24 hours in Singapore
Oct 26, 2011, 10:22 am
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Raffles
Singapore Flyer and from here you can take the Duck Tour
Whilst at Singapore Flyer you can walk on the starting grid for the Grand Prix.
You also have the hotel with the ship parked on top of it and the casino within this complex
For me 48 hours was to much in this city so 24 should be just fine to see it all.
Singapore Flyer and from here you can take the Duck Tour
Whilst at Singapore Flyer you can walk on the starting grid for the Grand Prix.
You also have the hotel with the ship parked on top of it and the casino within this complex
For me 48 hours was to much in this city so 24 should be just fine to see it all.
Oct 26, 2011, 10:22 am
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Advice from someone who lived there...
1. Stay at Marina Bay Sands and check out Infinity Pool.
2. Have a drink at Clarke Quay at The Clinic.
3. Take a ride on the Singapore Flyer (at night).
4. Drinks at Altitude Club or Swissotel Helipad.
5. Walk down Orchard Road but leave your wallet at home so you don't spend your life savings.
6. Eat at food stalls and be adventurous. Avoid Kopitiam, that doesn't count as a food stall. Get some chicken or duck rice. Yum!
7. Wicked is playing at Marina Bay Sands -- see it if you haven't already.
8. Stay away from Geylang and the KTVs.
9. Don't waste money on cab fares. MRT is more convenient and fast/cheap.
10. Use SQ First Lounge at Changi. It is exceptional.
11. Go to Little India and China Town.
12. Don't bother with Duck Tours. It's not worth time/money.
13. Don't bother with Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tours, also not worth it.
14. Bring an umbrella and a lightweight waterproof jacket for sudden downpours.
15. Go to Raffles Hotel/Bar, but order a normal drink. Singapore Sling is OK, but too small and costs a bloody fortune.
16. Night Safari is very good unless it rains.
Really, lots of good food/drink opportunities in SG, but probably not where I'd go for an employer sponsored holiday. Too bad this wasn't a month ago, Singapore F1 Night Race is SPECTACULAR!
Singapore is a great hopping off place to other nearby SE Asia countries. If I were you, I'd transit at SIN and hop a flight to BKK for a day and a half. So much to see in BKK and an AirAsia flight is CHEAP+CLEAN. Alternatively, Bali is practically across the street and also a super cheap fare.
Good luck. PM me if more questions. I just moved back to USA from living in SG for two years.
2. Have a drink at Clarke Quay at The Clinic.
3. Take a ride on the Singapore Flyer (at night).
4. Drinks at Altitude Club or Swissotel Helipad.
5. Walk down Orchard Road but leave your wallet at home so you don't spend your life savings.
6. Eat at food stalls and be adventurous. Avoid Kopitiam, that doesn't count as a food stall. Get some chicken or duck rice. Yum!
7. Wicked is playing at Marina Bay Sands -- see it if you haven't already.
8. Stay away from Geylang and the KTVs.
9. Don't waste money on cab fares. MRT is more convenient and fast/cheap.
10. Use SQ First Lounge at Changi. It is exceptional.
11. Go to Little India and China Town.
12. Don't bother with Duck Tours. It's not worth time/money.
13. Don't bother with Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tours, also not worth it.
14. Bring an umbrella and a lightweight waterproof jacket for sudden downpours.
15. Go to Raffles Hotel/Bar, but order a normal drink. Singapore Sling is OK, but too small and costs a bloody fortune.
16. Night Safari is very good unless it rains.
Really, lots of good food/drink opportunities in SG, but probably not where I'd go for an employer sponsored holiday. Too bad this wasn't a month ago, Singapore F1 Night Race is SPECTACULAR!
Singapore is a great hopping off place to other nearby SE Asia countries. If I were you, I'd transit at SIN and hop a flight to BKK for a day and a half. So much to see in BKK and an AirAsia flight is CHEAP+CLEAN. Alternatively, Bali is practically across the street and also a super cheap fare.
Good luck. PM me if more questions. I just moved back to USA from living in SG for two years.
Oct 26, 2011, 12:45 pm
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K-rist ... has it really gone that far downhill, or are you all completely jaded from jet-setting?
I only had 2 1/2 years there, back in the late '60s, and was never bored [and rarely sober].
I have no idea what it's like these days, although I can guess having read a few things over the decades. Only suggestion would be to get away from the chrome and glass and bullshot and find a bit of "Old Singers".
There must be some faintly smelly and questionable areas left, surely?
And what BankerManUSA said ... "Eat at food stalls and be adventurous. Avoid Kopitiam, that doesn't count as a food stall. Get some chicken or duck rice. Yum!"
The old makan stalls were the perfect way to eat out. A bowl of this here, a plate of that there, it's Dim Sum on the move [or at least it was].
I only had 2 1/2 years there, back in the late '60s, and was never bored [and rarely sober].
