Singapore travel guide latest edition

Singapore is a very delicate country, located at the mouth of Malacca Strait. Singapore is the only developed country in Southeast Asia, with a very high quality of life and environment. It is also a world-famous shopping and tourist destination. Here is a detailed strategy for you.

Singapore has concentrated scenic spots and convenient transportation, and taxis are not very expensive. You don't need to consult many raiders in advance, so you can easily play around the Lion City.

Three quarters of Singapore's population is Chinese, and Chinese is unimpeded. Even taxi drivers in India and Arab uncles selling barbecues are dragging a few words to tell you in Chinese.

Singapore's diverse food culture can satisfy you, Malaysian Salad, Indian Finger Food, China Baku Tea and Singapore Chili Crab, and ensure that you don't eat the same food every day!

Singapore has a variety of zoos, aquariums, water parks, theme parks, and Sentosa full of laughter, so that energetic troublemakers at home can have fun! And all kinds of convenient and intimate supporting facilities also provide the greatest convenience for parents.

Don't underestimate this pocket country. Although it is only over 6 million square kilometers, its area is equivalent to that of Chaoyang District and half Fengtai District of a city, but it has incredible charm and attracts tourists from all over the world again and again.

visa

Visa processing in Singapore is not expensive, and there are not many materials needed, but there are various strange regulations:

1. Individual applications are not accepted. In order to improve the issuance efficiency, the Singapore Embassy and Consulate simplified the issuance procedures. All visas are submitted by designated units/travel agencies, and individual applications are not accepted. Choose the corresponding consular district and institution according to your permanent residence or passport issuing place.

2. Submit the application one month before the trip. Singapore Embassy only accepts information applications submitted within 30 natural days before departure, and cannot submit materials in advance. As long as the materials are complete and the signing speed is fast, the results will be available within 3 working days.

3. Fixed fee 300 yuan. From February 1 2008, the Singapore visa fee is fixed at RMB 300 yuan, including the visa fee of S $30 and the visa service fee charged by authorized travel agencies.

4. Spelling characters of visa type. Although there is no difference between materials and fees, the validity period and entry times of a visa depend entirely on the mood of the visa officer. Common validity periods are roughly divided into 35-day single/multiple round trips, 63-day single/multiple round trips, 6 months, 1 year, and 2-year multiple round trips. Generally speaking, married people with hukou in big cities and stable jobs are more likely to get long-term visas.

5. Single women submit their visas carefully. Due to the imbalance between men and women in Singapore, if older single young women submit visas alone, the refusal rate is very high; On the contrary, it is easy for high-quality single young men to get visas. If a single woman wants to go to Singapore, it is recommended to apply for a visa with her parents or friends.

6. Singapore visa is electronic, and you need to print it yourself after you get a PDF visa.

I got a Singapore visa twice, the first time was earlier, and I did it for the embassy myself. There were not many exit records at that time. The second time was in, a travel agency found a treasure; Won easily twice, and went back and forth many times in two years. Personally, the married status of Beijing hukou is a big plus.

Candy is an out-of-town account. She often goes to Singapore for work reasons. Give her 35 or 65 days every time she goes to a travel agency. Later, the two of us applied for a visa together as husband and wife. I guess we've been exposed to my light. In fact, we have run back and forth many times in the past two years.

The little girl at home went to apply for a visa alone. She was 2 years old and registered in Beijing. She provided our Singapore visa and some simple materials, and easily won many round trips for two years.

Best tourist season

Suitable for the whole year.

Singapore is located near the equator with an annual average temperature of 23-3 1. There are no four seasons, only the difference between dry season and rainy season. 65438+ February to March of the following year is rainy season with humid climate. There are usually thunderstorms in the afternoon, with an average temperature of about 25. June-September is a dry season, and the climate is relatively dry, with an average temperature of about 30. Every year from April to May, starting from October.

But even in the dry season, it rains almost every day. Every time I come, I'm in a hurry, usually it won't take long, about 15-30 minutes, so the season is not the main consideration. All year round, you can go if you want.

