Singapore

MRT from Changi to hotel(40 minutes)

Follow signs to the MRT station. Tap-and-go with contactless Visa/Mastercard at gates. 2 SGD to most central locations

Marina Bay evening walk(1.5 hours)

Walk the Marina Bay waterfront promenade past the Merlion statue (free, lit at night), ArtScience Museum lotus shape, and the Helix Bridge. The skyline reflected in the water is spectacular

Spectra light and water show(30 minutes)

Free nightly at 8PM and 9PM at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. Lasers, water jets, and music against the MBS backdrop

Dinner at Lau Pa Sat hawker centre(1 hour)

Historic Victorian cast-iron market building. The satay street opens at 7PM — skewers of chicken, mutton, and beef from 0.70 SGD each. Best paired with a Tiger beer (8 SGD)

Gardens by the Bay(3 hours)

Supertree Grove is free and open from 5AM. The OCBC Skyway between Supertrees (14 SGD, opens 9AM) gives aerial views. Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories: 53 SGD for both. The Cloud Forest's 35-meter indoor waterfall is jaw-dropping

Lunch at Maxwell Food Centre(1 hour)

Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice — the most famous hawker dish in Singapore. 6 SGD. The queue is long but moves fast. Also try Zhen Zhen porridge and Jin Hua fish bee hoon

Chinatown heritage walk(2.5 hours)

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (free, stunning, 4th-floor rooftop garden), Chinatown Heritage Centre (18 SGD, recreated tenement housing), and Pagoda Street shopping. The shophouses are beautifully painted

Evening Garden Rhapsody light show(30 minutes)

Free nightly at 7:45PM and 8:45PM at the Supertree Grove. The trees light up synchronized to music. Bring a mat and lie on the ground for the full effect

Little India morning exploration(2.5 hours)

Start at Tekka Centre (the most authentic hawker center — roti prata with fish curry for 3 SGD). Walk through the flower garland stalls on Buffalo Road, visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (free, ornate Dravidian gopuram), and browse Little India Arcade for incense and textiles

Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque(2 hours)

Sultan Mosque (free, grand golden dome). Haji Lane for street art, vintage shops, and independent boutiques. Bussorah Street for Middle Eastern restaurants. The contrast between heritage and hipster is quintessentially Singaporean

Lunch at Zam Zam(45 minutes)

Facing Sultan Mosque since 1908. Murtabak (stuffed flatbread) — mutton version 7 SGD. The flipping technique is mesmerizing to watch. Cash only

Afternoon at National Gallery Singapore(2 hours)

20 SGD. Southeast Asia's largest visual arts collection in two beautifully converted former government buildings (City Hall and Supreme Court). The rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors has Marina Bay views with creative cocktails from 24 SGD

Walk across Sentosa Boardwalk from VivoCity(15 minutes)

Free entry via the boardwalk from VivoCity mall (Harbourfront MRT). The walk over the water is pleasant in the morning

Universal Studios Singapore(5 hours)

82 SGD adults. Open 10AM-7PM (longer on weekends). Battlestar Galactica dueling coasters and Transformers 3D ride are highlights. Weekdays are much less crowded. Single rider lines save significant time

Lunch inside USS at Mel's Drive-In(45 minutes)

Classic American diner themed from the 1950s. Burgers from 15 SGD. Or exit the park and eat cheaper at Malaysian Food Street on Sentosa (dishes 8-15 SGD)

Palawan Beach sunset(1.5 hours)

Free public beach on Sentosa. Walk across the suspension bridge to the southernmost point of continental Asia (marked with a plaque). The sunset over the Strait of Singapore is peaceful

Singapore Botanic Gardens(2 hours)

Free (gardens), 5 SGD (National Orchid Garden with 1,000+ species). Open 5AM-midnight. The rainforest section has a canopy walk. UNESCO World Heritage since 2015. Near Botanic Gardens MRT

Lunch at Killiney Kopitiam(45 minutes)

Singapore's oldest coffee shop chain (since 1919). Kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs and kopi (2.80 SGD for the set). A quintessential Singaporean breakfast/lunch

Orchard Road shopping(2 hours)

Singapore's famous 2.2km shopping strip. ION Orchard and Paragon for luxury. For better deals, try the underground Orchard Gateway or the sales at Tangs. Design Orchard showcases local Singaporean brands

