Are you going to Singapore for a day’s trip only but instead of spending time at the luxury of a Singapore hotel, you want to explore the city? Now what to do in such a short period of time! This article presents you some options that you may like to utilize your time at Singapore – a place known as the most preferred tourist destination in Asia.
Spend time at Changi airport
Some time visitors have to take a halt at Changi Airport, so they need to plan their stay in a way that utilizes their time in the best possible way. Therefore before going to Singapore, visit the Changi airport website to find out how you can spend your time if you have to stay there for more than five hours. The Singaporean airport itself is big enough to pass three to five hours; layover inside the airport…. do some shopping, eating or go to some pay-lounge to take a shower.
Geylang
Geylang is Singapore’s red light district with lots of good food. Visit this place at night to get a “strict” Singaporean sight. Remember not to go around the prostitutes and keep yourself away from a fight scene if you see any. You can reach Geylang using subway at the Changi airport.
Little India
To get an Indian taste, visit Little India which offers a good number of shops selling different variety of things which you can buy for your loved ones. Mustafa Shopping Centre is a good place to good quality stuff on cheap rates. Reach here by taking a train from the Airport’s subway station to Outram Park Station. Then change trains to North East Line and take another train to Little India Station.
Orchard Road
If you love shopping then you must visit the famous Orchard Road that abounds with air-conditioned malls. You will get several international brands at these malls. Minimum time required to explore this place is two hours. It takes around 30 minutes via subway from the airport to reach Orchard Road.
Book a Singapore tour
Since Singapore is a multi-cultural melting pot with a turbulent history, the city has much more to offer than shopping and skyscrapers. Explore a little and you find a lot more than a globalization success story along with vibrancy. Though all the above mentioned places are worth a visit provided you are a young and adventurous traveler, you are suggested book a tour. It will provide you the best of Singapore in your schedule of time.
If you are sure to have more than eight hours of stay in Singapore then you may pre-book a free SGP tour in advance. Remember not to put it on hold for on-day booking as you might not get the tickets. And yes, do not forget to bring your camera along so that you may capture some memorable moments.