It is not recommended to go to Singapore during Christmas and Spring Festival. First, because it is the peak season, air tickets and hotels are more expensive; Secondly, during the Spring Festival, many shops in China will be closed for rest, so they can't enjoy themselves.

Traffic guide

External traffic aircraft

From Beijing to Singapore, Air China operates twice a day and Singapore Airlines operates three times a day.

Shanghai flies directly from Pudong Airport to Singapore, and China Eastern Airlines and Singapore Airlines have four flights every day.

Probably because air tickets can only be paid one month before departure, many tourists are afraid to book tickets before signing the contract, so the price of booking tickets in advance is particularly cheap. Singapore Airlines' direct flight to Beijing only costs 2,500 yuan, which is simply earned!

Singapore Changi Airport Changi Airport

www.changiairport.com

The airport is in the northeast of the city, 0/7km away from the city/kloc-and close to Malaysia.

Changi Airport has five terminals. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected together, and you can transfer through the MRT system or walk. The newly-built Terminal 4 is a bit far away, so you can take the 24-hour free shuttle bus at T2. Terminal 5 is still under construction.

Usually, Air China planes enter and leave the port from T 1 Terminal; China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Singapore Airlines enter and leave Hong Kong from T3 Terminal.

Airport traffic

1. Subway: You can take the new green line to the downtown area. The operation time is 5:3 1 to 23: 18. The one-way fare is less than S $2 yuan, and it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center.

2. Bus: No.36 can go directly to Orchard Road, and No.24, No.27, No.34, No.53 and No.858 can go to other places in the city. The operation time is from 6: 00 to 24: 00, the one-way fare is less than S $2, and it takes about 1 hour to reach the city center.

3. Airport bus: It can take passengers to most hotels in downtown Singapore, and can be booked at the ground transportation concierge desk in the arrival hall. Tickets are S $9 per person, and children under 12 are S $6 per person.

4. Taxi: There are taxi stops at the entrance of each terminal. The cost of going to the city center is between S $20 and S $40, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. There is a taxi fare, and all trips from the airport need to pay an airport surcharge: S $65438 from Friday to Sunday+07: 00-24: 005; At other times, 3 Singapore dollars. Midnight surcharge (0:00-6:00), accounting for 50% of the total fare; Surcharge during busy hours (Monday to Friday from 6: 00 to 9: 30, Monday to Sunday18: 00 to 24: 00).

5. Large taxi: If you need a special taxi that can accommodate many people, you can book it at the ground transportation concierge desk in the arrival hall. The one-way fare for a four-seater car is about S $55, and that for a seven-seater car is about S $60.

Coach: There are long-distance buses from the airport to all parts of Malaysia. Specific routes and prices can be found in www.easibook.com.

Domestic traffic

MRTwww.smrt.com.sg subway station

Taking the subway in Singapore is the most convenient and comfortable way to visit. The lines extend in all directions, the transfer is fast and convenient, and the carriages are clean and tidy. It is definitely the preferred mode of travel.

But the air conditioner on the subway is too full, so be sure to bring an extra coat.

Ticket price: SGD 0.8-3.

Although the bus speed is slow, compared with the subway, it has wider coverage, more spacious space, more seats and cheaper fares.

The bus fare system is very complicated. If you don't have a transportation card, you must consult the cost of arriving at your destination before boarding. The fare may be rounded off, so you can calculate it yourself. No need to change. It would be more convenient if you had a transportation card. When you get on the bus, you will automatically deduct the highest cost of the whole line. Brush it again when you get off the bus, and the unused money will be automatically refunded.

Especially when the bus stops, signal the driver to stop. You need to press the red button next to your seat before getting off at the station. If no one rings and waves at the station, the bus will stop. Moreover, most buses don't report to the station, and only some buses have electronic screens to display the name of the next station, which makes it easy to get off at the wrong station.

Ticket price: air-conditioned car 0.7- 1.4 Singapore dollars; Air conditioning shunt 0.8- 1.7 Singapore dollars

: How to choose a transportation card?

