I N T E R E S T
Things to Do
in Singapore for Free (or Next to Nothing)
It will soon be summertime and travel is still out of the question for most. But think of it as an opportunity to explore your own backyard. Being Singapore-bound has boundless possibilities for fun and fascination, which don’t cost an arm and a leg. Here’s some inspiration. Fun fact: London is 2.2 times bigger than the whole of Singapore!
WALK OVERSEAS – TO SENTOSA! Skip the queue for the monorail at VivoCity and walk over water via the Sentosa Boardwalk. Entry is just $1 compared to $6 for driving in. The Boardwalk takes you right to the entrance of Resorts World Sentosa. From there, follow the signposts to your pick of beaches – Palawan, Siloso or Tanjong. Eat at one of the food courts or pack a picnic and have fun in the sun (with sunblock) and surf. Note: For weekend visits, you need to book online to ensure safe distancing and avoid overcrowding. Reserve a time slot up to 5 days before your intended visit at: www.sentosa.com/beachreservations
Fun fact: The S.E.A Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is the world’s largest oceanarium.
TIONG BAHRU ART AND EAT BEAT Head for Tiong Bahru – a fabulous hipster meets oldster neighbourhood that’s become something of a public art gallery. The amazing wall murals of YC Yip, a self-taught local artist, adorn many of the clean and foot-friendly lanes, and are great photo opportunities. You can actually pose in front of them and become part of
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the picture – make like you’re interacting with old-style kueh vendors, bird singing spectators and more. There are loads of quaint little independent boutiques, bookstores and gift shops to explore, too. When hunger pangs hit, head for the famous Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre. The atmosphere is authentic and pretty much everything tastes wonderful.
Fun fact: Tiong Bahru is the site of Singapore’s very first public housing estate, developed by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT). Before that, it was a cemetery – its name means ‘new cemetery’ in a combo of Hokkien and Malay.
