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The Lion City has numerous famous attractions, but for first-time solo travelers, navigating through the myriad of tourist spots, dining options, and transportation in Singapore can be overwhelming. Dive into the insights shared by Khánh Vy, even though she's an English whiz, she still had her fair share of concerns before embarking on her journey, and Klook became her reliable companion providing support from A to Z
What to prepare?
- Singapore 4G SIM Card
- Private Airport Transfer Service at Changi Airport
- Singapore Travel Payment Card
Khánh Vy's Itinerary
1. Explore Jewel Changi Airport
Explore the brand-new hotspot at Changi Airport: JEWEL, a shopping paradise and a hub for exciting experiences. You can visit here for free, accessible from any terminal using the airport's shuttle service to Jewel. If you can't find the shuttle station, just ask the airport staff. The walk from the station to Jewel is quite a distance, but incredibly enjoyable as almost everyone comes here to experience it.
However, to fully experience the unique attractions inside and get a closer look at the Rain Vortex, you'll need to purchase tickets. Tickets start from around 80K and grant you direct entry when booked on Klook:
- Canopy Park
- Canopy Bridge
- Mirror Maze
- Hedge Maze
- Manulife Sky Nets - Walking
- Manulife Sky Nets - Bouncing
- Changi Experience Studio
2. ArtScience Museum
With tickets starting from only 250K but totally worth it for its myriad of surreal photo spots, booking on Klook saves you 25%. Since its opening in February 2011, the ArtScience Museum has become a must-visit destination, featuring architectural inspiration from blooming lotus flowers, spanning 6000 square meters with over 21 different exhibition spaces and captivating galleries!
Keeping up with traveler trends, the museum now expands to 2 experiential categories: FUTURE WORLD: Where Art Meets Science and Disney: Magic of Animation, you can choose one or both experiences.
3. Culinary Delights at No Signboard Seafood
Singaporean cuisine always entices travelers with its unique flavors, especially the iconic Chilli Crab and Bah Kut Teh. Dining in Singapore can be pricey, so it's wise to purchase dining vouchers in advance on Klook. I dined at No Signboard with a voucher saving me 300K for every 100SGD spent. Must-try dishes include:
- White Pepper Crab
- Spicy Crab
- Cereal Prawn
- Butter Lobster
- Butter Fish
Vouchers are valid at 3 locations:
- Vivocity Branch: 1 Harbourfront Walk #03-02 VivoCity Singapore 098585Directions: From Exit E of Harbourfront MRT Station, walk an additional 1 minute to reach Vivocity's Central area. Head to level 3, store #03-02Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Central Branch: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #04-63 The Central @ Clarke Quay Singapore 059817Directions: Alight at Clarke Quay MRT Station, head to Central Outlet, go to level 4, store #04-63Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Esplanade Branch: 8 Raffles Avenue #01-14/16 The Esplanade Mall Singapore 039802Directions: From Exit D of Esplanade MRT Station, walk approximately 7 minutes to Esplanade. The entrance to the store is in the open area near the Singapore RiverOpening Hours: Monday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
4. Universal Studios Singapore
As one of the first and only parks in Asia, you absolutely can't miss the ultimate entertainment park Universal Studios when in Singapore! My favorite rides are TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, Revenge of the Mummy, and Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON.
Directions to Universal Studios Singapore:
- From the nearest MRT to your hotel, head to HarbourFront station
- Go to VivoCity and head to level L3
- From here, proceed to Sentosa Express to get to the island, priced around 4SGD for single tickets, or if you have aKlook card, simply use it for entry
- The express train is quite fast, taking about 3-5 minutes to reach Sentosa Island, alight at the Waterfront station right at the entrance of Universal.
From my experiences at Universal Studios, you must definitely get the Express Pass to skip queues, enjoy priority lanes, and join all attractions without waiting. You even get priority seating, while others line up for up to 2 hours, we only waited about 15 minutes to join, just like VIPs!
5. Singapore Zoo with Electric Tram
Singapore Zoo is also a must-go spot, for me, this zoo is even more amazing because the animals are kept in a natural environment, completely close to you, and you'll feel like they are living in the wild. Booking tickets on Klook saves 15% compared to gate prices, and includes an electric tram tour for convenient exploration, with direct entry tickets.
Singapore Zoo Electric Tram Tour
6. Garden by the Bay & Christmas Wonderland
I visited during Christmas, so everywhere was beautifully decorated, but the highlight was definitely Garden by the Bay. Almost everyone suggests visiting here during Christmas. Come around late afternoon to explore the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and catch the sunset from the OCBC Skyway.
Experience 'tropical snow' amidst stunning light sculptures and Supertrees, you'll be mesmerized by the dazzling lights and magical atmosphere, the parade featuring colorful Christmas-themed balloons, and enjoy a variety of festive treats at the Christmas Tree cafe and Christmas Market area.
Vy's journey was short, only 3D2N, but thanks to thorough research and pre-booking services on Klook, it was much more reassuring, allowing for a relaxed and confident trip. Vy's favorite thing about booking travel essentials through Klook is that all services come with convenient e-tickets, you'll receive 'instant confirmation' right after booking, and all tickets have 'open dates' for you to change and use at your convenience without depending on anyone. Truly independent travel, everything is so much more enjoyable! Hopefully Vy's sharing will help you confidently embark on your own adventure. Don't forget to watch Vy's trip review video below. Wishing you more and more exciting, safe, and budget-friendly travels ahead!
