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Singapore has always been our second home country, we’ve visited this country for more than 8 times already and we will never get tired of visiting it all over again. We always get to travel cheap in this lively City because of Cebu Pacific seat sales and to give you some travel hacks on how to get the cheapest fare possible, click here. The country is known for it’s beautiful uniformed buildings/houses (HDB) and modern structures. The country is also known as the “Fine City” because you will easily get fined if at any case you found disobeying their laws which makes it a crime less country. This country offers a lot of beautiful sights, from day and night you will be able to enjoy the beauty of SINGAPORE. Visiting and touring the country for one day from one point to another is possible, how? by just using their TRAINS.
#TwinTips
The country is full of fun, adventure and must see tourist and friendly destinations for all ages. It also offers enjoyable shopping experience during great Singapore sale. Here are some #TwinTips on how you can enjoy the best of Singapore in one day. Enjoy reading!
Early morning Activity: 8 am
For your morning walk, you can head towards Merlion Park and visit the most iconic statue then go around Marina Bay Sands and stop by at the famous giant trees of Garden by the Bays.
- Merlion Park – Singapore’s most iconic statue is a must see which is made from a lion’s head and a body of a fish. The Merlion was initially used as the logo for their tourist campaign – the two symbols originated from the country being a fishing village and from the name Singapura which means Lion city.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | One Fullerton 1 Fullerton Rd. Singapore, Singapore |
| Transportation | Raffles Place Station (EW14) – Green Line or Raffles Place Station (NS26) – Red Line, Exit B – walk towards Battery Road for about 6 mins (550 meters) |
| Entrance Fee | FREE |
| Operating Hours | Open Daily |
- Marina Bay Sands – the famous hotel and casino built in 2010 facing the Marina Bay area. It offers world class facility from their hotel services, theater and shopping of world renowned brands. They also offers a bird’s eye view of the Singapore rich city scraper – the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, soaring 57 levels above the heart of the city.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 |
| Transportation |
Bayfront Station – Circle Line (CE1) and Downtown Line (DT16 ) Exits at Bayfront Station: Exit A – Connects to Bayfront Avenue street level. Exit A – Connects to Gardens by the Bay. Exits C & D – Connect to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (1 minute walk), Sands Expo & Convention Centre (3 minute walk), the Hotel (5 minute walk), Sands SkyPark (10 minute walk), ArtScience Museum (10 minute walk), and Sands Theatre (10 minute walk). Signs direct the way to each location and other attractions at Marina Bay Sands. Exit E – Connects to Sands Expo & Convention Centre. |
| Entrance Fee | SKY PARK Entrance:
$23 SGD for adults $17 SGD for children (aged 2 – 12 years) $20 SGD for senior citizens (aged 65 years and above) Free entry for children under 2 years Free entry for Hotel guests |
| Operating Hours | MON to THU: 9.30am – 10pm FRI to SUN: 9.30am – 11pm |
- Garden by the Bays – a nature park surrounded by big giant trees and other indoor park activities.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953 |
| Transportation | Bayfront MRT Station (CE1) – Circle/Orange Line
Bayfront MRT Station (DT16) – Blue Line *Exit B cross the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge into Gardens by the Bay |
| Entrance Fee | Free for Outdoor Garden only:
OCBC SKYWAY: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3-12 years old): $5 To know more about the packages and deals, click here. |
| Operating Hours | 9am – 9pm Last ticket sale: 8pmLast admission: 830pm |
Lunchtime Activity: 12 noon
Lunch and dine at one of the finest dining restaurant around Bugis or Orchard area or you may also choose from the variety of food and drinks at the Kopitiam (food court) – don’t forget to try their famous Chicken rice. You may also want to grab some snacks in Jollibee at Lucky Plaza.
- Orchard Road – if you are after shopping, this district is a must visit for shopaholics as most of the branded items are around this area. The other side of the road would be the Lucky Plaza, the home of where Jollibee started it’s root in Singapore and a meeting place of most of the Overseas Filipino workers (OFW).
| General Information | Details |
| Address |
Orchard Rd, Singapore
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| Transportation | Orchard Station – Red Line (NS22)
Exit A: Scotts Road, Orchard Road, Far East Plaza, Grand Hyatt Singapore, International Building, Lucky Plaza, Marriott Hotel, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Orchard Towers, Palais Renaissance, Pan Pacific Orchard, Royal Thai Embassy, Scotts Square, Shaw Centre, Shaw House, Tang Plaza, The Paragon, Tong Building. Exit E: Far East Shopping Centre, Forum Shopping Mall, Hilton Hotel, ION Orchard, Liat Towers, The Orchard Residences, Wheelock Place |
| Entrance Fee | FREE |
| Operating Hours | Open Daily |
Note: There are a lot of Exit around the area so make sure to read the proper signs before you exit.
