If you are a person who likes flowers and plants, then there are some places in Singapore that you should not miss. If you decide to go to Singapore, there are some things you must know, otherwise you may not be able to have a happy time. About the weather
Singapore does not have four seasons. It is hot and humid all year round and is divided into two seasons: the rainy season
and the dry season. Choosing the right time to travel is the most important. From November to March of the next year, there is a lot of rain in Singapore, which is relatively inconvenient for travel, so the best time to travel is from May to August. During the few days I was in Singapore, it only rained one day. The rest of the time it was sunny and very pleasant, which mainly did not affect photography.
Although the weather in Singapore is hot, the indoor air conditioning is very powerful. It is best to wear a coat. If you are traveling with the elderly and children, you should pay more attention to be careful of catching a cold. Regarding travel time
In addition to considering the weather, other factors should also be taken into consideration. There are holidays during the Spring Festival and Christmas. At this time, air ticket prices are very high and it is not suitable for travel. July and August are the holidays for domestic students and there are many people. It is not recommended. At other times, there are not too many people and the air tickets are cheap. . In particular, June is the discount season in Singapore, so shopaholics should not miss it. About the law
Singapore is one of the countries with the strictest laws in the world. Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations.
1) In Singapore, you drive on the left side. You must pay attention to safety when crossing the road. Do not cross the road arbitrarily, especially do not run the red light.
2) Singapore clearly stipulates that smoking is not allowed in public places or air-conditioned places, and spitting or throwing waste is not allowed.
3) Chewing gum is not allowed in Singapore, otherwise you will be severely punished.
4) Singapore has very strict entry controls on tobacco and alcohol, and heavy taxes will be levied if the amount exceeds the limit.
5)
Tourists must hold their national passport and a tourist visa approved to enter Singapore. Tourists are not allowed to overstay in Singapore. When entering the country, the customs will stamp and sign on the passport to prove the time of entry, and will issue an entry card. This card must be returned to the customs when leaving the country. Therefore, remember to keep this card safe. About transportation
Singapore’s transportation, like many places, is nothing more than subway, bus, taxi, and walking. But no matter what kind of transportation you use, you must pay attention to civility. You can't eat, and it's best not to drink. You will be fined for littering.
Subway: I don’t think you need to know all the subway lines, as long as you know whether the subway is available where you want to go, so I won’t introduce the subway lines in detail here. Before going to Singapore, you can download an offline map from Baidu Maps and check it first. When you arrive in Singapore, you can directly use Google
map to check the route. Be sure to look in the right direction when taking the subway.
Bus: There are many buses in Singapore and they are convenient. You have to swipe your card to get on and off the bus. However, the buses in Singapore do not announce their stops, which is the most terrible thing for outsiders. It’s okay if you take the few stops, but if you take too many stops, it’s just a matter of guessing. Usually I just take two stops from the hotel to Newton MRT without any problem. Once when I went from Orchard Road to the Botanical Garden, the name of the main station was not “Botanical Garden” , I even guessed that I finally got off the bus early.
Rent: Singapore is called "taxi". Compared with developed countries, taxis in Singapore are still very cheap. Taxis will all have fixed stops. Don’t use black taxis, which are more expensive. Yellow and blue taxis are common. They are relatively more expensive at midnight and during peak hours.
Each taxi will indicate the status:
Green TAXI: You can hail the taxi
Green Kallang: Only go to places along the way
Green SHIFT: I am changing shifts, you can still ride if you drop by
Red HIRED: Someone is riding inside
Red ONCALL: Someone has already called to book a ride
Red BUSY: Temporarily closed to other customers
1) Sockets: Singapore’s sockets are British-style sockets, which are the same three-pin pin-shaped sockets as those in Hong Kong
2) Language: Singapore’s official language It’s in English, and because there are more Chinese people, Chinese is also very common. You don’t have to worry about asking for directions. I often encounter the following conversations.
Me: Excuseme, howcanIgotothe?
Passer-by: Actually, you can speak Mandarin (Fujian Mandarin).
3) Time difference: There is no time difference between Singapore and China.
4) The food in Singapore is quite strong. You can bring some heat-clearing and detoxifying medicines or granules, cold medicines, headache medicines, diarrhea medicines and other standing medicines in case of emergencies. If you eat seafood locally, remember to choose a hygienic and clean restaurant.