Evening at Clarke Quay(2 hours)

Riverside entertainment district. Zouk (Singapore's legendary nightclub, entry from 25 SGD on weekends) or quieter drinks at riverside bars. The colorful converted warehouse buildings are beautiful at night

Breakfast at Tiong Bahru Market(1 hour)

Singapore's most hipster-adjacent hawker center in the Art Deco Tiong Bahru neighborhood. Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes with preserved radish, 2.50 SGD). Walk the surrounding Art Deco HDB blocks and independent cafes after

Singapore National Museum(1.5 hours)

15 SGD. Singapore's story from fishing village to global city-state. The Living Galleries are immersive. Free after 5:30PM

Lunch at Old Airport Road Food Centre(1 hour)

Where Singaporeans eat. 168 stalls. Hokkien mee (5 SGD) at Nam Sing, rojak at Toa Payoh Rojak. This is the most local hawker experience possible

Katong/Joo Chiat Peranakan Quarter(2 hours)

Take MRT to Paya Lebar, walk to Joo Chiat. Pastel-colored Peranakan shophouses, nyonya kueh (colorful rice cakes) shops, and Kim Choo Kueh Chang for traditional snacks. The ornate tile-fronted houses on Koon Seng Road are Instagram gold

Dinner at Jumbo Seafood (East Coast)(1.5 hours)

Singapore's signature chili crab — sweet-spicy tomato sauce with mantou buns for dipping. Market price (~60-80 SGD per crab). Reservations essential. The East Coast Seafood Centre location has waterfront views

Final kaya toast breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast(30 minutes)

Available everywhere. Kaya toast set 5.80 SGD. A proper Singaporean goodbye

Last-minute shopping at Mustafa Centre (if time)(1 hour)

24-hour department store in Little India. Everything from electronics to spices at fair prices. Great for souvenirs

MRT to Changi Airport(40 minutes)

Arrive 3-4 hours early to explore Jewel Changi (connected to Terminal 1). The Rain Vortex indoor waterfall (world's tallest at 40m) is free. Canopy Park (5 SGD) has walking nets and slides. Changi is an attraction, not just an airport

MRT from Changi to hotel(40 minutes)

Contactless card works at gates. 2 SGD

Marina Bay evening walk(1.5 hours)

Merlion, Helix Bridge, skyline reflections

Spectra light show at MBS(30 minutes)

Free at 8PM and 9PM

Dinner at Lau Pa Sat satay street(1 hour)

Skewers from 0.70 SGD, Tiger beer 8 SGD

Gardens by the Bay(3 hours)

Supertree Grove free. Domes 53 SGD. Skyway 14 SGD

Lunch at Maxwell Food Centre(1 hour)

Tian Tian chicken rice 6 SGD

Chinatown heritage walk(2.5 hours)

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Heritage Centre 18 SGD

Garden Rhapsody light show(30 minutes)

Free 7:45PM and 8:45PM

Little India morning(2.5 hours)

Tekka Centre, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, flower stalls

Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque(2 hours)

Haji Lane boutiques, street art

Lunch at Zam Zam(45 minutes)

Murtabak 7 SGD. Since 1908. Cash only

National Gallery Singapore(2 hours)

20 SGD. Rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors

Walk across Sentosa Boardwalk(15 minutes)

Free from VivoCity

Universal Studios Singapore(5 hours)

82 SGD. Weekdays less crowded

Lunch at Mel's Drive-In(45 minutes)

Burgers from 15 SGD

Palawan Beach sunset(1.5 hours)

Southernmost point of continental Asia

Singapore Botanic Gardens(2 hours)

Free. Orchid Garden 5 SGD. UNESCO site

Lunch at Killiney Kopitiam(45 minutes)

Kaya toast set 2.80 SGD. Since 1919

Orchard Road(2 hours)

ION Orchard, Design Orchard for local brands

Clarke Quay evening(2 hours)

Riverside bars and restaurants

Tiong Bahru Market breakfast(1 hour)

Chwee kueh 2.50 SGD. Art Deco neighborhood

National Museum(1.5 hours)

15 SGD

Lunch at Old Airport Road Food Centre(1 hour)

168 stalls. Hokkien mee 5 SGD

Katong/Joo Chiat(2 hours)

