Ion Orchard
Well, I made a list for you guys to easily understand better the places to visit and some of the things to do on your next visit to Singapore (and make it a bit exciting). I hope you like them. Haha! We were so blessed to be traveling with some of our relatives here so please bear with them for now. lol.
1. Roam & Enjoy Changi airport
"H" enjoying Changi
Aside from that its full of visually appealing aesthetics and many well-designed gardens which is very unlikely compared to the other airports to have, Changi is the only airport I also know where you can take a slide as an option if you're bored to take the escalator. FUN! The place is also fillled with entertainment choices such as movie theatres, interesting scientific displays, playgrounds, spas, virtual gaming systems, and open lounges, aside from the countless shops and restaurants we are used to - making it a great place to be stuck, well, not really. Haha! I don't want my flight to be late but such things make the situation feel lighter. And now that it recently opened the doors for its new marvel "Jewel Changi", a giant man-made 360° waterfall, I might make that stopover just to see it in person. Wahaha!
2. Visit Ion street - Orchard road
Guys! position in 1.. 2.. 3..
This street is famous for having this iconic ION Orchard Mall housing some of the luxurious international brands and standing proud with its world-class beauty and architecture (it lights at night too). By the way, if you happen to see an ice cream vendor within the area, try one of their sandwich ice creams. It was one of my best yet.
3. Shop at Bugis
Bugis is the answer
If you are looking for a place where to spend your money? Bugis is the answer. From food, specialty stores, general merchandise, street market, trendy fashion clothes, to local delicacies.. You name it, Bugis have it. One of the must-visit shops here? Of course, the dollar store. Yes, it's here. I even found some branded chocolates here more affordable compared to the Philippines. A great find indeed,
4. Experience the ever-present Chinatown
Chinatown Singapore
Your Southeast Asian tour will not be complete without passing by a Chinese-cultured area. But hey, why not. Their classic in striking-red temples makes a good picture. And make sure to try one of their street foods there to glaze the experience. Feel the authenticity. What?! Haha!
5. Drop by Little India & Arab street
Singapore's Little India & Arab street
Good thing I like spicy foods! Yes! Its time! Haha! If you are game to do something new, go and eat here. You just might find your new favorite dish here like the Biryani-style of cooking (ooh-la-la) and those chili-hot Indian rice. Man, I am craving right now, delicious! If not, enjoy the view of their Indian temple architectures and hear the bell ring as they routinely do.
6. Try the local favorite Hainanese Chicken
Hawker Chan's Hainanese chicken
Do not go out of this country without trying one. The locally-made Hainanese chicken here has magic. lol. Kidding aside, it really is something. My first try was a so-so (just fine) one but I was looking for it from time to time after that. The good news is that it is served even to some local food courts scattered around the area. The bad news? You'll miss it when you go back home. Awwww..
7. Don't miss the Universal Studios Singapore
Who will be eaten first?! Wahaha!
Even though I already visited a few Universal Studios (Hollywood and Japan), I still enjoy going here because aside from that I am an adrenaline junkie, I get to lose weight just by shouting! lol. Well, amusement parks for me never get old. It's always a great way to spend fun times laughing and creeping each other out.
NOTE: If you are traveling here by train, Siloso beach is just a few stations away. You might want to relax a bit from all those chaos that had happened earlier. OR, if you want even more happenings, you can try the indoor sky diving platform near this beach. Let's get it on!
What are we DOING?!
If you want to see more pictures about what happened here, watch the video below. Haha! What a waste of time. #punchmeafter #crazypeople
8. Nature-tripping at Gardens by the Bay
This should be the highlight of the whole Singapore visit as you explore the pride area of the country. Gardens by the bay is literally many gardens beside a Bay. But for now, we focus on the two main highlights of the place which are the following:
Cloud Forest
Enjoying there Symphony?
The vicinity is a man-made, fully air-conditioned, and enclosed area where different plants and trees can be found. It boasts a 35-meter waterfall (one of many) that sprinkles water to all its visitors upon entering. Haha! It's just a bit, don't worry. Unless you stay where it falls then go ahead and take your bath there.
If you are not afraid of heights, hanging trails can be traversed nearing a hundred feet for everyone to dare. To be honest, it was looking like it was not really that high from below.. but wait until you get to the platform. Surprise! Haha!
Hanging walking trails
Supertree Grove
Feeling a little little, chicken little
These gigantic, alien-looking, and mechanical trees are just stunning to see in-person. I remember seeing them for the first time in a photo of a friend and I asked that friend of mine "Hey man, what planet are you in at?". Haha!
I suggest you guys visiting them at night since a lights and music show happens every night for everybody to enjoy. If you want to see them up-close, a platform is also available so you can traverse from one Supertree to another and get that incredible selfie of yours.
9. Gazing at Marina Bay Sands
This is Singapore
We actually walked all of this off. We were all there a while ago on the other side of the land and now we're here on the other side of the bay. If you are planning to burn your time, you should do it too as you'll pass by 3 great places as rewards including:
The Marina Bay Sands Mall - which has a freaking water canal inside
I am hungry
The Helix bridge - where you get dizzy & disoriented while taking a jog (haha!)
ngingiti-ngiti lang yan pero pagod na pagod na mga yan
And the Iconic Merlion
who you shooting at?
Okay. Let's stop here. I am getting tired while writing that we are getting tired of walking around the area. Haha! If I remember it correctly, Melody, our cousin, recorded thousands of steps that were done by all of us that day (which made tita's leg cramp)! Whew! Just by merely thinking of that makes me feel a bit heavy right now - for real. Well, if you want to see more of our tiring Singapore walking trip, you are free to watch this video below:
