Summer break is coming and it's time to plan an overseas trip! For those who don't have a long holiday, Singapore is a recommended place to spend a short break. Singapore is the most well-developed Southeast Asia country not only in economic and education sector, but also in tourism. Singapore is already well-known as a country with tons of tourists from all over the world, I heard the number of the tourists is more than twice of Singapore's total population.
I think the main factors that make Singapore as a tourists' favorite destination are:
1. English is the main language (most of the locals speak more than one language such as Chinese, Malay, or Indian but they do speak English well!)
2. The convenient public transportation MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) that can be easily founded in many areas and it is easy to read and understand the MRT map
3. Since the country's size is not big, it is easy to go here and there by ourselves and Google Maps work well!
4. The small size of the country makes one week more than enough to explore the country LOL
Below are the must-visit places if you get to travel to Singapore:
> Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
> How to go there:
By Train & Bus
VIA THE CIRCLE LINE OR DOWNTOWN LINE
Alight at Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16) - Take Exit B and follow the underground link way - Exit and cross the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge into Gardens by the Bay
VIA THE EAST-WEST LINE
Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15) - Take Exit C and head towards bus stop no. 03223 located at International Plaza, Anson Road - Hop onto bus 400 and alight at bus stop no. 03371 along Marina Gardens Drive
> Operation Hours and Admission Fee: (Click here for details)
COOLED CONSERVATORIES ( Adult: $28 Child (3-12 years old): $15 )
9.00am - 9.00pm daily Last ticket sale: 8.00pm Last admission: 8.00pm
* Peak hours are from 4.00pm - 7.00pm daily. Longer waiting time may be expected.
FLORAL FANTASY ( Adult: $20 ; Child (3-12 years old): $12)
9.00am - 9.00pm daily Last admission: 8.00pm
Admission tickets are time-stamped with limited hourly time slots available. Ticket is valid for single entry only and no re-entry is allowed.
For a pleasant experience, visitors are highly encouraged to book their time-stamped admission tickets online prior to visit.
OCBC SKYWAY (Adult: $8 ; Child (3-12 years old): $5)
9.00am - 9.00pm daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8.00pm Peak hours are from 5.00pm - 8.30pm.
To give visitors a pleasant experience and help manage attraction queues, time slots will be issued during peak hours, allowing each visitor 15 minutes of entry.
OUTDOOR GARDENS - FREE ADMISSIONS
> Phone: (65) 6420 6848
> Email: feedback@gardensbythebay.com.sg
> Website: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/
Apparently the theme of the garden when I went there in late 2018 was Disney, so the garden was full of Disney decorations with a huge TsumTsum statue in the middle of the garden!
Gardens Map
2. Marina Barrage
The Marina Barrage is an excellent place to look at Singapore from fresh, alternative angles. If you climb up on the roof of this water reservoir, you will discover an atypical spot where you can see ‘the other side’ of Marina Bay Sands, the Supertree Grove, the two domes of Gardens by the Bay and the reservoir’s distinct dual curvature – framing an image of Singapore’s skyline that is truly your own.
> Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina South, Singapore, 18951, Singapore (click here for map) > Operating Hours: Daily 24 Hours
*No Admission Fee
3. LeVeL 33 Rooftop Bar
Located on the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre, LeVel 33 is definitely a recommended bar to enjoy panoramic view of Singapore skyline while trying out their own craft beer. Besides craft beer, they also offer starters and mains such as baby back ribs, grilled wagyu beef chunks, fish and chips presented as canopies, sticky chicken wings and fat chips with dipping sauce, lamb T-bone steak, pan-fried cod, and a whole slow-roasted shoulder of lamb. The setting is split into the main indoor contemporary dining area and a sheltered terrace section, arrive early (or book a table in advance) if you want a seat outside, where you can see right across the water to Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, the Flyer and the rest of CBD’s towering skyline towards the west.
> Address: 8 Marina Boulevard #33-01 • Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 • Singapore 018981
Click here for map
> Operating Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays: 11.30am – 12.00mn Fridays – Saturdays: 11.30am – 2.00am Sundays and Public Holidays: 12.00pm – 12.00mn Eve of Public Holidays: Till 2.00am
> Phone: +65 6834 3133 or click here for reservation (Reservation is highly suggested)
> Email: reservations@level33.com.sg
> Website: www.level33.com.sg
> Dress code: Smart casual
*Min. spend of SGD $70++ per pax is required in order to book/secure a table at the Terrace
