Here are some travel tips to Singapore.
- Take a travel map with your hand. You can see there are many travel maps can be find at every mrt station. So you can take that with you.
- Don’t drink or eat while traveling in public transport. They fine S$5000 for it.
- Singapore is not allowed to eat chewing gum .So don’t eat chewing gum in Singapore. Chewing gum is one of the prohibited items in Singapore.
- Singapore is tropical country. So use sun protection cream, Sunglasses and wear hats.
- Wearing shorts and cotton tops is always a good idea for Singapore. Because it is easy and comfortable.
- If you want to drinking water bottles always buy it from super markets. It is cheaper for than other tourist attraction places.
- Don’t take heavy backpacks while traveling. Because sometimes walking is better than taking train since Singapore is a small country.
- Singapore is a very expensive country to travel. So take enough money with you. You will feel like your money is always flying.
- Keep remember to book your hotels before come to Singapore. As I told you in my earlier article , Singapore immigration always ask for your hotel confirmation. Recommended hotel booking websites, booking.com, Agoda.com, Tripadvisor.com .
- And keep your flight reservations note, hotel reservation with you when you travel.
- Take a travel card from the airport. You can use it for MRT and busses.
- If you planning to buy sim card. Buy it from Changi airport arrival gate. Sometimes you will get some promotions for attraction places.
- Plan one place for one day. Example : if you plan go to Universal studio, don’t add more activities for that day.
- And if your going to Sentosa for more than 2 days, Use cable car for one day. It will save your money. And use Sentosa express or Sentosa boardwalk for other days.
- If you are planning to go with more members of your family try booking Airbnb apartments. It will be cheaper than hotels. And most of you can spend together in one apartment. Here is my article about Airbnb. “Booked your hotels, Before come to Singapore” .
- Want to buy souvenirs. Good and cheap places are Bugis Junction and China town.
- Mustafa centre is always good idea for Cheap shopping. You can buy whatever you want from one place.
- Singapore foods are more expensive. I recommended you to go Hawker centre to eat. There are plenty of food from various countries. You can eat what you like. But if you don’t like crowded places, hawker center is not good idea.
- Use grab taxi if you want go by taxi. Easy to pick up and easiest way in Singapore. Use Grab app.
- The standard electrical current used in 220-224volts. And bring three square power plugs to charge your electronic items.
- You cannot smoke in public areas in here. Example : Shopping malls, public transport, tourist attraction places and other public places.
- Always wear comfy shoes. So that your feet don’t hurt too much too soon.
- Claim tax refund on your every purchase during departure. Yes it is always good for your pocket. Don’t remember to get GST receipt while you purchase items in Singapore.
- Check always attraction packages from internet. It may be cheaper than entrance tickets fee. Check Sentosa Island packages from here Resort world Sentosa
- If you have a baby, always remember to bring baby stroller with your luggage.