My Singapore Sling
So what's good in Singapore I hear you ask
Hey again groovers, nice to see you, and thanks for stopping by.
So If you are thinking of your next trip or already planning a visit to this colorful and diverse city, I would suggest taking a few days to ensure you can see it all.
There are so many unique corners to this modern city. it truly is a place that has been built with culture and ethnic intermingling in mind. whether it be high-end shopping that revs your engine, quality Asian food, or just to be entertained... here are some of my favorite things to do in
Beautiful Singapore
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-marina bay and supertree grove-
This is the spot I would suggest starting off from, In this attraction-packed area there is so much to see and do. This is a huge garden area with these 25-50 meter tall "supertree" structures you can walk between on bridges which are covered in plants and which come alive at night in a spectacular lighting display. There is a huge indoor glasshouse with waterfalls, and in the adjacent river, you can also see local seals doing their thing.
I would suggest going there in the afternoon and then heading up to the top of the nearby marina bay sands hotel which is a short walk from there. Its a huge high rise with a boat looking structure on the top. Up there you will find a pretty impressive infinity pool and cocktail bar, with a more impressive view of the city and light display below with a drink in hand.
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| Marina bay sands hotel bar |
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view of the supertree grove from the top
of marina bay sands.
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-Art Science Museum-
This was an interesting place for kids of all ages....including me. The museum is housed in the notable giant lotus looking building down on the waterfront.
I was lucky enough to visit right after a school group left. This was an interactive art and light installation called future world, I really loved. Here you can walk through a hall of fairy lights (as above) which changes with music, it was so whimsical and relaxing. there were also a few other displays but this was the coolest. the entrance fee was $18 SGD
After the museum, you can continue a walk along the waterfront and visit the famed lion fountain which always makes for a fun photo opportunity for your token Singapore gram shot with the city skyline in the background.
-Chinatown and Little India-
There are so many "little" districts in this amazing city. and they are so full of culture, shopping, and delicious food
Chinatown has a great main street market with many authentic Chinese food shops. Both Chinatown and little India have beautiful cultural temples and colorful areas to explore. you can get to both easy enough on the metro which is very user-friendly in the city, and everything is in English which makes getting around easy.
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| main street china town |
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| street art in china town |
-Clarke Quay and old Hill St police station-
Clarke Quay is an area I happened to stumble across by accident, on one of my 'get off the train somewhere and start walking' adventures. (these can often go either way) but this day I was pleasantly surprised. This cool and colorful riverside area has an abundance of dining and bar areas.
There is something for everyone down there food-wise, and the area had a big stage area set up in the middle for bands and evening performances, grab a local Tiger beer or margarita and party the night away, after exploring the nearby area like the old hill st police station, which was the most vibrant police station iv ever seen. Just one of the many amazing colorful structures in this city.
This was easy to get to on the main train line, getting off at the City Hall train station, and a 5-10 min walk.
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| Colors of the old Hill St police station |
-colorful buildings and street art-
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Peranakan houses, Koon Seng Rd
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As you may have realized by now, and you have seen my instagram feed... you will know that I love color!! And one of my favorite places I found in Singapore was the Peranakan houses.
Its a gorgeous street of pastel panted, doll like houses in a surburban area. This does take a bus ride from the metro station for about 15min, but it's so worth it if you love cutsie things to photograph.
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| Haji Lane street art |
A funky area to see and wander through to find coffee is Haji lane, this street has some interesting cafes and street art, and always good for an afternoon chill spot after a day of exploring the big city.
-shopping-
Singapore is full to the brim with shops and malls, It feels like everywhere you turn there is a new mall to throw your money at. so it's a shoppers haven. There are many high-end shops as well as middle of the road western style shops, ie Sephora and forever 21.
My favorite mall, and most central to access by train lines is the ION Orchard mall, on the famous Orchard Road. This place has everything you would want in one place, and then a quick stroll outside has many of the High-end designer places if you are feeling extra fancy.
On the main street, you can find some great local food places, Try some amazing Hainanese chicken rice which is a local favorite, or yummy laksa. whatever you have a hankering for you should find it here.
So there you have it....a very brief idea of how to start out in the city. Of course, it's not entirely comprehensive, but it's not meant to be, its a beginners guide!
However, the main fun of traveling is getting yourself lost and finding your own new favorites and interesting places to recommend to others.
I hope you enjoyed this read and found it helpful and informative. please, let me know if you ever do plan a visit.
See ya in the next one groovers, gotta fly :)
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