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48hrs in Singapore

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Singapore’s first backpacker’s lodge in the HDB heartlands opened a month ago. I visited the place last week. Come check out my review in the forum. — http://www.knapsack.net backpacking, trekking and mountaineering travelogues and photos.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Most suggestions don’t consider the interest of the poster. Is she crazy over animals? (Zoo), Mad over birds? (Jurong Bird Park), Gourmet looking for overpriced tourist food? (Boat Quay). If one wishes to really know Singapore, go into the heartlands via bus or MRT. Wander the commercial centres – local shops, market, food courts & meet ‘real’ Singaporeans & try out what we eat & enjoy everyday. Maybe you’ll gain a hint of what Singapore is all about. These are the larger & more vibrant suburbs to visit, easily, via MRT Bedok Paya Lebar Aljunied Bugis Clementi Choa Chu Kang Hougang Outram Park Tampines Enjoy the ‘real’ Singapore! We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm! Night Safari at the zoo, botanical garden, Singapore sling at the Long Bar, a couple of hawkers centers at night.

If you’re going to the Night Safari, make sure you get there early.  When we went it closed an hour earlier than the published time and we missed about a quarter of it.  If you go by MRT & bus it takes forever to get there. Go on the MRT at some stage anyway because it’s good and cheap.  i’d recommend Chinatown at night – a few shops selling rubbish, but fun, souvenirs, you might see some street entertainment, it’s a bustling but nice place to be around – more ‘real’ and less sterile than much of Singapore.  The food everywhere is generally fantastic. — Neil

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Hi, A Singaporean nature lover here. Singapore may seem like a concrete jungle, but there are still some forests and wetlands here. If you’re interested, you’re welcome to join us on our regular trekking trips in the nature reserves. — http://www.knapsack.net backpacking, trekking and mountaineering travelogues and photos.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard.. Singapore is 1 degree north of the equator. July temperatures are about in the middle of the annual average, which doesn’t vary by more than 4 degrees from the "coldest" month to the warmest. :^)  So then, the Long Bar won’t be any cooler or any warmer than it was in a rainy period in October? Not to mention that I’m glad to hear that there is no more than a 4 degree temperature change.  I’ve been kind of cringing about my trip next week. I can barely stand the heat in that area normally and had thought I’d set myself up for an even worse time of it.

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm! The temperature is about the same all year round (but it is nice and warm). For me anyway, the main delight of a visit to Singapore is eating. But what are you interested in? Shopping? Museums? Activities? miguel

Yes, yes and yes, but having limited time I have to prioritise. All the replies have been really great and I already know that there will have to be a return visit! Sharon

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

Take a taxi to the World Trade Center, grab a ferry, and visit Batam, Indonesia. Or take a taxi to Changi, grab a cheap flight, and spend 2 days in Bangkok. Or grit your teeth and enjoy the boredom of Singapore. Unless, of course, they have outlawed teeth-gritting in which case you’ll be caned.

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missed that one!  must put it on the itinerary for the next trip – sounds as informative and educational as sentosa!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – there is also a museum next to it that showcases the singaporian punishment methods meted out to petty criminals…these include electrical prodes, water torture, and the most famous of all, the whipping with half-inch thick bamboo canes pre-soaked in horse urine (to inflict maximum amount of pain)….they don’t call singapore "disneyland-with-the-death-penalty" for nothing…. The Changi war memorial is worth a look too – you certainly won’t feel like eating Japanese food afterwards. We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

The temperature is about the same all year round (but it is nice and warm). For me anyway, the main delight of a visit to Singapore is eating. But what are you interested in? Shopping? Museums? Activities? miguel — Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu

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Most suggestions don’t consider the interest of the poster. Is she crazy over animals? (Zoo), Mad over birds? (Jurong Bird Park), Gourmet looking for overpriced tourist food? (Boat Quay). If one wishes to really know Singapore, go into the heartlands via bus or MRT. Wander the commercial centres – local shops, market, food courts & meet ‘real’ Singaporeans & try out what we eat & enjoy everyday. Maybe you’ll gain a hint of what Singapore is all about. These are the larger & more vibrant suburbs to visit, easily, via MRT Bedok Paya Lebar Aljunied Bugis Clementi Choa Chu Kang Hougang Outram Park Tampines Enjoy the ‘real’ Singapore!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

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The Changi war memorial is worth a look too – you certainly won’t feel like eating Japanese food afterwards.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

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there is also a museum next to it that showcases the singaporian punishment methods meted out to petty criminals…these include electrical prodes, water torture, and the most famous of all, the whipping with half-inch thick bamboo canes pre-soaked in horse urine (to inflict maximum amount of pain)….they don’t call singapore "disneyland-with-the-death-penalty" for nothing…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The Changi war memorial is worth a look too – you certainly won’t feel like eating Japanese food afterwards. We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

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It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard..