I have no idea what it's like these days, although I can guess having read a few things over the decades. Only suggestion would be to get away from the chrome and glass and bullshot and find a bit of "Old Singers".
There must be some faintly smelly and questionable areas left, surely?
And what BankerManUSA said ... "Eat at food stalls and be adventurous. Avoid Kopitiam, that doesn't count as a food stall. Get some chicken or duck rice. Yum!"
The old makan stalls were the perfect way to eat out. A bowl of this here, a plate of that there, it's Dim Sum on the move [or at least it was].
Oct 26, 2011, 1:28 pm
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As a Singaporean born and bred, I love and loathe my country for various reasons.
Lately I spend more time overseas than in Singapore exploring different cities because I'm somewhat bored with Singapore (currently in Prague).
But honestly speaking, I'm surprised by the comments here because my sentiments are totally opposite - I totally love the food in Hong Kong, but I find it too gritty and dirty for my liking. If anything, I'll go to HK only as a stopover on CX, for the food and the shopping.
Tokyo as a physical city is rather unimpressive to me. But the people and culture and awesome food make it so much more interesting that SIN or HK.
Lately I spend more time overseas than in Singapore exploring different cities because I'm somewhat bored with Singapore (currently in Prague).
But honestly speaking, I'm surprised by the comments here because my sentiments are totally opposite - I totally love the food in Hong Kong, but I find it too gritty and dirty for my liking. If anything, I'll go to HK only as a stopover on CX, for the food and the shopping.
Tokyo as a physical city is rather unimpressive to me. But the people and culture and awesome food make it so much more interesting that SIN or HK.
Oct 26, 2011, 1:34 pm
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I can understand how you can feel though - never affected me, but several colleagues felt the pressure.
Oct 26, 2011, 7:41 pm
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The very sight of that place makes me feel ill. There's something quite wrong about sitting in wheelchairs under operating room lights and drinking from IVs!
My suggestion for good food, try to find a 'plastic chair' food court which is buzzing with locals. These places serve fantastic and authentic Asian cuisine and are very cheap too.
Another vote for the botanic gardens from me as well. ^
My suggestion for good food, try to find a 'plastic chair' food court which is buzzing with locals. These places serve fantastic and authentic Asian cuisine and are very cheap too.
Another vote for the botanic gardens from me as well. ^
Oct 26, 2011, 8:22 pm
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Having just spend 2 days there on a stopover there and back from the UK, my food recommendation would be for chilli crab and black pepper crab, both national dishes as far as I'm concerned. Try Jumbo on the East Coast Parkway - it's by the sea and gives you a good view and a refreshing breeze.
An alternative eating spot is Dempsey Hill, which used to be army barracks but now houses shops, bars and restaurants.
Another vote for Little India - do some shopping at the huge Mustafa centre
The zoo is meant to be good although we didn't make it there.
Taxis were surprisingly cheap ($20 to the airport) so we used them a lot to get around.
An alternative eating spot is Dempsey Hill, which used to be army barracks but now houses shops, bars and restaurants.
Another vote for Little India - do some shopping at the huge Mustafa centre
The zoo is meant to be good although we didn't make it there.
Taxis were surprisingly cheap ($20 to the airport) so we used them a lot to get around.
Oct 26, 2011, 9:50 pm
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IMO, HK would be a better place to go.
Anyway,
328 Katong Laksa - lunch, very cheap & very good
Bukit Timah nature reserve - nice walks, tree top walks, monkeys, good views
Cable car over to Sentosa - great ride
Chijmes for dinner & lively drinks.....Lei Garden is very good - the pubs aren't bad either
Shopping - Orchard Road
Enjoy & report back on how you filled your 24 hrs
Anyway,
328 Katong Laksa - lunch, very cheap & very good
Bukit Timah nature reserve - nice walks, tree top walks, monkeys, good views
Cable car over to Sentosa - great ride
Chijmes for dinner & lively drinks.....Lei Garden is very good - the pubs aren't bad either
Shopping - Orchard Road
Enjoy & report back on how you filled your 24 hrs
Oct 27, 2011, 2:18 am
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I know I'm swimming against the tide ..... but what's new!
If you are a foody .... you may be interested in some background to Singapore street food and other hawker food which to me represents a decent enough reason to travle to Singapore - and you may also be interested in a discussion a while back By the way ... Singapore is NOT just a stopover .... . I adore Singapore and now spend around 3 or 4 separate weeks per year there. It's just an antidote to the UK particularly during the worst of winter.
If you are a foody .... you may be interested in some background to Singapore street food and other hawker food which to me represents a decent enough reason to travle to Singapore - and you may also be interested in a discussion a while back By the way ... Singapore is NOT just a stopover .... . I adore Singapore and now spend around 3 or 4 separate weeks per year there. It's just an antidote to the UK particularly during the worst of winter.