1. recharge card. It is equivalent to Singapore's one-card bus card, including EZ-Link (Easy Pass Card), NetsFlashpay and KoolCard. The same thing about these cards is that the card fee of S $5 is non-refundable, and there are discounts whether you take the subway or take the bus to swipe your card. But only EZ-Link can pay the entrance fee of Sentosa Light Rail, so visitors should choose EZ-Link without hesitation!

EZ-Link can be purchased at the ticket office of subway station and passenger service center, and the price is 65,438 yuan +02 yuan (fare 7 yuan, credit card fee 5 yuan); You can also buy it at 7-eleven convenience store, 10 (the fare is S $5, and the credit card fee is S $5). When the balance in the card is less than S $3, you can't swipe your card into the subway station. When the balance is less than 1 s, you can't take the bus. Each recharge must be at least 10 Singapore dollars. If the amount is not used up, you can return the card at the ticket office between Terminal T2 and Terminal T3 of the airport and refund the balance except the S $5 card fee.

2. Sub-card standard ticket. It can be purchased at any ticket vending machine in the subway station and can be used 6 times within 30 days from the date of purchase. Select the arrival place when purchasing tickets for the first time, and issue the card after the payment is successful; When buying a ticket for the second time, you need to put the one-way ticket on the machine first, and then choose to pay when you get there, otherwise you will spit out a new one-way ticket; The deposit of 0. 1 SGD will be automatically refunded for the third use and 0. 1 SGD for the sixth use. This method is actually equivalent to buying a one-way ticket at a time, mainly for environmental protection and reducing paper waste of subway tickets.

3. Day card. The official name is Singapore Travel Pass, which is specially designed for tourists. It can be divided into one-day pass (SGD 10), two-day pass (SGD 16) and three-day pass (20 yuan), and basic public transport services can be used indefinitely. When buying a card, you need to pay a deposit of S $ 10 for each card. You can return the card and get back the deposit at the ticket counter within 5 days from the date of purchase. But the TransitLink ticket office of this card has only the following stations:. SG/ place of purchase/.

Note: If you take the subway less than 6 times during your stay in Singapore, it is recommended to buy standard tickets directly. If you take the subway and bus more often, it is recommended to buy EZ-Link, which can save the hard work of queuing to buy tickets every time, and the fare discount can almost offset the credit card handling fee; If you plan to go to Chehe in Singapore, you can buy a travel pass. In fact, the scenic spots in Singapore are relatively concentrated. It is enough to take the subway two or three times a day, and it is not recommended to use the daily card.

The taxi is in Singapore. Taxi. Call a taxi. You can wait at the taxi stand, make an appointment by phone/online, or park on the roadside (except CBD).

Taxi fares in Singapore are relatively cheap, starting from S $ 2.8-3.2 (within 1 km). After 1 km, 0.2 Singapore dollars will be charged for every 2 10 meter. If the total distance exceeds10km, the excess will become S $0.2 per175m, and S $0.2 will be charged every 25 seconds. In fact, if many people travel together, taking a taxi is faster and cheaper than the subway.

There are seven Texaco companies in Singapore, each with its own color and bill. Usually yellow and blue are cheaper, red, white and silver are a little more expensive, and black is the most expensive. It also depends on the model. BMW Mercedes-Benz is definitely more expensive. When waiting in line at the airport, you can refuse to be assigned to a black car or a limousine.

Sentosa: 2 days

The famous Sentosa Island has gathered the best entertainment facilities in Singapore, which makes people feel like they are in a sea of joy.

Just going to Universal Studios, or going to maritime museum, the S.E.A Aquarium to have a close contact with underwater creatures, then strolling around the island, and then stepping on the sand at the seaside will take a whole day. The day passed quickly. There are many wonderful entertainment projects to choose from on the island, such as water adventure park with various top water slides, dolphin park where you can get in close contact with dolphins, exciting and interesting dragon adventure park, and crane ballet light water curtain show that should not be missed.

Marina bay: 1 day.

This is the reclamation area in Singapore, marina bay, where all kinds of buildings with design sense are scattered like building blocks.

