Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to travel around Singapore?
By far the best way to get around is the MRT, which stands for Mass Rapid Transit. It’s easy to navigate, clean and comfortable, and incredibly efficient with trains running every few minutes from 5.30am until midnight. Taxis are also affordable and convenient, as is the bus network.
What language is spoken in Singapore?
The majority of Singaporeans, regardless of ethnicity, are bilingual English speakers. The other main languages spoken include Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Malay, and Tamil.
When’s the best time of year to visit Singapore?
Singapore is actually great to visit all year round, with consistently hot, sunny weather. It’s located near the equator and so has a typical tropical climate. There are, however, two monsoon seasons to be mindful of, from December to early March, and from June to September.
Singapore seamlessly merges Eastern and Western culture, all wrapped up in a vibrant, modern package. Contrast the glittering lights of the city with the UNESCO World Heritage listed Botanic Gardens. And with the MRT public transport system at your disposal, you can explore every aspect of Singapore with the quick, clean and efficient ease this city’s known for.
Why you’ll love Singapore…
- Sipping a Singapore Sling cocktail at the famous Raffles Hotel
- Taking the obligatory tourist photo of the water spouting dragon statue at Merlion Park
- Gazing up at the Supertree Grove at Gardens at the Bay
- Visiting Kai Kai and Jia Jia, the pandas at River Safari zoo and aquarium
- Immersing yourself in culture and art at the National Gallery Singapore
- Spinning on one of the rollercoasters at Universal Studios Singapore
- Finding out what nocturnal animals get up to after dark at the Night Safari
- Experiencing the weird and wonderful sides of Chinese mythology at Haw Par Villa
- Escaping the city for the quieter island life of Pulau Ubin
- Hiking the Treetop Walk suspension bridge at MacRitchie Reservoir
- Discovering the boutique shops down Haji Lane in the trendy Kampong Glam district
- Exploring the butterfly sanctuary, indoor slide, and rooftop pool at multi- award winning Changi Airport before you leave
Did you know?
- The full Singaporean national anthem features in microprint on the S$1,000 note.
- The Singapore Sling was first created in the Long Bar of Raffles Hotel by NgiamTong Boon, at some point between 1899 and 1915.
- Singapore is home to the world’s fastest walkers, according to a study conducted by the British Council, and led by acclaimed author and psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman.
