The Asian Tiger
Singapore is the easiest way to experience Asian culture without the culture shock. It's safe, clean (a little too clean), and compact. Lots of culture there with Chinese and Indians making the majority of the population. Never figured out why there is a Chinatown when 80% of population is Chinese.
Eating : great food esp at hawker stalls. Very affordable and safe. Grab a Tiger beer with your meal. Eating in restaurants can be expensive or same as western countries.
Things to see: Well not a lot except to see some temples and older colonial homes/buildings. Shopping seems to be a big attraction here with endless malls. It used to be the shopping destination for Japanese tourist. Shopping a great way to keep out of the heat and humidity or rain. Merilion fountain is uneventful. The Raffles hotel is a novelty.
Singapore is a great gateway to see the rest of Asia with cheap flight or have it as a stop over (similar to HK but cleaner)
To me Singapore was a bit boring the first time but it was a bit of a treat after traveling to Indonesia and Malaysia. No bargaining for everything and civilization. Remember everything cost 2x the price of Malaysia.
Now that i've been for second time, it's was exciting and fun. It has become a futuristic leader in the world now. Garden by the bay and the marina area has brought this city to life. The Movie Crazy Rich Asians has been great PR for the city. The Airport Changi is one of a kind. The Jewel area is incredible with waterfalls and everything you can want.
Neighborhoods such as Sultan / Arab Street is trendy and fun. As well as Little india and Chinatown. You can still find clothing in Bugis Street or Lucky Mall on Orchard Street for affordable prices
Garden by the Bay
Supertree light show - Gardens by the Bay
Yoga at Marina Bay
Free light show 745pm
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REVIEWS ON TRIPADVISORS
Hawker Chan, Singapore - 3.5* Ok - nothing special
Shabu Sai Suntec City - 3.5* Ok place AYCE
Zam Zam, Singapore - 3.5* good for Malay Roti
Takashimaya Singapore 4* - good food area in basement
Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow - 1* beef ho fun Awful and rip - ?Michelin?
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore - 4* - Good for 1/2 day
Bugis Street, Singapore -4* fun place to shop and eat
Kampong Glam - Haji Lane- 3.5 * Fun place to wander
Lucky Plaza, Singapore - good place to shop for cheap & FX