The tour route of marina bay can start with Merlion, and first punch in the Merlion Park to take photos; Then go to Binhai Bay Garden to visit two "big shells", the flower dome and the cloud forest, and then go to see the super trees such as Avatar jungle; Next, you can go shopping in Jinsha Shopping Mall, or watch an exhibition at the "Pomelo Peel" Art Science Museum and a performance at the "Big Durian" Binhai Art Center. The best place to watch the sunset is Jinsha Hanging Garden, where you can have a panoramic view of marina bay. The best place to see the night scene is the Ferris Wheel Singapore Ferris Wheel. After enjoying the night view, you can also eat some snacks at the roadside stall below. Although I was in a hurry, I punched in almost all the scenic spots in marina bay.

Administrative district: 0.5 days

This area is not only the most historic area in Singapore, but also the center of art and culture.

This is a more suitable route for hiking. It starts from Raffles Hotel, passes through the Capital Theatre, St. Andre's Church, National Art Gallery, New High Court, Victoria Theatre, Mica Building, Barge Wharf, Gavena Bridge, and finally reaches Merlion Park. Walking through the old buildings in Singapore and enjoying the scenery among high-rise buildings will be a meaningful pastime.

Cattle water: 0.5 days

This is Singapore's Chinatown, which is made up of many shops with China characteristics and specializes in selling all kinds of authentic China products.

In fact, there is nothing to visit in Chinatown, just to feel the special atmosphere of Chinatown and sell the same things as Yiwu Commodity Market. The main purpose of coming here is to taste all kinds of food and visit three religious temples. Longhua Temple (Buddhism), Duxing Temple (Hinduism) and Jammeh Church (Islam) in Amman, Mali are isomorphic, forming a landscape of ethnic integration and religious peace in Chinatown.

Little India: 0.5 days.

This is the gathering place of all ethnic groups in India, just like the epitome of southern India.

If it weren't for a hand-picked rice or an Indian flying cake, I really couldn't find a reason to come here. This is probably the noisiest area in Singapore. Car horns, bicycle bells and Indian noises come and go, and so do the so-called Indian customs.

Jiangnan District: 0.5 days

This area is named after lush trees, and the bustling business district of Bukit Stone is also here, which is the favorite nightlife resort of local Singaporeans.

What you can visit here is the Sudan Return Church. Hazhi Lane, which is covered with graffiti, is a street among network celebrities. Crowded with tourists who come to take selfies in concave shapes. They have to wait a long time to take pictures of anyone.

Jurong Bird Park: 0.5 days

This is the largest open bird park in Asia, where you can see almost all the rare and endangered birds in Southeast Asia.

Although there are different opinions about the Bird Garden on the Internet, if there is enough time, I still suggest to have a look. One day less shopping, one day more natural.

Singapore Zoo: 1 day

Singapore Zoo is recognized as one of the most beautiful zoos in the world and one of the top ten zoos in the world. Here, animals can roam in open habitats, instead of being piteously caged for tourists to watch.

Singapore Zoo, River Ecological Park and Night Zoo are all in one place. If you act quickly, you can visit them in a day. If I see animals like this, I can't pull my feet. Just after visiting the zoo to the closed park, I can only abandon the river ecological park.

Play route

There is so much food in Singapore that we need a table. Please refer to the link.

Singapore food guide, ignite the taste buds of Nanyang style.

sensitive

Singapore has a fixed shopping season every year, which is called "Singapore Best Sale". There are great discounts from daily necessities to brand-name jewelry. Once a year from May to July, the world-famous brands have a minimum discount of 30%; Once during Christmas, there will usually be a hot sale for half a month to a month. It is said that many Singaporeans spent a year on food and clothing during these two periods.

Orchard Road Shopping District is the most famous shopping district in Singapore. It's a shopping paradise! There are high-end shopping malls suitable for young people, such as IONOrchard, Yi 'an City, OrchardCentral, 3 13@Somerset Shopping Center, as well as small shops in the parent-child paradise Tang (Eastern Xia), Belle Palace and Far East Shopping Center (Far East Shopping Center).

In addition to the shops in Orchard Road, there are Binhai Plaza, marina bay marina bay Jinsha Shopping Plaza, Vivo City where Sentosa must enter the island, Sentosa Resorts World (Sentosa Resorts World) and so on. They are all local favorite shopping centers.

