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JUN 2019 43805SIAG Awdstrat19 Awd Serv 148X210 Insiderguide Apr19 Inc.Indd 1 27/2/19 5:02 PM Contents A Visitor’s Guide to Singapore PEOPLE • PLACES • EVENTS • DINING • NIGHTLIFE APR - JUN 2019 43805SIAG_AwdStrat19_Awd_Serv_148x210_InsiderGuide_Apr19_Inc.indd 1 27/2/19 5:02 PM contents WHAT’S ON ART IN THE CITY 04 Look out for these exciting events. 18 Be inspired by different forms of art. PARK LIFE TAKE ME HOME 10 Explore green sanctuaries 20 Take your pick from unique that are easily accessed from keepsakes that pay tribute to the city centre. Singaporean culture. KAMPONG SPIRIT SHOPPING TRAILS 12 Explore the old and new facets of 22 Don’t miss out on the best buys historic Kampong Glam. in town. MAKAN TIME EYE-OPENING TOURS 14 Tuck into our city’s best 24 Stroll through a very different local dishes. side of Singapore. THE EAT LIST JUST KIDDING AROUND 16 Indulge in new epicurean experiences 26 Here are some ideas of how you at these modern restaurants. and your young ones can explore Singapore together. ACTION & ADVENTURE 28 Be part of the action! NEON NIGHTS 30 Dive into new after-dark experiences that you won’t forget. Editor Andre Frois Contributing Editor Darren Chua Sub Editor Chai Tze Yuen Art Director Nor Hamimah www.mongoosepublishing.sg DC 001 05 19 Q2 STB is not responsible for the accuracy, For general enquiries, contact completeness or usefulness of this SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD publication and shall not be liable for any damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising Tourism Court, from or in connection with the content of 1 Orchard Spring Lane, this publication. You should verify or seek Singapore 247729 clarification from the individual third parties Tel: +65 6736 6622 | Fax: +65 6736 9423 referred to in this publication. Tourist line: 1800 736 2000 (outside Singapore) 43805SIAG_AwdStrat19_Awd_Serv_148x210_InsiderGuide_Apr19_Inc.indd 1 27/2/19 5:02 PM HANDY TIPS TRANSPORT HANDY TIPS MRT Follow these pointers to make the best of your stay. Trains typically run from 5.30am to midnight. Standard tickets vary GST Refund from S$1.50 to S$2.60 (inclusive of S$0.10 card cost). See page 32 for the MRT map. Payment by cash and cards is safe and efficient in Singapore. Tipping is not a common practice as service charge has been factored into the Goods www.smrttrains.com.sg +65 6331 1000 and Services Tax (GST). As a tourist in Singapore, you can claim a refund on 7% GST under the Tourist Tax Refund Scheme if you make any purchase more than S$100 at the participating shops. Here’s how to go about it: Bus 1. Look out for these signs at the shops. Fares start from S$1.40. Try to have the exact fare as change will not be given. www.sbstransit.com.sg www.smrt.com.sg +65 6331 1000 2. Choose one credit/debit card as a Token for tagging your purchases. Don’t forget to ask for your eTRS Ticket, original invoice or receipt. Taxi 3. Apply for your tax refund at the eTRS self-help kiosks located at Fares start from S$3.90. Singapore Changi Airport’s Departure Hall and Departure Transit Lounge of Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as at the ICA duty office at Seletar Comfort & CityCab +65 6552 1111 Premier Cabs +65 6363 6888 Airport. Be sure to file your GST claims before checking in your goods. SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888 4. At the eTRS kiosk, swipe your assigned Token to retrieve your purchase details. Otherwise, scan your eTRS tickets to retrieve your CONNECTIVITY purchase details. Free Wi-Fi 5. You can choose to have the refund credited directly into your credit Register for free public Wi-Fi card at the eTRS self-help kiosk, or get a cash refund. If you chose service with your foreign number at the latter (available only at Changi International Airport), proceed to any Wireless@SG hotspot across the Central Refund Counter after the immigration checks. Singapore, and receive your login details via an SMS message. 6. Alternatively, apply for tax refunds with the Tourego app, a mobile Overseas charges may apply. Alternatively, you can rent a pocket tourist tax refund solution that is downloadable from the Apple App Wi-Fi device at Singapore Visitor Store or Google Play Store. Get your refund ticket issued directly to Centre (orchardgateway) or Changi an e-wallet. Tourego also provides users with the latest shopping, Recommends at Changi Airport. food and travel tips for an overall fuss-free journey in Singapore. SIM Card Telcos in Singapore have ceased Muslim-friendly Destination the provision of 2G network in Singapore. To attain 3G/4G Singapore's diverse, multi-ethnic community offers many Muslim-friendly roaming, buy a Singapore prepaid facilities. This includes facilities ranging from Halal-certified or SIM card from Singapore Visitor Centre (orchardgateway), Changi Muslim-owned eating establishments to prayer rooms in most* major Recommends or attractions, hotels and shopping malls. For a full list of mosques in telecommunications retail shops Singapore, visit www.muis.gov.sg/mosque located at the airport, major shopping malls and convenience * Do check in with the individual establishments on the facilities available. stores islandwide. 