Where to go to Singapore for Backpacker

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, small in size but have many places to visit especially for backpacker!

    Do you know that Singapore is one of the highest cost of living in the world? However, it doesn’t deny the fact that Indonesian people are really like to go to Singapore, especially they really loves shopping, whoa! >< to confess, Singapore is so comfortable for tourist. This city is very neat and the infrastructure is very supportive for the traveler. Everytime you go to Singapore, you must feel really amused to have a neighboring country like this and its ethnic diversity. It is a place for various ethnicities, from Malay, to Chinese, to Indians, etc. Those are what makes Singapore unique eventhough it is a small country. Despite all of the goods that Singapore has, it also has a reputation as one of the most expensive city in the world. But don’t you worry, there are still many ways to reduce expenses if you just know where to go in Singapore! 

Just read this 4 must-to-go places to enjoy Singapore on a budget:

 1) Wander around Merlion Park

Merlion Statue, source: Google

Merlion is a lion-shaped statue as a symbol of the country, it is one of the Singapore landmarks that you can’t miss!

“You still haven’t go to Singapore if you didn’t visit Merlion” people said :p

We can visit Merlion Park and Marina Bay as well as the Singapore River because it is located close together. The best thing about this Merlion park is that it is free if you want to go here!

 2)  Strolling through the Gardens of the Bay

the Outdoor Gardens of Gardens of the Bay, source: Alika's Gallery

The Gardens of the Bay becomes one of Singapore’s most iconic site since opening in 2012. The same with Merlion, your visit still won’t be complete if you haven’t visit the massive Cloud Forest Dome (the largest indoor waterfall) and the Supertree Grove (futuristic tree-like vertical gardens)!

For the cost, the outdoor gardens are free so the Gardens of the Bay is backpacker friendly 😊 but if you want to enjoy the skyway and the cloud forest you have to pay for $8 SGD and $28 SGD

3)    Madame Tussauds Singapore 

 Madame Tussauds is a perfect destination for you who admires many famous actress, singer, band  or even football player. Madame Tussauds Singapore is a Wax museum and tourist attraction at the Imbiah Lookout of Sentosa Island in Singapore. It becomes the seventh Asian branch of the Madame Tussauds worldwide. In here, you can take a photo with the wax version of David Beckham, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Yao Ming, and there are still another more!

Yao Ming wax statue, source: Alika's gallery

David Beckham wax statue, source: Alika's gallery

Madonna wax statue, source: Alika's gallery

                 

Soekarno wax statue, source: Alika's gallery

If you want to go to Madame Tussauds Singapore, you must only pay for $15 SGD if you order it via KLOOK apps.

  

-         4) Exploring attractions in Universal Studios Singapore with KLOOK 

Universal Studio Singapore is the second Universal Studio amusement park in Asia that was opened after Universal Studio Japan, that is located on Sentosa Island, Singapore. Universal Studio has a theme of Hollywood’s famous films produced by Universal Studio itself that also features a restaurant, beverage counter and souvenir stall. Universal Studios is divided into several zones, which are Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, Lost World, Far Far Away and Madagascar. When you first enter Universal Studios Singapore, the first thing that catches your eye must be the famous Universal Studio’s icon, which is a rotating globe that is written “Universal Studio”, as a place for visitors to take a picture. It is also allowed for those of you who do not want to get in to enjoy the rides in Universal Studio, you can just take a photo in front of the Universal globe because it’s free!

Universal Studio Singapore globe icon, source: Google

The best recommendation for everyone who wants to go to Universal Studios Singapore is with Klook apps. Many people prefer to buy their travelling destination with Klook website official tickets. You also must try! Here is the different price:

Normal entrance official website: 70 SGD

Klook 1 Day Ticket Universal Studios Singapore: 55 SGD

Universal Studio Store, source: Alika's gallery

Space Chase, source: Alika's gallery

                                       

Shrek's castle, source: Alika's gallery

                 

       

And here also some tips for you who wants to explore Universal Studios Singapore:

1)      Bring your own foods and drinks and keep it in your bag.

When you enter the gate, there will be no bag checking so you can relax. These tips is really a must if you are a type of person who is easier to get hungry, since the price for foods in Universal Studios are range from $10, mostly $12-14 per main course.

2)      Bring your tumblr

You can refill a mineral water in the fountain which is always there in every zone and around the toilet.

3)      Do not come to Universal Studios Singapore in weekend or summer holiday

You must know the reasons, right? 😊 unless you would love to have a long queue for hours :p the best day to go to Universal Studios is during weekday, on this time the amount of visitors are not too much.

All in all, Singapore has its interesting places to offer even for backpacker. So, don't you worry for planning a trip to go to Singapore for the next holiday!