Singapore is 1 degree north of the equator. July temperatures are about in the middle of the annual average, which doesn’t vary by more than 4 degrees from the "coldest" month to the warmest. miguel — Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu

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It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard.. Singapore is 1 degree north of the equator. July temperatures are about in the middle of the annual average, which doesn’t vary by more than 4 degrees from the "coldest" month to the warmest.

:^)  So then, the Long Bar won’t be any cooler or any warmer than it was in a rainy period in October? Not to mention that I’m glad to hear that there is no more than a 4 degree temperature change.  I’ve been kind of cringing about my trip next week.  I can barely stand the heat in that area normally and had thought I’d set myself up for an even worse time of it.

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!  

Singapore is always quite warm and humid.  My priorities would be Jurong Bird Park (very nice, and the MRT/light rail ride out to Boon Lay Station gives you a good glimpse of the city), the Botanic Garden (which contains the National Orchid Museum), the Singapore Zoo Night Safari (I only went to the Night Safari, which was quite interesting, but I’m sure the zoo would also be enjoyable in the daylight), and at least one dinner down on Boat Quay, where you can enjoy an open-air meal on the banks of the Singapore River.  Orchard Road would be the place to go if you’re looking to do some up-scaled window shopping (stuff will be expensive), but I can also suggest spending about an hour or so strolling along Waterloo Road (off of Bras Bassah Road), where you can check out the ornate Sri Krishnan Hindu Temple, the Kwan Yin Temple and an interesting 4-story wet/dry market and food court at the base of a large apartment building, which makes for some good photo opportunities (people and lots of local color).  Enjoy. USC

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

Well… Here are just some of the recommended destinations in Singapore (not including those near Singapore): – Changi Airport – Orchard road – Sentosa island – Haw Par Villa – Jurong East area

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm! Night Safari at the zoo, botanical garden, Singapore sling at the Long Bar, a couple of hawkers centers at night.

Asian Civilisations Museum at Empress Place.  For a great view of Singapore and a cocktail, The Equinox at the Swissotel The Stamford.

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While the Long Bar was interesting, it wasn’t all that.  I’ve actually been in a few bars at home that weren’t much different, except for the fans. It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard.. One does not do that for the price or the taste.  It’s the experience.

Quite so, which was why I did it.  Now I know that it is an experience I could have omitted, particularly had I only 48 hours to savor Singapore.

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

It is always warm in Singapore. In addition to what others have said, don’t miss the Birdpark in Jurong. Very, very nice! Sjoerd

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm! Night Safari at the zoo, botanical garden, Singapore sling at the Long Bar, a couple of hawkers centers at night. I wouldn’t bother with the Sling at the Long Bar.  Extremely over-priced and just not that tasty.

It’s been years since I was there, but at the time I was horrified to see the bartender use tinned pineapple juice. While the Long Bar was interesting, it wasn’t all that.  I’ve actually been in a few bars at home that weren’t much different, except for the fans. It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard..

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm! Night Safari at the zoo, botanical garden, Singapore sling at the Long Bar, a couple of hawkers centers at night. I wouldn’t bother with the Sling at the Long Bar.  Extremely over-priced and just not that tasty. While the Long Bar was interesting, it wasn’t all that.  I’ve actually been in a few bars at home that weren’t much different, except for the fans. It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard..

One does not do that for the price or the taste.  It’s the experience. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm! Night Safari at the zoo, botanical garden, Singapore sling at the Long Bar, a couple of hawkers centers at night.

I wouldn’t bother with the Sling at the Long Bar.  Extremely over-priced and just not that tasty. While the Long Bar was interesting, it wasn’t all that.  I’ve actually been in a few bars at home that weren’t much different, except for the fans. It was also quite warm in there and in July it should be quite a bit worse in that regard..

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

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We have 48 hours in Singapore on our way to New Zealand. Can anyone suggest how we can prioritise what we see and visit. We will be there end of July and I gather it will be quite warm!

Night Safari at the zoo, botanical garden, Singapore sling at the Long Bar, a couple of hawkers centers at night.

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