Peranakan shophouses, nyonya kueh, Koon Seng Road photos

Chili crab at Jumbo Seafood(1.5 hours)

60-80 SGD per crab. Reserve ahead

Late brunch at Common Man Coffee Roasters(1.5 hours)

Martin Road. Specialty coffee (6 SGD) and brunch plates (18-24 SGD). The neighborhood between River Valley and Robertson Quay is charming

Afternoon at S.E.A. Aquarium on Sentosa(2 hours)

43 SGD. One of the world's largest aquariums. The Open Ocean viewing panel (36m wide) is mesmerizing. Weekday afternoons are quietest

Evening at Dempsey Hill(2.5 hours)

Former British army barracks converted to restaurants and galleries in a lush hillside setting. PS Cafe (Aussie-Asian brunch, mains 24-36 SGD) or Candlenut (Michelin-starred Peranakan, tasting menu 88 SGD). MRT to Botanic Gardens + taxi

MRT to Changi Village, bumboat to Pulau Ubin(1 hour)

Bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, 4 SGD. Departs when 12 passengers gather

Cycling around Pulau Ubin(4 hours)

Rent a bike near the jetty (8-15 SGD/day). Explore the Chek Jawa Wetlands (boardwalk through mangroves, open 8:30AM-5PM, free), the quarry (now a turquoise lake), and kampong houses. This is Singapore before modernization

Lunch at one of the jetty restaurants(1 hour)

Simple Chinese-Malay food. Fried noodles 5-8 SGD. Cold drinks essential in the humidity

Return to mainland and Changi Village hawkers(1.5 hours)

Changi Village Hawker Centre for nasi lemak (4 SGD) — coconut rice with sambal, egg, and anchovies

Southern Ridges walking trail(3 hours)

Free. 10km trail connecting Mount Faber, Henderson Waves bridge (the most photographed bridge in Singapore — undulating timber structure), and HortPark. Start from HarbourFront MRT. The canopy walks through secondary rainforest feel surreal in a city-state

Cable car to Sentosa(30 minutes)

35 SGD from Mount Faber. Glass-floor cabins with harbor views. A scenic way to reach Sentosa

Lunch at Coastes on Siloso Beach(1 hour)

Beachfront bar-restaurant. Fish and chips 22 SGD. Feet in the sand

Fort Siloso(1.5 hours)

Free. WWII coastal defense fort. Well-preserved tunnels and gun emplacements. The Surrender Chambers recreate the 1942 British surrender to Japan

Wings of Time night show(30 minutes)

20 SGD. 7:40PM and 8:40PM. Water, laser, and fire show over the sea. Touristy but genuinely impressive

Bus across the Causeway to JB(1 hour)

Bus 170 from Kranji MRT (1.50 SGD) or CW1 express from Queen Street terminal (2.40 SGD). Bring your passport — immigration on both sides. Weekday mornings have shorter queues

Johor Bahru heritage zone(2 hours)

Walk through the renovated heritage area — Chinese temple street, Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque (stunning, overlooking the Strait, free), and street art murals. Far more relaxed than Singapore

Lunch at Selera Jalan Sutera(1 hour)

Massive hawker complex. Nasi lemak (5 MYR / ~1.50 SGD), mee rebus, and roti canai. Malaysian food at Malaysian prices — about 1/3 of Singapore

Shopping at City Square or KSL Mall(1.5 hours)

Bargain shopping — clothing, electronics, and souvenirs at a fraction of Singapore prices. Uniqlo, H&M, and local brands

Singapore cooking class(3 hours)

Food Playground (from 118 SGD) in Chinatown. Learn to make chicken rice, laksa, and kueh from a local chef. Includes market tour and eating everything you cook

East Coast Park cycling(2.5 hours)

Rent a bike (8-12 SGD/hour) from East Coast Park. 15km of flat seaside cycling path. Pass the East Coast Lagoon Food Village (hawker center right on the beach — famous BBQ stingray for 8-12 SGD). Kite-flying, rollerblading families — this is where Singapore relaxes

Dinner at Long Beach Seafood(1.5 hours)

Credited with inventing black pepper crab — Singapore's other signature crab dish (after chili crab). Market price, typically 50-70 SGD per crab. The black pepper sauce is addictive

ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay(1.5 hours)

22 SGD. The lotus-shaped building hosts rotating exhibitions (often teamLab or futuristic digital art). The permanent Future World exhibition is excellent

