Located off the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula, Singapore is 137km from the equator. To the north and bordering the Strait of Johor. To the south of Singapore is Riau – an archipelago of Indonesia that cuts across the Strait of Singapore. Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia, and is a country with strong economic and tourism development. Traveling to Singapore, visitors will experience many bustling shopping areas with a wide range of goods, diverse entertainment services, convenient transportation, neat and clean roads…
The name of Singapore comes from the word Singapura in Malay. Singapura is a combination of two words: Siga (lion) and Pura (city). Therefore, Singapore is known as the Lion Island, a tourist destination visited by many people.
TIME TO TRAVEL TO SINGAPORE
Singapore has a humid tropical climate, with two main seasons: rainy season and dry season. The dry season in Singapore usually lasts from February to April. During this period, the weather is usually quite pleasant with less rain and less hot air. This is the ideal time to participate in outdoor activities and visit famous tourist attractions. The average temperature ranges from 24°C to 32°C, very suitable for sightseeing and experiencing.
The rainy season in Singapore lasts from May to January of the following year. With the peak of the two heaviest rains in November and December. During the rainy season, Singapore often experiences showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. However, the rain in Singapore usually does not last long and the sky will quickly become clear again. Therefore, it does not affect your travel plans too much.
If you choose MRT as a means of transportation from Changi Airport to the city center, you need to take EW4 from Changi Airport CG2 MRT station to Tanah Merah MRT. Upon arrival, proceed to Gate B (Platform B) to continue on EW21 towards Joo Koon to reach the city centre.
Where to catch the train: The train currently only departs from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. When you arrive at the arrivals terminal, you will see a sign that says Train To City. The arrow will point to the train station basement.
Operating hours: MRT from Changi Airport starts at 05:19 AM and the latest is at 23:51 PM on all days of the week.
Reference fare: about S$1 – S$2/way and about S$0.7 – S$1.9/way if using an Ez-Link card.
Payment methods:
Payment methods for the MRT include Mastercard/Visa/NETS bank cards, e-wallets, EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay stored value cards, and Singapore Tourist Pass. Please note that administrative fees will apply to payments made using foreign-issued bank cards.
EZ-Link Stored Value Cards can be purchased from any Changi Recommends outlet, and at the Passenger Service Centre or TransitLink Ticket Office at Changi Airport MRT Station.
With an Indian population of nearly 10% in Singapore, it is no surprise that there is a Little India district (also known as Little India) with a strong Indian cultural identity. Similar to Chinatown, visitors can come to Little India to experience Indian culture.
First, visitors can admire many Indian temples when coming to this area. Some temples that visitors should try are Sri Veeramakaliamman, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple or Ten Tang Niah House, etc.
This mosque is considered one of the largest religious buildings in Singapore. With a large area, the prayer hall of the Sultan Mosque can accommodate up to 5,000 people at a time. Moreover, this mosque was built under the reign of the first Muslim king in Singapore in the 19th century. Therefore, it can be said that this is one of the important works of Islam in particular and of religions in Singapore in general that tourists should come to visit.
In addition to sightseeing and taking photos at famous places in Singapore, visitors can also enjoy entertainment areas. In Singapore, there are many parks that serve top-notch entertainment games that visitors can never finish. This is the most famous amusement park in Singapore that cannot be missed in any travel article in Singapore. It can be said that this park is similar to the famous amusement parks in the US. Here, visitors can experience all kinds of entertainment activities from exploring the street culture of major cities in the US to experiencing thrilling games.
Adventure Cove Waterpark
After having enjoyed exploring the dry park, Adventure Cove Waterpark is one of the next interesting places that tourists should not miss. Especially, on sunny days, visitors can immerse themselves in the cool water with fun games, which will be a great experience in Singapore.
This water park is one of the largest water parks in Singapore and is in the top 10 best quality water parks in Asia. Adventure Cove Waterpark is located on Sentosa Island – one of the four largest islands in Singapore. Tourists traveling to Singapore can combine their schedule to visit Adventure Cove Waterpark with tourist attractions on Sentosa Island.
The difference between Canopy Park and other parks is that this is a park designed and built within the premises of an airport. Visitors only need to land at Changi Airport – the airport is known as one of the most beautiful airports in the world to be able to explore this park.
The space here is designed with cool green trees and waterfalls, helping visitors relax while waiting at the airport. In the park, there is a 25m long glass bridge, where visitors can see the entire tropical garden below, quite unique.
If visitors are traveling with children, this park is a great suggestion for children to immerse themselves in nature. Most of the trees at Canopy are designed and trimmed into the shapes of other unique animals. This will be a plus for children to learn many things about the natural world.