Dream Trip with Family in Singapore
Traveling abroad always excites me, exploring/seeing those unfamiliar and alien stuff in a foreign land, more so, bringing my family put so much happiness in me. Especially when i see them amazed by the beauty and culture of the place. It’s not my first time going to Singapore but of course it’s always my dream to bring my family on my trips.
Yes! You can make it happen too and that’s the reason why we are sharing our Family trip to Singapore Itinerary to help you in your plans.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING TO SINGAPORE:
EZ Link card – It is stored value card version of Singapore, but it gives you discount when you used it in public transportation. There are also establishment that accept EZ link card as mode of payment. For more details please check EZ Link.
Remember do not eat or drink inside Singapore public transportation, it is strictly prohibited.
WI-FI – Stay connected for easy wandering 
There are a lot of establishments in Singapore that are offering Wi-Fi services just in the airport premises, but since they are in demand, we advice you to avail in advance via Klook. –4G WIFI SIM
Note: If you are choosing a device, not SIM, they will require a credit card or a cash deposit upon claiming the device. This will serve as security deposit and will return back upon the return of the device.
Download SINGAPORE MRT app. It helps you in choosing the fastest route going to your destination plus your estimated travel time. 
iVenture card – if you have plan to stay longer in Singapore or to go to other attractions like Night Safari, S.E.A. Aquarium and other more. We strongly recommend to you to avail iVenture, it would really help to save your money . -> click the link for the discounted price ->iVenture
SINGAPORE ITINERARY AND EXPENSES
HOW DO WE GET OUR PROMO FARE:
Please check our separate post on tips in booking budget flights -> How we get our Promo Fare
WHERE WE STAYED AT SINGAPORE
Lai Ming Hotel
We booked thru Agoda.com The hotel is decent enough to stay considering we are family staying and needing bigger space, free bottled water drinks and daily breaksfast (bread, coffee ) also provided.
It is also located near MTR station “Aljunied” (30 minutes away from Airport).
Day 1:
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE AND CHINA TOWN
Universal Studios Singapore is the 1st Southeast Asia’s Hollywood movie theme park. The theme park has a total of 24 attractions, these are divided into 7 movie theme zones. For those who are thrill seekers, we recommend to try these 3 rides: Battlestar Galactica: (1)Human vs (2)Cyclone and (3)Revenge of the Mummy.
Tip: Budget your time, always check the queue time board
How to get there:
- MRT: Alight to Harbourfront and Enter VivoCity Mall
- Go to level 3 of VivoCity mall
- Board the Sentosa Express and alight to WaterFront Station (use EZ link card)
- Just follow the signage towards Universal Studios Singapore
Admission fee: 2,814 Php. we book our ticket at a discounted price here -> Universal Studios Singapore
Admission Time: 10:A.M. to 07:00 P.M.
Singapore’s China Town
Right after enjoying the rides in Universal Studios, we immediately go to Singapore’s China Town. China town is known for ethnic place place of worship like the old Hokkien temple Thian Hock Keng, Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple and James Mosque. This is also one of the best place to eat if you are in a budget, since there are a lot of hawkers in the area that offer a very affordable price.
How to get there: MRT : China town Station
For those who want to know more about the area, we strongly suggest to avail a Singapore City Tour, it is a 2 day pass that involves a guided tour for China town and Little India (China town and little India tour would cost you around 900 Php each if you purchase it separately)
Day 2:
MERLION PARK / MARINA SANDS PARK/ GARDENS BY THE BAY
Merlion Park
Singapore’s national icon, Merlion is a half lion and half fish mythical creature. Its Fish body symbolizes the humble beginnings of the country from a fishing village and the lion head symbolizes its original name “Singapura”, a malay word for “lion city”. We did not have a hard time locating the place, since most of the tourist are also heading towards the park from MRT station.
How to get there: MRT: Raffles Place Station, exit H
Marina sands park observatory
Marina bay Sands Singapore is just across the Merlion Park, in fact, You can either walk or rent a bike going here. Aside from being a luxury hotel, it also houses the largest collection of designer boutique in Asia. The 55 storey towers also have an observation deck that offers a 360 degree view of Singapore city, definitely one of the best place to enjoy sunset.
Book in advance and get a discount price here Marina bay observatory
Gardens at the bay
Gardens at the bay is a 101 hectares of reclaimed land located just next Marina reservoir. There are 3 main attraction in the area: 1) The Super Tress, which is a 9 to 16 feet tall vertical garden and has a choreographed lights and sounds at night, 2) The flower dome that have more than 32,000 plants which comprises of 160 different species 3) The cloud forest which is home of the largest indoor water fall, its cloud mountain is covered by orchids, ferns and bromeliads.
This attraction really made us wonder and reflect the importance of nature to us.
DAY 3:
Library at the Orchard
Library@orchard is a public library under the National Library Board of Singapore. Library@orchard was first opened by Lee Yock Suan, Minister for Information and the Arts, on 21 October 1999 and located on Level 5 of Ngee Ann City on Orchard Road, in the Central Area of Singapore.
How to get here: Somerset MRT Station, level 3 of Orchardgateway mall.
Haji Lane
Haji Lane in Kampong Glam is one of the narrowest streets in Singapore, with instgarammable street murals, lined with boutiques, coffee shops, tattoo parlors, yoga studios, and old-school Egyptian restaurants.
How to get here:
The closest MRT stop is at Bugis. From there head down Rochor Road, then pass through Bugis Junction Mall until you reach the North Bridge Road. Haji Lane is around five minutes from here, after the Ophir Road crossing.
Bugis
It’s time to buy pasalubong. Bugis street is well known for being one of the biggest shopping area in Singapore and for its cheap prices. This place will also test your bargaining skills, note that some of the store owners here already know us (Filipino), I remember one even said “tatlo isan daan nalang” and “pwede tawad”
How to get there: Bugis Station – few meters away from the MRT station you can see the Bugis Street Market
Masjid Sultan, or Sultan Mosque
Masji Sultan or Sultan Mosque is one of the national monument in Singapore. It was named after Sultan Hussain Shah, it is located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road within the Kampong Glam precinct of the district of Rochor in Singapore.
How to get here: Bugis MRT station, it’s very near to Haji Lane.
Singapore’s Little India & MUSTAFFA CENTRE
We go back again to Singapore’s Little India and explore more Mustafa to find some cheap imported goods they offer. For those who are curious if they offer tax refund, its a good news for you. Most of the shops here offered us a tax refund.
How to get here:
Farrer Park station is nearest MRT. And is just 3 mins walk from MRT to Mustafa. Little India station is about 15mins walk to Mustafa.
