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HANDY TIPS 02 Useful information Hello about Singapore WHAT’S ON 04 Exciting events in 2017! the months ahead Christmas and New Year’s Eve have passed, and yet the revelry continues! RETAIL THERAPY You’ve come at an amazing 20 Singapore’s shopping time, because the exciting hotspots and what to Chinese New Year festival buy from there is about to engulf the city, and there are heaps COVER STORY of exhibitions, theatre 12 Artist Zul Othman, productions, and music a.k.a ZERO shares his festivals to up your favourite spots in Singapore culture quota. DAY TRIPPER Now that you’re 13 Unique, offbeat tours that here, you’re probably will show you different wondering where to go sides of the city THE EAT LIST for the ultimate Singapore 24 Hawker highlights and experience. That’s where the hottest tables in town we come in; we’ve curated the best and latest in the BY NIGHT city to make sure you’ll 28 Cool bars and clubs to enjoy every minute of your drink and be merry trip. In these pages, you’ll fnd essential information for travellers, brilliant must-dos, unique tours, neighbourhood guides, great shopping fnds, the hottest tables, authentic local hawkers, the coolest ESSENTIAL 14 SINGAPORE bars, and so much more. FAMILY FUN Go forth, explorer! City must-dos and neighbourhood guides 30 Things to do with for every visitor the little ones FOUNDER Chris Edwards COVER ART Zul Othman For general enquiries, contact the MANAGING DIRECTOR Hamish Mcdougall THE HONEYCOMBERS SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD, [email protected] Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, EDITOR Crystal Lee Singapore 247729 SUB-EDITOR Sally Shoult HO PRINTING SINGAPORE PTE LTD Tel: (65) 6736 6622 | Fax: (65) 6736 9423 31 Changi South Street 1 Singapore 486769 Tourist line: 1800 736 2000 (outside Singapore) WRITERS Chelsia Tan, Dinesh Ajith, Zakaria Muhammad SALES & MARKETING Daniel Lim STB is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this publication and shall not be liable for any damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising DESIGNERS Aliff Tee, Zhang Sze Li, from or in connection with the content of this publication. You should verify or Darissa Lee, Elsen Ho seek clarifcation from the individual third parties referred to in this publication. All information in this guide is correct at the time of printing. DC 001 05 17 Q1 HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #YOURSINGAPORE 02 | HANDY TIPS HANDY TIPS | 03 Handy Tips Local Quirks Singlish, explained Language A guide to surviving Singapore Uncle / Aunty Lah English is the spoken language, Out of respect, locals address A suffx used to place emphasis though Singlish - a collection older folks on the street, like on the sentence; used to express of colloquial catchphrases and a shopkeeper or a taxi driver, certainty lingo - dominates everyday as “aunty” or “uncle”, even “Dont worry about it lah!” conversations among locals. though they are not related. Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and Shiok various other dialects are Chope Fantastic, or to convey feelings of also used. It means to reserve a place or satisfaction and pleasure call dibs on something. If you “This plate of chicken rice is see a pack of tissues on a damn shiok!” Alamak seat or table at a hawker A mild exclamation that bears the centre during lunch hour, try Bojio same meaning to “oh dear”, or your luck elsewhere: the spot A Hokkien phrase for not inviting “oh no” Transport has been choped. someone to an activity or event “Alamak! Tickets for the concert Queuing Up “You went to the café to get coffee are all sold out!” MRT BUS TAXI this morning? Bojio!” Trains typically run from 5.30am Fares start from as low as $0.78. Try Cab fares start from $3.20. Waiting in line for the latest Gostan and the best in the city is a way to 12.00am. Standard tickets vary to have the exact fare as bus drivers A contraction of the nautical phrase SMRT Taxis of life for Singaporeans. We do Kiasu from $1.40 to $2.70. See page 32 do not give change on “go astern”. It means to reverse or (65) 6555 8888 it all the time – and whatever A fercely competitive spirit for map. public buses. turn around Premier Taxis you get at the end of the “She queued for four hours to get “You need to gostan your car for www.smrt.com.sg www.sbstransit.com.sg (65) 6363 6888 queue might be worth your the latest iPhone - so kiasu!” (65) 1800 336 8900 www.smrt.com.sg the driver to move out of the Comfort Taxis & CityCab while, too. (65) 1800 336 8900 parking lot.” (65) 6552 1111 Visitor Centres CHINATOWN Connectivity 2 Banda Street (Behind Buddha Shopping Tooth Relic Temple and Museum) FREE WIFI GST Refunds 9am - 9pm daily Register for free public For a pleasant shopping experience, TOURIST HOTLINE: Chinatown Wi-Fi service with your As a tourist in