5 Nov 2020
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Even though Singapore is a small island, there are plenty of things to do around here! From nature trekking to immersing yourself in a whole new culture and island hopping. Here's a top list of things to do and places to visit in Singapore.
‘Satay’ (barbecued skewered meat) with peanut sauce, Hokkien prawn mee, ‘roti prata’ (Indian-influenced flatbread) and chicken rice: if there’s one thing Singaporeans fiercely guard, it’s local hawker food (and each dish’s origins, but that’s a whole other story). You’ll spot outdoor stalls just past the Chinatown Street Market, but we’re bigger fans of the area’s surrounding hawker centres like Chinatown Complex, People’s Park Complex and Amoy Food Centre. Our guide to Singapore food’s an excellent primer before you embark on your trip to Chinatown. If you appreciate quality fabrics and handicrafts, People’s Park Centre (not to be confused with People’s Park Complex) is home to the well-loved Golden Dragon Store.
Located on Muscat Street (Muscat is the capital city of Oman), the Sultan Mosque is easy to spot with its gleaming dome and prominent minarets that reflect its Indo-Saracenic style architecture. The main prayer hall is large enough to accomodate 5,000 worshippers at once.
Built under the auspices of Sultan Hussain, the Sultan of Johor, Masjid Sultan was completed in 1826 with funding from the British East India Company. The architecture has remained unchanged since that time, with only minor renovation works and an additional annex built in the 1990s.
The untouched island is home to Singapore’s last kampung (Malay for ‘village’), and forested and wetland areas teeming with wildlife. Pulau Ubin, so named after the abandoned granite quarries that dot the area, is perfect for a day trip or overnight stay.
Pulau Ubin is just 15 minutes away by boat.
Make for the Ferry Terminal near Changi Village Hawker Centre – the fastest way there is by taxi or Grab – and hop onto a bumboat (daily 5.30am-9pm) for $2/person (single trip).
Boats only depart when at least 12 passengers are on-board, but if you’re in a hurry, you can get the boat to leave immediately by paying a higher fare. It’s also an extra $2 if you’re bringing a bicycle with you.
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