GAY SINGAPORE
Discover this City with our Quick and Practical Guide to Visit the Best Attractions, Savor Typical Dishes and Have Fun in the Best Gay Bars. All this through the Rainbow Eyes of the World Mappers
What to See, Best Places to Sleep, Where to Eat and to Have Fun in SINGAPORE ?
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GAY FRIENDLY SINGAPORE
Socially, the LGBT community is widely accepted in most regions of Singapore and tourists are generally excluded from any kind of discrimination. Although discretion is recommended in cases where public displays of affection are shown, for the most part, tourists are always welcomed and supported.
WHAT TO SEE in SINGAPORE?
10 THINGS TO SEE in SINGAPORE
Marina Bay & Marina by Sands
Marina Bay and Marina by Sands are the best known areas of the city. The Marina Bay area is located in the eastern part of Singapore and is part of the larger Downtown Core district, the historic center of the city where it is possible to visit some buildings dating back to the colonial period. The symbol of Marina Bay is undoubtedly the Merlion, a statue half fish and half lion almost nine meters high. But the real pivot of this neighborhood is certainly the Marina Bay Sands Resort, the skyscraper with a particular and unique design that encloses hotels, casinos, shopping centres, museums, theatres, restaurants, but above all the famous Infinity Pool top floor of the building. We strongly recommend visiting it at sunset to enjoy a breathtaking view!
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is one of the city's most popular attractions. They have an area of 101 hectares and inside it is possible to admire the vast species of plants but especially the Supertree Grove, or very large artificial trees ranging in size from 25 to 50 meters. In the evening it is even more fascinating when the latter light up the park with the Garden Rhapsody show, a kaleidoscope of colored lights (around 18:45 and 19:45 and lasts 15 minutes).
Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is the largest Ferris wheel in the world. It is located in the Marina Bay district and therefore offers breathtaking living and if you are lucky, sometimes even giving a view as far as Batam and Bintan in Indonesia and part of Malaysia.
ArtScience Museum
The Museum of Art and Science represents a combination of the world of arts and sciences. The peculiarity is undoubtedly the external structure of the museum which recalls the lines of a lotus flower with open petals. Inside you can admire many symbolic objects of human history. The complex protrudes over the waters of a swimming pool full of flowers and we advise you to stop and admire it from the outside as the sun goes down!
Arab Street & Little India
Arab Street is the Arab quarter of the city. Within this area you can enjoy a beautiful sunset by climbing the golden dome of the Sultan Masjid Mosque. This road borders Little India, the throbbing heart of the city's Indian community. Tip: 'get lost' in the alleys and admire the countless shops of fabrics, jewels and spices!
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Arab Street is the Arab quarter of the city. Within this area you can enjoy a beautiful sunset by climbing the golden dome of the Sultan Masjid Mosque. This road borders Little India, the throbbing heart of the city's Indian community. Tip: 'get lost' in the alleys and admire the countless shops of fabrics, jewels and spices!
Orchard Road
Orchad Road is the most important shopping avenue and to be clear it is like walking down Fifth Avenue in New York!
Chinatown
Can we not visit the famous Chinatown? It is undoubtedly the area of Singapore inhabited exclusively by Chinese. Pagoda Street is the main street for buying souvenirs and gifts.
Jewel Chiangi Airport
Hanging trampolines, waterfalls and shops. Singapore airport is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world! The state-of-the-art terminal has rightfully earned its name, Jewel. Hosting an abundance of shopping attractions and even the largest indoor waterfall in the world. From suspended trampolines to browsing through shops and boutiques, Jewel seamlessly mixes nature and fun. Don't miss: Rain Vortex, Shiseido Forest and Mirror Maze.
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is the heart of Singapore's nightlife. It is a complex of old river warehouses that have been restored to then create clubs, discos, and any other type of venue in which to have fun.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
Visiting this city at its best depends essentially on how long you have to fully enjoy it. Here is a solution based on the number of days available to you:
Day 1 - Complete Singapore - Google Maps
Extra - Changi Airport (by Foot) - Maps
Extra - Universal Studios (by Public Transport) - Maps
(By opening the Maps with Google, you can easily follow our path)
5 BEST EXCURSIONS from SINGAPORE
We advise you to book the best excursions here: Viator - Musement - Get Your Guide
Isola di Sentosa Universal Studios
Jurong Lake Gardens Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Wild Wild Wet
Click'n'Go - Click on Hotels, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs
to find them on the Map or visit their Website
WHERE TO SLEEP in SINGAPORE?
10 BEST GAY FRIENDLY HOTELS in SINGAPORE
Peninsula Excelsior Hotel **** Mercure Singapore On Stevens **** Lloyd's Inn *** Perak Hotel *** The Sultan *** Hotel 1929 *** Aliwal Park Hotel ** The Pod at Beach Road Boutique Capsule Hotel ** K Space Inn 569 *
WHERE TO EAT in SINGAPORE?