5) Currency: Singapore currency is the common currency in Singapore, and 1 Singapore dollar is roughly equivalent to 5 yuan. You can also bring your UnionPay card to withdraw new currency from tellers with the UnionPay logo, but a certain handling fee will be charged and the settlement will be based on the real-time exchange rate. The two of us exchanged 5,000 RMB in cash, which did not include tickets, etc. In the end, we kept a few souvenirs, but they were all spent. Preparation before travel
Hotel and flight tickets
Visa
Attraction tickets
EZ-Link Card
Mobile wifi About Hotels and air tickets
Don’t ask me how to book air tickets or hotels, because I will only choose semi-free travel packages, so that I don’t have to spend energy on less important things. Hotels are important to me. It's just a place to rest at night, as long as the transportation is convenient, and the flight is not important to me, as long as it can bring me to Singapore, it's OK.
This time I also looked for the product in Mafengwo, six days and four nights on Scoot flights and Jinghua Hotel, including two breakfasts. The transportation of Jinghua Hotel is very convenient. It is located on Newton
Rd. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel and Newton subway station is two stops away. If you don't want to walk, you can take the bus for two stops and then take the subway. And it's not far from the airport, it's about 20 minutes away, and the RMB is about 70 yuan. The most important thing is that the whole journey is a fast lane, and there is at most one traffic light. It's also very close to Orchard Road, which is perfect.
Of course, I was very distressed to book a one-night stay for the infinity swimming pool of the Sands Hotel. I won’t say more, my heart is bleeding. About visas
Singapore visa for me I also booked it at Mafengwo Mall. I used a coupon at that time, which cost 600 per person for two people. This product can only apply for a 30-day round-trip visa, but because the information I provided was too complete, they made an exception and granted me a one-year visa. Regardless of whether I would go to Singapore or not, this unexpected gain was quite surprising.
Download the Hundred Cities Travel app from this company specializing in visa application, register and log in and go to the visa hall, and all the procedures and prepared materials will appear. You can first take a photo of the prepared information and upload it to the app's space, and the other party's customer service will review it. After passing the review, you can safely mail the information without worrying about calling back due to information problems. About attraction tickets
Through this trip to Singapore, I discovered that Dianping is a very nice app. At first I thought the tickets on Taobao would be very cheap, but I found that the tickets on Dianping were even cheaper.
Because ifly and Universal Studios tickets are very tight, I booked the tickets on Taobao while I was writing the guide. The rest of the tickets, such as Gardens by the Bay, Sky Tower on Sentosa Island, etc., are all booked on Dianping one day in advance. The main reason is that I am afraid of changing the itinerary and changing tickets will be troublesome. For example, tickets for the sky corridor must be queued up on site to buy tickets, and there are not so many people.
About transportation cards
Singapore’s E-Link card can be used on subways and buses. It can also be used in convenience stores, Sentosa MRT, and taxis. Many parents of students in Singapore are afraid that their children will spend money indiscriminately, so they save money on their cards, which limits their consumption.
The Singapore EZ-Link Card can be applied for at MRT stations and is valid for up to 7 years. It costs 12 SGD, of which 5 SGD is a non-refundable card fee and 7 SGD available balance.
Here I recommend a very favorable method to the majority of travelers. When it comes to travel, it can be said that we usually won’t go again after going once, not to mention that the 5 Singapore dollars (25RMB) is non-refundable, so if it’s not for a souvenir, you can rent an E-Link card. I found a store on Taobao and rented it once. There is a deposit of 7 yuan plus 93 yuan. You need to recharge the amount of consumption by yourself. For the rest, you can use the card as you like as long as you spend 7 yuan per person. Finally, you have to send the card back to the store and the deposit is refundable. About mobile Wi-Fi
I will never buy a local phone card when I go to any country. I like to rent mobile Wi-Fi, so I won’t go into details here. I have already mentioned the necessary items in other travel notes
Passport, bank card, cash, adapter, comfortable shoes, mosquito repellent equipment.
Be sure to write down the hotel information before traveling to facilitate filling in the itinerary on the immigration card
We depart from Tianjin Binhai International Airport. Here is a reminder to take the international bus at Tianjin Airport. It's best to bring more food with you on the flight. After passing the security check, there are two fast food chains. There is no other food. Many boarding gates are empty and there are very few people.
Remember to get a map after security check. There are maps in various languages ??and they are free
You can choose the airport bus from the airport to the city hotel at Jinghua Hotel
Airport bus : 9 Singapore dollars/person
Go out of customs, arrive at the Arrival Hall, go to the groundtransport counter
Buy tickets at the desk, tell the staff which hotel you are going to, and they will give you a sticker Stick it on your body, and the driver will come and let you get in the car
Jinsha Hotel Sky Garden
The Sands Sky Garden is on the 57th floor of the hotel, which is like a surfboard above the hotel. The view is It's very good. You can see Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, the CBD financial district, the Ferris wheel, the South China Sea, etc. Next to the sky garden is the infinity pool.
