The main island of Singapore is about 42 kilometers from east to west and 23 kilometers from south to NATO, with a total area of 646 square kilometers, including large and small islands, but it has the busiest port in the world and an international airport for more than 69 international airliners to take off and land, with more than 25 million passengers entering and leaving each year.

The best time to travel in Singapore:

Singapore is located at 136 kilometers north of the equator, with a tropical maritime climate, with little change in the four seasons, high temperature and rainy weather, and a small temperature difference in a day. The average temperature from noon to night is 31-24℃. Compared with other countries in Southeast Asia, there is no obvious dry season and rainy season, and the local people generally refer to 11-1 as rainy season, but it sometimes rains for 1-2 hours outside the rainy season.

Singapore's climate changes little, so it's a travel season all year round, so it's one of the charms of Singapore's tourism that you can easily embark on a journey regardless of the season.

Singapore cuisine:

Eating is a very important part of Singaporeans' life. No matter in the streets, during the day or at night, you can find countless and varied foods anytime and anywhere. In Singapore, a multi-ethnic metropolis, you can taste dishes from all directions, whether Chinese or western. The food reflects the influence of the cultural background of this island country and its unique multi-ethnic side.

Shopping in Singapore:

The main shopping spots in Singapore are concentrated in Orchard Road, around the government building and Binhai Plaza, and around Scotts Street on the northern bank of Singapore. Orchard Road is a high-end shopping area in Singapore, which is equivalent to Ginza in Tokyo. There are many commercial buildings on the whole street, which collect world-famous goods. The shopping environment is elegant, but the corresponding price is high. The DFS Global Duty Free Shop in Singapore, a world-famous DFS Duty Free Group, is a must for every fashion follower. Yi 'an City Shopping Center, the largest shopping center in Singapore, is known as the shopping pearl of Singapore. Eastman Orchard Store occupies half of the whole Wesma Square, with all kinds of high-end goods. What is worth a try is the Lucky Business Center, where there are few first-class brand-name clothing stores, but other goods are readily available at reasonable prices. But to buy brand-name items, it is best to choose during the big sale.

Around the government building and Binhai Plaza, there are Binhai Plaza, which is famous for its large scale, Raffles Garden with complete small objects and so on. Chinatown, Little India, Wookiee Yala Street and Holland Village are places where all kinds of clothes or handicrafts with low prices and ethnic characteristics are sold. In addition, Changi Airport and Meinian City are famous duty-free shops.

special care tip: shopping malls in Singapore are managed in a unified way, while shopping malls in China are generally managed in a unified way, but managed by different brands. This is the biggest difference between fitting and paying the bill. You can choose your favorite clothes to try in the fitting area after browsing in the shopping mall. You can't try more than three clothes at a time. There are generally more than 11 rooms in the fitting area, but you still need to queue up during the sale. After fitting, the clothes you don't like can be put on the hanger next to the fitting room, and you can leave without the diligent smile of the salesperson urging you to pay the bill. The goods you like can be paid directly at the cashier.

business hours: most shops in Singapore are open from 11: 11 a.m. to 9: 11 p.m., and some shops are open until 11: 11 p.m. on weekends.

receipt (invoice): department stores all use cash register receipts to shop in small stores. Please ask the owner for a shopping receipt yourself.

Commodity guarantee: Shops usually provide an international guarantee valid for one year. Shoppers have to ask for it themselves, and sometimes they have to pay extra fees. Remember to check that all the information required in the guarantee has been completed and stamped with the store seal. Please do not accept photocopies or warranties with incomplete information.

note: consumption tax (GST) is 5%.

Transportation in Singapore:

External transportation:

Aviation: Singapore Airlines and major foreign airlines have flights from Singapore to major countries, regions and cities in the world. China has opened flights with Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Xiamen, Kunming and Qingdao. The airport shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel runs from 6: 11 a.m. to 1: 11 p.m. every 21 minutes and is air-conditioned. The price is S $5 for adults and S $3 for children. The routes are divided into: Route 1 and Route 2.

land and water: cross the Johor Strait Bridge by bus or on foot, take long-distance buses and enter from Indonesia or Malaysia by train or boat.

