What should I bring with me to Singapore?

Things to bring

1. Passport

2. Singapore visa

3. Air tickets + hotel reservations

4. Mobile phone, preferably fully connected to China Telecom, is not supported by China Telecom version. The mobile phone has national roaming calls and text messages.

5. For money, go to the Bank of China to exchange it for SGD 100 per day for a family of three.

6. Credit cards, be sure to bring dual-currency credit cards. Although UnionPay works 99% of the time, if you encounter 1%, you will be GG.

7. Girls are required to wear sunscreen, but boys are free to do so.

8. Change of clothes and comfortable shoes.

Notes:

1. To hire a taxi, look for a taxi stop

If you want to hire a taxi, you must go to a specific taxi stop before the taxi will stop. This is especially true in urban areas. According to the author's observation, there are taxi stop signs near Singapore bus stops. Such taxi stops are not difficult to find in urban areas.

However, on the night when I ate unsigned seafood in Nha Long District, I had to take a taxi back to my hotel. I couldn’t find a taxi stop, so I waved at the roadside and there was also a taxi stopping. .

2. Taxis of different models and brands have different starting prices

Singapore taxis, like Thai taxis, come in a variety of colorful colors. In addition to yellow, which is common in Taiwan, there are also There are colors such as silver, blue, red, black, purple, etc. The starting price of taxis is different for different models and brands. It has nothing to do with the color. They are available from SGD 3 to SGD 5. The starting price of SGD 3 is already It’s rare. Nowadays, the common starting price is SGD 3.2. If you’re not sure, you can check the meter posted outside the car window before getting on the bus.

At some specific times and places, the fare will be increased or marked up. For example, from 12 am to 6 am, which is a late night period, a 50% surcharge will be charged; during peak hours, a 25% surcharge will be applied. ; Airports or certain popular locations (such as Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa) also add SGD 3 or SGD 5 to the price.

Singapore taxis have different starting prices according to the type and model, regardless of color

3. Most restaurants do not provide free water, you have to buy it yourself

Basically, everything in Singapore is user-pays. Because the small national resources are almost transported from other places to the country, and the prices are extremely high, it is almost impossible to get it for free. If you want to drink water in a restaurant, you will have to pay for it.

4. Many stores charge a fee for wet wipes.

Many stores will include side dishes and wet wipes when delivering menus and tableware. At this time, you should ask wisely. Does the clerk need to pay for these? If there is a fee and you don't want it, ask the clerk to take it back.

5. Prices are very high

In fact, points 3 and 4 are the results of point 5, but the author wants to emphasize them, so they are listed here. This Lion City has been ranked as the "World's Most Expensive City" by the British "Economist" survey report for two consecutive years in 2014 and 2015. It is more expensive than Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and other cities known for their high prices.

The high prices in this city can be seen from basic drinking water. If you want to drink a 600c.c bottle of water, it only costs about NT$20 in Taiwan, but the same c.c. water can be sold at a 7-11 in Singapore for more than NT$1.80. Many hotels don’t come with bottles of water. For example, the Big Hotel in Bujinzhu only has a water dispenser, so you have to find bottles to fill it yourself.

6. Drink water raw

Singapore is a tropical country and it is like summer all year round. You should pay attention to your water intake when walking on the road during the day, otherwise you will easily suffer from heatstroke if you are not careful. However, if you feel that buying water is really expensive, you can actually drink tap water directly if you are brave enough. The Singaporean government tells the public that the water quality in Singapore is safe for drinking.

Extended information:

1. Singapore is one of the cleanest cities in the world. Tourists must pay attention to protecting environmental hygiene at all times, and spitting and discarding materials will be fined S$1,000.

2. Singapore advocates a ban on smoking. Public buses, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, air-conditioned shops, and government offices are all no-smoking areas, and any violation will result in a fine of S$500.

3. Pedestrians must use crosswalks. The fine for climbing over the railing is S$50. If there is no crosswalk within 50 meters, you must cross the road under the traffic lights.

4. Chewing gum is not allowed to be imported, carried or eaten. Violators will be fined.