If you are not staying at the Sands Hotel, you have to buy tickets on the basement floor of the Sands Hotel and then queue up.
Business hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30-22:00
Friday to Sunday 9:30-23:00
Tickets: Adults 23 SGD; 20 SGD for seniors over 65 years old; free for children under 2 years old; 17 SGD for children aged 2-12 years old
Clarke Quay
Duck Boat
This ship was used during the Vietnam War. During the journey, the tour guide will tell you some interesting stories that happened during the Vietnam War. The land tour will pass by landmark buildings such as the Houses of Parliament, the High Court and Government House
. The water tour starts with a duck boat entering Marina Bay with a splash of water. In the beautiful Marina Bay, you will see the Gardens by the Bay, the Sands Hotel, the Helix Bridge, and the water platform. The most anticipated place is at the mouth of the Singapore River.
You will see Singapore’s The iconic building - the Merlion sculpture, and the durian shell-shaped Marina Bay Arts Center. On the way back, you will also see the world's largest Singapore Flyer.
CBD Financial District
Marina Bay Sands Mall
Marina Bay Sands Mall
Marina Bay Sands Mall
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Gardens by the Bay, a super garden costing 1 billion yuan, has become Singapore's latest landmark building. It consists of 3 gardens: Marina South Garden, Marina East Garden and Marina Central Garden. The largest of the coastal gardens is the Marina South Garden, which has many huge super trees.
Go to Gardens by the Bay (9:00-21:00)
It is recommended to come at 4 p.m. After visiting the two cold rooms, wait until dark and go up to the sky corridor to watch the light show , time: 19:45, 20:45 each, the best viewing location: the end of the overpass behind the Sands Hotel
Double Helix Bridge
Esplanade-TheatresontheBay
p>The Esplanade is Singapore's premier art performance venue. Its unique dome has earned it the title of "The Big Durian". The Esplanade is adjacent to Marina Bay. It houses a concert hall, theatre, concert hall, rehearsal rooms, outdoor performance spaces, shopping malls, restaurants and the Esplanade Library. Local and international performances at the Esplanade range from musicals, concerts, dance and drama to outdoor performances and lunchtime concerts.
Double Helix Bridge
The Merlion Statue in Merlion Park is located in the Merlion Park on the banks of the Singapore River in the city. It is the symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 40 tons. The lion spurts out a stream of water from its mouth. It was sculpted by the sculptor Mr. Lin Nan and his two children. Many of Singapore's famous landmarks are gathered around the park, such as the Esplanade, Government Buildings, High Court, Victoria Theatre, Raffles Statue, etc.
This beautiful girl was sitting here waiting for the Sands Laser Show early. The equipment is invincible, but the 9 o'clock laser show did not show up, did not show up
The Sands Hotel has a laser show in the evening , Sunday to Thursday, there are 2 games, 20:00 and 21:30, Friday and Saturday, there are 3 games, 20:00, 21:30.
The photo of the laser show below was stolen by me because I waited for two nights and there was nothing. Of course, I am not the only one. Everyone is waiting for the laser show. Can anyone tell me? Why is there no laser show at 9pm on May 1st and May 2nd, why, why
Chinatown
Red Dot Design Museum
Singapore Street View
Singapore Botanic Gardens
National Orchid Garden
National Orchid Garden
Orchard Road
The most important shopping in Orchard Road If you bring your passport, you can get a tax refund. If a single product costs more than SGD 100, the tax refund rate is 7.
It is recommended to go to Orchard Road after noon, because shopping malls usually open after 10 or 11 o'clock. If you go to other attractions in the morning, then go to Orchard Road without wasting time.
The 55th floor of Ion Mall is Ionsky, and the view is also very good. It is open for free from 15:00-18:00
Sentosa Cross-sea Walkway
The most popular tourist destination in Singapore is Sentosa Island. Sentosa is only half a kilometer away from the main island of Singapore and is connected to the island by a causeway cross-sea bridge. There are different series of themed attractions here to cater to the needs of various groups of people. Universal Studios and Sky Tower are world-famous attractions. If you want a leisurely vacation, you can bathe in the sea breeze on the beach, climb mountains and enjoy the view, explore the mysterious natural world, and enjoy novel sensory stimulation. Whether it is day or night, Sentosa will convey all its beauty and happiness all the time.
