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

Updated August 2, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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

Nature

Sentosa

Sentosa Island, known mononymously as Sentosa, is an island located off the southern coast of Singapore's main island. The island is separated from the main island of Singapore by a channel of water, the Keppel Harbour, and is adjacent to Pulau Brani, a smaller island wedged between Sentosa and the main island.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Zoos & aquariums

Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a tropical garden located at the fringe of the Orchard Road shopping district in Singapore. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit

Nature

2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit

The 2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit, commonly known as the Singapore Summit, was a summit meeting between North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un and U.S. president Donald Trump, held at the Capella Hotel, Sentosa, Singapore, on June 12, 2018. It was the first-ever meeting between leaders of North Korea and the United States. They signed a joint statement, agreeing to security guarantees for North Korea, new peaceful relations, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, recovery of soldiers' remains, and follow-up negotiations between high-level officials. Both leaders also met se...

Marina Bay

Nature

Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a bay located in the Central Area of Singapore, surrounded by the perimeter of four other planning areas, the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South and Straits View. The area surrounding the bay itself, also called Marina Bay, is a 360 hectare extension to the adjacent Central Business District. It is also the new downtown of Singapore, built on Singapore's reclaimed land.

Gardens by the Bay

Parks & gardens

Gardens by the Bay

The Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) is an urban park spanning 105 hectares in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden with the Founders' Memorial in Marina East and Bay Central Garden in the Downtown Core and Kallang. The largest of the gardens is the Bay South Garden at 54 hectares designed by Grant Associates. Its Flower Dome is the largest glass greenhouse in the world.

Singapore Flyer

Views & landmarks

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is an observation wheel at the Downtown Core district of Singapore. Officially opened on 15 April 2008, it has 28 air-conditioned capsules, each able to accommodate 28 passengers, and incorporates a three-story terminal building. The flyer has made numerous appearances in media and popular culture that features Singapore.

Singapore Island

Nature

Singapore Island

Singapore is the main constituent island of the sovereign island country and city-state of the Republic of Singapore. It is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, between the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea. The Singapore Strait lies to the south, while the Johor Strait lies to the north.

Singapore Zoo

Zoos & aquariums

Singapore Zoo

The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens or Mandai Zoo, is a 28 hectares zoo located on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. It is operated by the Mandai Wildlife Group, which also manages the neighbouring Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise as well as Rainforest Wild.

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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.

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

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