Internal transportation:

Subway: The subway is divided into the north-south line, the east-west line and the northeast line, and you can transfer to the east-west line and the north-south line at raffles place and the government building in the city center. In addition, Jurong East can also transfer to the East-West Line and the North-South Line.

Bus: In Singapore, when you see the car you want to take coming, wave to the driver to get on, or the car will roar past you. When you take the bus, you should get on the bus at the front door and get off at the back door. When you get on the bus, you should pay first, and there is no change on the bus. You should prepare the change in advance. Say hello when getting off the bus. For newer buses, just press the red button in the car before getting off. If there is no red button, just pull the black belt on the skylight or window and make a "beep …" sound, and the driver will stop at the next stop.

Trams: Trams originate from the Botanical Garden and pass through most hotels on Orchard Road. On the way, they also go to Newton Circle, Raffles Hotel, Raffles City, Queen's Square, Merlion Park, Old Bazaar Market, Hindu Temple in Amman, Mali and Tanjung Bage Reserve, and finally turn back at the World Trade Center, the gateway of Sentosa Island, and drive along this route. The driving time is from 9: 11 to 21: 11 every day, every 31 minutes. A free one-day ticket costs S $9 (S $7 for children) and a one-time ticket costs S $3. Tickets can be purchased at the hotel service desk or directly from the driver. When purchasing, you can ask for a route map as a reference for a one-day trip. Antique, you can visit the scenic spots in the city efficiently.

Taxis: Taxis are calculated by the meter, starting at S $2.4 within 1 km, and then increasing by 11 points every 241 meters. In case of traffic jam, if the meter fails to advance a distance unit (241 meters) every 45 seconds, the meter will automatically jump 1 point. Taxis in Singapore beckon to stop at the roadside, and you can ask for a taxi at the taxi stand of a hotel or shopping center in case of emergency. In addition, when returning to the city from the suburbs, it is difficult to get a taxi at night. At this time, you can make an appointment. When making an appointment, you must make it clear where you are, the street, and the eye-catching buildings. 24-hour call telephone number: 4525555 or 4747717(24 hours).

Traffic rules and etiquette: Singapore is a left-hand traffic rule. Urban roads are smooth and cars are fast. When crossing the road, it is necessary to distinguish between zebra crossings and border lines. Most zebra crossings are set in residential areas, and cars should let pedestrians go first. Drivers will automatically slow down when they see a pedestrian crossing and wait for you to pass before starting. Therefore, they are used to waiting for people who cross the street without cars in China. If you also stop, the driver will feel impatient that you have not respected his modesty. The border depends on the traffic lights, but at some intersections, the red lights will not light up automatically, and pedestrians need to press the buttons on the roadside poles themselves, so as not to affect the driving of vehicles without pedestrians; If there is no line, you'd better not cross it, because most of Singapore are expressways and the speed is very fast.

Accommodation in Singapore:

Singapore's tourism industry is developed, and hotels of all levels are complete, ranging from top hotels with a price of several hundred Singapore dollars to economic hotels and Chinese hotels with dozens of Singapore dollars. Visitors can choose suitable accommodation according to their own economic conditions.

High-class hotels in Singapore can be called world-class in terms of facilities, atmosphere and service. If you have to stay in a low-cost hotel because of economic considerations, you are still recommended to stay in the top-class and high-class hotels in Singapore. These hotels are unique in appearance and interior decoration, such as the famous Raffles Hotel and Liangmuyuan Hotel, which are both historic and tourist attractions. They were built from the end of 19 to the beginning of the 21th century, and their colonial western-style appearance has made them tourist attractions in Singapore. In Chinatown and Little India, there are some small shop-style hotels with less than 51 rooms. They are shops on the first floor and residential buildings on the second and third floors. The interior decoration has a strong Singaporean style, which can help you better understand Singapore, such as the Royal Jue and Longmen Inn.

There are many budget hotels in Singapore, including high-class apartments, hostels, YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) and so on, and the prices are the lowest in Singapore. Most of the guests in this hotel are travelers who travel around the world, Chinese and Indian businessmen. They stay here, exchange anecdotes and enjoy the whole trip. Most of these hotels are located around Ming Gulian Street, Chinatown and Little India. Recently, in suburban residential areas, this kind of budget hotel has gradually increased.