Acknowledgements
Author's Note
Note

○ Highlight Scene Singapore

13 New Highlights of Singapore

○ Bucket List Singapore

14 Must-Do Things in Singapore

○ Singapore Recommended Travel Course Best Course

Recommended courses by period
Course 1: A short and intense weekend trip: 2 nights and 3 days
Course 2: A 3-night, 4-day trip to intensively master the core courses
Course 3: 4 nights and 5 days of plus travel to enjoy sightseeing and relaxation together
Course 4: 2-Day, 1-Night Stopover Trip for Stopover Travelers
Budgeting for a 2-night, 3-day trip: Practical vs. Luxury

Recommended courses by theme
Course 5: A Sweet, Romantic Honeymoon for 3 Nights and 4 Days
Course 6: 3 Nights and 4 Days Family Trip with Children
Course 7 Shopping and the City: A Trendy 3-Night, 4-Day Trip for Women

Complete Singapore Tour
Travel smartly by fully utilizing smartphone applications.
8 Tips for Traveling Economically in Expensive Singapore

○ Singapore Best

9 Best Must-Experience Attractions in Singapore
A representative icon representing Singapore
Singapore's Great Heritage and New Icons
Singapore's signature dish
Drinks in Singapore
Singapore tropical fruits
Singapore's signature dish, chili crab
Singapore's Best Hawker Centers: Fun to Choose From
A sweet afternoon break, enjoy an elegant afternoon tea.
Breakfast in Singapore!
Taste the pinnacle of gastronomy
Discover Singapore's best night view!
Recharge at a high-end spa, Spa & Massage
Singapore Shopping White Paper
- Singapore, must-have items
- Where should I go shopping?
- A gift from Singapore
- Tax Refund
Best of the Best Accommodations in Singapore!
Taste Singapore brands
Festivals and Events in Singapore
Interview I Love Singapore
- Singapore as told by those who fell in love with Singapore

○ Singapore Travel Tips Trip to Singapore

Singapore Basic Information
Singapore Weather Calendar
Singapore Entry Information
- Departure! Let's go to Singapore
- Departing from Incheon International Airport
- Welcome to Singapore!
- Getting from the airport to the city center
Transportation information in Singapore
Singapore MRT/LRT route map
Departing from Singapore
Singapore at a glance

○ Orchard Road

Explore Orchard Road efficiently
+Plus1 Dempsey Hill, a hidden place with a special charm
+Plus2 Holland Village, an exotic village where you can feel at ease

○ Old City

Explore the Old City efficiently
[Special Feature] Singapore Super Garden!
Gardens by the Bay
- Highlights of Gardens by the Bay
- Restaurants in Gardens by the Bay
[Walk] Delicious Street, Purvis Street
[Special Feature] An Invitation to the Raffles Hotel, Where Tradition Lives and Breathes

○ Marina Bay

Explore Marina Bay efficiently
[Special Feature] Singapore Super Garden!
Gardens by the Bay
- Highlights of Gardens by the Bay
- Restaurants in Gardens by the Bay
[Special Feature] Singapore's New Super Star!
Marina Bay Sands
- Highlights of Marina Bay Sands
- Fine Dining Restaurant│Luxury Club & Bar
- The Shoppes│Food & Dining

○ Riverside

Explore Riverside efficiently
[Special Feature] A Leisurely Brunch at Robertson Quay

○ Chinatown

Exploring Chinatown Efficiently
[Walk] Finding Hidden Alleys in Chinatown
- Smith Street, Pagoda & Trengganu Street, Keong Saek Road, Duxton Road, Tanjong Pagar Road, Ann Siang Hill & Club Street
[Walk] Enjoying the Simple Charm of Tiong Bahru

○ Bugis & Arab Street

Explore Bugis & Arab Street efficiently
[Walk] Colorful Alley, Haji Lane

○ Little India

Exploring Little India Efficiently

○ Singapore East

Explore Singapore's East Coast efficiently
+Plus1 In search of the scent of Peranakan, Katong

○ Singapore North Area

Bird Paradise
Singapore Zoo
Night Safari
River Wonders

○ Sentosa

Sentosa Island Transportation Information
- Gateway to Sentosa Island│Entering Sentosa Island
- Free travel within Sentosa Island
How to Explore Sentosa Efficiently
Another way to enjoy Sentosa Beach: Enjoying a Beach Club
[Special Feature] Singapore Luxury Marine Life
Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove
[Special Feature] Singapore's Mega Playground!
Resorts World Sentosa & Universal Studios
- Attractions at Resorts World Sentosa
- Food & Dining│Hotels & Resorts
+Plus1 Sentosa's Hub, Harbour Front & Vivo City

