Singapore
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
- Gateway airport
- Changi Airport (SIN)
- Best season
- Year-round
- Time zone
- Asia/Singapore
- Sights covered
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Sights worth seeing
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
- Metro & rail
- The MRT covers the island densely. Signage is in English and most sights connect directly to a station.
- Buses & trams
- Buses take the same card with transfer discounts, and fill in the gaps the MRT leaves.
- Transit cards & payment
- EZ-Link or NETS FlashPay. Foreign contactless credit cards also work directly at the gates.
- Airport to city
- Changi connects to the city directly by MRT. Late at night, use an airport bus or taxi.
- 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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Best value
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Family travel
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Couples & honeymoon
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Central & near stations
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Best time to visit
When is the best time to visit Singapore for weather and hotel prices?
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First-time guide
What should a first-time visitor to Singapore know before they go?
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Getting around
How do you get around Singapore without a car?
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