Discover Singapore
Singapore is what happens when a city decides everything will work.
Skybars, hawker food and the cleanest, safest urban experience on Earth.
Capital
Singapore
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Best Time
February to April
Vibe
Polished, futuristic, multicultural
Budget
$$$Why Singapore
Singapore is the easiest entry point to Asia — bilingual, ultra-modern, packed with iconic architecture and one of the world's best bar and food scenes.
Must Try
- Hainanese chicken rice at a hawker centre
- Singapore Sling at Raffles (touristy, still good)
- Kaya toast with soft eggs for breakfast
Must Visit
- Gardens by the Bay at light show time
- Marina Bay Sands rooftop
- Tiong Bahru's heritage shophouses
Before You Go
- Fines for chewing gum, jaywalking, eating on the MRT — they're real
- Tap water is safe and cold
- It rains daily but rarely all day
Local Legend
Singapore was founded in 1819 on the spot where Sir Stamford Raffles supposedly stepped ashore. The merlion statue — half lion, half fish — comes from the original Malay name 'Singapura', meaning lion city.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Singapore
Cities
- Singapore
Landmarks
- Tiong Bahru's heritage shophouses
- Pulau Ubin for a day off the grid
Nature Spots
- Gardens by the Bay at light show time
- Marina Bay Sands rooftop
Stories from Singapore
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Local insight
A hawker centre in Chinatown served travellers a Michelin-starred plate of soya-sauce chicken rice for 4 SGD. The chef wore a Michelin pin like a badge of irony. The queue was 40 minutes. It was worth it.
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A local legend
Singapore was founded in 1819 on the spot where Sir Stamford Raffles supposedly stepped ashore. The merlion statue — half lion, half fish — comes from the original Malay name 'Singapura', meaning lion city.
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The one line that stays
Singapore is what happens when a city decides everything will work.
4 Quizzes about Singapore
View allFood Lover Quiz
Which Singapore dish matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Singapore neighbourhood should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Singapore ritual know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Singapore travel vibe?
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Where is Singapore?
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