There are many ways to enter Sentosa Island.
Method 1: Take the MRT line to Harborfront Station, get off the MRT and go to Vivocity Sentosa MRT from Exit E, and buy a ticket on the third floor of VivoCity
The island entry fee is SGD 3.5/person. The station at VivoCity is called Sentosa MRT Station. The stations that stop on Sentosa Island include Marina Station, Imbiah Station and Beach Station. If you travel between any three stations on Sentosa Island, it is free.
Method 2: Walk. There is the Sentosa Cross-sea Walkway leading to Sentosa Island on the first floor of VivoCity. There is a travelator
elevator on the walking path. The walking distance is about five or six hundred meters. It takes ten minutes to walk slowly.
However, this is the text in the guide. We did not take the transfer elevator at all, but just walked along the seaside for 10 minutes. We could also enjoy the beautiful scenery, there were few pedestrians, and it was very comfortable. According to the guide, I had to pay an island fee of 1 Singapore Dollar, but I didn’t pay any money.
Sentosa Cross-Sea Walk
Marina Station
After you check in and enter Universal Studios, be sure to remember to pick up a map and program schedule , I want to tell you that the program schedule is in English at the front and Chinese at the end. There is Chinese! There is Chinese! There is Chinese! I was so stupid that I looked up the English annotations along the way. In the end, I didn’t figure out what the program was, so I didn’t watch any of the programs. When I got home, I discovered that there were Chinese characters on the back. At that time, I really didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
We just watched Transformers, and Singapore gave us a big surprise—a heavy rainstorm, so heavy that you must bring an umbrella. An inner raincoat costs SGD 5, and an umbrella costs SGD 10. I was forced to buy an umbrella and take it home with the logo on it as a souvenir.
Take the MRT from Universal Studios to Beach Station. After exiting the Beach MRT, you will see Palawan Beach on the left and Siloso Beach on the right.
There is a free minibus between Palawan Beach and Siloso Beach
Opposite this suspension bridge is the southernmost point of Asia and the place closest to the equator in Asia.
iflyifly at Siloso Beach.
iFly Singapore is the world’s largest indoor skydiving simulator. Whether it’s your first try or someone with extensive skydiving experience, everyone from 7 to 106 years old can fly. Its state-of-the-art, patented technology ensures a high level of safety, and the sheer size of the wind tunnel allows for a variety of sports, such as free flight and even formation change skydiving.
Opening hours: Monday 10:30-22:00 First flight: 12:00 noon Last flight: 22:00 pm
Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-22:00 First flight: 10:30 am Last flight: 22:00 pm
Remember to bring cotton socks and sneakers
Imbiah Station
Sentosa Fish Tail Lion Tower
The legendary Merlion, a half-lion, half-fish guardian of prosperity, is a personification of Singapore's history as a port city. The lion depicts the folklore of Prince Sang Nila Utama's rediscovery of lions and the city, while the fish tail symbolizes the ancient fishing village of Temasek (Temasek), which means "ocean" in Javanese. . Today, the majestic Merlion is a symbol of Singapore, attracting tourists from around the world. Myth or truth, come and see, listen, touch and feel the majestic posture of this statue of the king for yourself.
The Sky Tower is the highest observation point in Sentosa and the tallest independent observation tower in Asia. The giant cable car can transport 72 tourists to an altitude of 131 meters at a time to enjoy the wide-view scenery
It’s time to go to the Sky Tower at this time because you can see the sunset.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island
I happened to see the slope slide when I came down from the Sky Tower. It looked very dangerous and I didn’t dare to try it.
Crane Ballet
Little India
Little India is a gathering place for the Indian community in Singapore, just like a microcosm of India. Awash with car horns, bicycle bells and the loud chatter of residents, it’s one of Singapore’s most regional areas. In Little India, you can choose from ancient shops and stalls; you can indulge in Serangoon Road, which is enveloped in the fragrance of spices and flowers; you can also taste hot Indian food in humble shops. During Deepavali, Little India is decorated into a splendid mythical world, which is particularly charming.
Little India is particularly lively every Saturday and Sunday evening, because Indian workers in Singapore like to come here to eat, shop, or hang out with friends. Working hours from Monday to Friday are relatively quiet.
Many guides say that Little India is unsafe and it is best not to go there. In fact, it is not that serious. As long as it is not an important festival, there are still very few people in Little India, very few, so you can rest assured.
Kampong Glam The name of Kampong Glam originates from the Gelam tree (Gelam) that once grew abundantly here