Singapore Travel Guide 🇸🇬
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Singapore — city life, attractions, transport, rules, visas, budget & safety
🌤 Live Weather — Singapore
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Country-City Singapore
🌆 Largest Area Central Region
💱 Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD)
🗣 Languages English · Malay · Chinese · Tamil
⏱ Time Zone GMT+8
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 230V
Famous for: Marina Bay · Gardens by the Bay · Universal Studios · Orchard Road · Clean & safe urban lifestyle
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free / eVisa (varies by nationality) SG Arrival Card required Passport valid 6+ months Return ticket recommended- Immigration is strict about declarations
- Fines apply for restricted items
- Do not carry chewing gum
Always fill the SG Arrival Card online before arrival.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
☀️ Dec–Mar Best sightseeing season
💸 Jun–Jul Great Singapore Sale
🎉 Aug–Sep Festival season
🌧 Year-round Warm & humid
Expect sudden tropical rain showers at any time of year.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — SGD 80–120 / ₹5,000–₹7,500 / $60–90 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — SGD 180–260 / ₹11,000–₹16,000 / $130–190 per day
- 👑 Luxury — SGD 400+ / ₹24,000+ / $300+ per day
Accommodation & alcohol are the biggest expenses.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Marina Bay Sands Gardens by the Bay Sentosa Island Orchard Road Chinatown Little India Clarke Quay🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- MRT Metro network covers entire city
- Buses are reliable & clean
- Grab & taxis widely available
- EZ-Link / NETS card recommended
Public transport is punctual — fines apply for violations.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Singtel · StarHub · M1
- Tourist SIM at airport kiosks
- Excellent 4G/5G coverage
- Public Wi-Fi in many areas
eSIM options are available for tourists.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards & contactless widely accepted
- Cash needed at hawker stalls
- ATMs easily available
- Tipping is not expected
Most stores prefer NETS or credit/debit cards.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Hainanese Chicken Rice
- Chilli Crab
- Satay
- Laksa
- Hawker centre food
Hawker centres offer the best affordable meals.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Chinese New Year
- National Day Parade
- Deepavali
- Formula 1 Night Race
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- One of the safest countries in the world
- Strict laws & fines
- Do not litter or smoke in restricted areas
Follow rules strictly — penalties are high.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Stand on left side of escalators
- Do not eat/drink inside MRT trains
- Respect multicultural spaces
- Queue discipline is important
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Umbrella & rain jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Universal adapter
Humidity is high — breathable clothing recommended.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical & humid
- Warm year-round
- Frequent short rain showers
- No winter season
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Marina Bay & Merlion
- Day 2 — Gardens by the Bay & SkyPark
- Day 3 — Sentosa Island
- Day 4 — Chinatown · Little India
- Day 5 — Orchard Road & Clarke Quay
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 995
👮 Police 999
🔥 Fire 995
🧳 Tourist Help Visitor Centre
❓ FAQs
Is Singapore expensive?
Yes — hotels & alcohol are costly.
Can I drink tap water?
Yes — safe & high quality.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — it is one of the official languages.
Is Singapore safe?
Extremely safe — follow rules & regulations.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Singapore
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