Singapore · 3 days · 16 stops
3 days in Singapore – a ready-made itinerary
Singapore is small, green and very well organised – ideal for three days. Day one covers Marina Bay, day two Chinatown and the Botanic Gardens, day three Little India, Kampong Glam and the river. You eat at hawker centres, the city's typical food-stall halls.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 16 stops
- Highlights
- National Gallery Singapore, Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands
- Where to stay
- Marina Bay and the Civic District, Chinatown
- Getting around
- The MRT is fast, clean and air-conditioned; pay contactless with your bank card at the gates.
- Best time to go
- Singapore is hot and humid all year, around 30 °C.
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Day 1
Civic District and Marina Bay
National Gallery Singapore
South-east Asian art in two colonial buildings, the old City Hall and Supreme Court. The roof terrace looks over the bay.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): National Gallery Singaporeabout 10 min on foot
Merlion Park
The water-spouting Merlion, the city's emblem, facing Marina Bay Sands.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Merlion Parkabout 15 min on foot
Lau Pa Sat
A hawker centre in an 1894 cast-iron market hall. In the evening satay stalls set up in the street next door.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Lau Pa Satabout 15 min on foot
Marina Bay Sands
The hotel with the ship on top of three towers. The observation deck is open to non-guests – book a ticket ahead.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Marina Bay Sandsabout 10 min on foot
Gardens by the Bay
Greenhouses with a cloud forest and a flower dome, plus the Supertrees. There is a free light show in the evening.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Gardens by the Bay
Day 2
Chinatown and the Botanic Gardens
Sri Mariamman Temple
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, with colourful figures above the entrance tower. Leave your shoes outside.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sri Mariamman Templeright next door
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
A Buddhist temple in Tang style with a museum and a quiet roof garden. Cover shoulders and knees.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Buddha Tooth Relic Templeright next door
Maxwell Food Centre
A well-known hawker centre, especially for Hainanese chicken rice. Long queues at the popular stalls at lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Maxwell Food CentreMRT (Downtown Line) to Botanic Gardens, about 20 min.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
UNESCO World Heritage with a patch of rainforest and the National Orchid Garden. Stay in the shade and drink plenty.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Singapore Botanic Gardensabout 2.1 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Orchard Road
The shopping street with air-conditioned malls. Good for the evening while it is still warm outside.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Orchard Road
Day 3
Little India, Kampong Glam and the river
Tekka Centre
Market and hawker centre in Little India: an Indian breakfast of roti prata or dosa.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Tekka Centreabout 5 min on foot
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
A Hindu temple on Serangoon Road, Little India's main street with spice and flower shops.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sri Veeramakaliamman Templeabout 15 min on foot
Sultan Mosque
The mosque with the golden dome in Kampong Glam. Visit outside prayer times; cover-up robes are provided.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sultan Mosqueright next door
Haji Lane
A narrow lane with murals, small shops and cafés. Then lunch on Arab Street.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Haji Laneabout 25 min on foot
Fort Canning Park
A green hill with old trees and colonial history, above the river.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Fort Canning Parkabout 10 min on foot
Clarke Quay
Old warehouses on the Singapore River with restaurants and bars. In the evening boats run along the river to Marina Bay.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Clarke Quay
Good to know
Best time to go
Singapore is hot and humid all year, around 30 °C. November to January is the wettest period, and February to April is often a little drier. Short, heavy showers can come at any time – keep an umbrella in your bag.
Getting around
The MRT is fast, clean and air-conditioned; pay contactless with your bank card at the gates. Eating and drinking are banned on trains and in stations. Walk short distances, and in the heat a taxi or ride-hailing app is worth it. The MRT runs from Changi Airport into the city.
Where to stay
Marina Bay and the Civic District
Right between the bay, the museums and the river. Expensive, but you can walk almost everywhere.
Chinatown
Cheaper, with hawker centres on the doorstep and good MRT links. Good if you plan to eat out a lot.
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Singapore: frequently asked questions
Are 3 days enough for Singapore?
For the main districts, yes – the city is compact. For a long-haul trip it is short, though: a fourth and fifth day leave room for Sentosa, the zoo with the Night Safari or the island of Pulau Ubin.
What is a hawker centre?
An open hall with lots of small food stalls, often serving Chinese, Malay and Indian dishes. Cheap, quick and typically Singaporean.
What should I sort out before the trip?
Check entry requirements with your government's travel advice before you go. Singapore has strict rules, for example against littering – tourists get fined too.
How do I get from the airport into the city?
By MRT from Changi, with a change, about 45 minutes to the centre. Taxis and ride-hailing are quicker and not expensive.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Shiny Things ., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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