Mid Afternoon Activity: 2 pm
After a sumptuous meal, you can head towards Harbour front and have a quick walk at Palawan Beach and see the biggest Merlion statue in the area. If you have another day in Singapore, you may include Universal Studios Singapore and enjoy the different and exciting theme park rides and activities.
- Sentosa Island – this man made island is home to Resorts World Hotel and Universal Studios. The island is connected via a cable car or free board walk pass from the Harbour front MRT exit.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | Sentosa, Singapore |
| Transportation |
Harbourfront Station (NE1) – Purple Line or Habourfront Station (CC29) – Circle/Orange Line which is linked to VivoCity Mall Via Sentosa Island Monorail Express – located at Vivo City, Lobby L, Level 3. Via Cable Car – Take Exit B, labeled as Harbourfront Center and follow the signs towards Harbourfront Tower II. The Singapore Cable Car Station is at the top of this tower. |
| Entrance Fee |
Via Sentosa Island Monorail Express: There are booths at the corner of the L Lobby that are dedicated to selling the Sentosa Pass. The price is $4 Singaporean dollars per person, which already covers your round trip journey and entrance to the island as well unlimited use of the Sentosa Express around the island for the day. Via Cable Car: Ticket prices is at $29 Singaporean dollars for adults and $18 Singaporean dollars for children between 3 to 12 years old. Note: Operates from 8.45am – 10pm daily (Last boarding is at 9:30 pm) only. |
| Operating Hours | Open Daily, 7am – 12am |
Head towards China Town or Mustafa for souvenir shopping. If you are a fan of Chinese and Indian cuisine, this is the perfect place for you and your travel buddies.
Late Afternoon Activity: 5 pm
- China Town – like any other countries, there will always be a place like China Town, home for most souvenir items and great Chinese cuisines. You can also visit some local sites around the area such as Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | Chinatown, Singapore 050005 |
| Transportation | Chinatown MRT Station (NE4) – Purple Line or Chinatown MRT Station – Downtown Line (DT19) – Blue Line, Exit A-F |
| Entrance Fee | FREE |
| Operating Hours | 24 hours, Open Daily |
- Mustafa – the country’s 24 hour shopping store located in Little India with variety of products from jewelry, food and a lot of chocolates, toys and clothing. Shop till you drop in Mustafa since it is open all day long.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | Syed Alwi Road, Little India, Singapore |
| Transportation | Farrer Park MRT Station (NE8) – Purple Line, Exit H |
| Entrance Fee | FREE |
| Operating Hours | 24 hours, Open Daily |
Evening Activity: 7 pm
End your day with some cool and relaxing view of the City lights and grab some snacks or drinks at Clarke Quay or Boat Quay.
- Clarke Quay – once part of history as the center of commercialization where transfers of goods took place, at present, five blocks of the area have various restaurants and clubs offering different cuisines.
| General Information | Details |
| Address | 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024 |
| Transportation | Clarke Quay MRT Station (NE5) – Purple Line, Exit – E-G |
| Entrance Fee | FREE |
| Operating Hours | Depending on stores, usually open from 10 am – 10 pm |
Late Evening Activity: 9 pm
If you still have some spare energy left, check the Merlion Park and see the glimpse of Marina Bay Sands and Garden by the Bays at night. We promise that it will definitely give you a picture perfect view of the city at night.
Aside from the places mentioned above there are more place you can visit surrounding the country. If you happen to be travelling more than 3 days, you can also visit the neighboring places like Bintang and Batam Island in Indonesia and Legoland in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. You can also visit these famous sites as this are very child friendly destinations and is open for all ages as well.
- Universal Studios
- Jurong Bird Park
- Singapore Zoo
- Night Safari
- Sea Aquarium
- Mount Faber Park
- Louge at Sentosa Island
- Biking at Pulao Ubin or East Coast
There are more things you can love about Singapore, it may not be the cheapest travel destination but it will always be a great travel experience. If you want to travel with your girlfriends, we have a special blog for you, click here. To give you some tips on how to travel cheap, here are the things you may want to consider. So what are you waiting for, book your flight now and travel with your family or travel buddies and experience the best of Singapore. Enjoy travelling!
Cheers from #TheTravellingTwins,
Kathlene and Kristine ✈️👭
Twin Travel Journey 