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Stopover Singapore

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

Singapore’s ideal geographical location and extensive network of airlines at Changi Airport, travellers enroute to Australia, America  Europe and even around Asia can enjoy a quick Stopover getaway in Singapore. When I was in the city state for a 6 hours intervalf for my Jakarta trip, I enjoyed so many things in the city even with a short time together my friend Jackielyn who was my former colleague at the hospital and now she is working at Singapore General Hospital. She cheerfully toured me around and even though Ive been in Singapore for more than 5x, the city hasnt lost its charm yet still and will never will as many exciting places are new and worth the visit.

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Singapore’s MRT system is the best in the world. When moving around the city, use the MRT system because they are fast, reliable and clean. 

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Taxis can be expensive but tourist spots seems very close to each other this can be a great help. Unlike here in the Philippines, we can pay credit cards and taxi rate goes up during night time. 

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According to Wendy Craig of Suite101.com, these are the free things you can do in Singapore. 

Multi-cultural Singapore has many sights that are free to experience. With its blend of several cultures and architectural styles from shop-houses to mosques, walking round the city is an excellent way of seeing the most interesting parts of Singapore. Here are a few ideas:

  • A free city tour for transit passengers can be had if there is more than 5 hours between arrival in Singapore and the on-going flight. The tour takes 2 hours and can be organised when the passenger arrives in the transit area of Changi airport. There is a choice of 2 tours - a Colonial tour that takes in the area along the river in the heart of the city and a Cultural tour that visits the different ethnic areas of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.
  • Walk along the river from Clarks Quay to the Merlion. Many outdoor art works and sculptures which are free to view have been installed along this stretch of the river.
  • Wander around the quiet lanes of Emerald Hill near Orchard Road to see traditional shop-houses that have been beautifully restored.
  • Go window-shopping in Orchard Road, the main shopping precinct with its up-market stores and malls.
  • Walk around the distinct ethnic districts of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam to experience the sights, smells and sounds of Asian cultures.
  • Visit the Botanic Gardens. They are open daily from 5 a.m. till midnight with free admission. There are themed guided tours each Saturday, many of which are free.
  • For nature in the wild, walk the trails and boardwalks of MacRitchie Reservoir’s rainforest. Entry to the area is free and once a month a volunteer leads a guided walk. Expect to see monkeys and many exotic birds in the forest.
  • Visit the Buddhist temple in Chinatown for a glimpse of the Buddha’s tooth relic. Entry is free. The myriad of decorations in the temple are very colourful. Visitors are asked to dress modestly - sarongs can be borrowed to cover bare legs and shoulders. One floor of the temple tells the story of Buddha’s life. On the roof is a lush, peaceful garden with a huge prayer wheel at its centre.
  • East Coast Park is Singapore’s largest park. Sited on reclaimed land beside a man-made beach it is a relaxing spot to swim or walk with many trees providing much-needed shade in the tropical climate.



    • Read more at Suite101: A Singapore Stopover on a Budget http://www.suite101.com/content/a-singapore-stop-over-on-a-budget-a260719#ixzz19B7jZlNV

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    Can you recommend a budget hotel in
    Singapore?

    Thanks
    Ray

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