you can use an international VISA card for spending.
1. SGD= 5.1387 CNY
Singapore dollar China RMB
What you can and can't do in Singapore:
1. Always use your family name instead of your first name when you get along with others. This is an unwritten rule in Singapore.
2. It is illegal to smoke in public transportation, elevators, theaters, cinemas, government offices, air-conditioned restaurants and shopping centers. First-time offenders may be fined up to S $1,. Although smoking is not allowed in places with air conditioners, smoking is allowed in air-conditioned bars, dance halls, karaoke places and night places.
3. It is polite to take photos for others or in mosques and monasteries only after asking and getting permission. Take off your shoes before entering a Singaporean house or mosque. Don't eat with your left hand or hand anything to Muslims, and never shake hands with Muslims.
4. exchanging business cards should be done before the meeting, and remember to pass or receive business cards with both hands. When you receive a business card, you should browse it politely and hold it in your hand during the conversation.
5. After more than 2 years of public education and strict measures against littering, Singapore is clean and green today. The law stipulates a fine of S $1, for first-time offenders who litter in any form, and S $2, for those who have a criminal record, and clean up a public yard in public as a warning. It is forbidden to import, sell or possess any chewing gum in Singapore from the prohibition of littering, because chewing gum is really difficult to clean.
6. spitting is also completely forbidden in Singapore, so be careful when you want to clean your throat next time.
7. Failure to flush the toilet after using it will result in a fine of S $75 yuan, but the chance of being discovered is very slim. But if you urinate in the elevator, you may be locked in until the police arrive! As many toilets do not supply toilet paper, it is necessary to carry some with you.
Banking
Most banks will open from 1 am to 3 pm from Monday to Friday, and work from 11 am to 4:3 pm on Saturday.
currency
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (S$). Please go to the place with the official exchange mark to exchange the currency, about 1.5 Singapore dollars =1 yuan dollars.
the face value of coins is divided into 1 cent, 5 cents, 1 cents, 2 cents, 5 cents and 1 cents.
the face value of paper money is divided into: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan and 1, yuan.
Brunei money is very common and freely convertible in Singapore.
bank office hours: Monday to Friday from 1: to 15: , Saturday from 11: to 16: 3 and Sunday from 9: 3 to 15: .
Customs
Duty-free items: individuals can buy food items not exceeding S $5. Visitors over the age of 18 from non-Malaysian countries can bring in 1 liter of duty-free alcoholic beverages, 1 liter of beer, 2 cigarettes or 5 cigars or 25 grams of tobacco products.
Duty-free items:
Individuals can buy food items not exceeding S $5. Visitors over the age of 18 from non-Malaysian countries can bring in 1 liter of duty-free alcoholic beverages, 1 liter of beer, 2 cigarettes or 5 cigars or 25 grams of tobacco products.
Visitor ID Card
This card allows tourists to enjoy price reduction and preferential measures in Singapore, which means that they can get more benefits with the same money. This card can be used in restaurants, restaurants, other entertainment places or hot spring areas. Visitor ID card is the official travel certificate provided by Singapore Tourism Board to every tourist. Thanks to the recognition of Ez-Link Travel Department, this card can be used on public transport facilities in Singapore, such as mass rapid transit/light rail transit and bus.
Dining
Singapore's food reflects the multi-ethnic nature of its society. Cuisine from all over Europe and Asia can be found on the menu in the hotel. But the famous snack street may be the best place to taste all kinds of Singapore cuisine. You can try all Indian, Malaysian and China cuisines in one night. The diversity of food centers has made Singapore the "first city of Asian cuisine" in many people's minds. There is very strict food supervision in Singapore, so it is safe to eat in any restaurant or stall. Smoking is completely prohibited in all air-conditioned restaurants. Please pay attention to your food, not cleanliness and safety, but Singapore food often tastes very spicy. If you don't like spicy food, you must explain it when ordering, otherwise you will be severely spicy.
drinking water
The tap water in Singapore is clean and safe to drink, and it doesn't need to be boiled in advance.
Entry formalities (such as visa)
1. There is basically no need to apply for a visa when staying in Singapore for 14 days. Visitors can apply for a visa on arrival at Singapore airport. But if you want to stay longer, you have to go to the immigration office after you arrive.
2. Tourists should bring their arrival/return air tickets and the amount of money needed in Singapore. Citizens of the following countries need entry visas: China, Russia, India, Cambodia, Laos, Viet Nam, Afghanistan, Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen. Citizens of the following countries and regions do not need visas: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Britain and the United States.
3. Citizens of other countries can enter Singapore visa-free and stay for 14 to 9 days. As the terms may change, you should consult the nearby Singapore Embassy or Tourism Bureau before going to Singapore.
4. ASEAN visa-free: citizens from ASEAN countries can stay in Malaysia and Thailand visa-free for 14 days as long as they have valid passports. You don't need a visa if you stay in the Philippines for less than 21 days. Indonesia has implemented preferential visa-free stay in February for tourists who hold return air tickets and enter and leave through designated channels.
Electricity
The voltage in Singapore is 22-24 volts. Most hotels can provide customers with transformers to change the voltage to 11-12 volts.