Lunch at Satay by the Bay(1 hour)

Hawker center inside Gardens by the Bay. Satay celup (DIY hotpot with satay sauce, from 3 SGD) and BBQ chicken wings (1.50 SGD each)

MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk(2.5 hours)

Free. 250-meter elevated walkway 25m above the forest canopy in the central nature reserve. The full trail loop is 11km but you can do a shorter section. Spot long-tailed macaques and monitor lizards. Closed Mondays

Night Safari(2.5 hours)

55 SGD. Open 6:15PM-midnight. The world's first nocturnal zoo — 900+ animals from 100 species in natural habitats lit by subtle moonlight. The tram ride (included) passes through zones from Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asian rainforest. Walking trails for closer encounters. A unique experience

Morning at your favorite hawker center(1 hour)

Return to Maxwell, Tekka, or Old Airport Road for the dishes you've been dreaming about

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark(1 hour)

32 SGD. The observation deck of MBS offers 360-degree views from 57 floors up. Best at sunset

Afternoon at Haw Par Villa(1.5 hours)

Free. Singapore's most bizarre attraction — a Chinese mythology theme park with over 1,000 statues and dioramas, including the famous Ten Courts of Hell. Gloriously weird. Near Haw Par Villa MRT

Farewell dinner at Burnt Ends(2 hours)

One Michelin star. Modern Australian BBQ. The counter seats watching the custom-built ovens are the best. Tasting menu from 258 SGD. Reserve months ahead. Or walk in for bar seats from 5PM

Final kaya toast at Ya Kun(30 minutes)

Kaya toast set 5.80 SGD. The proper farewell

Mustafa Centre last-minute shopping(1 hour)

24 hours. Everything at fair prices

MRT to Changi — arrive early for Jewel(1 hour)

Rain Vortex waterfall (free, world's tallest indoor at 40m), Canopy Park (5 SGD). Changi is worth arriving 4 hours early for

MRT from Changi to hotel(40 minutes)

Contactless card works. 2 SGD

Marina Bay evening walk(1.5 hours)

Merlion, Helix Bridge, skyline reflections

Spectra light show at MBS(30 minutes)

Free at 8PM and 9PM

Dinner at Lau Pa Sat satay street(1 hour)

Skewers from 0.70 SGD, Tiger beer 8 SGD

Gardens by the Bay(3 hours)

Supertree Grove free. Domes 53 SGD. Skyway 14 SGD

Lunch at Maxwell Food Centre(1 hour)

Tian Tian chicken rice 6 SGD

Chinatown heritage walk(2.5 hours)

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Heritage Centre 18 SGD

Garden Rhapsody light show(30 minutes)

Free 7:45PM and 8:45PM

Little India morning(2.5 hours)

Tekka Centre, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, flower stalls

Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque(2 hours)

Haji Lane boutiques, street art

Lunch at Zam Zam(45 minutes)

Murtabak 7 SGD. Since 1908. Cash only

National Gallery Singapore(2 hours)

20 SGD. Rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors

Walk across Sentosa Boardwalk(15 minutes)

Free from VivoCity

Universal Studios Singapore(5 hours)

82 SGD. Weekdays less crowded

Lunch at Mel's Drive-In(45 minutes)

Burgers from 15 SGD

Palawan Beach sunset(1.5 hours)

Southernmost point of continental Asia

Singapore Botanic Gardens(2 hours)

Free. Orchid Garden 5 SGD. UNESCO

Lunch at Killiney Kopitiam(45 minutes)

Kaya toast set 2.80 SGD. Since 1919

Orchard Road(2 hours)

ION Orchard, Design Orchard

Clarke Quay evening(2 hours)

Riverside bars

Tiong Bahru Market breakfast(1 hour)

Chwee kueh 2.50 SGD. Art Deco neighborhood

National Museum(1.5 hours)

15 SGD

Lunch at Old Airport Road Food Centre(1 hour)

168 stalls. Hokkien mee 5 SGD

Katong/Joo Chiat Peranakan quarter(2 hours)

Shophouses, nyonya kueh, Koon Seng Road

Chili crab at Jumbo Seafood(1.5 hours)

60-80 SGD per crab. Reserve ahead

Late brunch at Common Man Coffee Roasters(1.5 hours)