○ Cities Near Singapore

Bintan
- Bintan Transportation Information
- Singapore-Bintan Immigration Transportation Information
Moving to Kuala Lumpur
Traveling to Malaysia
- Moving on to Johor Bahru│Legoland

○ Singapore Accommodation

Hotel Use A to Z
Hotel Glossary
Singapore Accommodation Guide A to Z
Recommended accommodations in Singapore
- Mid-range hotel│Luxury hotel
- Boutique Hotel│Low-cost Accommodation

○ Getting Ready for Your Singapore Trip

Singapore Travel Preparation Itinerary
Planning a trip
Making a passport
Book a flight
Book your accommodation
Collecting travel information
Duty-free shopping
Exchange money
Sign up for travel insurance
Packing
Incident/Accident Response Tips

Index

1.
The latest Singapore travel information for 2025-2026!

〈Friends Singapore 25-26〉 contains the most up-to-date Singapore travel information collected up to February 2025, including hot spots, food, shopping, and entertainment.
We've updated the latest travel information on 11 key areas in Singapore, including Orchard Road, Old City, Marina Bay, Riverside, and Chinatown, as well as on Singapore's surrounding countries. We've also provided detailed information on the main attractions in each area, as well as large shopping centers, roadside shops, and casual hawker centers, as well as fine dining restaurants run by celebrity chefs, trending nightlife spots, luxury hotels chosen by world leaders, and cost-effective accommodations.
In particular, if you pay close attention to the 'Efficient Tour' section, which highlights recommended courses, transportation methods, and must-see lists for each region, you will be able to enjoy a more fulfilling trip.

2.
Don't miss this! "Best of Singapore" curated with only the essential information.

If you're unsure where to start and how to prepare for your Singapore trip, the answer is "Friends Singapore."
If you're a first-time traveler to Singapore or are unsure of what to do and enjoy with limited time, check out 'Best of Singapore'.
The representative icons that symbolize Singapore are introduced in a visually appealing way, as well as the best tourist attractions, must-see foods and popular restaurants, representative shopping malls, and nightlife in Singapore.
Based on the diverse Singapore travel themes introduced in 'Best of Singapore,' readers can design their own 'personal Singapore trip' that reflects their individual tastes.

3.
Considering various travel styles! Best course recommendations by schedule and theme.

Singapore offers a wide variety of travel options, from short weekend trips to stopovers, business trips, and family trips, depending on the purpose of your visit, the length of your stay, and the type of travel companions you're traveling with.
〈Friends Singapore 25-26〉 takes into account the characteristics of these travel destinations and includes various recommended itineraries by type.
It includes recommended itineraries divided into categories such as 2 nights and 3 days, 3 nights and 4 days, 4 nights and 5 days, and 1 night and 2 days stopover, as well as themed recommended itineraries for couples, friends, and families with children.
It provides travel time and daily budget considering the traveler's route.
We've also recommended great restaurants to stop by during meal times, so you can fully enjoy your Singapore trip by simply following the itinerary recommended in the book.

4.
No matter where you go, even for the first time! Get a free detailed map of each Singapore region and a pocket map.

〈Friends Singapore 25-26〉 includes detailed maps and up-to-date transportation route maps that allow you to see all of Singapore and the city at a glance.
Additionally, all tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping spots, and accommodations introduced in the book are marked with their locations either in the text or on a portable map.
To make it easier to find your way using just a map, we've included signs that can serve as wayfinding markers, such as train stations and terminals, as well as street names. We've also provided directions for getting to each destination using public transportation.
In particular, we provide a special mobile map of Singapore's main roads, city center, and MRT/LRT routes.

5.
Includes travel information for countries surrounding Singapore, including Malaysia.

Singapore's geographical location makes travel to neighboring countries such as Malaysia easy and convenient.
This book contains detailed travel information, including how to get to cities in neighboring countries such as Bintan, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, which are great places to travel with Singapore.
If you have time, enjoy the pleasure of traveling freely around Singapore and its surrounding countries.

6.
Providing valuable information, big and small, that will double the enjoyment of your trip!

The book is filled with useful information, both big and small, that will help you on your trip.
In particular, 'Leely Say', a list of things to do in Singapore recommended by the author, and 'Travel Plus', useful information to know while traveling, contain all the useful tips about Singapore and its regions so that you can travel just by reading the pages.
It is packed with information that is not easily accessible from the perspective of a traveler, such as how to enjoy delicious afternoon tea, enjoy the night view for free at Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa's thoughtful amenities for travelers, enjoy the fantastic Garden Rhapsody show for free, and popular restaurants on Lau Pa Sat & Satay Street.