Legislative Rules

In Singapore, it is prohibited to:

Import and smoke electronic cigarettes. Smoking regular cigarettes is permitted in designated public areas. You may bring only one pack of cigarettes; new packs can be purchased in Singapore.
Import and use any type of chewing gum
Litter in public areas
Eat and drink any beverages, including water and soft drinks, on the street and on public transport. It is allowed to drink in cafés, for example
Wear excessively revealing clothing
Feed birds and animals by hand

Practical Matters

To order a taxi, install the Grab app

If you decide to use public transportation, you can apply for a Singapore Tourist card

Singapore uses three-pin power outlets. An adapter can be purchased on Ozon

Despite the mild climate, warm clothing is still necessary in Singapore. Due to the air conditioning, indoor spaces may feel very cold to those unaccustomed

Places to Visit

Parks and natural areas

Gardens by the Bay – a park that represents a unique integration of nature into the urban environment
Flower Dome
Cloud Forest
East Coast Park – for those who want to go camping and enjoy the sea
Singapore Botanic Gardens – the only tropical garden in the world recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Universal Studios and Sentosa Island – a real entertainment island: amusement park, aquarium, water park, and museum of illusions

Museums

Unusual Instagram-friendly locations

Haji Lane – one of the most authentic streets in Singapore, with stunning murals
Helix Bridge – a DNA-shaped bridge located very close to Marina Bay Sands
Future World – a multimedia exhibition at the ArtScience Museum
LASALLE College of the Arts – a place to fully appreciate contemporary architecture
People’s Park Complex – the first modern-style shopping mall in Singapore, which significantly influenced its further development