Always heard about Singapore being the most expensive city in the world? We’re here to challenge it with a 3-day travel itinerary in Singapore where you can complete your sight-seeing, enjoy local meals and bring home snacks all for under SGD$100!
Day 1
1. Getting your transport card
Changi Airport MRT Station – TransitLink Ticket Office at T2
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Upon arrival at Changi Airport, follow the signs ‘Train to City’ which will lead you to Changi Airport MRT Station. Purchase the 3-Day Singapore Tourist Pass at $30 at TransitLink Ticket Offices at Terminal 2. Pass price is inclusive of a $10 refundable rental deposit which you can return (at all TransitLink Ticket Offices of any MRT Stations) and get a refund at the end of your trip. The Singapore Tourist Pass gives unlimited basic buses and train rides around Singapore for 3 consecutive days*!
Arriving in the wee hours? You can still purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass via the Automated STP Kiosks located right beside TransitLink Ticket Offices at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of Changi Airport MRT Station.
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For more information about STP: http://www.thesingaporetouristpass.com.sg/type-of-passes
*Terms & Conditions:
- A 1-day coverage of the STP begins from your 1st usage till 11:59pm of the day.
- Usage of 2-day or 3-day card must be on consecutive days.
- Unlimited travel is only applicable for public bus and train services. The pass excludes rides on premium services such as Sentosa Express, RWS8, Fast Forward, Night Rider and Nite Owl buses.
- Prices apply to adult and child above 0.9m in height.
Amount spent: $30
Also read: The only tourist pass that you need to get around Singapore
2. Bugis Junction
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Head over to Bugis Junction’s Food Junction for lunch where you can find a great variety of delicious local food at affordable prices (mostly below $10) and more importantly, you will be able to enjoy your food in air-conditioned comfort and take a respite from the heat outside! It is located at level 3 of Bugis Junction, which is right above the MRT station!
After lunch, walk around and explore Bugis Junction. There are tourist privileges offered by Bugis Junction!
Amount spent: $10 (exclusive of shopping expenses)
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT Station
Location: Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021
3. Singaporean’s favourite drink – Bubble Tea!
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Walk over to Bugis+ (opposite Bugis Junction) and grab Singaporean’s all-time favourite drink – Bubble Tea! If you are looking for something sweet and creamy, a must-try will be Caramel Black Tea Macchiato (Black tea with sweetened creamy milk foam) at $4.90. If you’re looking for a refreshing drink, try their Honey Green Tea or Honey Oolong Tea at $3.70!
Amount spent: $4.90
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT Station
Location: Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street #01-01, S(188067)
Opening hours: Daily from 10:30am to 10:30pm
4. Haji Lane
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Make a 10 min walk to Haji Lane from Bugis Junction & be greeted by walls of graffiti art, eclectic shops and cafes all around! Soak in the atmosphere here with Singapore being known as the melting pot of Asia’s cultures!
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT Station
Also read: 10 must-visit tourist attractions in Singapore
5. St Andrew’s Cathedral
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Take a train to City Hall MRT Station and be awestruck by Singapore’s largest cathedral – St. Andrew’s Cathedral. You may also pre-book a free guided tour!
Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT
Location: 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897, Singapore
Opening hours: Daily from 10am to 7pm
Website
6. Capitol Theatre
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Take the underpass from City Hall MRT to Capitol Theatre.
Dinner can be done at Food Republic located at Basement 1 of Capitol Piazza (right beside Capitol Theatre). Be sure to try the Bak Chor Mee (Minced Pork Noodles) for $6.50.
Amount spent: $6.50
Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT Station
Location of Capitol Theatre: 17 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178907
7. Stunning view of the Singapore Skyline
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As dusk approaches, be sure to be at the belt where you get to enjoy Singapore’s skyline, overlooking the iconic Marina Bay Sands towers!
Nearest MRT Station: Esplanade MRT Station
Day 2
1. Traditional Breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast
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Grab yourself Singapore’s traditional breakfast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast located within Tiong Bahru Plaza (right above Tiong Bahru MRT Station). They serve extremely fragrant Kopi-O (Black coffee with no milk) and Teh-O (Black tea with no milk). A must-try is definitely their best-seller set – Kaya Toast with Butter Set that comes 2 freshly toasted bread, 1 drink and 2 soft-boiled eggs at $4.80!
Amount spent: $4.80
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru MRT Station
Location: Tiong Bahru Plaza, 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #B1-138, Singpore 168732
Opening Hours: Daily 8am – 10pm
2. Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Explore one of the hipster places in Singapore where young meets old! There are many outstanding cafes that are unique to Tiong Bahru estate surrounding a wet market, a Vinyl record shop, traditional bakeries all around this estate. Grab yourself a croissant from Tiong Bahru Bakery for $3.50.
Amount spent: $3.50
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru MRT Station
Location: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
Opening hours: Daily 8am – 8pm
Website
Also read: Foodie treats all tourists should eat!
3. Chinatown
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Hop onto bus no. 33 or 63 at where you have alighted previously (Block 1) and go towards Chinatown. It’s a 20min bus ride straight to Chinatown! This is where you can find great souvenirs for keepsake. Lunch can be done at People’s Park Hawker Centre where you can get local delicacies like Char Kway Teow, Bak Chor Mee or fried carrot cake below $8!
Amount spent: $8
Nearest MRT: Chinatown MRT Station
4. Old Hill Street Police Station
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Make a quick trip down to Old Hill Street Police Station to grab a shot against the beautifully painted windows!
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay MRT Station
5. Central Fire Station
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Walk down the road from Old Hill Police Street Police Station and you will find yourself at Central Fire Station. This museum is free for all! Dinner can be done at Funan shopping mall, right opposite the fire station. You can get an affordable bowl of mini wok noodles at $6!
Amount spent: $6
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay MRT Station
Location: 62 Hill St, Singapore 179367
Day 3
1. Old Chang Kee
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Try out local’s favourite curry puff by Old Chang Kee. If you’re a fan of fried food, they have a variety of food choices. A few must-try are Curry O’ ($1.50), Sotong Head OnStik ($1.70) and Chicken Wing ($1.70)!
Amount spent: $4.90
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station
Location: Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, #B2-02, (S)238839
Also read: 6 top tips for travelling on a budget in Singapore
2. Visit Art Science Musuem
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Make your way to the Art Science Museum for the Future World Exhibition where you will experience impressive interactive light displays. The exhibitions here are always changing so be sure to check out their website for the latest updates!
Admission fee: $18
Nearest MRT: Bayfront MRT Station
2. Peranakan Houses
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Check out the Peranakan shop house architecture at Koon Seng road. Take bus 16 or 33 from Dakota MRT Station Exit A and alight 3 stops later. Do a 5 min walk into Koon Seng road where you can start snapping Instagrammable shots with the shop houses.
Nearest MRT: Dakota MRT Station exit A
Location: 15 Koon Seng Road, Singapore 427540
3. Changi Jewel
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Return your Singapore Tourist Pass at Changi Airport MRT Station’s TransitLink Ticket Office Terminal 2 and you will receive the refund of $10 and enroute to Changi Jewel to grab Rich and Good’s Mango swiss roll ($10) at Changi Jewel to end off your 3-day trip on a sweet note (literally)!
Ensure that you have at least 2 hours if you wish to fully explore Changi Jewel!
Total amount spent for all 3 days: $96.60
Nearest MRT: Changi Airport MRT Station
Website
Also read: How to spend 48 to 72 hours in Singapore
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How to get around Singapore?
The most convenient and flexible way to get around Singapore is with the Singapore Tourist Pass available in 1-day ($10), 2-day ($16) and 3-day ($20) passes; $10 refundable deposit is required. These passes offer unlimited public transport rides* that gives you a peace of mind as you get around!
Things to note:
- A 1-day coverage of the STP begins from your 1st usage till 11:59pm of the day.
- Usage of 2-day or 3-day card must be on consecutive days.
- Unlimited travel is only applicable for public bus and train services. The pass excludes rides on premium services such as Sentosa Express, RWS8, Fast Forward, Night Rider and Nite Owl buses.
- Prices apply to adult and child above 0.9m in height.
Singapore Tourist Pass is available island-wide at various TransitLink Ticket Offices of the MRT Stations.
Click here for full list of locations
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Article by: Jacquelyn Pang
All information are accurate as of 26 July 2019