Lonely PlanetJul 24
The ultimate 48 hours in Singapore
Here’s how to see the best of the tiny island nation of Singapore in just 2 days.
Explores the rich culture of the Straits Chinese community.
25 things in this story
- ChinatownNeighborhoodHeritage-rich neighborhood with hawker stalls and temples.
- Gardens by the BayParkFuturistic botanical garden with bio-domes and Supertrees.
- Little IndiaNeighborhoodArea with spice sellers, sari stores, and temples.
- National Museum of SingaporeMuseumLively multimedia galleries bring the state's story to life.
- National GalleryMuseumArt-packed museum.
- Sultan MosqueSightFairy-tale mosque in Kampong Glam, visitors welcome 10am-noon, 2pm-4pm.
- Garden RhapsodyAttractionFree light and sound show each night at 7:45pm and 8:45pm.
- QuaysNeighborhoodRiverside area transformed into vibrant nightlife and dining.
- Asian Civilisations MuseumMuseumBoasts the region's most comprehensive collection of pan-Asian treasures.
- Peranakan MuseumMuseumExplores the rich culture of the Straits Chinese community.
- Tekka CentreMarketHawker centre for biryani, dosas, roti prata, and teh tarik.
- Sri Veeramakaliamman TempleSightTemple with colorful architecture in Little India.
- Indian Heritage CentreMuseumDelve into the area's rich history.
- Kampong GlamNeighborhoodTraditionally Muslim quarter with Sultan Mosque.
- Gelam GallerySightSingapore’s first permanent outdoor art space.
- Haji LnNeighborhoodBustling street with quirky boutiques and bars.
- Arab StNeighborhoodStreet with quirky boutiques and bars.
- Hjh MaimunahRestaurantHalal Malay and Indonesian restaurant, famous for beef rendang.
- CÉ LA VIBarRooftop bar at Marina Bay Sands with sky-high views.
- Chinatown Heritage CentreMuseumExhibits in restored shophouses about community's past.
- Thian Hock Keng TempleSightOldest Hokkien sanctuary, built between 1839 and 1842.
- Ya Kun Kaya ToastCafé
- Flower DomeSight
- Cloud ForestSight
- Civic DistrictSuburb