Hi, I will be in Singapore for two days before a work meeting begins in September. Looking for suggestions on a guidebook that has been used successfully. And of course any other insight is appreciated.
Thanks
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Check out the Eyewitness guide.
https://www.amazon.com/Top-Singapore-Eyewitness-Travel-Guide/dp/146542959X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470840476&sr=1-3&keywords=singapore+guidebook
Singapore is easy to get around and explore, even without a guidebook.
Posted by
Colorado Springs
3008 posts
We enjoyed walking tours with this outfit during the years we lived there:
http://www.journeys.com.sg/singaporewalks/schedule.asp
Very informative and knowledgeable guides. Great way to see different parts of the city and delve into its history. The WWII oriented tours in particular are quite good.
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
With only two days I wouldn't bother with a guide book. Get everything you need off the net before you go.
My suggestions ...
Raffles & Colonial District
Singapore River - Boat Quay & Clarke Quay
Little India - Mosque & Hindu temple
Chinatown - Chinese temples
Asian Civilizations Museum
Singapore National Museum
Singapore National Gallery
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Flyer
Marina Bay Sands
Gardens By The Bay
Singapore Zoo
If you are looking for a hotel I can recommend the Fullerton which was converted from the grand old post office.
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Colorado Springs
3008 posts
Per Brad, Singapore does indeed have some of the best street food in the world. Look for the "Hawker Stalls" that you'll find all over the city - just watch where the locals go. The stalls don't look like much but the food is both terrific and cheap. Can choose from a multi-ethnic smorgasbord that includes various types of Chinese, Indian, Malay...you name it - it's there.
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Hi All,
I am gearing up for my business cum leisure vacation to Singapore from 22-27 Aug.
As i have no idea on Singapore and i would like to enlightening me on my schedule ,plan and tickets, passes.
could anybody help me to make my schedule ,ticket passes for 6 days in Singapore.
For traveling in bus and trains i will have EZ link card
22aug 10am - hotel Holiday in express
Sentosa island with Sentosa 1 days pass (11am-9pm)
23aug- USS (8am-9pm) with USS 1 days pass
24aug-26aug(10am-4pm) business meetings
but at evening im planning to keep a short 3-4hr sight seeing for 3days.
a.Singapore flyer
b.garden by bay
c.night safari
27aug(till 8pm)
Singapore flyer, china town , little India,marina bay sand,orchard road and other attraction (is there any single pass to cover all)
I am highly grateful and thanking you a ton for your highly precious time to read my plan and correcting and helping me out.
Posted by
Adelaide, SA, Australia
977 posts
Have had 3 stop overs in Singapore in past 8 years. You can't go past the Hop on Hop off bus. Takes you to all major sites. Marina Sands Hotel, , Gardens by the Bay, Clarke Quay, Little India, Chinatown Raffles, Singapore Gardens, Orchard road etc. etc. Sentosa Island is very doable either by bus, train or chair lift.
Posted by
OP
21 posts
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am off to Europe for ten days before heading to Singapore. I am looking forward to following up on the many suggestions. Thanks again - Kate