Measures in an emergency
Police: Singapore police are very happy to help. If necessary, please dial 999
Fire alarm and ambulance: please dial 995
Medical facilities
Singapore's medical facilities are at the leading level in the world, and many doctors and dentists have returned home after studying abroad. Medicines can be bought in many places, such as supermarkets, shops and shopping areas and hotels. Registered pharmacists work from 9 am to 6 pm, and some shops are open until 1 pm. Most hotels have doctors on duty 24 hours a day. Contact the front desk or room service if necessary.
facilities for the disabled
1. Many places in Singapore have built ramps and doors for wheelchairs for the sake of the disabled. You can rent a wheelchair by calling the following telephone number: 65+5431118
2. For any disabled person, it is not difficult to go to Sentosa Island, because the Singapore government has taken corresponding convenient measures and called the following number: 65+279172. Staff will ensure that disabled people can arrive and enter smoothly. Visitors who are inconvenient to walk can choose to take the ferry because they can arrive safely and enjoy the scenery of Sentosa along the way. If you need help, you can ask the attendant to accompany you. It may be difficult to walk in a wheelchair on the platform after arriving in Sentosa Island, because there are grids on the platform floor. Visitors who are inconvenient to walk can choose minibuses.
3. There are many steps on the cable car tower and the entrance road to Sentosa. You can contact the staff of the cable car tower and ask for help. It is comfortable and relaxing to take the train on the monorail, but it is not easy for a wheelchair to climb the steps of the train. There will be lifting platforms at the main station and the port to solve this problem, but there are no such facilities in other areas, so you should contact the local staff.
4. People in wheelchairs should not choose minibuses, because they have to go through steps when getting on the bus. For the same reason, the beach train is not suitable. Another way to look around Sentosa is to walk or shake a wheelchair, but it may be boring, so it is very beneficial to study the route before arriving. There are smooth roads on the coast for walking or wheelchair driving. However, the roads along the coastline can only reach some scenic spots, and it takes longer.
post and telecommunications
many hotels have the service of sending letters and parcels on behalf of customers at the front desk. Changi Airport Post Office works from 8 am to 8 pm every day from Monday to Saturday. Basic post and telecommunications services can be obtained at any time in other post offices.
you can make long-distance international calls at both the post office headquarters and the Comcentre branch office. There are many post offices in the city that can use long-distance telephone cards and credit cards to make international long-distance calls. The face value of calling cards is: 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan, 2 yuan and 5 yuan, and they are sold in Singapore Telecom Services, Post Offices and Convenience Stores. Generally, there is a 2% tax on making international long-distance calls in hotels. International call code: Malaysia is 16; Other countries are 14. Country code: 65; City code: No need.
Quarantine (pet)
There is no rabies epidemic in Singapore, so if you come from Australia, your pet may be quarantined for up to one month. So for the sake of you and your pet ... leave it at home.
Recreation
Some popular sports are archery, canoeing, cycling, golf, diving, squash, swimming, tennis, paddling and windsurfing.
Religion
The main religions include Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Taoism. Visitors are welcome to all religious sites, but they must dress neatly and take correct manners when attending the ceremony. Don't wear shoes in temples and mosques.
shopping
9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday is a good time for shopping. Shop opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 1: am to 21: pm, closed on Sundays. Some shops, such as China Shopping Mall and other special services for tourists, are open seven days a week and close at 9 pm. The following are famous shopping places: Arabian Street, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Changi Airport, Chinatown/Tanjong Pagar, Holland Village, Little India, Pier Square, Beiqiao Road/Gaojie/Coleman Road, Orchard Road of Parco Bugis Junction and Shanton Avenue. Suburban shopping centers: Hongmaoqiao, Bailuo, Changi Village, Clementi, Geylang, Jiadong/East Coast, Toa Payoh, Yishun, Tampines and Bishan. As Singapore is a duty-free port, the prices of many electronic products, cameras, watches/clocks and jewelry are very reasonable. Some vendors sell interesting stickers of the Singapore Lion Fish logo. The price of big shopping malls is fixed, and general shopping malls can bargain. Don't forget to ask for an invoice when shopping in a small shopping mall. If you find any quality problems, you can return them with the ticket. The shops with the red Merlion logo on the window are recommended by the Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Consumers Association, so you can shop with confidence, but the price in Singapore is more expensive.
Time
Singapore's standard time is 8 hours away from GMT, 13 hours away from the eastern standard and 16 hours away from the Atlantic standard. There is no time difference between Singapore and Beijing.
Tips
Singaporeans seldom tip. Tipping is forbidden at the airport, and it is also discouraged in restaurants and restaurants, because most restaurants and restaurants have already charged a 1% service fee. Taxi drivers don't often take tips. In some occasions of Singapore Hotel, such as carrying luggage and cleaning rooms, 1~2 yuan tip should be paid.
wearing
Singapore has a tropical maritime climate, with a hot and humid climate throughout the year, a small temperature difference between day and night, and more rain in January and February. Singapore's climate is tropical, so you should choose light summer clothes (preferably made of natural materials, light and cool clothes and rain gear) when you take part in outdoor activities such as sightseeing. Most restaurants and night places do not restrict guests' clothing, and they can enter and leave most places wearing T-shirts, jeans, trousers, ladies' tops or group clothes. Although formal evening dress is required in some places, suits and evening dresses are always popular in fashionable night places in Singapore. It is best to determine whether you need to dress up before attending any activities.