Activities You Can Indulge in Singapore Without Booking a Tour Package
If you don’t know what to do when you visit Singapore especially if you are at Singapore for a short time don’t stress, in this article we shall walk you through a few activities that you can do along with what to expect from an environmental perspective. You can visit Singapore at leisure and make your stay comfortable and at the same time exciting. Many have already acknowledged that Singapore is a gateway to Asia with its unique blend of east and western culture. Singapore is known for a variety of things be it shopping, art or architecture. You name it and you will see this in Singapore. Every day is a happening day in Singapore, you will get to experience various events throughout the year right from walking on the streets to world class performances. It’s fun if you are visiting with your loved one or with your family. If for some reason you are traveling alone then don’t let this disappoint you, there are many activities that you could do to keep yourself in high spirits.
Before you step out on the streets of Singapore let’s get a snapshot view of what this city offers you when you are in transit. If you run a search on Google, Yahoo, Bing and bring up review sites you will get to read that most travelers state that Singapore is a safe place to travel either with family or alone and that’s even at night. Public transport is very efficient and you get to see the signboards all planned properly. The city is well organized and is planned with tourist in mind so that you never lose your way. Food is easily available and if hygienic as well as tasty. Singapore is country where you will get to see people buzzing around the place speaking in various languages such as Malay, Chinese, German, English, Hindi, Tamil, “Singlish” – Singapore English slang.
Due to global warming one needs to note that Singapore weather is currently unpredictable. It can either be sunny or rainy in any given day. A mix between these two will occur throughout the year. You may find cloudy days with frequent afternoon showers during December to January. If it rains during these months then you can expect it to rain at a stretch of four to five days. though this may not be that appealing but when it does rain you will not have any problems moving around the place as the pathways on the streets are all covered and connected with underground passages.During the period of March to May Singapore experiences a much drier climate. Here the temperature will vary from 24 deg C to 31 deg C. June to September experiences haze. Late morning and early afternoon showers with thunder is expected during these months.
If during your transit you find yourself in Singapore for about 3 hours then its recommended that you experience what Singapore has to offer by visiting the various Terminals. You can spend more than a day just at the airport as there is so much to see. Here are a few tips that you can use during these few hours. Enjoy the free chair massage and foot massage at the Oasis Lounge, there are approximately 500 internet terminals at the airport so chatting with friends, checking your face book account or updating your status on twitter is easy and effective. Terminal 2 has an entertainment deck where you can play a few online games or watch your favorite music video on a large plasma television. Terminal 1 offers Star Movies which is located close to the food gallery and of course you can check out the various malls around Terminal 1.
Don’t miss out on a full body massage. Its great and at the same time it allows you to relax. You can avail of this service at the Rainforest Lounge located at the Transit Mall. There are plenty of lounge areas where one can chill out with a glass of wine or a cocktail and enjoy the relaxing music before you are all set for your next flight. If you are in Transit for more than 3 hours then do take the opportunity to see Singapore through a very short tour. This is a free service provided at the airport by Singapore Tourism. The tour is for approximately 2 hours and you could choose based on your interest whether you would like to view Singapore culture or you could opt for the Colonial Tour. If you would prefer to do your own thing rather than go on a tour then you could use the free shuttle service provided at regular intervals. This shuttle bus service stops at prominent locations such as Little India, Bugis Street, Suntec City, etc…
We hope that the information provided in this article was useful. Do visit Singapore as it’s a nice pleasant place. Make sure though that you plan your visit in advance so that you don’t miss out on some great deals and events happening in Singapore. Before your departure make sure you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance so that you don’t miss your connecting flight. Wishing you a safe journey and do have fun.
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