A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Singapore

Singapore has been very special to us. This is the 1st International destination we visited together and the only country we have visited 3 times so far. No wonder we got some time to explore the different corners of the city apart from the famous tourist destinations. There is so much to do and see in this little island country that one trip never feels enough. With impressive theme parks, beautiful gardens, eye-catching temples and colourful streets – Singapore has enough to keep you occupied at least for a week.

Best Time to visit

Singapore can be visited all round the year. But here are a few facts that you may consider before planning your visit.

November to January: While it is hot and humid most times of the year, the period from November to January brings a lot of rain and respite from the heat. But at the same time, the unexpected rains may hinder your outing plans. So keep buffer days in hand if you plan to visit during this time.

Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, School Holidays: These are the times when all attractions get super crowded. If you visit during this time, be ready to wait longer at many of the attractions.

Getting around in Singapore

With a world class public transportation system in place, it is really easy to get around in Singapore without spending a lot of money.

MRT (Mass Rapid Transit): The extensive rail network of Singapore provides great connectivity and almost all attractions are at a walkable distance from the MRT stations. Remember that you may need to walk a lot inside the stations for catching/changing trains.

Public Buses: The buses are not as tourist friendly as the MRT as many of them do not display the next stop to come and there is a chance that you might miss your stop. So try getting in to buses which have the display option or when you know your stop very well.

Taxis: Taxis are very convenient though a little pricey compared to the other options. So we recommend using App based taxi Grab whose charges are a bit lower than the normal taxis.

Hop on Hop Off buses: This is a good option if you want to cover the major attractions in a short period of time. 

Places to Visit in Singapore

Jurong Bird Park (Half day)

The largest bird park in Asia, Jurong Bird Park is home to a huge number of exotic bird species including a few endangered ones. Whether it is the vibrant Macaws or the great hornbills, the elegant flamingos or the great blue Turaco – you can spot birds of every colour and size in different zones of this park. At the end walks to the Waterfall aviary to witness one of the tallest man-made indoor waterfalls with lot of birds in the surrounding area.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (1-2 Hours)

Buddha Tooth Relic temple is one of the most impressive Buddhist buildings we have visited so far. Not only the exterior, but also the interior of this five storey temple is very tastefully done. The main temple in the ground floor houses a stunning golden statue of Lord Maireya with surrounding walls having numerous Buddha statues in different postures. You can also visit the other floors of this temple building which has a museum containing Buddhist artefacts from different parts of Asia and a relic chamber that contains Buddha’s tooth relic. Read More...