Singapore: A Short Week or Long Weekend Itinerary

Singapore is a wonderful city island that’s rich with sites and delectable eats.

For a short week-long jaunt on this island, or your long weekend, here’s an easy itinerary of highlights.

Day 1.

Check into the intriguing Amoy Hotel by Far East Hospitality, a hotel in what used to be a temple turn museum which is a sublime and unusual space. Or, the well-positioned neo-classic style Hotel Telegraph with a high infinity pool and scenic views of the surrounding city. Or, the charmingly inviting Heritage Collection on Chinatown, with complementary laundry facilities in place.

Enjoy dinner at the Thai dining and delightful Fourgather of the Amoy (such great vibe and excellent music which matters).

(Cover Image by Winel Sutanato)

Day 2.

Start the day with a classic continental breakfast at the Henri.

Walk over to the Merlion and Merlion Park and take in the views of the most classic spot of Singapore.

Head over to the Gardens by the Bay and walk the astounding Supertree Grove, scoping the wonders in the Cloud Forest, Flower Dome, and Floral Fantasy. To really do the Gardens, the time spent here can easily be nearly a full day.

Prepare for a full plate of goodness at Teiyoshiya Izakaya for dinner.

Day 3.

Make your way back to the Bay Area and over the Helix Bridge to the Future World Exhibit at the lovely Lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum.

Stop into the Marina Bay Sands Shopping Mall for some designer shopping.

Grab lunch outdoors at one of the mall’s spots, humidity permitting.

Spend the afternoon basking in Singaporean sweet making in this one-of-a-kind pastry course.

Walk to the locally adored Lau Pa Sat Hawker Food Centre for dinner, satay is the name of the game here.

Day 4.

Enjoy an organic breakfast at Genius, gluten-free options abound.

Check out and tour the beautiful Thian Hock Keng Buddhist Temple.

Walk to Haji Lane and explore Haji, Bali Lane, and Arab Street to shop for cute local finds and boutiques along this eccentric area.

Make your way to Bugis Market for more shopping and grab treats, a fruit smoothie, or try the addicting locally beloved teh halia ginger milk tea.

Head to Newton Hawker Centre, the notorious centre that was featured in Crazy Rich Asians for lunch. They’re known for their chili crab as well as giant garlic prawns. The Indian and Malay fare is also delicious.

Walk to visit the Asian Civilizations Museum and make sure to stop into Supermama, the wonderful artisan store attached to the museum.

Cross the Cavenagh Bridge to see more of the aesthetically preserved architecture around this area and walk around the waterfront.

Bask in a dinner at the nearby Ikkoten for a lovely Omakase.

Day 5.

Have a traditional Singaporean breakfast at Tong Ah Eating House.

Partake in last-minute shopping or re-visits, kaya is a popular treat to bring home as well as bak-kwa.

Enjoy lunch at the iconic Maxwell Food Centre, hainanese chicken and rice is the way to go here.

Bid Singapore farewell for now.

For a more full-fledged roster of sites and details of the island, check my post here.