Layovers often have a bad rap among travelers, whether they are on a holiday or a business trip. The long hours at the airport may seem like a punishment, but that only happens when you are unwilling to explore what is beyond the airport or you have the impression that nothing good will be seen and experienced during your stay. However, if you are in Singapore, things are different. Layover in Singapore can be filled with fun and unexpected things that you may want to extend your stay here.
Let’s say you have more than 10 hours in Singapore. While you may not be able to tour the whole country, that time is enough to experience the essentials. Before you leave the airport, you need to know where you are going. First, you may want to leave your luggage in a baggage storage facility at the airport. Getting around the city center from the airport should be a breeze because Singapore has one of the most efficient transit systems in the world.
Here are some of the things you may want to do:
Tour the Singapore Changi Airport
If you have a fairly long layover in Singapore yet you do not want to leave the airport, then you are in for a treat. Singapore Changi Airport is not crowned as World’s Best Airport for no particular reasons. There’s a lot of things to do in Changi, from shopping to dining. You can entertain yourself by watching the immersive wall in the airport, a panoramic LED display that shows Singapore’s most beautiful locations. You can visit the Jewel Changi Complex where you can marvel at the HSBC Rain Vortex.
Visit Marina Bay
Marina Bay is close to the airport, so you may want to visit it if you have some time. While in Marina Bay, you can check out the stunning panoramic views of the city from The Sands SkyPark Observation Deck. The Gardens by the Bay is another attraction that you may want to check out if you want to see rare and exotic plants and flowers.
Visit Little India and Chinatown
If you are the type of traveler who wants to appreciate different cultures, head over to Little India and Chinatown. These two places are enclaves of Indians and Chinese respectively. You can visit different temples and restaurants in these areas if you want to see why Singapore is a melting pot of cultures.
Have a gastronomic adventure at Maxwell Food Centre
About 20 minutes from Changi Airport, you can find Maxwell Food Centre, a place for your gastronomic adventure. This is a must-visit for those who want to experience Peranakan, South Asian, and Chinese cuisines. You may want to try laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, and spicy crab.
Singapore is a beautiful, well-developed country that one layover in Singapore is not enough. There are many places to visit, sights to marvel at, and food to taste. Once you have experienced these, you may want to plan another visit; this time, you will be staying here for a few days.
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