If you miss the discount season, it doesn't matter. You can go to the largest outlet IMM in Singapore to sweep the goods. There are more than 90 brand-name shopping stores here, which are discounted all the year round. Basically, it can be caught in 2-3 hours, saving time and money.

Address: No.21Jurong East Street

Route: Take the MRT and get off at Jurong East (Jurong East) on the Green Line. From Exit A, you can take the free shuttle bus next to Ximen Shopping Mall on the right (every 10 minute) or walk 10 minute.

Business hours: 10:00-2 1:30.

Website: www.imm.sg

It doesn't matter if you are not happy for a short time. You can buy it online at Changi Airport, landing in www.ishopchangi.com. You can easily pick up the goods at the designated counter after entering or before leaving the country.

go shopping

You can get a 7% tax rebate for goods and services in any business with the "tax rebate" sign, or spend more than S $65,438+000 in the same store.

You can apply for tax refund at the electronic tax refund self-service desk in the departure hall of Changi Airport. Items that need tax refund cannot be opened before departure.

About tax refund

bacon

Singapore beef jerky is very delicious, and its appearance and taste are full of praise, but it is an essential food for local people in the New Year. Recommend the time-honored Mei He.

Bengawan cake

Banlan Chiffon Cake (Banlan Qifeng Cake), which is deeply loved by celebrities such as Jane Zhang, uses a spice commonly used in Southeast Asia-a banlan leaf. The taste is dense, fresh and sweet, and you can't stop after tasting it. This cake shop has branches in the city and Changi Airport.

Fu Yunru coconut sauce

Coconut juice is a jam made by hand with eggs and coconut juice, which makes crispy toast taste sweet. When served with tea, coffee or a bowl of half-boiled eggs, this is a typical breakfast in Singapore. Yakun's shop also sells food and gifts. You can bring the famous coffee coconut and coffee powder back to China as a souvenir.

Sauce bag

It's not impossible to bring Singapore food home! Just buy the right seasoning package. Whether it's Sarah, bak Kut teh, Hainan chicken rice, or Chili crab, it can be easily done! Turn into a kitchen god in minutes! Recommend the sauce bag in Parkson kitchen. This brand of instant noodles is also delicious; Bone tea seasoning package, loose hair will be more professional.

Health products

Chinese medicine has not been lost in Singapore, but has been carried forward. Tiger balm, a local brand, has been focusing on pain relief, especially the gold medal product tiger balm, which is quick-acting and quick-drying. It is simply the gospel of people who are sedentary and prone to backache. ChopWahOn, the oldest drugstore in Singapore, has a well-received crocodile oil, which has a great therapeutic effect on burns and eczema. Yan Sang (Yu Rensheng), a century-old shop, has been committed to effective and safe healthy food. Whether it is a silver-haired person, an office worker or a baby, you can find safe health care products ~

Charles Keith

Little CK, a local brand in Singapore, has always been synonymous with fashion and cost performance, focusing on fashionable shoes and bags. Absolute cost-effective choice! The bag price starts from S $20, and the style and quality of the bag are not lost to international brands! You can give it away for your own use ~

Hu Jihua Merlion Souvenir

One is the national flower and the other is the symbol of Singapore. These two Logo have spawned countless interesting surroundings, so you might as well choose a few interesting ones to buy back as souvenirs.

Time difference: There is no time difference.

Language: Singapore is a multicultural country with four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Singaporeans speak English every day Singapore English is called Slinglish, which is a mixture of words from various languages. 77% of Singapore's population is Chinese, so Mandarin is almost unimpeded in Singapore.

Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism. Singapore is a multi-religious country. Here you can see different temples and churches in different countries.

Consumption: Singapore is the country with the highest consumption in Southeast Asia. Eating, traveling, living and scenic spots tickets are all relatively large expenses. Except for the food court and hawker center, most other restaurants will charge 10% service fee and 7% consumption tax. Generally speaking, small restaurants cost about S $ 5-20 per person per meal, while middle and high-end restaurants cost about S $ 30-50 per person per meal.

Socket: Singapore is an English socket with a voltage of 230V and a frequency of 60Hz. It needs its own socket converter.