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Singapore

Short distances and reliable transport. Hotel rates are the main thing to plan around.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Singapore
Gateway airport
Changi Airport (SIN)
Best season
Year-round
Time zone
Asia/Singapore
Sights covered
45 places

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Sentosa

Nature

Sentosa

Sentosa is an island off the southern coast of mainland Singapore, separated from it by Keppel Harbour. A leisure complex packed with beaches, theme parks, a cable car, and various activities, it's a great place to spend a day away from the city.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Zoos & aquariums

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore Botanic Gardens is a tropical garden near the Orchard Road shopping district, celebrated as one of the world's three great gardens and the only tropical garden inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its sprawling grounds are filled with tropical trees and varied plant zones, offering a green escape from the city for a leisurely walk.

2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit

Nature

2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit

This is the site of the Capella Hotel, where North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump held their first-ever summit on June 12, 2018. The two sides signed a joint statement addressing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, the establishment of new US-North Korea relations, building a peace regime, and the repatriation of remains of soldiers killed in the Korean War.

Marina Bay

Nature

Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a bay in the heart of Singapore, bordered by the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South, and Straits View planning areas. Built on reclaimed land, this roughly 360-hectare extension of the existing central business district effectively functions as Singapore's new downtown.

Gardens by the Bay

Parks & gardens

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a 105-hectare urban park beside the Marina Reservoir, divided into three areas: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden in Marina East, and Bay Central Garden spanning the Downtown Core and Kallang.

Singapore Flyer

Views & landmarks

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel in the Downtown Core that opened in April 2008. It has 28 air-conditioned capsules, each holding up to 28 passengers, along with a three-story terminal building, and draws travelers seeking sweeping views of Marina Bay and the city skyline from high above.

Singapore Island

Nature

Singapore Island

Singapore Island is the country's main island, making up most of its total land area. Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula—bordered by the Singapore Strait to the south and the Johor Strait to the north—it combines a skyline of skyscrapers with tropical rainforest, reservoirs, and nature reserves, offering an easy nature escape amid a city trip.

Singapore Zoo

Zoos & aquariums

Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo sits within the forested Central Catchment area near Upper Seletar Reservoir. Run by Mandai Wildlife Group, it forms part of a wildlife park cluster alongside its neighbors Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise, and Rainforest Wild.

How many days do you need?

Routes grouped by travel distance so each day stays comfortable.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

26° Jan
26° Feb
27° Mar
27° Apr
28° May
27° Jun
27° Jul
27° Aug
27° Sep
27° Oct
26° Nov
26° Dec

Getting there

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Getting around the city

What you will actually use to get around Singapore, and whether you need a car.

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Metro & rail
The MRT covers the island densely. Signage is in English and most sights connect directly to a station.
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Buses & trams
Buses take the same card with transfer discounts, and fill in the gaps the MRT leaves.
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Transit cards & payment
EZ-Link or NETS FlashPay. Foreign contactless credit cards also work directly at the gates.
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Airport to city
Changi connects to the city directly by MRT. Late at night, use an airport bus or taxi.
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Car rental
Renting a car in Singapore rarely pays off — congestion charges and parking are high, and public transport is more than adequate.

Book transport

Fares and timetables change often, so we don't list them here. Check the operator or the booking site for current prices and schedules.

Singapore Tours & Experiences Booking

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Singapore before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Where to stay

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