kierjan
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#1 Posted: 29/4/2008 - 15:57


Planning a RTW trip and as part of it we're planning on spend 3 (4 at a push) days in Singapore next May. Any recommendations on what we should do in that time, things to see etc?
Thanks Jan

Jon_Mak_Mak
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#2 Posted: 30/4/2008 - 00:30


Hi, I've spent a few days in singapore. Little India was an interesting place but only saw it at night. Apart from that, went to that tower were all the lady boy bars are. lol (4 floors)

Sorry cant help more,

Little1
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#3 Posted: 21/8/2008 - 14:49


Plan to stay at Beetlebox hostel and do their foodies tour (only available friday nights).

idreamofdurian
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#4 Posted: 5/9/2008 - 13:33


Hi kierjan,

Singapore is pretty tame, but there's still some cool things to see and do:

The Singapore Zoo and Night Safari: great open-air exhibits and lots of indigenous South-East Asian animals - Malay sun bears, proboscis monkeys, orang utans, etc.

Sentosa: man-made island full of family-friendly attractions and mediocre beaches. The Underwater world aquarium is pretty good.

Little India: One of Singapore's more vibrant and bustling areas - eat a dosa masala with your hands, buy some cheap Bollywood VCDs, and get your fortune told by a parrot! Avoid this area on Sundays as it gets REALLY REALLY crowded. The Mustapha Shopping centre is also in this area - it sells absolutely everything and is open 24 hours.

Orchard Road - If you love to shop, this is the place to go. The road is lined with giant shopping mall after giant shopping mall filled with designer clothes. It's quite the sight to behold, but not a good spot for bargain hunters.

Bugis street market - lively street market area with cheap t-shirts, the cheapest souvenirs in the city, fruit vendors and food stalls.

Lau Pa Sat - Singapore is well known for its food centres and this is one of the best. It's in a good location right downtown, too.

Esplanade Park - right downtown near the waterfront checking out the park and walking around downtown is one of the best free things that Singapore has to offer. There's a Merlion statue here (the half-lion half-fish "icon" of Singapore), the Esplanade theatres, shopping malls, coffee shops, etc. You can catch a boat tour from here, too. The Asian Civilizations museum is near here, too.

Clarke Quay - trendy area of restaurants and bars near the waterfront. Prices are a bit inflated, but the atmosphere is great - try to show up around 5ish for happy hour drink prices (2 for 1).

China Town - a very photogenic part of town and good spot to sample street food like "char kway teow" noodles and steamed buns. You can get rickshaw tours around this area.

As you might have guessed, I do live in Singapore and would be happy to field any questions you might have!

cactusjoe
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#5 Posted: 22/9/2008 - 10:50


I'm in Singapore for a few days before heading to Oz. I have been there before. I think I went to one hawker stand. I will be staying at the Classique.
Is there a hawker stand near there?
Any other suggestions for a cheap Canadian tourist?

idreamofdurian
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#6 Posted: 22/9/2008 - 18:42


You're never too far from a hawker centre in Singapore!

Your hotel is in Little India where there are tons of cheap places to eat. A must try is the dosa masala. The big hawker centres in Little India are Tekka Centre and Little India Arcade.

Other big food centres not too far away are Newton Food Centre (at Newton MRT), Doby Ghaut food courts, and the food courts in the basements of the malls along Orchard Rd. Food courts cost a bit more than hawker centres sometimes, particularly if they're in a high-end mall. Regardless, it's always easy to get a meal for under $5 Sing :)

- a cheap Canadian girl living in Singapore :)

idreamofdurian
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#7 Posted: 22/9/2008 - 18:45


For cheap Thai food go to Golden Mile Centre, AKA Little Thailand (Beach Road, near Lavendar/Bugis MRT).

cactusjoe
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#8 Posted: 22/9/2008 - 20:10


thanks for your advice

malique
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#9 Posted: 11/10/2008 - 16:16


and for middle eastern experience, arab street is just a walk away from beach road. :)