Travel Singapore on Budget Guide
Overview
Try the following ways to travel Singapore on Budget. Singapore has both modern and traditional places for you to explore. It can be quite expensive if you don't know where to find the bargain.
Air Tickets
Look for a budget airline that offers the best deal. Compare the prices before making a decision and remember your objective is travel Singapore on budget. Be flexible on the departure dates. Usually it is cheaper to fly mid-week. If possible book a one way trip back from Singapore to your country, it maybe cheaper this way. The few famous budget airlines that are popular with the local are Tiger airway, AirAsia and Jetstar Asia.
Accommodation
Stay at YMCA. Located only a short distance from Orchard Road and Scotts Road, within the heart of Singapore's bustling business, shopping and entertainment district of Shenton Way, Marina Square and Chinatown. You can choose either from the The Metropolitan Y or the Metro-Y Dorm, specially cater for backpackers. Book you reservation online.
Getting Around
Take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to travel Singapore on budget. Singapore's MRT network is quite good. It can reach almost any corners of Singapore. The train system are air-condition and convenient. You can take the MRT from Singapore's Changi Airport to Orchard Road or Raffles Place.
Eating
Eat where usually a Singaporean does. Go to the hawker centres or food court. These places are much cheaper compared to fast food or restaurant. The famous hawker centres are Newton, Maxwell, Hong Lim and Chomp Chomp. Find out what are the local delicates you can find.
Sightseeing
There are many Singapore free attractions. Go to these places for your sightseeing. The following are some to consider :
- Go to top of Mount Faber. It offers a breathtaking view of the southern coastline and northern cityscape. It is one of the best place in Singapore to see sunset.
- Go to Singapore heartland town for a walk. Toa Payoh and Tampines are a few that I would recommend.
- Visit Singapore NEWater Visitor Centre. It will be a great learning experience to see how NEWater is produce.
- Go to Singapore largest Shopping Mall, Vivo City to do people watching. Take a slow walk outside Vivo City and looking across Sentosa.
- Take a double-decker bus to enjoy Singapore scenery. Try taking bus 143, it starts from Toa Payoh Bus Interchange and passes Orchard Road, Chinatown. Enjoy Singapore's scenery in a air-conditioned bus. Why not?
- Visit our Singapore Botanic Garden. A 52 hectares Botanic wonder with Rubbers trees, National Orchid Garden and Jungle walk. It is free except admission to Orchid Garden is inexpensive.
- Take a look at Marina Barrage, Singapore latest icon. Situated at the heart of the up and coming Marina South district, this colossal architectural masterpiece is a must-visit. Something you must do - stand atop the green roof to take in the sweeping Singapore city skyline
- Head to the neighboring island hopping. Go to Pulau Ubin to have a look at what does Singapore look like back in the past.
- Visit Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple located in Chinatown. Look at the beautiful decorated interiors, brightly painted Hindu deities and admired the architecture.
- Head down to Singapore's Southern Ridges for a 9 kilometre walk through hills of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park before ending at West Coast Park.
Nightlife
Wander around from Clarke Quay to Boat Quay for nightlife. Buy a few cans of beer from 7-eleven or any convenient stores and go to Raffles Landing Site to consume the drinks.
Souvenirs
Go to Chinatown or Little India for cheap and good souvenirs. Prices maybe negotiable and be ready to bargain to get a good offer. Another good souvenir is to take more photos. Pictures are cheap and can be kept for a long time.
Now I had shown you the different ways to travel Singapore on budget. Hope that this is useful for your planning.