Planning a trip to Singapore? It’s unlike any other city in Southeast Asia, especially if you’re on the backpacking circuit. Whether you’re planning to spend time in Singapore, or just passing through, it’s a fascinating city to explore!
Currency: Singapore Dollar
Language: While the national language of Singapore is Malay (Malaysian), Mandarin, Tamil, and English are also widely spoken throughout the state.
Visa: Not all persons visiting Singapore need a visa to enter. For those who do not need a visa to enter Singapore, you need to ensure you have a valid passport. For those needing to apply for a visa ahead of time, please do so well ahead of your departure date. You can check the latest visa requirements here.
Getting Around Singapore: The best way to get around Singapore is by through their public transportation system, Mass Rapid Transit or MRT. The MRT is an above ground train that can take you throughout the city (much like the Tube in London or the Subway in New York).
In addition, rideshare apps like Grab are also another great way to get around the city.
If you like taking tours or would like a local guide to take you around, there are amazing Singapore tours and experiences to check out!
For us, we use booking.com to reserve our stays, not only in Singapore but throughout Asia and the world.
Singapore may not have the most affordable accommodations, especially when compared to other places in Southeast Asia, but it’s an amazing city that everyone should visit once.
Only have 24 hours in Singapore? Well buckle up, we have the perfect itinerary for you! First, we’ll tackle what there is to see and do within 24 hours and second, we’ll tell you how to tackle it in the order that makes the most sense. 24 Hours In Singapore Entering the Country of Singapore…