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Monday, 28 March 2011
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Questions & Answers
Asked and Answer
1. Is there an airport shuttle service?
Ans: The MaxiCab airport shuttle offers a sheduled service with flexible routing to almost all hotels within the city (excluding hotels on Sentosa and Le Meridien Changi). Alighting points are flexible and any destination within the Central Business District is catered to including MRT stations. The 6-seater MaxiCab has wheel-chair accessible features and luggage room. The shuttle operates from 6am to 2am at frequencies of 30 minutes during off peak hours (6am to 6pm) and 15 minutes during peak hours (6pm to midnight). Tickets cost SGD 7 for adults and SGD 5 for children. Bookings are made at the airport shuttle counters and payment made to the MaxiCab driver. For more information, call CityCab at Tel: (65) 6553 3880.
2.What public transport is available to get to the airport?
Ans: The MaxiCab airport shuttle offers a sheduled service with flexible routing to almost all hotels within the city (excluding hotels on Sentosa and Le Meridien Changi). Alighting points are flexible and any destination within the Central Business District is catered to including MRT stations. The 6-seater MaxiCab has wheel-chair accessible features and luggage room. The shuttle operates from 9am to 11pm at frequencies of 30 minutes during off peak hours (9am to 6pm) and 15 minutes during peak hours (6pm to 11pm). Tickets cost SGD 7 for adults and SGD 5 for children. Bookings are made at the airport shuttle counters and payment made to the MaxiCab driver. For more information, call CityCab at tel: (65) 6553 3880.
From the city centre, the MRT ride to the Changi Airport station is only 27 minutes. The train service from the Changi Airport station operates at an average frequency of 12 minutes and its service hours can be found here.
Another option is SBS bus 36 from Orchard Road. The fares range from SGD 0.8 to SGD 1.70, depending on where you are. However, this bus has no specialised facility or space for luggage.
Taxis are plentiful in Singapore and you can easily catch a taxi to your hotel or the airport. However, there is a surcharge for taxis hired from the airport.
Lastly, there are limousine services at the airport. Look out for the counters in the arrival hall.
From the city centre, the MRT ride to the Changi Airport station is only 27 minutes. The train service from the Changi Airport station operates at an average frequency of 12 minutes and its service hours can be found here.
Another option is SBS bus 36 from Orchard Road. The fares range from SGD 0.8 to SGD 1.70, depending on where you are. However, this bus has no specialised facility or space for luggage.
Taxis are plentiful in Singapore and you can easily catch a taxi to your hotel or the airport. However, there is a surcharge for taxis hired from the airport.
Lastly, there are limousine services at the airport. Look out for the counters in the arrival hall.
3.Where are your recommendations for a romantic dinner with my partner?
Ans: There are countless F&B locations which you may want to consider - whether dining by the river, in lush greenery, on the top of the world (literally), your loved one will definitely be surprised! Here are some recommendations:
· Au Jardine Restaurant, Singapore Botanic Gardens
· The Cliff, Sentosa
· Indochine Waterfront, by the Singapore River
· Equinox, 69th floor of the Swissotel
· Sky Dining on board the Singapore Cable Car
· Chijmes
· Centro 360
· Colours By the Bay
· Pierside Kitchen
· Mango Tree
4.Where can I find authentic Singaporean local food?
Ans: There are over 120 food centres (also known as hawker centres) and countless food courts* and kopitiams** dotted all over the island, housing over 17,000 food stalls in total. Thus, it's not difficult to imagine how accessible local food is in Singapore.
Some popular food centres easily accessible to tourists include: Newton Circus Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown Food Street, Lau Pat Sat Festival Market and the East Coast Lagoon Food Village. There is also a food court - or two - in almost every shopping mall, so you can be assured there's always food a stone's throw away.
Some popular food centres easily accessible to tourists include: Newton Circus Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre, Chinatown Food Street, Lau Pat Sat Festival Market and the East Coast Lagoon Food Village. There is also a food court - or two - in almost every shopping mall, so you can be assured there's always food a stone's throw away.
