Your FIRST HOUR in Singapore - Arrival Travel Guide

[@sohosterable]

I miss Singapore. Haven’t been back for 20yrs. You’re right about small talk. I remembered saying hi how are you when I was at a supermarket check out line to the cashier and she looked at me funny.

[@dashingheights]

Omg that reminds me of my first time in Australia, I was also checking out at the supermarket. The cashier asked me how I was and I started telling her I had been having a bad day since the morning. She definitely regretted asking. Come back soon!!

[@JAN0L]

​@@dashingheightsThat's how it works in Poland too. People generally don't do small talk with strangers, but if you ask someone "how are you" they will start answering seriously. And in Poland we LOVE to complain.

[@ShafiqueAhmed777]

coming to visit Singapore on 7th Oct. Your content helps me to understand better about what to do. Thank you so much. :D

[@dashingheights]

yay! I'm glad to be of help :) Have a fun and fruitful trip~

[@denisea.9033]

How was it?

[@mjjamwal3870]

The best thing about Singapore 🇸🇬 they have free city tour you can book online so easy n convenient….

[@dashingheights]

Ya hahah alot of admin and tedious interactions are online here

[@antoniomorais1503]

How can I book a free City tour in Singapore ? Thank you so much.

[@rakibhoque9783]

Tourist pass for one person only?

[@DavidHoughton17]

I once had a 5 hour transit in Sg but i went to straight to Katong to eat and then had a beer at Cider Pit at Joo Chiat with some old friends before catching a flight to Hong Kong. LOL. Its really easy taking a Grab taxi/taxi from the airport.

[@dashingheights]

I know right! The certainty makes every minute very productive

[@psykco]

Your videos are so simple to follow for even beginners. I wish these videos were available when i first traveled to Singapore. Amazing work. ❤

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your kind words!! That's my mission for now, to help travellers coming to Singapore :)

[@miiloshevska]

What a great video! Thank you for all the information provided :)

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to be of help to you ^^

[@paulready8897]

Nice video, lots of useful information, was not aware of the SGAC card. Planning on getting a limo to get from the airport to my hotel. Definitely beneficial information.

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your encouraging words! That would be the most convenient and comfortable option :) I'm happy to be of help ^^

[@xomgwhee]

Awesome video! Super excited to go Singapore :D

[@paulkonadu]

Myself am excited too.

[@dashingheights]

yay! welcome to you in advance. I hope you have a fruitful trip here ^^

[@blueypink19]

The transitions in this video are FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

[@dashingheights]

hahah thanks for noticing, I put in extra for this video

[@atinysushi]

It'll be my first time to SG this September. You are a lifesaver!

[@dashingheights]

Glad I could help! Have a fruitful trip in September :)

[@denisea.9033]

How was it?

[@kenyeuong1773]

Great blog. Useful info, I will be in Singapore soon. Cheers mate

[@dashingheights]

Im glad to be of help! Have a fruitful visit ^^

[@richiangriff]

That's an excellent friendly video, we fly in Friday and we'll certainly be using your SGAC tip 👍

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your kind words! Aha then you'll be the first few to get through ;)

[@mediaenglish-tq4qj9hc5h]

Great help

[@dashingheights]

It's my pleasure to be of help ^^

[@knowyourhistory]

I'm coming to Singapore in two weeks and this video is immensely helpful!

[@dashingheights]

Welcome in advance! I'm happy to help :)

[@TheRohit456]

Coming to Singapore next month. Hoping for the best

[@dashingheights]

Yay! Welcome in advance, have a fruitful trip :)

[@yougeatsee]

Watching you vlog - tips right now - going to singapore tomorrow morning thanks lifesaver tips

[@dashingheights]

wheee yay all the best, have a fruitful trip :)

[@phalaxis3573]

I'm coming in under 2 weeks. Your tips rock!

[@dashingheights]

Welcome to you in advance! Thank you for your kind words :) Have a pleasant and fruitful visit~

[@Unplugged704]

Us too! See you there 😂😂

[@affanhasby822]

This is so helpful, love from Indonesia. Coming to SG in few weeks, can't wait!

[@dashingheights]

yay I'm glad to be of help! Have a great and fruitful trip!!

[@patpl1823]

Thank you Sir for these very informative vlog of yours about Singapore! Can't wait to be there and visit places on your itinerary. ❤

[@dashingheights]

yay! glad to be of help :) Have a fruitful trip!

[@blueypink19]

So helpful for my travels to Singapore!!

