--- type: "Article" title: "Singapore delights" description: "Travel author Justine Tyerman regains her shopping mojo in Singapore... Here are her sightseeing tips." resource: "https://travelmemo.com/singapore/singapore-city-trip-shopping-delights" author: "Justine Tyerman" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 17 tags: ["City Trip", "Shopping", "Singapore"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/singapore" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/asia" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/india" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/morocco" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/new-zealand" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/turkey" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/city-trip" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/shopping" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/air-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/experience-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/museum" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/review" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/safari" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/wildlife-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/itinerary" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culture" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/golf" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/lake" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/resort" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/wellness-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/swiss-international-air-lines" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/travelmemo" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj", at: 2026-07-04T14:29:36+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: singapore-city-trip-shopping-delights.md#photos title: "Original photography by Justine Tyerman" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj" last_modified: 2017-06-15 timestamp: 2026-07-04T14:29:36+00:00 --- # Singapore delights > Singapore offers an exhilarating mix of world-class shopping, diverse cultural neighbourhoods, wildlife parks, themed attractions, and one of the world's best airports, making it an ideal stopover destination. The city's efficient transport and all-in-one stopover packages make it easy to pack in a remarkable range of experiences in a short stay. ## Destination Singapore, a city-state in Southeast Asia. ## Getting there Singapore Airlines offers stopover packages including hotel stays, admission to over 15 tourist attractions, and complimentary rides on the SIA Hop-on Bus. Singapore Airlines has a code-share agreement with Swiss International Airlines (SWISS). ## When to go The article does not specify a best time to visit. ## Why visit Singapore packs an extraordinary variety of experiences into one compact, easy-to-navigate city — from glitzy modern malls and multicultural street markets to world-class wildlife parks, gardens, and a legendary airport — all served by efficient public transport and generous stopover packages. ## What to see - **VivoCity** — Singapore's largest shopping mall, described as ultra-modern, bright and air-conditioned with major sale discounts. - **Kampong Glam** — A multicultural enclave of streets selling carpets, textiles, lamps, jewellery and clothes; Arab Street bartering evokes Turkish and Moroccan markets. - **Gardens by the Bay** — A 101-hectare park on reclaimed land featuring two armadillo-shaped conservatories, the world's highest indoor waterfall, and 'super trees' up to 50m tall. - **Sentosa Island** — A 500-hectare island resort with themed attractions, golf courses, a deep-water yachting marina, and South East Asia's first Universal Studios theme park. - **Orchard Road** — A 2.2km retail strip lined with shops, a major destination for serious shoppers. - **Singapore Flyer** — One of the world's largest observation wheels. - **Raffles Hotel** — Famous heritage hotel, noted for its gin slings. - **Marina Bay Sands Casino** — High-profile casino at the iconic Marina Bay Sands complex. - **Changi Airport** — Five-time winner of World's Best Airport; features themed gardens, the world's tallest airport slide, a butterfly garden with over 1,000 butterflies, a 24-hour free movie theatre, and a rooftop pool. - **Haji Lane** — A narrow alley near Kampong Glam packed with outdoor bars, dining and entertainment. ## What to do - **Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour** — Red double-decker bus with commentary covering city sights; included free in the Singapore Airlines Stopover package. - **MRT underground travel** — Described as super-efficient for zipping around the city. - **Singapore Zoo and wildlife parks** — Options include Singapore Zoo (voted world's best rainforest zoo), River Safari, Jurong Bird Park, and Night Safari (world's first nocturnal wildlife park). - **Chinatown and Little India heritage walks** — Free guided history and heritage tours included in the Singapore Airlines stopover package. - **Cable car to Sentosa Island** — Scenic cable car ride from Faber Peak to Sentosa Island, included in the stopover package. - **Singapore River Cruise** — Included in the stopover package. - **SATS Premium Lounge at Changi Airport** — Accessible with a Singapore Airlines Priority Pass; offers dining, showers, massage chairs and a 24-hour buffet. ## Good to know The Singapore Airlines Stopover package covers hotel accommodation, admission to over 15 attractions, complimentary SIA Hop-on Bus rides, and free heritage walks. Changi Airport's four terminals are linked by a free Skytrain, making it easy to explore during a layover. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Singapore-3.jpg" caption: "Singapore's Skyline" captured: 2010-12-12 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Singapore-5.jpg" caption: "Shopping large in Singapore" captured: 2010-12-12 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Singapore.jpg" caption: "Vivo City entrance" keywords: ["Singapore", "shopping"] captured: 2006-10-27 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Supertree-skyway-Gardens-by-the-Bay-Singapore.jpg" caption: "Supertree skyway National Parks Board, Singapore, Gardens by the Bay" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Singapore-night-safari-12.jpg" caption: "Night Safari Singapore" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/air-cable-car-Sentosa-Island-Singapore.jpg" caption: "Air cable car over Sentosa Island" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Sentosa-island-entertainment-park-Singapore.jpg" caption: "Illuminated entertainment park" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Merlion-Marina-Bay-Sands-Singapore.jpg" caption: "Merlion near Marina Bay Sands hotel" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marina-Bay-Sands-Hotel-Casino-Skypark-Singapore-Esplanade-view.jpg" caption: "View of Marina Bay Sands Casino Hotel during dusk as seen from Singapore's Esplanade" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Changi-Airport-Singapore.jpg" caption: "Changi Airport Singapore" captured: 2010-12-12 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Changi-Airport-Singapore-16.jpg" caption: "Changi Airport Singapore" keywords: ["Singapore", "shopping"] captured: 2017-06-15 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Changi-Airport-Singapore-4.jpg" caption: "Changi Airport Singapore" captured: 2010-12-12 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Changi-Airport-Singapore-5.jpg" caption: "Changi Airport Singapore" captured: 2010-12-12 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Changi-Airport-Singapore-2.jpg" caption: "Changi Airport Singapore" captured: 2010-12-12 - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Changi-Airport-Singapore-10.jpg" caption: "Changi Airport Singapore" captured: 2010-12-12 ```