Martin Road. Coffee 6 SGD, brunch 18-24 SGD

S.E.A. Aquarium on Sentosa(2 hours)

43 SGD. Open Ocean viewing panel (36m wide)

Evening at Dempsey Hill(2.5 hours)

Former barracks. PS Cafe (24-36 SGD) or Candlenut (Michelin Peranakan, 88 SGD tasting)

MRT to Changi Village, bumboat(1 hour)

4 SGD. Departs with 12 passengers

Cycling Pulau Ubin(4 hours)

Bike 8-15 SGD/day. Chek Jawa Wetlands, quarry lake, kampong houses

Lunch at jetty restaurant(1 hour)

Fried noodles 5-8 SGD

Changi Village hawkers(1.5 hours)

Nasi lemak 4 SGD

Southern Ridges trail(3 hours)

Free. 10km. Henderson Waves bridge, HortPark

Cable car to Sentosa(30 minutes)

35 SGD. Glass-floor cabins

Lunch at Coastes, Siloso Beach(1 hour)

Fish and chips 22 SGD

Fort Siloso(1.5 hours)

Free. WWII coastal fort

Wings of Time night show(30 minutes)

20 SGD. 7:40PM and 8:40PM

Bus across the Causeway(1 hour)

Bus 170 from Kranji (1.50 SGD). Bring passport

JB heritage zone(2 hours)

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque (free), street art

Lunch at Selera Jalan Sutera(1 hour)

Nasi lemak 5 MYR (~1.50 SGD), roti canai

Shopping at City Square or KSL Mall(1.5 hours)

1/3 of Singapore prices

Singapore cooking class(3 hours)

Food Playground (from 118 SGD). Chicken rice, laksa, kueh

East Coast Park cycling(2.5 hours)

Bike 8-12 SGD/hour. 15km seaside path. BBQ stingray 8-12 SGD

Dinner at Long Beach Seafood(1.5 hours)

Black pepper crab 50-70 SGD. They invented it

ArtScience Museum(1.5 hours)

22 SGD. Lotus-shaped building

Lunch at Satay by the Bay(1 hour)

Inside Gardens by the Bay. BBQ wings 1.50 SGD

MacRitchie TreeTop Walk(2.5 hours)

Free. 250m walkway 25m above canopy

Night Safari(2.5 hours)

55 SGD. 900+ animals in moonlight habitats

Ferry from Tanah Merah to Bintan(1 hour)

From 50 SGD return on Bintan Resort Ferries. Book at bfrferries.com. Passport required. Indonesian VOA may apply

Check-in at Bintan resort(30 minutes)

Banyan Tree Bintan (splurge from 400 SGD/night with infinity pool villas) or budget options in Trikora Beach area (from 40 SGD/night). The difference from Singapore is immediate — tropical jungle, empty beaches, and village life

Afternoon beach relaxation(3 hours)

White sand, turquoise water, and nobody around. Some resorts have private beaches. Public beaches along Trikora coast are free

Dinner at a kelong (floating restaurant)(2 hours)

Traditional fishing platforms converted to restaurants. Fresh seafood caught daily. Grilled fish, chili crab, and sambal from 100,000 IDR. A unique dining experience on the water

Mangrove discovery tour(2.5 hours)

Kayak or boat through Bintan's mangrove forests (from 30 SGD). Spot monitor lizards, mudskippers, and hornbills. The mangrove ecosystem is fascinating — guides explain the environmental importance

Trikora Beach village visit(1.5 hours)

The east coast villages are traditional Malay fishing communities. Colorful stilt houses over the water, fish drying on racks, and children playing. A world apart from Singapore's modernity

Lunch at a local warung(1 hour)

Indonesian home cooking. Nasi padang (rice with multiple dishes) from 30,000 IDR. The sambal is fresh and fiery

Crystal Lagoon(2 hours)

A natural lagoon on the northwest coast with crystal-clear water. Day pass from 20 SGD. Inflatables, kayaks, and swimming in calm waters

Sunrise yoga on the beach(1 hour)

Many resorts offer complimentary sunrise sessions. Or simply sit on the sand and watch the sun rise over the South China Sea

500 Lohan Temple(1 hour)

Chinese Buddhist temple with 500 golden Buddha statues. Free. The largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia's Riau Islands. The colorful interior is impressive

Last beach time or spa treatment(2 hours)

Indonesian spa treatments at a fraction of Singapore prices. Full body massage from 20 SGD

Ferry back to Singapore(1 hour)

Afternoon ferry. Return through immigration at Tanah Merah

Afternoon at Singapore Zoo(3 hours)

48 SGD. One of the world's best open-concept zoos. The orangutan free-ranging exhibit and Rainforest Kidzworld are highlights. Feeding sessions throughout the day

Dinner at Newton Food Centre(1.5 hours)

Featured in Crazy Rich Asians. BBQ sambal stingray (8-12 SGD), carrot cake (3 SGD), and sugarcane juice (1.50 SGD). More touristy than other hawker centers but the food quality is still excellent

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve(2 hours)

Free. Singapore's highest hill (163m) with more tree species per hectare than all of North America. Well-maintained trails through primary rainforest. Watch for flying lemurs and pangolins (rare but they exist here)

Kranji Countryside farm visits(3 hours)

Bollywood Veggies organic farm (2 SGD entry, free on weekends) for a farm tour and bistro lunch using their own produce. Hay Dairies goat farm (free, milking at 10:30AM). Jurong Frog Farm (2 SGD). A surprising agricultural side of Singapore

Lunch at Bollywood Veggies Poison Ivy Bistro(1 hour)

Farm-to-table with dishes from 10 SGD. Their banana leaf rice (12 SGD) uses produce from the surrounding gardens

Kranji War Memorial(1 hour)

Free. The resting place of 4,461 Allied soldiers who died during WWII. Beautifully maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The rows of white headstones against green lawns are deeply moving

Morning at Henderson Waves for photography(1.5 hours)

The undulating timber bridge at dawn (before 8AM) is Singapore's most photogenic structure. Free. Take the connecting Forest Walk for elevated jungle perspectives

Kampong Lorong Buangkok(1 hour)

Singapore's last surviving kampong (traditional village). A cluster of zinc-roofed houses surrounded by tropical vegetation in the middle of the modern city. Not a tourist site — just walk respectfully on the public path. Near Lorong Buangkok MRT (planned)

Lunch at ABC Brickworks Food Centre(1 hour)

A local favorite. Michelin-recommended mee pok tar (dry noodles, 4 SGD) and lor mee (braised noodle soup, 4 SGD). Less touristy than central hawker centres

River Wonders (formerly River Safari)(2 hours)

40 SGD. The only river-themed wildlife park in Asia. Giant pandas, manatees, and a boat ride through flooded forest recreating the Amazon. Next to Singapore Zoo

Morning at favorite hawker center(1 hour)

Return to Maxwell, Tekka, or Old Airport Road

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark(1 hour)

32 SGD. 360-degree views from 57 floors. Best at sunset

Haw Par Villa(1.5 hours)

Free. 1,000+ statues of Chinese mythology including the Ten Courts of Hell

Farewell dinner at Burnt Ends(2 hours)

One Michelin star. Modern Australian BBQ. Tasting menu from 258 SGD. Reserve months ahead

Morning walk through heritage trail(2 hours)

Pick one NHB heritage trail (free maps at nhb.gov.sg): Balestier (Sun Yat Sen connections), Queenstown (Singapore's first satellite town), or Geylang (red-light-meets-temples-meets-Michelin). Each reveals a different Singapore

Asian Civilisations Museum(1.5 hours)

15 SGD. Beautifully curated journey through Asian cultures — from Islamic art to Chinese calligraphy to Southeast Asian textiles. On the waterfront near Raffles

Farewell lunch at Hawker Chan(45 minutes)

World's cheapest Michelin-starred meal. Soya sauce chicken rice 3.80 SGD. Chinatown Complex

Singapore Sling at Raffles Long Bar(1.5 hours)

The birthplace of the Singapore Sling. 37 SGD for the cocktail in a colonial setting. Throw peanut shells on the floor (it's tradition)

Final kaya toast at Ya Kun(30 minutes)

Kaya toast set 5.80 SGD. The proper farewell

Mustafa Centre last-minute shopping(1 hour)

24 hours. Everything at fair prices

MRT to Changi — arrive early for Jewel(1 hour)

Rain Vortex (free, world's tallest indoor waterfall at 40m), Canopy Park (5 SGD). Worth arriving 4 hours early