Singapore’s garden. There are only Universal studios in Southeast Asia, theme parks such as Underwater world, and adventurous activities.. You can also have free transportation within the island after you get to the island with the cable car, which is called a cable car, accompanied by a beautiful view.. You can click here for prices and transportation details.
5. Singapore Zoo and Singapore Botanic Gardens
Zoo: Singapore’s zoo and Especially the “night safari”, where night tours are organized, is very famous.. However, as night safari is a tourist activity, we do not recommend it.. You have to allocate 1 full day for Singapore Zoo, it’s too big.. Singapore also has the world’s largest open-air bird park called Jurong Bird Park .
Singapore Botanic Gardens :A wonderful garden that you must see when you come to Singapore. Admission is free, but you have to pay $5 per person to enter the orchid garden. You can get here by getting off at Botanic Gardens underground station. You can have a picnic by bringing something to eat with you.
FUN AND NIGHTLIFE IN SINGAPORE
Clarke Quay:Live area that promises eating and drinking places, walking and shopping by the river where the heart of nightlife beats.
Geylang Region:An alternate region. Almost the only place where the bans of the country of prohibitions are broken. There are also pleasant places frequented by locals.
Roof Top bars:We wrote about the bars on the terraces of Singapore’s high-rise hotels. You can find our blog post here.
SINGAPOREOTHER PLACES TO VISIT NEARBY: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
If you can’t get enough of Theme Parks Hello Kitty Town and the Malay city that hosts LegolandJohor Bohru is right on the border with Singapore.
If you still want to visit the park after the botanical park and Gardens by the Bay Matricie Reservoir Park and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
SINGAPORE TRAVEL NOTES
- People with high incomes generally prefer to eat outside rather than at home.
- Weather: Singapore is a place that is always hot, humid and likely to rain because it is very close to the Equator. You must have an umbrella with you. Mall-style places are cooled like a refrigerator because it’s very hot outside, so it’s a good idea to throw a cardigan in your bag.
- Currency: Singapore dollar. Symbolized by “SGD“, “S$” or simply “$” sign. After you have exchanged enough money at the airport, we recommend that you change money according to your remaining needs in the city center, because the exchange rates vary a lot. There are many foreign exchange shops in Lucky Plaza on Orchard Road.
- A city where you can take perfect landscape photos with night lighting. Don’t forget to bring a tripod.
- The British effect also reflects itself in traffic. Traffic flows on the left, especially when crossing the street.. You should also stand on the left, not on the right, on the escalators.
- You can access the festival calendar here to see what’s available in the city during your visit.
- Food Tour SingaporeYou can participate in food tours accompanied by guides in various regions.
- Cafes, restaurants in the country and your mind Smoking is prohibited in many areas (including the bus stop, shopping mall or the middle of the street). In addition, it is forbidden to bring more than 1 pack of cigarettes into the country (even one in which a cigarette has been smoked). Get a converter before you go.. We were able to use our own chargers without a converter, even though we had some difficulty at the hotel.
