Singapore Tour Packages from Jaipur

Singapore Travel Essentials to Know

Singapore is a vibrant city and a melting pot of Malaysian, Chinese, English, Arab and Indian cultures. Also referred to as the “Lion City”, Singapore has a lot to offer from delightful architecture, culinary experiences, exciting nightlife to themed parks and state-of-the-art accommodations. Below mentioned is a list of things you should know while planning a trip to Singapore.

• Currency: Singapore Dollar is the currency here. It comes in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 1000 and 10,000 Singapore Dollars.
• Wi-Fi and Connectivity: In Singapore, tourists can register and connect to the public Wi-Fi spots for free with their foreign mobile numbers. Overseas charges may apply.
• Tax Refund: A refund of 7% is allowed to be claimed by tourists on the Goods and Services Tax if the purchase made is more than $100 at participating shops.
• Language: Although the national language of Singapore is Malay, most of the Singaporeans have no trouble speaking English. You may also find people speaking Mandarin Chinese and Tamil.
• Weather: Singapore experiences hot and humid weather throughout the year. On average, the temperatures can reach over 30°C. Rains can happen at any time, which can be torrential but usually brief. So be prepared.
• Tipping: Tipping is considered to be a good gesture in Singapore. If you experience good service, you can add a tip above the standard ten percent gratuity to your bill put by some Singaporean hotels and restaurants.
• Power: Singapore uses a standard electrical current of 220-240 volts AC. The power plugs used here come with three square prongs.
• Smoking: Smoking is frowned upon in Singapore. There are many areas, such as air-conditioned places, malls, bars, and eateries, where smoking is prohibited. However, a very few designated smoking areas may be found in some entertainment outlets and open-air restaurants.
• Drinking water: Singapore is a clean city. The water here passes WHO standards, and you can drink water straight from most taps in the city. Bottled water is easily available as well.
• Accessibility: Many places in the city have options to cater to tourists with special needs, such as people with disabilities, wheelchair users and the elderly.
• Useful numbers: Some useful numbers that might come in handy in Singapore are as follows: Police -999, Ambulance and Fire Brigade – 995, Flight Information – 1800 542 4422.