Singapore compresses Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures into one immaculately clean, endlessly air-conditioned city-state. It's the most expensive stop in the region but also the easiest — and the hawker centres serve some of Asia's best food for a few dollars a plate.
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Best: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
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How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 22h from the US East Coast, 13h from Europe, 5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Get an EZ-Link card for the MRT — it's the fastest way around and air-conditioned.
- Chewing gum sales and littering fines are real; jaywalking fines are enforced too.
- Hawker centres are cash-friendly and communal — grab a table first, then order.
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