Singapore forum

Hi scottyg,

Ok, you're not into shopping (neither am I!) but you don't really say what you are into. Musuems/parks/art/boozing etc. So, in lieu of that I'll point you to the Singapore blog which covers (at the moment) 46 things to do in Singapore. Come back with a bit more info and I'll refine it for you

Cheers

I like food and cooking. a little bit of drinking and looking at old stuff. and would be cool to meet some nice locals

Hi Scottyg,

For old stuff to look at, the Asian Civilisations museum has a terrific collection.

For food and eating, you'll be spoilt for choice: restaurants, cafes, hawker centres, cooking classes.


Singapore has hundreds of things to do and see - have a great time!

Hi Scottyg,

I am a female solo traveller and not in to shopping either but found plenty of things to do in Singapore, if you are reasonably fit, you can head over to Ketam Mountain Bike Park, I am a mountain biker so went for the mountain biking but realised there was a lot more to the island than that, you can hire a bike for about $5 for the day and ride around the park, or you can walk if you are not up for riding in the heat, I caught a public bus there and then you have to catch a boat over to the island, take a poncho, I got caught in torrential rain!

I really enjoyed Chinatown and Clarke Quay, I'm from Melbourne and Clarke Quay reminded me of Southbank, I stayed in a hotel there and there are some nice bars to stop and have a drink or a pub meal, you can get the hop on hop off bus to get around but I ended up just jumping on the public buses and ending up wherever I ended up, I went to Marina bay Sands but only because I had to drop something off at the theatre, while I was there I decided to go up to the observation deck, great view but not sure it was really worth fee unless you get a nice clear day.

I really loved Chinatown at night, I am a photographer so for me it provided better photo opportunities, as did Clarke Quay at night, I am really not much of a drinker so I cant offer advice on places to go out for drinks and big nights out if that's what you are after.

Hope you enjoy your trip!

Kat

cool thanks guys this stuff sounds awesome

I visited the S.E.A aquarium at Singapore. its really amazing. and i loved the food in Singapore

Try to witness as much as possible of their unique culture. Forget spending too much time at places such as clarke quay, boat quay, esplanade. Forget the zoo, botanic gardens, large shopping centres. You have them back home. Take the train and stop at random places and walk around, look around, smell around, eat around! If I were you I'd circumnavigate the country via the train over 5 days. Check out interesting markets, shops like mustafas, food courts, etc. Try to find places/things that you dont have back home! Check out the museums too.