10 BEST RESTAURANTS in SINGAPORE Quality / Price
€€€ - Tanoke €€€ - Kolkata Beckons €€€ - Overrice €€€ - Vertigo26 €€ - EPOK EPOK NYE €€ - Raffles City Shopping Centre €€ - Paulaner Bräuhaus
GAY NIGHTLIFE in SINGAPORE
BEST GAY & LESBIAN PLACES, BARS & CLUBS in SINGAPORE
Tantric Bar & May Wong's Cafe (Gay Bar)
Taboo (Gay Friendly Bar)
Dorothy's Bar (Gay Bar)
Lluvia (Gay Bar)
TRAVEL TIPS about SINGAPORE by World Mappers
The most frequent question we get asked is: How to get to Singapore? It's simple, you can take a direct flight (15 hours) only from Rome Fiumicino or Milan Malpensa with the company 'Singapore Airlines'. But clearly there are cheaper but longer solutions as they have a stopover.
How to move around the city? There are several ways and they always depend on your budget and comfort. If you love long walks we advise you to move on foot as Singapore is not as big as it might seem. Regardless of everything we advise you to avoid taking taxis because they are super expensive so in case you can use the subway or buses which are well organised.
With the 'Go City: Singapore All-Inclusive Pass' you get access to over 35 tourist attractions in Singapore and you can save time and money! It depends on how many days you will be staying but usually the price for two days starts from €170.00.
You don't need a tourist visa to visit Singapore, provided you don't stay more than 90 days. The only documentation required is the compilation of the 'electronic arrival card' which includes: a passport with at least six months of residual validity, a return ticket, proof of funds to allow you to enter the city and finally a card of credit.
Are any vaccinations necessary? The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory for all tourists over the age of 1 who, in the previous 6 days, have even transited for more than 12 hours at the airport of a country where yellow fever is at risk of transmission.
Watch out for fines! They are very salty if you don't respect some of their rules: no chewing gum, no smoking in the open air, forgetting to flush the toilet, eating or drinking on the subways, throwing waste on the floor, feeding the pigeons, cross where there are no pedestrian crossings. Some of these bans can cost you thousands of dollars in fines or, in extreme cases, even a few days in jail!
Not to be missed is the Fountain of Wealth, the largest fountain in the world and is located in the 'Suntec City' shopping center. It is even possible to enter the fountain, where you will find a sign with instructions to follow: "extend your arm inwards and make three laps around the center of the fountain, it will bring you luck".
"SECRET SINGAPORE"
Unusual and Particular Places to See in Singapore
Outside the classic places to visit of the city, there is a "Secret Stockholm" that has simply bewitched us. Here are the 3 Things and Places to See in Secret Singapore:
Tiger Balm Garden - a park that aims to promote tiger ointment with numerous curative uses, is a path between religious statues but is also populated by dragons, ogres, devils and other monstrous characters.
Katong District - a very particular neighborhood as it is characterized by the 'Peranakan houses' or houses painted in bright colors, richly decorated and very well kept.
Kampung Lorong Buangkok - a picturesque village characterized by houses with thatched or zinc roofs. A gorgeous area!
INSTAGRAMMABLE SINGAPORE
Instagrammable Places to See in Singapore
Don't miss the best instagrammable places in Singapore, here are our favorites:
The Most BEAUTIFUL VIEWPOINTS in SINGAPORE
Enjoy the city from one of its fantastic Best Photo Spots. Our favorites are:
SkyPark Observation Deck (our favourite!) Supertree Grove Lantern Bar Singapore Flyer Pinnacle@Duxton
The Most BEAUTIFUL PANORAMIC BARS in SINGAPORE
Enjoy the city from one of its wonderful panoramic bars. Our favorites are:
CÉ LA VI Singapore - Rooftop Restaurant & Bar LeVeL33 Smoke & Mirrors Lantern Potato Head Singapore
The Most BEAUTIFUL STREET ART WORKS in SINGAPORE
Could we not talk about Street Art in Singapore? Obviously not! In this city you can find some fantastic masterpieces. Here are the main areas to discover and explore:
They are super photographed houses and a few steps away it is also possible to admire the murals such as the "Turtle Cape", a tribute to the turtles.
In this street is the 'Gelam Gallery', the first open-air art gallery where 30 artists have transformed the walls into canvases depicting bizarre and realistic scenarios.
It is undoubtedly the most colorful street in the whole city!
In Little India it's easy to get carried away by a mix of colors with particular murals!
Along this road is the oldest Chinese temple which is very special indeed as it features detailed carvings and sculptures of dragons, phoenixes and deities.
GAY FRIENDLY TOURS
Do you want to discover the city more deeply through Singapore's Best Gay Tours? We recommend the following local operators:
Gaily Tour - Tour Operator offering tours and excursions dedicated to the LGBT + community throughout Europe. Special Tours and Gay & Lesbian Friendly Guides ready to make you discover the beauties of this destination. Info & Booking: info@GailyTour.com
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