Good news for outbound travel!
Following Thailand's announcement of visa exemption to China, Singapore has also announced that it will officially exempt China from February 9, 2024.
This means that when we go to Singapore in the future, we only need to fill in the free electronic arrival card through the Myica mobile app, ICA**, or fill in on the spot three days before entering the country.
This is definitely good news for those who love to travel, as Singapore, as a Southeast Asian country not far from Malaysia, has always been a popular overseas travel destination for Singaporeans.
Whether it's enjoying the beauty of the Garden City, tasting the food of street food, or feeling the charm of multiculturalism, it will make you forget to leave, and most importantly, it is super cost-effective!
So, if you're a nature lover, a food lover or a culture explorer, Singapore is well worth a visit.
Singapore: Synonymous with small but smart
Singapore, located on the Malay Peninsula, is one of the smallest countries in the world, with a total area of only 733 square kilometres.
Despite its small size, it is one of the richest countries in Asia.
There are the richest and most unique diverse cultures, where cultures from various countries collide and merge with each other to create a different kind of spark.
It is the most "eye-catching" greenery, with many beautiful parks and green spaces as far as the eye can see.
There is no shortage of the most diverse ways to play, a shopping paradise and a variety of theme parks, and you can also enjoy the tropical life here.
In short, this country where prosperity and romance are intertwined, there must be a reason why it is sought after.
Garden City, City Garden
· Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore's title as the "Garden City" can be felt intuitively from the moment you land in the country.
Some people joke that there is only Singapore Changi Airport in the world, and whether you are taking a flight or transferring flight, everyone wants to have a late flight so that they can have a longer time at the airport.
Yes, Changi Airport isn't an attraction, but it's the best place to visit in Singapore.
Singapore Changi Airport consists of four terminals, each with its own unique character.
EnterButterfly GardenYou can watch flocks of butterflies flutter between the 6-meter-long cave waterfalls, as if you are in a tropical rainforest.
Step inCrystal Gardens, you seem to have come to Alice's wonderland, 1735 pieces of handmade glass, weaving a dandelion dream for you.
ComeCactus GardenYou can enjoy more than 100 species of desert cacti, order a beer, and soak up the sun in this desert party.
There are also eight gardens, including orchid gardens and sunflowers, allowing visitors to leave their busy lives behind and enjoy a rare rest and tranquility from the moment they arrive in Singapore.
One of the most popular is the oneJewel Changi
Follow the trail to the Garden of Stars to reach the top of Jewel Changi, where the Rain Whirlpool indoor waterfall is the highest indoor waterfall in the world at 40 metres high.
Other than that, you'd probably have a hard time believing it's still hereEnjoy a movie at the 24-hour cinema or take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool, as well as KTV, children's playground and 4-storey slide. Everything you need.
So, you can spend most of the day in the best airport in the world.
· Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is like a microcosm of Singapore.
The Botanic Gardens covers an area of 74 hectares, which is enough for Singapore, where every inch of land is at a premium, to take such a large area in the downtown area just to manage a green field, which is enough to show their attitude of pursuing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
The 160-year-old Botanic Gardens is Singapore's first World Heritage Site.
The garden is home to more than 20,000 exotic flowers and precious trees, the most famous of which is the orchid, Singapore's national flower.
Entering the Botanical Gardens is like walking into a giant rainforest.
Choose a path to go deeper, and you can harvest a unique garden, where there are no crowds, only meadows and greenery, and occasionally small animals pass by, not afraid of people at all.
The picture of harmony between man and nature becomes the most common beauty here.
· Gardens by the Bay
The completion of Gardens by the Bay means that an urban garden has been built in the Garden City.
Built at a cost of $1 billion, Gardens by the Bay is a super garden in the heart of Singapore, and its appearance has become Singapore's newest landmark.
Here, you can not only admire more than 250,000 exotic flowers and plants, but also stroll along the artificial lake and admire the huge Ferris wheel in the distance.
It is said that the beauty of Singapore depends on talent for three points and carving for seven points.
From here, you can see that the kind of scenery that has been created out of thin air with a lot of financial and human resources can be seen everywhere.
At night, the place changes its appearance, and the original freshness is replaced by gorgeous lighting.
The artificial giant trees are lit up and you can climb the Skywalk of the Super Tree and walk through the avant-garde Supertree Grove, which is an experience that is definitely ahead of its time.
He is willing to spend a lot of money on plants, and he is even more extreme for animals.
Unlike traditional cage-based zoos, the Singapore Zoo has created a world of plants that mimics the ecology of the animals, allowing them to live freely.
The park is very large, you can buy a small train ticket, so you won't be tired.
When you enter the park, you can take a map with the feeding times and show times of various animals, and these animal shows are only to show the living habits of the animals, not to force them to imitate human behavior.
Walk the streets and experience the multiculturalism
· Chinatown
Historic Chinatown is Singapore's Chinatown, and it is said that because there was no running water at the time, the residents of this area relied on ox carts to carry water.
It is a place where Chinese Singaporeans gather and is one of the must-see cultural attractions for tourists coming to Singapore.
Although some people will say, who wants to go to Chinatown when they are all abroad.
But in fact, for Singapore, a diverse group of immigrants, there are many people hiding roots here.
Here you can hear the Chinese dialect, taste authentic cuisine, buy traditional Chinese daily necessities, and if you come here during the Chinese New Year, you can also experience the strong flavor of the Chinese New Year, and you can feel the fascinating Chinese culture and history of Singapore.
