- Important points
- Choosing wings
- With oriental comfort
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- Useful details
- The perfect trip to Singapore
One of the smallest in terms of territory occupied by the state on the planet, Singapore also holds the record for the standard of living of its citizens. Forbes consistently ranks him in the top five for income per inhabitant. But this is not the main reason why people from all over the world travel to Singapore. They are attracted by the exoticism of the East, surprisingly intertwined with the modern technological achievements of mankind. Only in Singapore do Chinese dragons so organically appear in photographs against the backdrop of glass skyscrapers, the four religions peacefully coexist side by side, and the people professing them enjoy having fun at each other's holidays and festivals.
Important points
- To travel, a Russian citizen will need a visa if Singapore is not a transit point on the travel itinerary. In the case of a transit entry, you should have tickets to a third country on hand. Then you can stay in the state for 96 hours without a visa.
- You should apply for a visa to Singapore by electronic submission of documents to companies accredited by the country's embassy.
- Chewing gum is prohibited in Singapore. This is not a joke, and violation of the rule threatens the tourist with a fine and even imprisonment.
- Credit cards are accepted everywhere in the country, so you don't have to worry about having cash in your wallet. Currency exchange rates at banks, airports or hotels are almost the same.
Choosing wings
The cheapest way to get to Singapore is with Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, China Southern and Turkish Airlines via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Shanghai or Istanbul. In any case, taking into account the connection, you will have to spend at least 14 hours on the way, and the ticket will cost no less than $ 400.
With oriental comfort
Singapore hotels are particularly comfortable, even if only a couple of stars flaunt on their facade. However, the prices in them cannot be called too pleasant, and even in a 1 * hotel you will have to pay from $ 40 or more per night. "Treshkas" cost from $ 60 per day. For this money, guests get a room with air conditioning, kettle, free Wi-Fi and TV. 5 * hotels in Singapore are very expensive, but if you wish, you can always book a room in such a hotel at a price of $ 130, if you use the special offers of thematic sites on the Internet.
Transport subtleties
The public transportation system in Singapore is considered one of the most advanced in the world. Taxis are very convenient and relatively inexpensive. The road from the airport to the city center by taxi will cost $ 15 -20 $, and the average trip around the city will cost $ 7 -10 $. At night, the rates increase and from 11 pm you will be asked for 50% more for the same distance.
A card to pay for rides on the metro is bought at the machines at the entrance to the station. The price of one trip ranges from $ 0.6 to $ 1.2. Do not forget to keep your ticket until the end of the journey, it will have to be scanned at the exit from the metro.
The fare on Singapore buses is about $ 1. Tickets are sold by the driver. A great way to save money on city travel is to purchase a refillable pass or contactless card. A special type of card has been created for tourists, which allows you to use all types of transport for 1, 2 and 3 days. The price of such passes is $ 14, $ 19 and $ 22, respectively. At the same time, $ 10 of the cost of each traveler will be refunded if the used card is returned to the cashier within 5 days. Refund cards are accepted by TransitLink Ticket offices located at major metro stations.
Another exotic form of transport in Singapore is cycle rickshaws. They can be used to explore ethnic neighborhoods. Usually this service is offered by local hotels, and the price of the trip is from $ 20.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
Despite the fact that Singapore is one of the ten most expensive cities in Asia, tourists with a wide variety of financial capabilities will be able to organize food here.
Local fast food restaurants are very popular with Singaporeans. Firstly, the service there is very fast, and secondly, the prices do not bite at all. You can have a quick lunch at such points for only $ 5.
As elsewhere in the world, food service centers in shopping centers are popular in Stngapur. The portions here are always impressive, and the prices are inversely proportional to the size of the dishes. You can buy hot meat in such a cafe for $ 5, a bowl of thick soup with seafood for $ 6, and orange juice will be prepared for you with pleasure for $ 2.
In a reputable restaurant, the average check for a dinner for two will range from $ 60 to $ 80, and in an average restaurant it will be possible to dine about half the price.
Alcoholic drinks in Singapore are quite expensive, and if you want to drink, for example, beer, you will have to add from $ 5 per bottle to the bill. At the store, a bottle of wine will cost $ 20 or more.
Useful details
- If you import your favorite cigarettes into the country, be prepared for the fact that you will not be allowed to have more than one open pack, and you will have to pay a customs duty of about $ 5 for its transportation. It is advisable to keep the receipt of the payment of the fee throughout the trip.
- You can drink tap water with complete peace of mind. It has been processed.
- Huge fines are provided for garbage thrown on the street and smoking in public places - about $ 365 and $ 730, respectively.
- A river taxi is not only a way to get to the desired point, but also an excellent alternative to a city sightseeing tour. The fare on such a water tram is from $ 3 to $ 12, depending on the distance.
The perfect trip to Singapore
Located almost at the equator, Singapore is a country with a constant temperature regime. At any time of the year, the columns of local thermometers almost do not deviate from the mark of + 20 ° С and + 30 ° С at night and during the day, respectively. The least rainfall occurs in February and June, the wettest months are November, December and March, and all the rest are evenly rainy and sunny. However, the showers in Singapore, although abundant, are short and squally in nature. The duration of such rain usually does not exceed a few minutes.
Fans of exotic festivals will find it interesting to get acquainted with the schedule of the Singapore holidays. The most popular is the Chinese New Year, celebrated in February. At this time, Singapore hotels are overcrowded, and therefore it is worth booking a trip in advance.
In the spring, Singaporeans offer the whole world fashionable novelties of the fashion festival, and in September they introduce visitors to the achievements of the local jewelry art.
In July, the country hosts a noisy and cheerful festival of national cuisine, during which guests can taste the best dishes of Singaporean chefs.
Fans of car racing gather in Singapore at the end of September to watch the next Formula 1 round, while fans of colorful national art fly in in May and June to take photos from the dragon boat festival and the festival of classical Indian dance at the Chettar temple.