[@dashingheights]

Happy to help!!! have a good time in sunny Singapore!

[@Stacyalexa888]

I appreciate all your useful information ❤

[@dashingheights]

Happy to help!

[@docjvtomas]

I love your channel, will go to Singapore next month.

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for the love! I hope you have an amazing trip :)

[@erinphang6455]

This video is very informative! I am going to share this with my friend who is visiting Singapore.

[@dashingheights]

Thanks! That’d be great, I wish to help more people in their visit :)

[@kennethtorres4879]

Coming til Singapore in Feb 2025 looking forward to 😊

[@dashingheights]

Welcome to you in advance! I hope your planning goes well and you have a fruitful trip :)

[@Robbo240]

Your videos are so informative! I literally planned my tour of Singapore by watching them. I have a 30-hour layover in Singapore next week! I plan to use my Mastercard to get around and pay but do you think $20 will be enough for food? I plan to go to the Maxwell Food Centre that I saw in your other video for lunch and then to Satay Street for dinner. I'll probably buy street food too.

[@dashingheights]

Yay thanks! That'll be a fun 30 hours :) I would recommend budgeting $8 per meal, so that you can try more things The satay street meal might cost around ~$15

[@aldenescabarte]

This is helpful and informative! Ill be in singapore in a couple of weeks with my family. Thanks!

[@dashingheights]

Happy to help! have a great time in Singapore :)

[@nillyxo77]

I am beyond thankful for your videos! I can't wait for my trip knowing I have all this information :)

[@dashingheights]

It's my pleasure to be of help to you ^^ have a fruitful trip ahead!

[@Carol-ce7qo]

I'm loving your channel. I'm planning a visit next year and so far, your videos have been the most helpful I've found. Thank you & keep up the good work ❤🇦🇺

[@dashingheights]

Thank you so much for leaving such a nice comment! Have fun planning :)

[@sinaj1510]

I really like your videos. Flow of video is amazing. Such an amazing guide

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your kind words! :)

[@GeneralRam-su4gr]

Great video

[@dashingheights]

Thank you very much!

[@KentRosales-v2u]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@dashingheights]

you're welcome! happy to help :)

[@Rengoku-q2v]

Thank you! This is very helpful!

[@dashingheights]

Welcome! I'm happy to help :)

[@kanakodiyatar7259]

Nice, information.

[@dashingheights]

thank you! I hope it helps :)

[@vynhart]

I'm aiming to get a job in Singapore, I wish that I can get it soon Your video is very helpful and well made, thank you. Keep it going!

[@dashingheights]

All the best to you!! Thanks for the encouragement :)

[@RonLarhz]

You need work permit,applied by your employer. Or you will be breaking the law.

[@vynhart]

@@RonLarhz of course

[@RobinOm27]

Very helpful video! Curious about your last point - Singaporeans don't like small talk. Why?? How then do people socialize? Please do let me know 😀

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your kind words!!! Generally in Singapore people don't like talking to strangers on the street. When I was visiting in US/AU often times strangers would come up and strike up a conversation, however this is not the norm in SG. If you'd like to meet and talk with locals, I recommend joining interest groups such as photography / hiking, where people would meet up and do an activity together. In such environment people are more comfortable to chit chat :)

[@SuccessforLifester]

Hmm i prefer cotton to polyester. But those cotton t shirts from cold countries might be rather thick. Polyesters stick to the body and frequently emits odour very fast

[@dashingheights]

For sedentary activity i also prefer cotton, but i feel so stuffy after i start sweating in cotton

[@dames6748]

I think linen is superior !

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@dames6748 ah.. should be. Maybe only for the well heeled people

[@dashingheights]

I heard it is, but another problem... i hate to iron my shirts hahahah. I recall seeing linen in the store and how it crumples too easily

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@dashingheights I don't iron clothes either.. luckily no need to wear business shirts anymore

[@antoniomorais1503]

Hello, Another great video ! Few questions: 1) What is the best SIM Card/carrier in Singapore ? 2) Do you know a SIM CARD in Singapore that also works in Batam Island/Indonesia even with just data ? Thank you very much for your help. Take care !

[@dashingheights]

Thanks! 1. For tourists, singtel/starhub has the most offerings. 2. Most of the tourist sim cards support the surrounding countries :) see www.starhub.com/personal/mobile/mobile-phones-plans/prepaid-cards/travel-sim.html

[@brunnelycecilia]

Hello!Loved all the tips on this video. Do you think someone traveling alone to stay in Katong is ok? Is that a good area to stay for 6 days? I'm going to a show in the National Stadium, and im afraid to book a hotel there, and it'll be hard to come back by using public transportation. Can you help me please?

