Singapore Dream
Got just three days in Lion City? Perfect! Singapore packs futuristic marvels, lush escapes, and culinary fireworks into one hyper-efficient itinerary.
Forget FOMO – this action-packed guide squeezes every drop from 72 hours. Ready? Let’s dive!
Day 1: Iconic Wonders
Marina Bay Majesty
Start at Marina Bay Sands. Skip the pricey SkyPark observation deck (S$32) – head to CE LA VI Sky for a stunning (free!) lobby view. Walk the Helix Bridge for iconic Gardens by the Bay photos. Enter the Gardens (S$28): Walk the OCBC Skyway (S$8 extra) between Supertrees at dusk for magic. Cool off in the Flower Dome & Cloud Forest (included).
Feast
Hop on the Circle Line MRT to Geylang Serai Market. Skip tourist traps! Feast on authentic Nasi Padang (mixed rice, S$6-8). Try Murtabak (stuffed pancake, S$5) or Soto Ayam (spicy chicken soup, S$4).
Nights
Stroll Clarke Quay – lights shimmering on the Singapore River. Dine riverside at Jumbo Seafood (book ahead! Chilli Crab ~S$80/kg). For views sans crowds, try Level33 rooftop lounge (artisan sodas S$12).
Day 2: Island Thrills
Sentosa Escapade
Take the Sentosa Express monorail from VivoCity (S$4 entry). Prioritize! Universal Studios Singapore (S$89, opens 10am – hit Transformers & Battlestar Galactica first). Prefer beaches? Palawan Beach has the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia bridge (free!).
Faber Heights
Take the Mount Faber Cable Car (S$35 round-trip from Sentosa) for sweeping city/jungle views. Hike the Marang Trail (free, 30 mins) through secondary forest to the summit.
Evening Unwind
Head to Ann Siang Hill. Dinner? Labyrinth offers modern Singaporean tasting menus (S$248+), or grab Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken rice at Hawker Chan (S$5!).
Day 3: Nature & Culture
Morning Greens
Beat the heat! Start at MacRitchie Reservoir at 7am. Hike the TreeTop Walk (free, opens 9am, arrive early! 250m suspension bridge). Trail takes ~3 hours. See long-tailed macaques (don't feed!).
Sky-High Farewell
Cap your trip with the Singapore Flyer (S$40, 30-min rotation). Book the Sunset Flight (6pm slot) for golden-hour cityscapes. Nearby, Satay by the Bay (Gardens by the Bay) offers affordable local skewers (S$0.70/stick).
Key Logistics Mastered
* Transport: Get an EZ-Link Card (S$10, includes S$5 credit) for MRT/buses. Taxis/Grab cost ~S$3 base + S$0.50/km.
* Timings: Attractions open ~10am-10pm. MRT runs 5:30am-midnight.
* Savings: Bundle tickets, e.g., Gardens + Flyer S$58. Use Hawker Centres!
Your Lion City Legacy
Three days? Done! You’ve scaled supertrees, conquered theme park thrills, hiked ancient reservoirs, and feasted like royalty on hawker gems. Singapore proves epic adventures come in compact packages.
What’s calling you loudest, Lykkers? Futuristic gardens, Sentosa screams, or chilli crab feasts? Book those flights and share your must-dos below!