Why Singapore?
Singapore punches far above its weight for a city-state the size of a small city. World-class attractions, Michelin-starred hawker stalls (yes, really), immaculate streets, and an MRT system so reliable it's embarrassing how good it is. It's expensive, yes — but free attractions are plentiful.
Recommended 3-Night Itinerary
Day 1 — Marina Bay
- Changi Airport → MRT 30 min → city center
- Marina Bay Sands infinity pool (guests only; non-guests use the observation deck)
- Gardens by the Bay — free Supertree light show at 7:45pm and 8:45pm
- Dinner: Makansutra Gluttons Bay hawker centre
Day 2 — Chinatown · Little India · Arab Street
- Morning: Chinatown Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
- Lunch: Maxwell Hawker Centre (Tian Tian Chicken Rice — expect a queue)
- Afternoon: Little India Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
- Evening: Arab Street / Bugis street market
Day 3 — Sentosa Island
- Morning: Universal Studios Singapore
- Afternoon: Sentosa Beach + cable car
- Evening: VivoCity mall shopping at HarbourFront
Day 4 — Orchard Road + Departure
- Morning: Orchard Road shopping (ION Orchard, Paragon)
- Lunch: Newton Hawker Centre (chilli crab)
- Changi Airport — the world's best airport. Visit Jewel Changi before your gate
Getting Around
- MRT + Bus: EZ-Link card from the airport. Almost anywhere under S$2
- Grab is available but MRT is often faster
- Changi Airport ↔ city: MRT East-West line 30 min, ~S$2.20
Must-Try Hawker Dishes
| Dish | Where to Find | |---|---| | Chicken rice | Maxwell Hawker Centre | | Chilli crab | Newton Food Centre | | Laksa | Katong Laksa | | Paper prata | Lau Pa Sat | | Hokkien mee | Bedok Interchange Hawker |