Top 10 Activities

#1. Orchard Road
Any trip to Singapore wouldn't’t be complete without spending some quality time exploring the shopping outlets on Orchard Road. Filled to brimming with shops, malls, shopping centers and much more, Orchard Road is a shopper’s paradise. You’re sure to pick up bargains for anything you’re shopping for.

#2. Night Safari
The Night Safari is the world’s first wildlife park specifically designed to be viewed and enjoyed at night. The park designers have worked hard to take advantage of the nocturnal nature of many animals, so you’re sure to see plenty of activity. You have the choice of taking a guided tram tour through the park or you can follow the walking trails and explore at your own leisure.

#3. Tailor Made
Nowhere else in the world is it possible to negotiate for such bargain priced tailor made clothes. No matter what you want made, simply choose your fabric and your design and haggle on the price. You'll have an entire new wardrobe that won’t break your budget in less than 24 hours.

#4. Party at Wala Wala
You can’t miss an opportunity to party the night away in Wala Wala. The mood in this party district is relaxed, laid back and very chilled out. You can wear your most casual traveling gear and fit right in with the rest of the crowd here. Featuring a brilliant live-band scene and great food, you’re sure to enjoy the atmosphere.

#5. Singapore Morning Zoo and Orangutan Breakfast
Eat a leisurely jungle breakfast among the gentle Oranguans. These human-like simians are so entertaining to watch, yet you can see the intelligence shining in their fascinating eyes as they play and act up for the pleasure of the tourists.

#6. Sentosa Island
The relaxing resort island of Sentosa is delightful for any visitor to Singapore. Take the scenic cable car across to the island and once you’re there you can see the dolphins playing in the Dolphin Lagoon or visit the massive Underwater World oceanarium. The world class water show features a dramatic multi-sensory delight of water jets, lasers, pyrotechnics all set in time to hypnotic music made to feel like an underwater setting. The glorious golden beaches are a great place to relax.

#7. Haw Par Villa
Take a day trip to Haw Par Villa. This is Singapore’s theme park of Chinese mythology and it’s spectacular. The colorful statues and meticulously landscaped grounds are a brilliant backdrop to a day of retracing Singapore’s history through World War II. This memorial and museum also includes an afternoon trip to Bright Hill Temple and the Changi Chapel.

#8. Admiral Cheng Ho Harbor Cruise
If you’re looking for a romantic way to spend an evening with a loved one when in Singapore, then you can’t go past the Admiral Cheng Ho Harbor Cruise. Day time family cruises are also available. The original of this replica historical junk boat is said to have visited parts of the world in the 15th Century as the emissary of the Emperor of China. You'll enjoy a lovely buffet dinner while you take in the spectacular sights and sounds of the Western Anchorage.

#9. Jurong Bird Park Tour
Jurong Bird Park is nestled within 20 hectares of lush tropical jungle greenery. The park contains more than 600 species of birds, including an underwater Penguin viewing gallery. There are plenty of other shows and displays for the whole family to enjoy.

#10. Food and Shopping Day Tour
Sometimes it’s nice to be taken to all the fun places. The Singapore Shop and Eat Heartlands Trail Tour is a great way to experience some of the signature dishes available in Singapore and get some shopping done at the same time. You'll find all the same bargain shopping hot spots the locals get to enjoy and you'll snap up some great bargains along the way while you’re sampling some of the best food Singapore has to offer.

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Singapore Cuisine

Chicken Rice

In Singapore, chicken rice is served in food courts and hawker stalls throughout the city. It consists of boiling the entire chicken in pork and chicken bone stock. Once boiled, they immediately shock the chicken in an ice bath to congeal the fat and then separate the skin from the meat. The chicken is served with chicken stock flavored rice.

Bak Kut Teh

Bak kut teh translates to "meat bone tea". It's a Chinese soup consisting of meaty pork ribs which is simmered in a broth of spices and herbs. You'll pick up the flavors of garlic, cinnamon, cloves and fennel seeds. Other ingredients include tofu, mushrooms and choy sum. The dish is then garnished with green onions, coriander and shallots.

Fish Head Curry

Fish head curry gets its roots from China and India. The dish is simply the head of a "Red fish", usually red snapper, that is simmered in a thick curry sauce with mixed vegetables and served along side bread or rice.

Rojak

Rojak is a mixture of bean curds, dough fritters, prawn fritters, boiled potatoes, bean sprouts, hard-boiled eggs and cucumbers mixed in a sweet, peanut sauces.

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Best Time To Visit

Singapore boasts a sunny tropical climate, so you'll find the weather is warm most of the year. There are three distinct seasons in Singapore, so think about how the humid weather will affect your travels.

Singapore has two distinct monsoon seasons. In the north east monsoon season runs from December to March, while in the south west monsoon season runs from June to September. Rainy season extends through November and December.

The best time to travel to Singapore is usually from June through to August, although you'll find the weather is warm for most of the year with an average temperature during the day of around 86F (30C). The humidity is often around 75%.

When you're searching for the best Singapore travel deals, be sure to consider how the weather will affect your plans.

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Travel Shopping

While it’s well known that you’re able to haggle or negotiate in many Asian shopping cities, it’s important to note that in Singapore’s department stores, the prices you see on the price tags are fixed. Smaller retailers, stall owners and vendors are more flexible with price negotiations.

Before buying anything, ask the vendor or store assistant if the price includes the 7% GST (goods and services tax). This can sometimes change your purchase price, so if you’re working on getting a bargain, consider the tax payable. If you spend more than $100 in a single receipt, you may be entitled to a refund when you leave Singapore by air.

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Festival Events

Chinese New Year:
There’s no better place on earth to enjoy Chinese New Year than Singapore. Usually celebrated on the first day of the new moon at the end of January and extending more than three weeks, Chinese New Year is a delightful celebration of food, lights, fireworks, entertainment, social activity and spectacle.

Singapore Fashion Festival:
Held through March and April, the Singapore fashion festival is a great way to preview the season’s colors, fabrics and styles through a series of fashion shows and exhibitions.

Dragon Boat Race:
Throughout June in Marina Bay, Singapore commemorates the death of a famous poet who drowned himself in the river to protest political corruption. This is celebrated by decorating racing boats to resemble fierce dragons and then racing them down the river amid colorful ribbons, flags, streamers and more.

Dumpling Festival:
In June, Singapore celebrates one of the more important Chinese festivals – the Dumpling Festival. Enjoy the traditional lion dances, Chinese traditional music, opera and the widest array of dumplings and rice you'll find anywhere.

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Basic Travel Phrases

English is widely spoken in Singapore however you will find many people speak Malay or Mandarin. Here are a few travel phrases to help you during your visit.

Malay

Yes -Ya

No -Teedak

Hello -apa kabar

Good Bye -se la mat jalan

Thank You -terima kasih

Do you speak English? -Ta-hoo-ka ber-da ha sa Ingris?

Mandarin

Hello -Ni hao

How are you? -Ni hao ma?

Please -qing

Thank You -xie xie

Do you speak English? -Ni hui jiang Yingyu ma?

Goodbye -Zaijaian

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