Singapur

Top 5 Orte

1. Gardens by the Bay · Singapore

   Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories; free light show at night.

2. Marina Bay · Singapore

   Waterfront promenade with the skyline, Merlion and Marina Bay Sands.

3. Sentosa · Singapore

   Resort island with beaches, Universal Studios and the S.E.A. Aquarium.

4. Singapore Zoo and Night Safari · Singapore (Mandai)

   Open-concept zoo and a separate nocturnal wildlife park.

5. Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam · Singapore

   Historic districts with temples, mosques, shophouses and hawker centres.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  MRT and buses (SimplyGo)

  Clean, fast and cheap. Tap in and out with a contactless Visa or Mastercard or phone wallet (SimplyGo); fares are distance based. EZ-Link cards also work.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Grab

  Most used ride app; prices rise at peak times and in rain.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Gojek / TADA / Ryde

  Alternatives that can be cheaper than Grab at times; worth comparing.

• Taxi

  Taxis (CDG Zig and others)

  Metered and reliable. Surcharges apply for peak hours, late nights, airport pickups and city-area entry, shown on the meter or receipt.

• Bikesharing

  Shared bikes

  Anywheel and HelloRide bikes via app. E-scooters are banned on footpaths and are not available as shared rentals.

• Busse

  Causeway Link / KTM shuttle to Johor Bahru

  Cheap cross-border buses and the KTM Shuttle Tebrau train to Malaysia; expect border queues at peak times.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: SGD · Singapore dollar

Contactless cards and phone payments work almost everywhere, including MRT gates and buses. Some hawker stalls are cash only or use local QR (PayNow), so carry a little cash. Tourists can claim GST refunds on larger shop purchases through the eTRS system at the airport.

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Trinkgeld

Tipping is not part of Singapore's culture and is not expected. Most restaurants, bars and hotels add a 10% service charge plus 9% GST on top of menu prices (shown as '++'), so the bill is about 20% above listed prices.

Nützliche Sätze

• Can I have the bill, please? The bill, please.
• Is service charge included? Is the service charge included?

Umgangsformen

• Laws are strictly enforced: no littering, no eating or drinking on the MRT or buses, no durian on public transport, no jaywalking, and smoking only in designated areas.
• Bringing in or selling chewing gum is illegal (personal amounts for chewing are tolerated). Vapes and e-cigarettes are completely banned.
• Public drinking is banned from 10:30pm to 7am outside licensed premises; stricter zones apply in Little India and Geylang.
• At hawker centres, a packet of tissues on a table means the seat is reserved ('chope'). Return trays to return points; it is required.
• Remove shoes before entering homes and Hindu temples and some mosques; dress modestly at religious sites.
• Queue patiently; queue jumping is frowned upon.
• Prices are fixed in most shops; bargaining is only usual at some small electronics or street stalls.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Electronics shop overcharging

  Wo: Sim Lim Square and some Lucky Plaza stores

  So funktioniert’s: Shops quote low prices, then add hidden charges, warranty fees or pressure buyers into expensive add-ons after payment.

  So vermeidest du es: Buy from established chains, get the full price in writing first, and check the receipt before paying.

• Phone and online impersonation scams

  Wo: Calls, SMS and messaging apps

  So funktioniert’s: Callers pretend to be police, bank staff or officials and ask you to transfer money or share codes.

  So vermeidest du es: Hang up and call the official number. Police never ask for money transfers by phone. Check scamalert.sg.

• Fake ticket and tour sellers

  Wo: Online marketplaces and social media

  So funktioniert’s: Cheap attraction or concert tickets that never arrive or are fake.

  So vermeidest du es: Buy from official sites or authorised resellers.

• Unlicensed taxis at the airport

  Wo: Changi Airport arrivals

  So funktioniert’s: Touts offer rides at inflated fixed prices.

  So vermeidest du es: Use the official taxi queue or book Grab/Gojek.

• Accommodation rental scams

  Wo: Online listings

  So funktioniert’s: Fake listings take deposits for rooms that do not exist or are illegal short-term rentals.

  So vermeidest du es: Book licensed hotels or verified platforms; never pay by bank transfer to individuals.

• Bar and KTV bill padding

  Wo: Some nightlife venues (Orchard Towers area historically)

  So funktioniert’s: Hostesses order drinks charged to your bill at high prices.

  So vermeidest du es: Check prices first and pay per round.

Sicherheit

• Violent crime and theft are rare; Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world. Still guard your passport and phone in crowds.
• Fines are real and enforced on the spot for littering, smoking in non-smoking areas and eating on public transport.
• Drug penalties are extremely severe, including the death penalty for trafficking; small amounts can count as trafficking.
• Vandalism can be punished by caning.
• Foreigners must not join outdoor protests or demonstrations.
• Heat and humidity are high all year: carry water and plan outdoor sightseeing for morning or evening.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

English is an official language and the language of business and signage; nearly everyone speaks it, often as Singlish in casual speech.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Singapore, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Singapore
• SingaporeLegalAdvice.com: Do I have to pay the 10% service charge in restaurants?
• IRAS: GST for hotel and food and beverage businesses
• Skymedia: Tipping in Singapore, service charge and GST explained

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