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Originally Posted by Obsideon
Anyone here been or know much about it?
I just started to look into it, it seems to be expensive city but cheap and delicious eats from hawker stalls.
Anyone can chime in some advice or tips on what to do there?
If you've been there what was your experience like?
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Singapore is super accessible, super organized, and super clean - it's "Asia lite" as I call it. Great for those who have never been to Asia, but HKers and those that like a bit of excitement will probably not find it there. Everything is very regulated by the government - I call it the "World's Friendliest Dictatorship" - so there's rules for everything basically. Hotels can be expensive, AirBnB might be cheaper but I don't know since I always stay with relatives. Transit is very organized and easy - buses are frequent, trains are available almost anywhere, and Uber and taxi if you're lazy are great.
There are some great nature hikes in Singapore (MacRitchie Reservoir, Jurong Park, etc.) and Pulau Ubin is pretty neat for the preservation of a fishing village and non-planned forest area. Surprising amount of greenery, the domes at Marina Bay are worth the visit. Jurong Bird Park and the Zoo are fun, especially the Night Safari, if you have never been to one. Sentosa is meh, not my thing, but great if you have kids.
Nightlife is basically in Clarke Quay for dinner and drinks, Holland Village, Geyland (red light district for what it's worth) and probably other places that I haven't been to.
Food:
Satay, at Lau Pa Sat (old market) - pick a stall, the longer the queue the better usually
Fish Head Curry - I like
Samy's at the Dempsey Hill location but others might say go to Muthu's instead.
Pepper Crab -
Jumbo for me, but the other ones are good too.
Chili Crab -
No Signboard. Hands down
Chicken rice - Tian Tian, or the other stall nearby. Worth the line up.
There is so much food in Singapore that it's hard to recommend stuff. But usually go for the longest lines - always a good sign. If you have any specific dishes you're looking for let me know and I'll ask my relatives there to recommend a place.