5.I am a Muslim. Where in Singapore can I find halal restaurants? What about fast food outlets, do you have halal ones in Singapore?
Ans: Fast food joints such as McDonald's Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut and Delifrance all offer halal food.
Halal food is also sold by Muslim stalls found all food centres and food courts in Singapore. In particular, Banquet owns the first chain of halal food courts. They are located at China Square Central, Raffles Hospital and Pakway Parade, and offer a full halal menu.
In total, there are over 400 halal food outlets in Singapore certified by the MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore), excluding some of the Muslim-owned outlets as it is not compulsory for outlets to apply for the halal certificate. For a listing, pls visit the MUIS website.
In total, there are over 400 halal food outlets in Singapore certified by the MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore), excluding some of the Muslim-owned outlets as it is not compulsory for outlets to apply for the halal certificate. For a listing, pls visit the MUIS website.
6.How can I find out more about tour packages to Singapore?
Ans: You may also wish to contact the Singapore Tourism Board office nearest to you, so that they would be able to recommend some tour operators for you to get in touch with.
7.Where are the tourist information centres located?
Ans: There are several Singapore Visitors Centres within easy access.
Singapore Visitors Centre @ Orchard
(at the junction of Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road)
Touristline: 1800 736 2000 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Open 8am - 9pm daily
(at the junction of Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road)
Touristline: 1800 736 2000 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Open 8am - 9pm daily
Singapore Visitors Centre @ Suntec City
#01-35/37/39/41 Suntec City Mall
3 Temasek Blvd
Tel: 1800-332-5066 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Open Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Sun 9am-6.30pm
#01-35/37/39/41 Suntec City Mall
3 Temasek Blvd
Tel: 1800-332-5066 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Open Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Sun 9am-6.30pm
Singaopore Visitors Centre @ Liang Court
1/F, Liang Court Shopping Centre
177 River Valley Road
Tel: (65) 6336 2888
Open daily 10.30am -9.30pm
1/F, Liang Court Shopping Centre
177 River Valley Road
Tel: (65) 6336 2888
Open daily 10.30am -9.30pm
Singapore Visitors Centre @ Plaza Singapura
1/F, Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road
Tel: (65) 6332 9298
Open daily 10am-10pm
1/F, Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road
Tel: (65) 6332 9298
Open daily 10am-10pm
8.Whats the weather like?
Ans: Singapore has a pleasant, tropical climate year round, varying from an average of 28 - 32 degrees Celsius during the day to 23 - 27 degrees Celsius in the evenings. It is not unusual to have intermittent showers on a sunny day but the showers rarely last long and they provide a cool respite. The rainy season in Singapore is from November till February.
9.What souvenirs should I bring home for friends and relatives?
Ans: The variety of souvenirs on sale is plentiful and range from pretty decorative magnets to beautiful orchids dipped in gold. Other items that make for unique souvenirs are batiks, instant mixes of local dishes, local tea and coffee and nonya confections such as 'kueh bangket' and pineapple tarts.