[@dashingheights]

heya, thanks for your comment ^^ Katong is a great place for food gems, esp along joo chiat. there's a nice row of peranakan houses too. But these places are not the easiest to find especially if it's your first time. Indeed it's difficult to take the bus or train after a concert. However from my experience the train and buses could still manage so I feel that it's not a limitation for you to MUST have a hotel nearby the stadium itself. Unless you are planning to walk to your hotel after your concert, in which you could try Geylang area (but beware avoid booking hotel on "Lor 18', there are many adult entertainment spot there). or slightly further is haji lane/arab street. PERSONALLY if i were you i will just choose one of the areas in my recent video about where to stay, since you'll be here 6 days, you'll only have to worry about transport on your concert day. The other days you can happily enjoy exploring! ^^

[@brunnelycecilia]

@dashingheights oh thank you so much for answering me! I'll check this other as well!! 🫶

[@user-nu5sg3rw4c]

Hi, very informative post. Can I use skyrail for terminal 2-3 after immigration while arriving?

[@dashingheights]

yes the skytrain operates in the public and transit areas

[@user-nu5sg3rw4c]

Thank you so much.

[@Sh4dow682]

thanks for the informative video. i was looking at an E sim but since found out vodafone Australia has 5$ per day roaming so no need for an e sim

[@dashingheights]

Thats a decent price for the convenience :)

[@VishalSharma-zf3xk]

Very useful thank you for reminidng me about adapter. this is right on time tmrw is my flight .. Also share how to reach hotel from Changi. Which terminal usually The cab picks up so we can avoid waiting charges

[@dashingheights]

Glad to be of help! All the terminals have cab pickup points :) if you’re calling a cab via ride hailing app make sure you input the right terminal you arrive at

[@VishalSharma-zf3xk]

@@dashingheights I need to stay with locals. Is there any homestay. I need to understand the cilture food and language. Its better to explore the place with locals like. Tourist attractionnis not where the locals eat or visit so need go explore real singapore.

[@dashingheights]

i have never heard of SG based home-stays so i cannot recommend. However, there are a LOT of local interest groups that may give you the experience you are looking for. Check out Meetup.com and search for local groups based in SG. There should be some local events where you can join a group of people doing something. I've seen hiking groups, cycling, gardening, board game, mahjong, etc. So you can pick and choose which activity that suits you to meet the group of locals!

[@kunjuchka]

I'm from Armenia. And I with my husband planning travel to Singapore in December. CIS sais that we need to get our visa from "scammers" that you said. And we haven't any other option. We need to go to one if that websites and get visa

[@dashingheights]

Hiya, what does CIS stand for? Just need to make sure they are not charging you for things that are actually FREE to do. For example, the SGAC is FREE to fill in, don't need to pay any money for it. There is a page for Armenia passport holders: www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa_requirements/visa-detail-page/armenia

[@TheHamburgerpatty]

I was wondering where is the immigration located during departure? What terminal? We will be leaving thru terminal 4. Thanks. 😊

[@dashingheights]

heya, each terminal's departure has an immigration. ALSO, you get to depart from ANY terminal's immigration regardless of where your flight will take-off from.

[@renudevi9904]

Hi, should I exit the airport? Is there a possibility of getting back to jewel to explore the next day.

[@dashingheights]

what passport are you holding? if you have an entry visa into the country you can exit the airport and re-enter for your connecting flight. the Jewel is in the public area, so you can come anytime, though I suggest just exploring Jewel on your last day. Do an early-check-in, depending on your airline see how early you can do so.

[@renudevi9904]

@dashingheights thank you very much. I have a Fijian passport, which is visa free. Since I will land in Singapore at 5.20am and most of the attractions will be closed at that time. I was thinking to exit the airport, come and explore it the next afternoon. I will travel to Malaysia via bus on the third day. Kindly advise. Thanks

[@IgnatiusIsaacWeeKaiJunyuanps]

I was in Singapore when I was born

[@dashingheights]

Cool! I was in Indonesia when I was born :)

[@MustaphaJawneh-nc9js]

Please I want to visit Singapore any guide line?

