Destination
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is a clean, green and safe city-state of hawker centres, futuristic gardens and multicultural neighbourhoods, often paired with Bali or Malaysia.
Trips to Singapore from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- September: Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix night race; hotel rates spike.
- November, December, January: North-east monsoon brings the heaviest rain of the year, usually in short bursts.
Where to stay in Singapore
- Marina Bay: Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and the waterfront light show.
- Orchard Road: Mall-lined boulevard with the widest choice of hotels.
- Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar: Shophouse hotels, hawker centres and the restaurant strips of Keong Saik and Duxton.
- Kampong Glam and Bugis: Arab Street boutiques, Haji Lane bars and the Sultan Mosque.
- Sentosa: Resort island with beaches, Universal Studios and family hotels.
What to do in Singapore
- Hawker feast at Maxwell Food Centre or Lau Pa Sat
- Supertree Grove light show at Gardens by the Bay
- Night Safari at the Mandai zoo
- Singapore Sling at the Raffles Long Bar
- Infinity pool on the roof of Marina Bay Sands
- Peranakan shophouses and kueh on Joo Chiat Road
Good to know
| Airports | Singapore Changi (SIN) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Asia/Singapore |
| Kind of trip | city, food, family, shopping, culture |
Questions about Singapore
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Do US citizens need a passport for Singapore?
Yes. Singapore is in Singapore; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Singapore on the ground?
Singapore is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.