In the same way that Chinatown is to the Chinese, Little India is home to Singapore's Indian community.
It is a microcosm of India, and during some of India's major festivals, it is decorated with a world of gold and mythology.
Walking through the streets, Indian-style shocks from all aspects of the smell and smell.
It is surrounded by unique buildings with rich colors, bright and warm in earthy yellow, and cold and quiet in indigo.
As soon as you enter Little India, you will be greeted by a strong smell of chili peppers and spices.
The shops on both sides of the road display gold and silver jewelry, bronze ware, and jewelry with ethnic characteristics.
You can also taste the fragrant pull tea, and don't forget to bring a pack of Indian curry with you.
· Orchard Road
Orchard Road is one of Singapore's most famous shopping districts, home to more than a dozen large shopping towers, ranging from top-of-the-line luxury goods to popular designer clothing.
Even if you don't plan to shop, you can stroll along the streets, admire the beautiful shop windows and wander through the masterpieces of art in the streets.
Play in the sea and enjoy the coolness of the four seasons
· Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island continues the taste of Singapore's "Garden City".
As far as the eye can see, you can soak up the sea breeze on the beach, gaze out from the mountains, explore the mystical natural world, or enjoy the wonderful sensory stimulation.
You can get to the island by cable car, light rail, and ferry.
It is recommended that you stay on the island for a few more days, after all, Sentosa Island, which is known as a one-stop shop, is not something that can be visited in one day.
You can bring your kids to Universal Studios, and there will be fun for both adults and children.
You must also feel the tone of Sentosa at its most authentic, with delicate white sand, clear water, blue sky and white clouds, and pleasant scenery.
Or take a walk around the area and explore the depths of the forest, where you can see the 37-metre-tall Merlion statue and climb to the top of the tower for a 360-degree view of Singapore.
Looking at today's bustling Clarke Quay, you must not think that this place used to be just an unloading dock.
It's all along the coast. The two- and three-storey Nanyang fancy houses are mainly engaged in bars and restaurants, so the nightlife here is the most lively.
Sitting on the shore, the sky is getting dark, with the pink and orange color, there is a feeling of accidentally breaking into a fairy tale world.
Listening to the whistles of the steamers coming and going on the Singapore River, and the slight sweet and fragrant breeze blowing, the coziness of belonging here is even more intense.
Have two drinks in the evening, listen to the scene**, talk about life and ideals.
In a fast-paced and high-intensity environment like Singapore, Clarke Quay is undoubtedly a place to relax and unwind, allowing the orderly Garden City to showcase its vibrant nightlife in the middle of the night.
An unmissable experience
Be sure to sit onceSingapore Flyer
As the lights flicker and change, the giant wheel slowly turns, and the streets and landmarks dressed in light begin to come into view, and various light sources reflect each other, showing dazzling brilliance.
FamousSands Hotel, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Big DurianThey are all distributed in this area, and take a walk around Marina Bay at night, which is brightly lit and especially outstanding.
This is the world's first curved bridge, which resembles the DNA of the human body, and there is a 280-meter-long pedestrian passage on the bridge, which is also a good choice to stroll on, blow the wind, and enjoy the scenery.
A must goInfinity pool at Golden Sands HotelSwim.
If you have the money, you can spend a night here and head to the infinity pool on the top floor, which must be the most extravagant and irreplaceable perspective in Singapore.
Be sure to get a feel for this small countryLiterary atmosphere
Singapore Museum, Singapore Art Museum, not only the choice of literature and art lovers, but also allows you to fall in love with this place in all aspects.
Be sure to eat it allA taste of Singapore
Diverse ethnicities and cultures make Singapore's cuisine both traditional and modern, rich and focused, new and nostalgic, with a long aftertaste.
Kaya toast, pulled tea, bak kut teh, Hainanese chicken rice, chilli crab, laksa, satay, udah, fried kway teow...There's always a taste of your love.
Such a Singapore can never be a second-best option, but it is worth notingSingapore will punish any tourist who does not have quality
As one of the few developed countries in Asia, Singapore is one of the only countries in the world that retains caning.
If you decide to visit Singapore, be sure to take a closer look at these considerations!! 1. In your own hotel**, if you are seen by others, you will be fined 2000 or jail for 3 months; 2. Crossing the road, a fine of 20-1000, or imprisonment for 3 months, and the punishment will be doubled for 2 times; 3. Stealing other people's wifi, a fine of 10,000 yuan, or 3 months in prison; 4. Go to the park to feed wild animals, a fine of 2000; 5. Raising cats in ancestral houses, a fine of 4,000; 6. Bring chewing gum to Singapore to sell (chewing gum is prohibited in Singapore), a fine of 2000-4000; 7. If the child does not register for school at the age of 6, he will be fined 5,000 yuan or imprisoned for 1 year; 8. Narrow sidewalks Corridors that obstruct the passage of others (such as two people holding their shoulders together, or sitting on the road, etc.) will be fined; 9. Take alcohol to a public hospital and be fined 1,000; 10. If the musical instrument affects the neighbor, a fine of 1000 will be imposed; 11. If flying a kite affects road traffic, a fine of 5,000 will be imposed; 12. Spitting, a fine of 1000; 13. If you forget to flush the toilet in the toilet, you will be fined 150 yuan; 14. Graffiti (painting on the wall of someone else's house) caning + imprisonment. (PS: The above-mentioned fines all refer to Singapore dollars, and the conversion of ** RMB should be multiplied by 5).
Finally, I hope you can have fun while respecting local customs, rules, and laws