[@IgnatiusIsaacWeeKaiJunyuanps]

In my opinion I would say sunglasses are not required

[@IgnatiusIsaacWeeKaiJunyuanps]

For Transport, Taking Bus : Never board the bus at the back or the bus driver think you are fare evading unless you have a valid reason. E.g : You are on the wheelchair, the front of the bus is occupied. Tap when entering the bus. Always plan which bus route are you taking. Taking Train : It is recommended to plan the route as it would be easier to get to the station and you can save money. If you need to change lines, stop at the station with the line you are changing. The train lines are usually connected. When entering the station. Tap in the fare gate and follow signs to the train station if needed. Do Note you must have enough money and it is recommended to use a card as buses sometimes do not have anymore tickets that you can buy. Tickets have a limited amount of stop which I know is inconvenient but you have to deal with it if you are buying a ticket.

[@jaileonardcarinan1569]

Do you know if trains from airport still open between 10-11pm?

[@dashingheights]

yes, last train will depart at 11.18 PM. catch it!

[@sanmateocoalition]

this is very helpful. I watched the full video but I couldn't get the idea how to get to T1 from T4. Please help me, my arrival is at T4 and what should I do to get to T1. I want to see rain vortex

[@dashingheights]

You must take a shuttle bus from T4! It should take u to T2, where you can catch the skytrain to T1 :)

[@angelaye2984]

Hi! I am travelling with two senior Citizens in SG next week, can I pay for their MRT pass using my credit card? Thank you

[@dashingheights]

Hiya, you will need 1 card for each traveller. So you will need total 3 cards

[@TheHamburgerpatty]

Better buy them an ez link card. While you can use your cc. Can be used also in convenience stores. 😊

[@rachitaagrawal2968]

For how long one can stay at Changi airport... And explore ... In cases where flights are landing around 4:00a.m

[@dashingheights]

As long as you like! Personally i suggest exploring the airport on your way OUT, so that you don’t have to carry your luggages around after you check them in. Many of the exhibits are 24 hours. Some of my favorites in the public area are the Kinetic Rain in T1, Waterfall in T2, and definitely the vortex in Jewel

[@loriedlsa]

Are the trains 24/7? Are my transportation options limited when I arrive after midnight?

[@dashingheights]

nope, the public transport are mostly 5am-midnight. your options past midnight are limited to private car hire. I have heard people chilling in the airport until the first bus/train, that may be an option for you ^^

[@loriedlsa]

@ you are the best!! Happy to come across your vlogs. This is so helpful. Thank you.

[@dashingheights]

@@loriedlsa I'm happy to be of help to you ^^ have a fruitful trip ahead!

[@swathitulasi8178]

Hai can i carry tetra packed milk from India?

[@dashingheights]

yea but need to be in ur checked in luggage

[@swathitulasi8178]

@@dashingheightsoh thats fine. Thanq. And one more thing may I know how much the quantity limit I can carry from India?

[@dashingheights]

@@swathitulasi8178 milk is not a controlled product, you can carry as much as your luggage allows

[@prashanthkalasapla4497]

Bro i have one doubt i will going Singapore next January. India to Singapore immigration both side common i know but doubt is when finished my trip can i do immigration process again at Singapore airport and India airport, return time ??

[@dashingheights]

yep returning is the same. There will be immigration at the airport departure gate

[@prashanthkalasapla4497]

@dashingheights thank you so much brother ❤️🇮🇳

[@prashanthkalasapla4497]

@dashingheights and where are you from brother

[@dashingheights]

​@@prashanthkalasapla4497 you're welcome! I came from Indonesia but I live in Singapore now

[@prashanthkalasapla4497]

@@dashingheights ok nice brother i will come next January 15 th if possible can we meet??

[@linaruck]

Thank you for this video. Do you know how I can get a Singapore mobile number?

[@dashingheights]

Bring your identification document such as a passport, and buy a simcard at the starhub/singtel booths or at convenience store 7-11 or cheers :) HONESTLY you dont need a number in singapore if coming as a tourist. However if you’re staying long term it’s essential

[@linaruck]

@@dashingheights Thank you!

[@ThriveWithChuks]

Why is Singapore visa taking longer time to be approved or disapproved?

[@dashingheights]

Hahah maybe recently we have national day holidays

[@entsiesamuel1645]

Such an insightful video bro. I amfrom Ghana and I will be coming in December , can I message or mail you privately to discuss more? and how do I get your email address?

[@dashingheights]

Thank you for your kind words! Welcome to you in advance :) My email address is on my channel page

[@nulichundie9926]

Very helpful. Thank you soooooo much.

[@dashingheights]

My pleasure to be of help ^^

[@togetherwithalice6877]

Super helpful ❤thanks

[@dashingheights]

My pleasure to be of help! ^^