Live in Singapore for a year and uncover the real Singapore
1: Singapore is a multicultural country, Chinese, Malays, Indians and other ethnic groups live in harmony, creating a special cultural atmosphere.
2: Singapore is called"Garden City"It has a high green area, all kinds of parks and gardens throughout the city, the environment is very beautiful, and attaches great importance to the protection of the environment, advocates renewable energy, advocates green transportation, and the general public has a strong sense of environmental protection.
3: There is monogamy in Singapore, but Malaysian men can marry 4 women in Singapore, but only if they get the permission of the first woman, and in reality, only a very small number of people are willing to have more than one woman at the same time.
4: It is true that high-end cars in Singapore are more expensive, while ordinary cars in Japan are more expensive; Japanese cars are not a luxury in our country, but the price in Singapore is very high, in Singapore, an ordinary Japanese car, ** is more than five times that in China.
5. Taking the subway in Singapore is not what Chinese see on the subway, such as drinking water and sitting down to eat, which is forbidden and will be punished if found.
6. Although Singapore has a tropical climate, the four seasons are like spring, but it is also divided into summer and wet seasons, the summer is not hot, windy, rainy, the rainy season is not cold, it will rain every day, but the rainy period is very short, generally drizzle, sometimes there are short-term thunderstorms.
7. Singapore's tropical fruits are delicious, sweet and delicious. Singapore is also a tropical country, but Singapore does not produce fruits, for example, Singapore does not have a tropical fruit, and Singapore needs to import durian from Malaysia.
8. In Singapore, traffic control is very strict. For example, if Singapore's traffic signs say 90 kilometers per hour, you have to keep your speed at 100 or below 100 and never exceed the speed limit by 10% or you will be penalized.
9: Singapore is similar to Dubai, there are few locals, tourists from Europe to Asia, mostly locals, Marina Bay Sands Hotel is known for its amazing infinity pool, has become the first choice for tourists in Singapore.
10: Singapore has abundant tourism resources, in Singapore, you can not only enjoy the lively markets and tropical scenery, but also appreciate the exotic scenery of the South Seas.
11: Singapore is a relatively friendly country, there is no nationality restrictions, not only Chinese people can come to Singapore to invest, but also to visit Singapore, Chinese has become an official language of Singapore, Chinese slogans can be seen everywhere, so that foreigners feel very cordial.
12. In Singapore, please do not use other people's wifi, otherwise you will be denounced and fined a lot of money, because Singapore advocates personal privacy.
13. There are double-decker buses in Singapore. Double-decker buses are no different from double-decker buses in China, but double-decker buses in China are rare. When I saw this car, it was like the double-decker bus I was on 20 years ago.
14: HDB flats in Singapore are very similar to public housing in Hong Kong, both are built for low-income people, but the scale of HDB flats in Singapore is larger than that of public housing in Hong Kong, and the supporting facilities are also better than those of public housing in Hong Kong.
15: Singapore's skyscrapers are so dense and majestic that you'll be impressed at first glance, day or night.
16: Singaporeans are rich or rich, just take a look at their house. The average person lives in HDB flats, while the wealthy live in flats or townhouses.
17: There is a big difference between Chinese and Singaporeans. For example, Chinese people like to wear short sleeves and shorts, and speak English more in Mandarin. From this point, you can tell whether they are Chinese or native.
18: In Singapore, if no one is present, you can smoke in public, because smoking is not allowed in public, if you are caught, you will be fined, if you want to smoke, please go to a designated place.
19: In Singapore, there is no income from picking up rags and begging, because begging is prohibited in Singapore, and begging is not legal because it is illegal to beg.
20: Singapore's social security is not perfect, people in their seventies and eighties have to work, drive taxis, wash dishes, and only rich people can live well.
21: Singapore is located in the tropics, with humid air and lush vegetation, which is supposed to be a paradise for mosquitoes, but in reality, mosquitoes are not common. In the work of mosquito control, a series of measures have been taken, such as carrying out regular mosquito control activities, using biotechnology to breed a group of male mosquitoes with viruses, and preventing and controlling the public.
22: In Singapore, when people eat in the food area, they have to use their used utensils** and return them to the ** area after they are used up, otherwise they will face penalties. Singapore will begin enforcing this rule in food zones in 2021.
23: Singapore is a city on an island, also known as the "Lion Capital". Singapore has a very good plan for limited urban land, with many parks of different sizes, as well as many business districts with office towers, high-rise condominiums, and shopping malls.
24: In Singapore, Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday are closed. During the festival, the shopping mall is full of weaving, and the restaurants in the shopping area are just as lively.
25: A traffic light on the sidewalk, if no one pushes it, is always a red light. When pedestrians cross the street, they need to press the circular button, the red light is green, and after the pedestrian, the red indicator light will turn red, and the duration of the green light depends on the width of the road. So in Singapore, traffic jams are rare.
26: Singaporeans do not buy cars very often, most people choose the public transportation mode, one is because Singapore's public transportation system is very developed, so it is very convenient to travel in the city; In Singapore, the cost of buying a car is high (the license fee for a car is more than 100,000 yuan).
27: Luxury goods in Singapore are much lower than in China, and of course, there are many places where they are much lower. In addition, some popular watches, in the first time, will also give some luxury brands discounts, so that it is still much cheaper than in China.
28: Singapore has a very heavy penalty for violating traffic laws, not only a driver's license but also a cash payment. For example, if you look at your phone, you will be fined $200 and deduct 3 points, but in Singapore, if you exceed $130, you will be fined S$500, 12 demerit points, and your driver's license will be deducted.
29: Singaporeans' first impression of Singapore is that it is rainy, rainy season, it rains almost every day, however, there are awnings on the streets, so we don't have to worry about rain, and people who live in Singapore for a long time rarely forget to bring umbrellas.
30: Singapore is a country with a rule of law, with very little crime and draconian laws. In addition, Singapore's public sector is highly efficient and** clean.
31: Singapore is very environmentally conscious, with parks and green lawns to be seen in all corners of the city. Singapore is also home to the world-famous waterfront parks, which are home to many precious plants.
32: There are many citizens in Singapore, including the service industry, education, catering, and so on. Because Singapore is the main country of Chinese, Singaporeans are happy to come and work here.
33: Singapore is a water-scarce country, mainly importing water from Malaysia, Singapore's water fee is in cubic meters, and water charges and sewage charges are in water, and Singapore's water charges add up to about five times that of the country.
34: Singapore's living environment and infrastructure are better than those in China, but Singapore's electronic level is not as high as that of domestic cities, mobile phone payment is not as convenient as in China, and most of them are paid in cash, and express mail is relatively slow, so it is impossible for Singapore to arrive in one day or the next day.
35: Although Singapore's economy is developing well and ** is trying its best to ease the pressure on people's lives, Singapore itself is a resource-poor country and everything depends on imports, so in the eyes of many people, Singapore is"Expensive"。