Southeast Asia · Singapore

Singapore Travel Guide

Flights, hotels, and things to do. Everything you need to plan your trip from Vietnam.

Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Language
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
Timezone
UTC+8
Flight Time
2 hours from HCM

Overview

Singapore packs an outsized punch for a city-state smaller than Ho Chi Minh City. It's the cleanest, safest, and most efficient city in Southeast Asia, with a food scene that earned UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. For Vietnamese travelers, Singapore is a 2-hour flight and offers visa-free entry for up to 30 days. The city is a perfect mix of cultures — Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam sit within walking distance. Gardens by the Bay alone is worth the flight.

Where to Stay

Budget$30–60/night

Geylang / Lavender

Authentic local area with the best durian stalls and hawker food. MRT accessible. Not touristy.

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Mid-Range$60–130/night

Bugis / Kampong Glam

Cultural district with Arab Street, Haji Lane, and Sultan Mosque. Great cafes and vintage shops.

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Luxury$200–600/night

Marina Bay

Home to Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum, and Gardens by the Bay. Iconic skyline views.

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Things to Do

Gardens by the Bay

Supertree Grove (free), Cloud Forest and Flower Dome (ticketed). The light show at 7:45pm and 8:45pm is free.

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Hawker Centres

Maxwell Food Centre (Chinatown), Lau Pa Sat (CBD), and Old Airport Road. Chicken rice $3-5. The cheapest Michelin meal in the world.

Sentosa Island

Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, and beaches. Take the free Sentosa Express from VivoCity.

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Chinatown Heritage Walk

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, and the best bak kut teh. Walking tour takes 2-3 hours.

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

Observation deck on the 57th floor. $23 SGD entry. Best at sunset. Infinity pool is hotel guests only.

Best Time to Visit

February – April

Driest months. Less humidity. Comfortable for walking.

Year-round

Singapore is tropical year-round (27-33°C). No bad season, just wet (Nov-Jan) and less wet.

Travel Tips

  • 1

    Get an EZ-Link card for MRT and buses. Singapore's public transit is world-class — you don't need taxis.

  • 2

    Chewing gum is banned. No eating or drinking on MRT. Jaywalking fines are real.

  • 3

    Hawker food is incredible value — $3-8 per meal. Don't eat at tourist restaurants in Clarke Quay.

  • 4

    Grab works perfectly in Singapore. Use it instead of street taxis.

  • 5

    Free WiFi at most malls and MRT stations. But an eSIM is recommended for maps.

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