Singapore Travel Guide
Singapore is a country with people that obey the rule in their daily activity, especially for keeping their clean environment. People who live in this place may take it as usual actions. In contrast, foreign tourist may not know about that country principle. Here we will guide your trip to Singapore in order to minimize culture shock.
It is better to set your mobile phone into international roaming system before going to Singapore. It will keep you reachable through phone or messages while arriving at this country. You are able to change your number by using local mobile service provider if you worry about having the roaming tariff.
Singapore people consists of various ethnic and races from all over the world. The majority of the citizens are Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Eurasians. The main language uses are English with Singapore dialect and usually called Singlish. Mandarin and Malay also become their local language. Uncle and Auntie is the regular name to mention male or female person that is older than you. Singlish, Mandarin, and Malay language are mainly used while shopping in local market. You may try to make an agreement with the seller by making a conversation in their language. You probably get lower price if you get a lucky deal while shopping at Chinatown or Little India.
The people of this country have gone along in different religions like Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Taoist, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, or Jew. There are many worship houses built in order to facilitate local people and foreign tourists. As the result, Muslim people will not get any difficulty in finding places to eat and drink since there are many Singaporean restaurant, which have been labeled as ‘halal restaurant’. Right hand represents polite and good so make sure to use your right hand while communicating or eating with local people. It is also shown by their right hand drivers and transportation rules.
Singapore climate is classified into tropics, which is very humid and hot. Sunshine always covers Singapore sky all over the years. It is better to prepare an umbrella if you plan to go there at the end of the year. Particular temperature is around 20°C to 30°C when it comes to sunny day you may use sun block to protect your skin from sun rays.
Many shopping places are labeled with “Tax Refund”. Generally, foreign visitor will get 7% refund, which is completed with signature and stamp while shopping at that place. Be sure to know the information by asking the details process about tax refund. So, just make sure to complete the process before leaving the airport or ask the Global Refund or Premium Tax Free to provide the best services for foreign visitor.
Singapore tries to keep its clean air. You are not allowed to smoke everywhere especially in public area or mass transportation. Outdoor area also stay clean without smokers since you will be charged up to S$ 1000 if you are smoking in the place with no ‘smoking area’ mark. Even more, just make sure not to trash your waste in the right place. Bringing a cigarette, chewing, and selling gum are forbidden by Singapore law regulation. You have to make sure to remember otherwise, you get more penalties.
The last, its better for you to know about Singapore public holidays. Its will help you to choose the best time to visit singapore.