2 — APR/MAY/JUN 2019 WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM HANDY TIPS Visit Singapore Travel Guide WHAT THE Download and try the enhanced Visit Singapore Travel Guide app (available on iOS) for tips and SINGLISH? recommendations on hidden gems in the city. Choose places of interest according to your Passion Tribes, English is Singapore’s explore Singapore with ease and discover the latest primary language, though events in town. our English is peppered with colloquial expressions that you can easily pick up. Local Tips Makan A Malay expression referring • Keep to the left on escalators, especially during peak hours. to food or the act of eating. • When taking public transport, always give way to alighting passengers. “There are many shiok Board buses from the front door and exit by the rear door. Remember to makan places in this press the ‘stop’ button early. neighbourhood—here, it’s makan time, all the time!” • Some items like pets and durians are not allowed on public transport. Shiok An expression of great satisfaction and pleasure. “The food in hawker centres like Lau Pa Sat and • Singaporeans love queueing. If you see a queue, check out what’s at the Tekka Market is very front of it—you might be in for a treat! shiok!” • Singapore does not have a tipping culture, but if you’d like to express your appreciation for the service you have received, please feel free to Tapao The Singlish equivalent of do so. takeaway. Mobile e-payments “If you can’t finish your makan, you can always tapao. Running out of cash while shopping? These electronic payment apps will ” make sorting notes and coins a thing of the past. Electronic payments are widely accepted by various merchants across our island. Bojio A Hokkien phrase locals use Download: when not invited to an Look out for VIA’s logo should you activity or event. have a compatible e-wallet under VIA You went to get coffee alliance. “ without me this morning? Bojio!" Alipay: Usage of Alipay’s mobile payment function may be restricted beyond mainland Chinese users ” VIA™: VIA™ is Asia’s 1st cross border mobile payment alliance that allows you to use your local mobile wallet overseas. Simply look out for the VIA™ logo to pay via QR. Find out more at viaconnects.com HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE APR/MAY/JUN 2019 — 3 WHAT’S ON APRIL Apr Till 7 Image courtesyNational Heritage Board of Image courtesy of World Gourmet Summit Image courtesyWorld of Singapore Heritage Festival Apr May 1 12 Enjoy heritage trails, tours, open houses and performances - at spots across Singapore, and hear hidden tales of our World Gourmet Summit colourful history and heritage. National Heritage Board’s rd At the 23 outing of the month-long World Gourmet annual signature festival for the people, by the people, SHF Summit (WGS)—Asia’s premier haute cuisine festival that presents novel and immersive programmes and celebrates fine cuisines, wines and dining experiences— experiences in partnership with the community and expect a stellar line-up of international masterchefs, stakeholders. For 2019, the Singapore Bicentennial edition along with our brightest culinary talents, serving you of the festival will take place over four weekends, with dinners, brunches, masterclasses and more. events and programmes centred around iconic venues like Kampong Glam, Bedok, Telok Blangah and Kranji. www.worldgourmetsummit.com Various locations www.heritagefestival.sg Various locations Apr 3 -20 The Truth Best known for staging acclaimed productions like Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress and Shakespeare in the Park, the Singapore Repertory Theatre invites you to uncover Florian Zeller's The Truth. This suspense-filled story about betrayal and deceit premiered at The Chocolate Factory, London, in association with Theatre Royal Bath. www.srt.com.sg/thetruth KC Arts Centre Fort Canning Apr 1 -30 Apr Aug st Easter Eggs-travaganza with Gudetama 3 - 4 (1 Edition) Join us in Easter Eggs-travaganza at Jurong Bird Park, SAM Mini Mobile Museum which will be peppered with the beloved Japanese egg The Singapore Art Museum’s Mini Mobile Museum invites character. Gudetama fans young and old will love taking you to an intimate experience of Southeast Asian artists’ photos with the park’s avian mascots and taking part in contemporary artworks within a public space. Featuring Easter-themed craft activities. Embark on the egg-venture art forms like drawings, installations, sound and video, hunt and stand a chance to win attractive prizes. you can expect five editions of this travelling art exhibition starting from 2019 onwards.
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