Singapore~Contact Us
· Singapore Tourism Board
Tourism Court
1 Orchard Spring Lane
Singapore 247729
Tel: (65) 6736 6622
Fax: (65) 6736 9423
Email: stb_visitsingapore@stb.gov.sg
Website: www.yoursingapore.com
Oeration Hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
Tourism Court
1 Orchard Spring Lane
Singapore 247729
Tel: (65) 6736 6622
Fax: (65) 6736 9423
Email: stb_visitsingapore@stb.gov.sg
Website: www.yoursingapore.com
Oeration Hours Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
· Quality Service Manager: 1800-736 6638
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm
· Tourist Information Hotline: 1800-736 2000
Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day
Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day
· Tourist Complaints Hotline: 1800-736 3366
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm
· For enquiries of
Corporate Information,
Travel Agent Licensing,
Tourist Guide Licensing,
Mice Information,
Job Application and
Media Information
Please contact by using Contact Form of Singapore Tourism Board
Corporate Information,
Travel Agent Licensing,
Tourist Guide Licensing,
Mice Information,
Job Application and
Media Information
Please contact by using Contact Form of Singapore Tourism Board
· For Singapore Education related enquiries:
Tel : (65) 6831 3764
Fax : (65) 6337 6322
Email : singaporeedu@stb.com.sg
Website : www.singaporeedu.gov.sg
Tel : (65) 6831 3764
Fax : (65) 6337 6322
Email : singaporeedu@stb.com.sg
Website : www.singaporeedu.gov.sg
Singapore Visitors Centre
1. Singapore Visitors Centre @ Orchard
(at the junction of Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road)
Touristline: 1800 736 2000 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Opening Hours:
9.30am to 10.30pm daily
Nearest MRT Station :
Orchard (NS22)
(at the junction of Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road)
Touristline: 1800 736 2000 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Opening Hours:
9.30am to 10.30pm daily
Nearest MRT Station :
Orchard (NS22)
- Singapore Visitors Centre @ Suntec City
The Galleria @ Suntec City Mall
Tel: 1800 332 5066 (toll-free in Singapore only)
Opening Hours:
10.00am to 6.00pm daily
Nearest MRT Station :
City Hall (EW13/NS25) - Singapore Visitors Centre @ Liang Court
177 River Valley Road
Level 1, Liang Court Shopping Centre
Singapore 179030
Tel: 6336 2888
Opening Hours:
10.00am to 10.00pm daily
Nearest MRT Station :
Clarke Quay (NE5) - Singapore Visitors Centre @ Plaza Singapura
1/F Plaza Singapura
68 Orchard Road
Singapore 238839
Tel: 6332 9298
Opening hrs:
10.00 am to 10.00 pm daily - Singapore Visitors Centres @ Changi
Arrival Halls, Terminal 1 and 2, Singapore Changi Airport
Transit Halls, Terminal 1 and 2, Singapore Changi Airport
Opening Hours:
6.00am to 2.00am daily
Nearest MRT Station:
Changi Airport (CG2) - Singapore Visitors Centre @ Cruise Centre
Arrival Hall, Singapore Cruise Centre, HarbourFront
Opening Hours:
9.00am to 8.30pm daily
Nearest MRT Station:
HarbourFront (NE1) - Singapore Visitors Centre @ Little India
73 Dunlop Street,
The InnCrowd Backpackers' Hostel
Opening Hours:
10.00am to 10.00pm daily
Nearest MRT Station:
Little India (NE7) - Touristline
Operating Hours:
24 hours
Tel:
1800-736-2000 (toll-free in Singapore)
(65) 6736-2000 ( Overseas )
Singapore~Money Changes
Money Exchange in Singapore
General Information
What is the unit of money in Singapore?
Currency in Singapore: Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Coins are denominated in 1c (cent), 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and SG$1 coins
- Notes are denominated in SG$ 2, SG$ 5, SG$ 10, SG$ 50, SG$ 100, SG$ 500, SG$ 1,000 and SG$ 10,000
Bank
You can exchange your foreign currency for Singapore dollars at almost all major banks in the Central Business District, and many bank branches in the suburbs. Exchange rates vary from bank to bank, and a flat fee of $2 to $3 is often charged per transaction. Most banks open from 09:30 - 15:00 during weekdays and 09:30 - 11:30 on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays and public holiday.
Money Changers
A cheaper way to exchange your money is at the moneychangers that can be found along Orchard Road, the CBD, at many tourist attractions and the suburban town centres. These moneychangers don't charge any transaction fees.
Credit Cards
All the major credit cards are widely accepted, with Visa and Mastercard being the most common. Some retailers - especially after a hard session of bargaining - may charge you 3% to 5% extra if you decide to pay by credit card. This practice is frowned upon by the tourism board, and you may want to report the incident to the credit card company if such a thing happens.
