• Culture
    Culture
    Filipino actors Bridgerton

    Get to know the Filipino actors in ‘Bridgerton’

    pura luka vega chappell roan church

    Matched her freak! Pura Luka Vega performs Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ at ‘Church’

    AI and deepfake porn is a form of sexual assault—and we need to talk about it

    AI and deepfake porn is a form of sexual assault—and we need to talk about it

    • Women
    • Queer
    • Politics
    • Environment
    • Food
  • Style
    Style
    Pond's serums

    These night serums are your new solutions for radiant, glowing skin

    5 original Filipino fragrance brands to check out

    5 original Filipino fragrance brands to check out

    Here’s where you can get unique, one-off accessories—designed by you

    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Space
    • Shopping
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment
    Filipino actors Bridgerton

    Get to know the Filipino actors in ‘Bridgerton’

    pura luka vega chappell roan church

    Matched her freak! Pura Luka Vega performs Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ at ‘Church’

    charlie’s angels totally spies!

    Our favorite onscreen spies, from Austin Powers to ‘Totally Spies!’

    • Celebrities
    • TV & Movies
    • Music
  • Life+Money
    Life+Money
    Single woman adopts baby

    Forming a family: When a single woman adopts a baby

    painting of baby

    A mother-to-be’s survival guide

    Navigating a friend breakup that has no bad blood

    It’s no one’s fault: When a friendship naturally runs its course

    • Career & Money
    • Parenting & Relationships
    • Sex & Health
    • Astrology
    • Travel
  • Inquirer.net
  • Lifestyle
Reading
Singapore spots to visit that aren’t Universal Studios
ShareTweet
In Culture
3 min read

Singapore spots to visit that aren’t Universal Studios

By Jacqueline Ariason December 22, 2019
Share

I’m back with another solo trip story. After exploring parts of Hong Kong mostly on foot and via train last July, I decided to do it again in Singapore this December.

Some of my friends have told me that Singapore is a small country that you can explore in two to three days. They’re exaggerating, of course. But I admit that it did take me a while to finish my itinerary since I wasn’t going to Universal Studios Singapore (aka, everyone’s go-to tourist destination aside from the Merlion statue). Things worked out though.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the places you can go to by walking and riding the train. (Grab is helpful in SG, too!)

ABC King

This is my “I haven’t eaten since I left Manila at 10 a.m. and it’s already 5 p.m.” nasi goreng meal

This 24-hour Indian-Muslim restaurant along Cavan Road in Kallang has affordable roti and naan dishes, as well as rice meals. It was also right next to my hotel so I would grab iced coffee and roti every morning.

Orchard Central rooftop garden

A relaxing view after checking out the malls along Orchard Road

Orchard Road reminded me of Ortigas Center in Pasig because of the malls and the high-rise buildings in the area. One of the sites I found online was a rooftop garden on the 11th floor of Orchard Central. When you go up, you’ll find a couple restaurants with a view of the city’s skyline. You can also just go to the rooftop and chill for a bit after shopping in the mall.

Tan Teng Niah

Home peg

This colorful Chinese ancestral villa which was built in the 1900s is found along Kerbau Road in Little India. It’s a popular spot for people who want to get tourist-y photos. There’s also a food center right in front where you can get your fill of Indian food.

Veggie curry brunch worth around $2

(Warning: There are pigeons everywhere and they will go on the tables. Don’t try to feed them if you want your samosa to stay in your plate.)

National Museum of Singapore

This building is a piece of art in itself

If you want to dive into Singapore’s rich history, visit the National Museum. Pro tip: Get an all-access ticket so you can check out the permanent exhibits and “An Old New World: From the East Indies to the Founding of Singapore,” which will be there until Jan. 29, 2020. You can also join a guided tour if you’re looking for in-depth information.

National Gallery Singapore

Trippy installation called “Stardust: Soaring Through the Sky’s Embrace” by Filipino artist Mark Justiniani

I’m telling you right now that you need a whole day to explore this art museum. According to our tour guide, the National Gallery houses at least 8,000 pieces of art from Southeast Asia. When I went, the Children’s Biennale was happening so there were art installations and activities meant for young visitors and their parents. Again, get the all-access pass so you can visit all the exhibits.

River cruise

The Merlion and its tourist fanbase

If you don’t want to deal with a lot of people who are trying to take photos by the Merlion in Marina Bay, just get on the river cruise. There are stops in places like Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, and Bayfront. You’ll also get an educational tour on some popular spots in the city, including the Merlion statue, without having to brave traffic and tourist crowds.

 

Photos by Jacqueline Arias

For the latest in culture, fashion, beauty, and celebrities, subscribe to our weekly newsletter here  

Follow Preen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Viber

Related stories:
I visited Singapore and ate at these food spots
Preen-approved guide to spending Christmas in Singapore
Why you should travel alone at least once in your life
I walked a lot during my Hong Kong trip: Here’s what I found

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0

Action Required!

We embed Facebook Comments plugin to allow you to leave comment at our website using your Facebook account. It may collects your IP address, your web browser User Agent, store and retrieve cookies on your browser, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the commenting interface, including correlating your Facebook account with whatever action you take within the interface (such as “liking” someone’s comment, replying to other comments), if you are logged into Facebook. For more information about how this data may be used, please see Facebook’s data privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/update.

Accept    Decline

Tags
Singaporetravel

Subscribe to our newsletter

Stay in the loop


By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

ShareTweetEmailShare
Jacqueline Arias

Peek This

Pond's serums

These night serums are your new solutions for radiant, glowing skin

Filipino actors Bridgerton

Get to know the Filipino actors in ‘Bridgerton’

pura luka vega chappell roan church

Matched her freak! Pura Luka Vega performs Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ at ‘Church’

AI and deepfake porn is a form of sexual assault—and we need to talk about it

AI and deepfake porn is a form of sexual assault—and we need to talk about it

Preen.ph © 2020. Hinge Inquirer Publications, Inc.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • HOME
  • ARCHIVES
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • ADVERTISE WITH US
Previous
It’s Capricorn season: Time to get shit done
Next
Christmas isn’t always about receiving gifts
  • Culture
    • Women
    • Queer
    • Politics
    • Environment
    • Food
  • Style
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Space
    • Shopping
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • TV & Movies
    • Music
  • Life+Money
    • Career & Money
    • Parenting & Relationships
    • Sex & Health
    • Astrology
    • Travel
  • Inquirer.net
  • Lifestyle
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Search
Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
fashion fashion news music Culture News movies
See all results

Subscribe to our newsletter

Stay in the loop


By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.