Travel Guides
nothing lonely about the planet
Republic of Singapore
(Singapore)
From the opium dens of the past to the hi-tech wizardry of today.
Singapore has traded in its rough-and-ready opium dens and pearl luggers for towers of concrete and glass, and its steamy rickshaw image for hi-tech wizardry, but you can still recapture the colonial era with a Singapore Sling under the languorous ceiling fans at Raffles Hotel.
At first glance, Singapore appears shockingly modern and anonymous, but this is an undeniably Asian city with Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions from feng shui to ancestor worship creating part of the everyday landscape. It's these contrasts that bring the city to life.
Tips for you
 |
Tipping |
|
|
|
Tipping is not expected but is growing as a practice in Singapore: Most expensive hotels and restaurants impose a 10% service charge, and a gratuity is not expected in excess of this. Don't tip at hawker stalls, though the more expensive coffee shops and restaurants that do not add a service charge may expect a tip. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip and may actually round a fare down if it is a little bit above an even dollar - similarly, they may expect you to round it up. Staff in the international hotels, such as room staff or the doorman who hails your
taxi, may expect a tip if they have provided
good service.
|
|
|
Language Tips
|
|
|
|
|
Official Language(s) - English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil
|
|
|
Visa Info
|
|
|
|
Most Western nationals either do not require a visa at all or do not require a visa for a social stay of up to 90 days. A 30-day permit is issued on arrival, and extensions are difficult to obtain.
|
|
Content Source:
Lonely Planet
|
Wait...
Invalid login details, please try again.
