Visitor Information
SIGHTSEEING OPPORTUNITIES (HALF DAY/FULL DAY)
We have a series of six suggested itineraries, each tailored for different needs and individuals, starting with the Uniquely Romantic Tour which is especially tailored for honeymooners. Then we have the Uniquely Indulgent Tour, created for those who love to pamper themselves. The Uniquely Adventurous Tour is for those who are looking for that adrenaline rush, and for the ladies and gentlemen who love shopping, the Uniquely Rewarding Tour is perfect! The last two tours, the Uniquely Enriching and Uniquely Enjoyable Tours are specially suited for families and travellers who want to fully experience a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine and arts that is Uniquely Singapore.
For a list of local tour operators, please click here.
Places of Interest
SHOPPING
Singapore offers an exhaustive assortment of international and local brands, from small retail shops to mega shopping malls. The main shopping thoroughfare is along the famous Orchard Road belt. A good number of department stores and some smaller shops are open daily from 10AM to about 9PM, or even 10PM. Mustafa Centre in Little India is the only department store in Singapore which is open 24 hours a day, daily.
Once a year from May to July, the whole of Singapore goes on sale during the annual Singapore Sale.
Most stores accept major international credit and charge cards.
To explore more about shopping in Singapore, please click here.
Goods & Services Tax
7% GST is levied in Singapore. GST refunds are not applicable for land and cruise departures. For more information on GST, please click here.
DINING
Singapore’s cultural diversity is very much reflected in the variety of local food it has to offer – Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan, as well as a well-represented international fare – Italian, American, French, Japanese, Turkish, Vietnamese, German, Swiss, Korean, and many more.
And, a trip to Singapore is never complete without trying local favourites at the local food establishment called “Hawker Centre”, which fittingly captures the essence of the local dining culture.
Singapore holds two major food events annually - World Gourmet Summit and Singapore Food Festival. World Gourmet Summit is an international gourmet meeting of award-winning Master Chefs and winemakers from prestigious restaurants and wineries worldwide who congregate to showcase the magnificence of culinary arts and epicurean culture. Singapore Food Festival which is usually held in July, is a showcase of food carnivals, trails, workshops, as well as joint food-oriented promotions for one whole month.
For a visual feast of Singapore’s dining options, please click here.
NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
A small city nation Singapore may be, it is definitely not lacking in entertainment – even after night falls. Choose from an array of nightspots, night dining, night shopping, night safari and movie nights way passed midnight. Singapore has it all!
SPORTS
BEAUTY & WELLNESS
Singapore prides itself as a city spa destination where day spas provide a convenient escape for visitors to enjoy luxuriant body and face treatments. Singapore spas offer a variety of treatments such as body massages, body wraps, body exfoliation and aromatherapy, for those with only an hour to spare or those who seek multiple treatments that may take up to a day.
For a list of the day spa operators, please click here.
FESTIVALS
Festivals abound in multi-cultural Singapore throughout the year and some of the major festive celebrations include Chinese Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, Hungry, Ghost Festival, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali, Thaipusam, Christmas and Good Friday.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
There are an assortment of accommodation to suit all budgets and preferences. They range from backpacker, budget and youth hostels to boutique and five-star hotels.
Most hotels come with standard facilities like International Direct Dial (IDD) phones, internet and cable, room service, mini bars, data ports for modem, no-smoking rooms or floors, and business and fitness centres furnished with the latest equipment.
To find the perfect accommodation in Singapore, please use our accommodation search engine or Singapore Hotels Directory. All accommodation categories listed in this website will provide full information such as rates, contact details and facilities. Location map and fact sheets are also provided for your easy reference.
EVENTS
For upcoming events in Singapore, please
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