Singapore is not only about Orchard and Sentosa!

Tips for Backpackers
4 min readAug 21, 2014

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Asia offers various atypical destinations for traveller. For some backpackers, visiting several different places might cost huge of money. We have a brilliant tip how to enjoy Asia as a whole by visiting one-stop destination. SINGAPORE! For those who have not travelled to this destination, we will make you write down ‘SINGAPORE’ in the first row of your must-visited country list. Do not stop reading this blog if you are the repeated visitor in this country as we will bring up some places that you have to visit ELSE THAN usual place including ORCHARD and SENTOSA.

Experiencing this country means you will have an opportunity to feel the China, Malaysia and India’s atmospheres in one. You should not worry about accessing your google translate every single time, because they speak English. Or even you worry about Asian food which looks so different with yours, fascinating bars and international restaurant are waiting you there. BUT, believe it!, challenge yourself to get the most in this one time life.

Are you ready people???

1. CHINESE GARDEN

This is the best place to explore Chinese culture more beside china town. It is a Chinese park in the East West Line MRT which enables you to peaceful ambience. They held some events during the Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn as well.

2. HAJI LANE

Have a look at the local designers and young entrepreneurs who run their fashion boutique in the Peranakan area. It is a street that can trap both men and women to shop for long hours. Hate to wear the same clothes with other people?, This is the best place to find unique products.

3. MacRitchie Reservoir (Tree Top Walk)

Beside the entire busy city that you have to go, this all-in-one destination offers amazing place for the nature lovers. Hiking trail, occasional species, suspension bridge connects to other forests area and rest area are available to indulge you.

4. The Butter Factory

Unexceptional view in The Butter Factory night club will please all the travellers. Enjoying the music and drink by having the view of Singapore River and Marina Bay Sands are really unique experience. This club is designed by all overlooking window in one side.

5. Robertson Quay

Just have a cross walk from Clark Quay where everyone spends their weekend night there. This place gives you different angle of Singapore review. Wide range of bars and fancy restaurants are located in this semi-residential area.

6. St. Mary of the Angels Church

Moving to the pilgrims or architects lovers, this church has inspired many people. The holy and lovely place has interesting history and design. Please do have a look in their website http://stmary.sg/

7. Chalet

Screaming about expensive room rate in Singapore, especially you travel with more than two people? Book chalet in Singapore, it might cost you more reasonable for sharing. You can have your barbeque in front of your chalet with sea and garden surrounds you as well.

P/s: Don’t forget to share your experience in Singapore with us on Facebook and Twitter with hashtag #tips4backpacker

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