Singapore, you can claim a refund on the compare prices, enquire about refund policies, and check the (65) 1800 736 2000 ION ORCHARD foreign mobile number 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) under the Tourist Tax Refund (65) 6736 2000 (overseas) at any Wireless@SG Scheme if you make any purchases of more than $100 at the invoice as well as the warranty Level 1 Concierge, 2 Orchard Turn of the product before making a hotspot across participating shops - and it’s super easy too! 10am - 10pm daily Singapore, and receive purchase. More information and Orchard your login details via an shopping tips can be found on the Consumer Advisory section SMS message. Overseas charges may ORCHARD Look out for these At the eTRS kiosk, swipe your at YourSingapore.com (under apply. Alternatively, you can rent a 216 Orchard Road signs at the shops. assigned Token to retrieve your “Traveller Essentials”). pocket Wi-Fi device at Singapore 1 4 (Next to orchardgateway@emerald) purchase details. Otherwise, scan your Visitor Centre (orchardgateway) 8.30 - 9.30pm daily eTRS tickets to retrieve your purchase For assistance or to fag or Changi Recommends at details. inappropriate retailer behaviour, Somerset Changi Airport. Choose one credit /debit call 1800 736 2000 or email 2 card as a Token for tagging [email protected]. Don't Miss! your purchases. Don’t forget to You can choose to have the Be sure to check out “Evolution Craftsmen: Singapore SIM CARD ask for your eTRS Ticket, original Tipping refund credited directly into your Inspired”, the 2nd installation of the CRAFT|SINGAPORE Buy a Singapore prepaid SIM invoice or receipt. 5credit card at the eTRS self-help kiosk, card from Singapore Visitor It is not usual practice to tip exhibition located at the second foor of the Singapore Visitor or get cash refund. If you choose the Centre (orchardgateway), in Singapore, although it is Centre (orchardgateway). Learn about the evolutionary spirit of latter (available only at Changi Interna- appreciated by service staff. Most Singapore’s contemporary craftsmen and see how they explore Changi Recommends and Apply for your tax refund at the tional Aiport), proceed to the Central hotels and restaurants quote identity and sense of place in their works. Let their stories inspire telecommunication retail shops 3 eTRS self-help kiosk located at Refund Counter after the immigration you to explore and uncover hidden gems in Singapore. located at the airport, major the airport or international cruise checks. price as “++,” which includes 10% Admission is free. shopping malls and convenience centres. Be sure to fle your GST service charge and 7% Goods and stores island-wide. claims before checking in your goods. Services Tax (GST). WANT MORE? VISIT WWW.YOURSINGAPORE.COM HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #YOURSINGAPORE 04 | WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON | 05 Jan 7 to Feb 12 Jan 9 PONGAL FESTIVAL 2017 THAIPUSAM FESTIVAL 2017 Celebrate the Indian Harvest Join thousands of Hindu devotees as they embark on an Jan Festival in the vibrant Little India, annual thanksgiving festival. It is a day for devotees to where you’ll witness rituals and celebrate the fulflment of their vows by carrying milk customs such as the honouring of pots and kavadis (semi-circular structure decorated the cattle and the making of kolams, with peacock feathers and fowers, while the elaborate a traditional drawing. Culture spike kavadis are pierced into the skin), in a ceremonial vultures, pop into the bustling worship to Lord Murugan. Festival Village at Hasting Roads www.littleindia.com.sg for folk performances, exhibitions Little India to Tank Road and harvest demonstrations. There Little India are also plenty of activities for Jan 4 to 15 the young and old, including a trail M1 SINGAPORE FRINGE around Little India and the Heritage Jan 21 FESTIVAL 2017: Treasure Hunt. Don’t leave without ST. JEROME’S ART & SKIN trying pongal, the customary sweet dish made from rice and milk. LANEWAY FESTIVAL See how local and international www.littleindia.com.sg SINGAPORE 2017 artists interpret the theme “Art and Campbell Lane This annual gathering of the best the Skin” through theatre, dance, Little India up-and-coming artistes and music music, and visual arts at this annual Jan 11 to 22 makers promises over 12 hours Jan 26 to Feb 4 arts fest. A must-see is Foreign Bodies SINGAPORE ART of good music, food and fun with by a local burlesque troupe Skin RIVER HONGBAO 2017 its great lineup (AURORA, Astreal, in SIN. WEEK 2017 Glass Animals, Chet Faker, and Immerse in the festivities of The ffth edition of Singapore www.singaporefringe.com more), fantastic F&B options, the Lunar New Year at this Various venues Art Week promises a larger- exciting fringe activities, and an all- annual riverside celebration than-life visual feast with a slew round amazing atmosphere.