...before taking a river trip on the 'bum boats', once used to take goods to the warehouses. Visit the famous Raffles Hotel, where a singapore sling in the Long Bar is essential.
Essential information for Singapore
Time zone
UK + 7 hours
Language
Malay and English
Currency
Singapore Dollar
Flight time
12h 55m indirect flight
Flight schedule
Fly to Singapore with Air France, KLM or Emirates.
Do I need a visa?
British citizens do not require a visa for travel.
Shops open till 9.00pm or 10.00pm (except for Mustafa Centre in Little India, open 24 hours a day!). On Sundays, head to Clarke Quay markets, down by the river - you'll find all sorts of exotica. Come in June to attack the great Singapore sale - it's a retail frenzy!