Things to do in Singapore

I had a short but sweet stay in Singapore! The food was delicious and reasonably priced, the people very kind, and I loved the mix of innovation and greenery in the city.

If you get a chance to visit Singapore even just for a few days, I'd highly recommend it. Here are some suggestions on what you can do in about 2-3 days.

Walk around the Quay

Head over to Clarke Quay and wander around the area. I found it a pretty pleasant walk by the water, with many restaurants and easily getting around the city to other places.

I ended up going all the way through the Helix Bridge, the ArtScience Museum (which has a super cool flower shape design), and then finally onto the most famous attractions.

Tip: For breakfast or an afternoon snack, look for Ya Kun Kaya Toast. The Kaya Toast is a local staple and is delicious! I'd also recommend trying out the cheese balls.

Gardens by the Bay & Marina Bay Sands

This is probably one of the main attractions you'll hear about when it comes to Singapore, and for good reason. These supertrees are lined with solar cells and there is a special light show at night. There are also other gardens, like the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, which are well rated (but I ended up not visiting those).

At Marina Bay Sands, you can go up to the SkyPark Observation Deck and have a bite at one of the restaurants. Alternatively, you can also just look at the hotel's architecture and take some pictures from various viewpoints in town.

Haji Ln

This street is characterized by vibrant colours and mural art. There are many stores and restaurants in the area, making it pleasant for sightseeing and shopping. I even found some açaí to help with the heat!

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Chinatown

Chinatown is a stop you shouldn't miss! Our first destination here was the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, a Tang-dynasty temple.

Built in 2007, the temple gets its name from what the Buddhists regard as the left canine tooth of Buddha, which has been recovered from his funeral pyre in Kushinagar, India and displayed on the temple’s grounds. Source

You can keep walking in the streets of Chinatown and find many little shops and restaurants. We ended up running into a shop where we got our names on a poster with handmade Chinese characters.

Sentosa Island

Easily accessible by train, if you're looking from a bit of a break from the city and feel like you're at the beach, this is your spot.

There is a free tram that takes you directly from the station to the beach and vice-versa, but you can also walk about 5-10 minutes.

I am not kidding when I say that the water was so warm, it was almost annoying! It did not feel as refreshing as I wished it would, but it was nice to swim. Thankfully, there is a 7-Eleven just beside, so it was easy to buy a cold drink!

If you cross over the bridge, you'll find a sign noting the Southernmost point of Continental Asia :)

Changi Airport

Considered one of the best in the world, this airport will blow your mind! I'd recommend exploring it as soon as you arrive, since some of the coolest parts are quite far from the check-in/boarding areas.

There are even some activities available, like the bouncing net and the butterfly garden to mention a couple of options. Unfortunately, we had the worst flight times so all the attractions were closed at the time we were there.

And there you have it! I hope some of these ideas are useful for your trip :)