How To Get To Singapore, Where and What to See, Where to Stay

Singapore is cosmopolitan and a modern city raised from a port or dock. Enjoy as you should as it present a lot a color in terms of its cuisines, people and places. There are old
architectural wonders. Side by side there are new, upcoming and happening places in Singapore.

Places you might want to add up are:

1. Geylang Serai

2. Peranakan Experience

3. Kusu island

4. Pulau Ubin

5. St John’s Island

6. People of River Sculptures

7. Dalhousie obelix

8. Istana

9. Army museum of Singapore

10. Asian Civilization Museums

11. Art retreat museum

12. Changi Chapel & Museum

13. Forest Adventure

14. GX-5 Xtreme Swing

15. G-MAX Reverse Bungy

16. NEWater Visitor Centre

17. Sijori WonderGolf

18. Ski 360°

19. Snow City

20. Turf Club/Horse Racing

How to get to Singapore

By air

Singapore Airport also known as the Changi Airport happens to be one of the busiest airports of the world. More than 70 Airlines from over 53 countries fly to and from Singapore everyday. This International Airport is highly reputed and maintained at par  international standards with meditation room, restaurants and cinema hall. It has won over 250 awards but more than the awards Changi is a sure delight to any passengers coming after a long journey.

By Train
By train you can avail Singapore if you are coming from Malaysia or Thailand. There are two train services that are available from these two countries:

1. The Eastern Oriental Express which is truly luxurious and allow travelers to enjoy both style and comfort in an elegant way. On the way you can also savor the mystical wonders and hedonistic temptation of Singapore.

2. The KTM trains also offer an efficient and comfortable ride through and into Singapore from Malaysia.

By Vehicle
When you are coming through to Singapore in hired vehicles or your own car you need to pay for tolls and VEP or vehicle entry permit. Private cars need to have all their insurance papers.

By Ferry

From Riau archipelago of Indonesia - ferry would be the right way to get to Singapore.

How to get around 

Bus

Buses would take you to different towns and stops at Singapore. There are separate buses for the industrial belts and for towns. Again there are buses that ply on express ways and in between towns. Complete separations of buses in and around the country provided citizens and tourists quick and punctual ways to get around the city. All the buses are comparatively clean and tidy and there are two distinct companies providing transport. One is SBS Transit and another is SMRT Corporation. Both the services are cheap and commendable to people.

MRT or Mass Rapid Transit

It’s a very modern and comfortable way to travel around Singapore. The trains are air-conditioned and almost all expanse of the Singapore Island is covered through its North- South, East – West and North -East line. For your own help its better to avail a copy of the “A Quick Guide to MRT Travel” from any control rooms of all MRT Stations.

Taxi

Call 6-3425-222 or tap out the 6-DIAL-CAB in alphabetical prompter to get to the taxis that are attached to Call centers. If you have just arrived at Changi Airport then you can avail any taxi from Level 1 terminal 1 & 2. The taxis are air- conditioned and have meters attached meters making the payment very transparent and hassle free.

Private Cars

If you contact any travel agent inside the city or your hotels they can arrange private cars for you. Though not as cheap as MRT or Bus, you can get to your destination without being worried over how to get there. Most chauffeurs that are provided are English speaking local people who know place.

Trishaws
Trishawa are tricycles with seats for the passengers, usually one or two. It was introduced in Singapore in 1914 and since then has been very popular among tourists.

Tram

Tram as we know are trains operating on rails that were laid on roads. At Singapore tram was replaced by Tram buses that can take you around Suntec City, Clarke Quay, Marina Centre, the Singapore River, Raffles Hotel, the Central City and the Orchard Road.

Some hotels where you can stay 

• Meritus Mandarin Singapore: Bringing in the western contemporary styling with tradition Meritus Mandarin is situated at Orchard road the hub and center of Singapore’s city. You can make all your visits and every destination is quite accessible from here.
• Furama City Centre: Well placed at a 20 minute drive from airport Furama City Center is at Chinatown where from you can plan your entire journey.
• Berjaya Hotel Singapore: Close to china town Berjaya Hotel will feel you with warmth and give you comfort of your home even in its very boutique style design and décor.
• Park Hotel Orchard: The biggest fashionable district of Singapore is Orchard and close to Ngee Ann City is Park Hotel Orchard with comfort and service that would suite you any time.
• Carlton Hotel Singapore: From Superior rooms to Presidential Suites Carlton has it all for everyone. It is also strategically placed on a junction so that business and pleasure both can be within accessible distance.
• The Elizabeth Hotel Singapore: On European styling to suite international clients coming to Singapore, Elizabeth hotel is also walking distance away from Orchard Road.
• Traders Hotel Singapore: Not only they make you settled within the confines of their comfortable room but also make sure that your visit to the place is without any hassles.
• Golden Landmark Hotel: Kept minutes away from the hub of Arab Street and Bugis village it’s exotic and comfortable at every time and season.
• Orchard Parade Hotel: Proximity of all the exiting places is what makes Orchard Parade Hotel exciting and appreciated.
• Marina Mandarin Singapore: Luxury with comfort and beauty - Marina Mandarin is placed within the tranquility of Singapore Town.