Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/J7SXLxA0q1M?si=wq625OTO7U7jGFGD
Day 1:
Explore Marina Bay: See the Merlion and Merlion Cub, admire the architecture of the bridges and the Fullerton Hotel, and discover hidden gems like sculptures by the river and the durian-shaped building, Esplanade Theatre
Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JYSCcEq6UBYuxout7
Singapore Public art walking trail: https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/trails/Public%20Art%20Walking%20Trail
Enjoy Singapore’s famous foods: Have Kaya toast at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, followed by Michelin curry noodles and pork noodles for lunch.
Singapore Michelin guide for affordable eats:
https://guide.michelin.com/en/sg/restaurants/affordable
Heng Kee Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee, Floor 01, store 58 #01-58
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DXrF7oyQfY9bmC259
Visit CapitaSpring for stunning free city views, then stroll across the Helix Bridge to Marina Bay Sands for shopping or fantastic Instagram opportunities at The Shoppes.
Check out the geeky acoustics of the Occulus rain vortex.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dNcTdVkK3eQjFLbQ7
Book your free visit at the sky garden here:
https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/1arden/1-arden-sky-garden-urban-sky-walk-experience-9304739237
Go eat sate at the legendary Lau pa sat Victorian era hawker centre.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ggmZgMH4qUbZ96tG6
Check out our budget hotel in Little India Singapore
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QtKJSWEQbyffNz7Q7
Day 2:
Start your day with a local breakfast of pork trotter jelly or duck rice at Berseh Food Centre. These foods are dying out as the hawkers get older, so get there quick.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ui1whjScR9QK4awz7
Lao Liang Pig Trotter Jelly & Shark Meat 老两, floor 02, store 37 #02-37
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VpGo4Qp7LuZk8kmR8
Take the skybridge from Marina Bay Sands to Gardens by the Bay (https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/), a futuristic park with free entry to explore. See the unique Supertree Grove, giant flower sculptures, loads of free hidden gems, cactus garden, huge fish, life sized animal sculptures.
Eat the world’s first Michelin star hawker food, Hawker Chans chicken rice as well as briyani from Bismillah briyani. All these restaurants and more can be found at Jurassic nest. Yes, there’s an amazing dinosaur show as well.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZgSd4iW4vYES5yzB6
Enjoy the OCBC Garden Rhapsody light and sound show in the evening. All these activities we show are free (apart from the food)
Shop for bargains at Mustafa Centre in Little India Singapore, a 24-hour mall like you have never seen before. According to a 2003 article from The Straits Times, the shopping centre has “a reputation for selling just about everything from brinjals to diamonds, cameras and airline tickets”.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FGKf9EoPdBkKCndr8
Day 3:
Visit Chinatown Singapore.
Explore the maze of streets lined with shophouses, visit the Buddha Tooth Relic temple, some great hidden gems here (watch the video)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ikL9pozMzibSsRCP9
Savour delicious local cuisine at a Michelin-rated Chinatown hawker centre. You can eat where so many famous foodies ate; Mark Weins, Anthony Bourdain and others.
We tried popiah and spring rolls from Ann Chin Floor 02, store 112 #02-112
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdjuyoVUmTMKLNgF7
Claypot Rice from Lian He Ben Ji, Floor 02, store 198 #02-198
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1sXG4aE3Yaf2yXZ2A
Roast pork and char sui platter from The Fatty ox, Floor 02, store 84 #02-84
https://maps.app.goo.gl/p8V8NGg8iaw3QQf57
Take loads of immersive photos at the numerous street art murals.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLfjyU5HMKHfUcPD6
Day 4:
Start with Soup dumplings and ice cream from a local treasure at People’s Park complex near the Chinatown MRT stop.
Uncle’s traditional ice cream kart
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uBACd55p3wkq97nd8
Hong Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao, People’s Park Floor 01, store 1064 #01-1064
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfU5rxd3K7jQgnT47
Michelin bib Gourmand soup dumplings no less.
Visit VivoCity mall. It’s the biggest mall in Singapore and has beautiful sea front views across to Santosa island. There’s an M&S store and lots of unique restaurants.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfUekokQt4ambUHt9
In the late afternoon, treat yourself to a Michelin-starred meal at Hill Street restaurant. They have held a star since 2016 but the uncle still makes the dishes hawker style, in the open for a reasonable amount. (Under $10)
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Crawford Lane
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xcghza618B8L9FRN6
End the day with a taste of late-night local curry. You can’t avoid it with the delicious aromas that permeate Little India 😋
Day 5:
Discover Little India in Singapore.
It has been named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Street art, lots of cute cows, old buildings, bargain shopping. https://maps.google.com/?cid=6413517318561964699
Eat and shop at the Tekka centre
Roti Prata a must eat in Singapore, Murtabak at Ah ramen Cafe, Floor 01, store 247 #01-247
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bJZPt8SEpuVpy4LRA
Teh Tarik is delicious and if you are lucky it comes with a show.
We found this gem on the streets here at Porto Novo cafe:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pnC5LenfqGvqYZCB8
Visit Former House of Tan Teng Niah, a restored Chinese villa dating back to the 1900s.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9W2L8d3fDFfgyyWW9
Wander around the many streets and alleyways finding shopping arcades, amazing restaurants and more.
Day 6:
On our way to Amoy hawker centre, we were offered some free noodles at the temple. Always be prepared to change plans. What a stroke of luck.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LsNJYHic51seWGhr7
Eat some Singapore ramen at Amoy hawker centre. Probably our favorite dish of the trip.
A Noodle Story, Floor 01, store 39 #01-39
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pXUiBMxhmJvNMsY89
Take a bus to Changi Village https://maps.google.com/?cid=3141391163124868476
This old fishing village / army base is a fascinating look into real life in Singapore. 2 hours from the main tourist centres but bustling with local Singaporians. A unique experience that is highly recommended.
Eat the local hawker center for a taste of authentic Singaporean cuisine.
Day 7:
Explore Maxwell Food Centre, a paradise for foodies. Try the iconic Singaporean dish, Rojak, and oyster cake.
Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake, Floor 01, store 05 #01-05
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DtVY2YY3fq4hsyFJ6
Rojak · Popiah & Cockle, floor 01, store 56 #01-56
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EiXzkdUq7xY6uF7VA
If you are into models and incredible displays of urban planning (who isn’t), visit the Singapore town plan, an architectural marvel.
Singapore City Gallery at Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z8U4tbwdv4JGUmKB9
Eat Singapore’s iconic chili crab. It’s going to hurt the budget a bit but we found a hidden gem at Nr 1 Maxwell where the crabs are expertly prepped and cooked in front of you for under $30.
No. 1 Maxwell Mei Shi, Floor 01, store 01 #01-01
https://maps.app.goo.gl/upEdQsjvkoBZevSZ7
Head to the airport, Changi Airport. Check out the Jewel and all the other wonders at the number one airport in the world. We made a separate video about the airport so you don’t miss any attractions.
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https://youtu.be/xwBJYZUQTyI?si=rRjK1HhACqFTdfQT