Changi Airport Jewel
Make sure you have time after landing or before departure to spend a few hours here.
The vortex is one of the landmarks of the world and is beautiful from every angle / floor.
Singapore
Things to do
Changi paid experience
Includes indoor gardens, exhibits, and interactive activities.
I didn't do them, but a friend who did claimed it was a blast.
Changi food
Lots of great food to eat; see the brownie spot below.
Gardens by the Bay
Hallmark Singapore stop.
There is so much to see and do that you can easily spend 5 hours.
Go in the morning or evening / night when it may be less crowded and the weather is nicer.
Cloud Forest
Main ones are Supertrees, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome.
I got Cloud Forest + Flower Dome for under $30, I believe.
Insane and worth it.
Amazing to take the elevator up and spiral down while seeing views and learning throughout.
Flower Dome
Massive indoor collection of plants from around the world in a uniform temperature-controlled setting.
I spent hours walking around and reading.
Marina Bay Sands
Bustling building and area.
Casino is one of the world's most popular if you're into that.
Marina Bay Sands views
We went to a club, bar, and restaurant at the top and were extremely happy with the views and environment.
Sentosa Island
Super nice island; great for an afternoon running around, relaxing on the beach, or grabbing supplies from bars / convenience stores.
Sentosa cable cars
There are cable cars to various island points worth exploring, but tickets must be purchased separately.
Fort Canning Park
Lots of stairs / incline, so be warned.
Nice park to walk around, with plants, spice, and other things to see.
National Library
Lee Kong Chian Reference Library is a banger if you are into libraries.
Lots of floors, variety, and seating areas.
Absolute pain to connect to; required allowing some national data downloads on your phone,
I think, to verify identity and connect to the Singaporean network.
Boat Quay
Nice to walk around; lots of nightlife for younger folks.
Art Science Museum
Saved stop I did not get much time with.
Red Dot Design Museum
Saved stop I did not get much time with.
Singapore Flyer
Saved stop I did not get much time with.
Sultan Mosque
Saved stop I did not get much time with.
Food
Lau Pa Sat
Hawker center with multiple Michelin-star stalls.
A must for food; everything is also super affordable.
Warong Pak Sapari
I got Mee Soto here.
Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
I got their nasi lemak.
Both were divine.
Arab Village
Try to have a meal here just to soak in the environment.
Marina Bay Sands
Nice Italian place on top of Marina Bay Sands.
Coolest part is the location; food was great but not amazing.
Airport Jewel
In Changi Airport Jewel.
Probably the best brownie I've ever had.
The Backyard Bakers drinks
They understand chocolate, so get a chocolate-based drink like a mocha if you want.
Chinatown / Indiatown
Eat in these areas if possible.
Where to stay
Accommodations
Very expensive, even for hostels.
The Bohemian Singapore
We stayed here in the middle of Chinatown.
Great for younger folks, with a nice lobby, super helpful staff, and a good set of travelers staying with us.
Location
Singapore was much smaller than any of us thought, so focus more on accommodation quality and price than location; it's easy to get around.
Transport
Rideshare
Uber is cheap.
Transit
Public transport is very cheap, efficient, and easy to understand if you take a minute to look at the map.
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