Interesting Facts About Singapore

FAQs About Singapore City Travel Guide

Below are some interesting facts about Singapore that you need to know before you come to this country.

Interesting Facts About Singapore Country

What country is Singapore located in?

Singapore is a country by itself.

Where is Singapore located?

Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, in Southeast Asia.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

English is considered as the first language in multi-racial Singapore, so if you are able to converse in English you shouldn’t have any problems asking for directions as majority of Singaporeans do understand them!

What is Singapore’s country code?

Singapore’s country code is +65.

Interesting Facts About Singapore Immigrations

Is a Visa required for Singapore?

A visa is not required for U.S citizens if they are not staying for longer than 90 days and their visit is for business or social purposes.

Australians, British, Canadians and citizens of the member states of European Union do not require a visa.

However, it is highly recommended that passport validity goes beyond six months.

All nationals may be issued a social visit pass permitting stay of 14 days or 30 days for business/social purposes, regardless of visa requirements.

Citizens hailing from majority of Middle East countries, China, India and the Commonwealth of Independent states will need a visa.

Interesting Facts About Singapore Travel Guide

What is Singapore famous for?

Singapore is famous for being a clean and green country, it’s multi-racial culture, food and airport!

Throughout Singapore, you will see endless trees along expressways, roads and high rise buildings.

Singapore is also known as a shopping and eating haven in which the multi-racial culture of Singapore assures a wide variety of food and items to shop for.

One admirable aspect of Singapore is that it is generally much safer to travel about compared to many other countries in the region, so if you are travelling alone, you will be glad to know crime-level in Singapore is not high due to it’s strict enforcement of laws!

When is the Great Singapore Sale?

The Great Singapore Sale usually occurs between late May to late July, lasting for an approximate period of two weeks. This year, it will commence on 27 May till 24 July.

Where is Singapore tourist office located?

There are a couple of Singapore Visitors Centre, one of them located in the prominent Orchard Road, beside United Overseas Bank (230 Orchard Road 238854). This is where tourists can ask for directions, or advice on sight-seeing locations in Singapore. The nearest MRT station is Orchard.

What is Singapore tourist pass and where can I get it?

All tourists can purchase the Singapore tourist pass which allows tourists to travel around via Singapore’ s public transport system (Bus, MRT, LRT) with unlimited rides. With the pass, tourists are entitled to exclusive retail offerings too.

Purchase of pass are available at the following TransitLink Ticketing Offices (All offices are situated at MRT stations)

Changi Airport
Ang Mo Kio
Bugis
City Hall
Chinatown
HarbourFront
Orchard
Raffles Place

Where to buy prepaid international cellphone card in Singapore?

Tourists can purchase a local sim card for their mobile phones at around 28 bucks (including credit) from post offices and 7-11 stores.

In accordance to Singapore’s law, passports must be shown in order to make the purchase.

The sim card equates to having a local number, and top-cards can usually be purchased at convenience stores island wide.

Interesting Facts About Singapore Food

Where to eat in Singapore ?

In Singapore, regardless of your budget, you can find delicious local cuisines from as low as $3.

Chinese food dominates islandwide but if you are looking for various ethnic dishes, there’s always Serangoon Road offering North and South Indian Cuisines, Kampong Glam with it’s numerous Muslims food courts and of course Lau Pau Sat (also known as “Old Market” in the Chinese Hokkien Dialect) with it’s dizzying array of local cuisines to satisfy your taste buds! On the other hand, if you are yearning for fine dining experiences, Dempsey road with it’s quaint, quiet restaurants will be the place to go.

Interesting Facts About Singapore Living Cost

What is the cost of living difference between us and Singapore?

Singapore is ranked among the most costly cities in Asia and cost of living is comparable to United States, if not more expensive when it comes to accommodation.

Rental can be costly if you are looking to rent private apartment near that goes anyway between 4000 dollars to 7000 dollars.

A more wallet-friendly option is to look for HDB flats in neighbourhoods where rental is around 2000 dollars.

Transport and food expenditure on the other hand, is reasonable. Public transport ranges from $0.70 to around $2.50 for a bus ride, with a transfer rebate of $0.50 if you possess an ez-link card (a card containing value that is to be tapped against the reader when you board a bus).

It is not advisable to own a car in which monthly costs can cost as high as a thousand dollars or more.

The countless food courts located all around Singapore in neighbourhoods or shopping malls offers affordable meals starting from 3 bucks, while a casual dining restaurant ranging from 10 to 20 dollars per person.

I’m going to Singapore, how much money should I take with me?

Singapore is a considerable far cry from it’s Southeast Asian neighbours in terms of accommodation costs, but it can still cater to the more budget-constrained travellers.

Backpackers can get a hostel bed from 16 dollars to 30 dollars per night and a delicious meal can be derived from local food courts at a low price of 3 dollars.

Admission fees to museums is usually below 20 bucks and is free at certain times will stretch your dollars further.

Leisure travellers on the lookout for decent hotel rooms can try neighbourhood hotels. Rates start from approximately 90 dollars.

A few sightseeing tours, controlled shopping and meals at casual dining restaurants will cost you another 300 bucks. If you are not constrained by any budgets, you can easily spend thousands in a day at luxury malls and hotels.

Interesting Facts About Singapore Airport

What hotels are near the changi international airport. singapore airport transit hotel?

The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel is located within Changi Airport, featuring modernistic rooms with well-equipped amenities. Room rates start from around $238.

Fifteen minutes ride away from the Changi Airport is the Changi Village Hotel, a perfect sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of citylife. A rooftop spa, wellness centre and a business centre offers respite for travellers on business or leisure.

Where is Changi Airport Skytrain located?

The 3 terminals of Chani Airport is interlinked via the Skytrain. The Skytrain brings passengers from one terminal to another at Changi Airport.

It’s a very short ride of a few minutes. Transit areas are found within all 3 terminals. The ride operates from 5a.m. to 2.30a.m.

Where is Changi Airport Mrt Station located?

Changi Airport Mrt Station is situated at the basement of Terminal 3. Tourists arriving at Terminal 3 Arrival Hall (Level 1) should proceed to the escalator near entrance 8, going down all the way to B2 Mall@T3.

Interesting Facts About Singapore universal Studio

How to go to Universal Studio from Changi Airport?

Hop onto the train from Changi MRT station and alight at Tanah Merah. Board the train going in the direction of Joo Koon and alight at Outram Park. Take the North- East line train to HarbourFront Station. Lastly, transfer to bus RWS8 (public transport) or you can go via Sentosa Express located on level 3 of Vivocity which is linked to HarbourFront MRT station.

Best rides at Universal Studio Singapore?

The Revenge of the Mummy ride is based indoors with unexpected turns and directions, preparing you with surprises (or shocks). There will be a long walk through the Egypt-themed interior before the ride but that only serves to heighten the thrill. A photograph of you and your fellow riders’ expressions during the ride can be purchased as an interesting memento..

Another popular ride is the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure where riders can get soaked, but that may be a welcoming respite from the sunny weather of Singapore. Again, the rider will be clueless on where the tub will be headed for but isn’t that where the fun lies?

Shrek 4D in the Far Far Away Zone brings the cinematic experience to a whole new level where you will feel truly immersed in the setting with physical effects brought to you by high-technology seats and 3D grasses.

Interesting Facts About Singapore - Universal Studio Singapore