Singapore
Singapore is expensive but extremely well-run — the MRT system is spotless and goes everywhere, and you can drink tap water straight from the faucet. The real draw is the food: hawker centres serve world-class dishes for S$3–6. It's small enough to cover the main sights in three days, but the heat (30–34°C year-round) means you'll want to plan around air-conditioned breaks.
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How many days do I need in Singapore?
Three days is enough for the highlights. Day one for Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, and the Merlion area. Day two for Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam — three neighborhoods you can walk between. Day three for Sentosa or the Botanic Gardens and a hawker centre crawl. Four days gives you time for the zoo (it's actually one of the best in the world) or a day trip to Pulau Ubin.
Is Singapore expensive to visit?
Hotels and alcohol are pricey — budget hotels start around S$80–120/night and a beer at a bar costs S$12–15. But food is where you save: hawker centres serve incredible meals for S$3–6. The MRT is cheap (S$1–2.50 per trip), and many top attractions like the Botanic Gardens and light shows at Marina Bay are free. You can realistically budget S$100–150/day if you eat at hawker centres and skip rooftop bars.
What are the best food experiences in Singapore?
Start with Maxwell Food Centre for Tian Tian chicken rice (S$5–6, there's always a line but it moves fast). Lau Pa Sat in the CBD has great satay stalls that set up on the street after 7 PM. Old Airport Road Food Centre is where locals go — try the fried hokkien mee and carrot cake (it's actually a savory radish dish, not dessert). For something fancier, Jumbo Seafood at Clarke Quay does solid chili crab for about S$60–80 per crab.