Introduction
After years of straight-laced conformity, Singapore is shaking things up, and for the better.The politicos are loosening up, the gay scene is thriving and despite the credit gloom, it's still possible to have a really good time on very little. Lush greenery abounds from touchdown at the stunningly efficient Changi Airport, with new nature reserves sprouting up on suburban edges. Meanwhile, Orchard Road has been getting a revamp with glossy new malls on the way.
More from Singapore PDF VersionEssentials
- Sin-glish in a nutshell: add 'lah' after everything you say.
- The MRT subway service is the fastest way around the city but avoid the crush at rush hour.
- Download the SMRT Book a Taxi app to order a taxi anywhere in the city using your phone.
- Skip the hotel spa and head for a herbal steam and massage at Chien Chi Tow.
- It’s acceptable to talk and text on your mobile phone at the dining table.
Two-hour tour
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Baba House
157 Neil Road
+ 65 6227 5731 (appointment only)
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Peranakan Museum
39 Armenian Street
+65 6332 7591
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Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive
+65 6420 6848
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Hotels
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New Majestic
31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road
+65 6511 4700
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Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road
+65 6738 1234
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Four Seasons
190 Orchard Boulevard
+65 6734 1110
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Dining
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Killiney Kopitiam — Twenty locations around the city.
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Greenhouse at The Ritz-Carlton
7 Raffles Avenue
+65 6337 8888
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Chye Seng Huat Hardware
150 Tyrwhitt Road
+65 6396 0609
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&Made by Bruno Menard
Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road
+65 6690 7566
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Iggy's
3F, Hilton Hotel, 581 Orchard Road
+65 6732 2234
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Wok & Barrel
13 Duxton Hill
+65 6220 0595
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TWG Tea
Republic Plaza, 9 Raffles Place
+65 6538 1837
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The Naked Finn
41 Malan Road
+65 6694 0807
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Tanuki Raw Bar
181 Orchard Road
+65 6636 5949
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Kilo
2F, 66 Kampong Bugis
+65 6467 3987
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Over Easy
1 Fullerton Road
+65 6423 0701
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28 HongKong Street
28 Hongkong Street
+65 6533 2001
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Chomp Chomp Food Centre
20 Kensington Park Road
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Avalon
2 Bayfront Avenue
+65 6688 7448
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Reading
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Books Actually
9 Yong Siak Street
+65 6222 9195
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Shopping
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Strangelets design shop
7 Yong Siak Street
+65 6222 1456
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Takashimaya
391 Orchard Road
+65 6738 1111
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Nana and Bird
79 Chay Yan Street (entrance on Yong Siak Street)
+65 9117 0430
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Art from Valentine Willie Fine Art
39 Keppel Road
+65 8133 1760
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Transport
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Buy a pass — Rechargeable EZ-Link cards are valid for travel everywhere on the MRT (local train) and buses.
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Limousine/car
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Singapore Limousine
Block 103, 3-74 Rivervale Walk
+65 6384 2290
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Fitness
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East Coast Park
East Coast Park
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Pure Fitness
3F, 270 Orchard Road
+65 6100 3813
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Good running route — The Southern Ridges Start at Mount Faber Park
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Pulau Ubin mangrove kayaking
100 Rowell Road
+65 6297 6998
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