Changi Airport
I was transit in Singapore and I had 20 hours to explore the city. The first thing that I noticed when I landed to Changi Airport was the cleanliness. It was really clean. I felt like I am in a 5 star hotel. The airport is really big. There are a lot of shops, restaurants and cafes.
But be careful, the prices are really high. As a backpacker, I just got free hot water from the cafes and I eat my noodles (from Indonesia). Also I slept in the airport when I arrived. It was really comfortable. There are a lot of chairs and sofas. I think it is the best airport in the world.
Jewel Changi Airport
After I slept for 6 hours, I woke up and I went to Jewel Changi Airport. It is a shopping mall. It is really big. There are a lot of shops, restaurants and cafes. Also there is a big waterfall. It is really nice. I took a lot of photos. Also there is a big garden.
Gardens by the Bay
After I visited the Jewel Changi Airport, I went to Gardens by the Bay with the MRT. MRT is the subway in Singapore. The subway lines are so smartly designed. You can go everywhere with the MRT. Also the stations are really clean.
Walking Around
Caution! “Please give way to otters” signs are everywhere. I didn’t believe it at first. But then I saw a family of otters crossing the road. How cute!
Also the whole city just designed perfectly. You can walk, drive, no traffic, no pollution. There is a lot of funny signs everywhere. One of them is “Runners turn left” sign. I saw a lot of runners on the morning (something like 6-7 am).
Marina Bay Sands
I went to Marina Bay Sands after the Gardens by the Bay. It is a hotel and a shopping mall. The architecture is really nice. There is a big pool on the top of the building. It’s most popular symbol of Singapore. Also there is a big shopping mall. There are a lot of shops. Also there is a big casino. I didn’t go there. I don’t like gambling. So haram :)
Sultan Mosque
I went to Sultan Mosque after the Marina Bay Sands. It is a historical mosque. The architecture is really nice. There are a lot of tourists. Because of my european apperance, the mosque staff didn’t let me in at first and then after I explained that I am a muslim, they let me in. Because, the for tourists there is time period to visit inside of the mosque. It was really nice.
Also I tried some North-Indian restaurant near to the mosque. Here’s what I try to eat “Called Biryani”, It was like 12 SD (Singaporean Dolar). That was my first and the only expense in Singapore.
Conclusion
My short visit to Singapore was really nice. The only thing is the prices are really high for low budget travelers. But the city is really clean and safe. I really enjoyed my time in Singapore. I will definitely come back again.