Traveler Cheques
Travellers cheques are another convenient and safe way for you to conduct transactions in Singapore. You can exchange them for Singapore dollars at banks or moneychangers, and some shops and restaurants even accept them as direct payment.
ATM
ATMs are found all over Singapore, and a large proportion allow for cash withdrawals from Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Singapore~Festivals & Events Calendar 2011
Singapore Festivals and Events Calendar 2011
| Date/Month | Festivals | Venue |
| 20 Jan | ||
| 3 and 4 Feb | ||
| 15 Jan to 20 Feb | CNY Celebrations 2011 | |
| 1 to 13 Feb | The Float @Marina Bay | |
| 4 to 13 Feb | ||
| 11 to 12 Feb | The Pit Building | |
| 11 to 20 Mar | Mosaic Music Festival 2011 | |
| 21 to 27 Mar | Various high-end restaurants | |
| 13 May to 5 Jun | ||
| 27 May to 24 Jul | ||
| Jun to Jul | ||
| 9 to 10 Jul | ||
| Jul 2011 | ||
| 9 Aug | ||
| Aug to Sep | ||
| Aug 2011 | Baybeats 2011 | |
| Sep 2011 | ||
| Sep 2011 | Marina Bay | |
| Sep 2011 | ||
| Sep to Oct | ||
| Oct 2011 | ART Singapore 2011 | |
| Oct to Nov | ||
| Nov 2011 | ||
| Nov to Dec | ||
| Dec 2011 | ||
| 31 Dec | Siloso Beach Party 2011 |
Other Events and Festivals in Singapore
Apart from traditional festivals, there is also a whole line-up of other festivals in Singapore.
Restaurant Week Singapore
Restaurant Week Singapore made its debut in March 2010 with 58 restaurants participated.
Great Singapore Sale
The Great Singapore Sale (GSS), is start from late May to July, is a nation-wide event to further boost Singapore¡¯s reputation as a shopper's paradise. The sale is massively spread throughout the country with Shopping Malls and departmental stores offering discounts you don't get to enjoy like any other.
Singapore River Festival
Just for a week in June every year, the stretch along the Singapore River - Clarke Quay to Raffles Place - is transforms into a night bazaar of exhilarating fun. Every night during this event, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay and Empress Place will be set for breath-taking artistic dance acts, fashion shows, stellar musical performances, and best of all, you get to enjoy all of this while wining and dining alfresco style.
Singapore Night Festival
Singapore Night Festival that falls on the second weekend of July at the open space outside of National Museum of Singapore, starting from evening and passing through midnight.
Indulge in an extravagant outdoor experience with theatrical performances featuring live music and dance, and an awesome series of light installations. This is a family event that is definitely not to be missed!
You will also enjoy FREE admission to all galleries at the National Museum of Singapore, Peranakan Museum, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and SAM at 8pm untill 2am.
Singapore Food Festival
Every year in the month of July, the best of authentic Asian culinary fare is whipped up especially for this food festival in Singapore. Witness a series of favourite Singapore Food which include local food like Chinese, Malay, Indian and Hawker Food, and an array of epicurean delights come together to give Singaporeans and visitors a tantalizing experience for their taste buds. This annual gastronomic affair takes place in the month of July, so whet your appetite just in time for a delightful treat!
Zouk out 2011
Is organized by Singapore Zouk, is an outdoor dance music festival that can shake the entire Singapore city with awesome music and festivities. In the theme of One World, One Music, One Tribe, One Dance, ZoukOut starts 8pm of December 10 up to 8am the next day at Siloso Beach in Sentosa Island. The region’s biggest outdoor party will feature an impressive DJ line-up that includes multiplatinum-selling artist and most sought-after producer David Guetta, and musical titan TiŃ‘sto, and former ZoukOut DJs Armin van Buuren, Sasha, Tiga, Nouvelle Vague, and Carl Cox.
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