A 3-day, 2-night backpacking adventure in Singapore.

This was a truly impromptu trip abroad. I had less than 24 hours to prepare, and it was a 100% backpacking adventure. Due to the limited preparation time, I knew almost nothing about the country (what to see, what to do, where to go, where to stay, what to eat). All I knew about Singapore was that it had a Merlion. I apologize for the lack of photos; I took very few at each location because it was incredibly hot, and most importantly, my mode of transportation was walking, taking buses, walking, taking buses, walking, walking, and walking. I was simply too exhausted to take out my camera.

It was a true escape from my parents. I told them I was going to stay overnight in another province for two days and that a friend would pick me up (but I secretly flew to Singapore). My friend was kind enough to pick me up and drop me off.

I left home before 4:30 AM and arrived at Don Mueang Airport around 5:00 AM. I waited for my AirAsia flight to Singapore, and after a little over two hours, I arrived at my destination.

On Day 1, I explored the city and saw the Merlion.

Singapore is a melting pot of Chinese, Indian, and Western cultures, similar to our own country. However, what sets it apart is the warmth and hospitality of the aunties and uncles who speak both Chinese and English. Their welcoming smiles and helpful directions make for a truly memorable experience.

There are also European-style buildings.

There is also a Sikh temple.

Chinese temple is here

You can see from the sixth picture, I woke up at 4 am, took a plane, walked, and walked. Now it's 3 pm and I'm starting to get tired. Keep walking.

We saw a lion in the distance, emerging from the water. We continued walking.

They say only Thais crowd around (but here in Singapore, they crowd too)

The Merlion: A Symbol of Singapore

The Merlion, a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, is the national symbol of Singapore. Its name is a combination of "mer" (meaning "sea") and "lion," reflecting the country's history as a fishing village and its name, Singapura, which means "Lion City" in Malay.

The Merlion was first designed in 1964 by Mr. Fraser Brunner, a member of the Souvenir Committee and curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium. It was initially used as the logo for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). On July 20, 1966, the Merlion was officially registered as a trademark of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB).

The Merlion's design combines elements of legend and reality. The lion head symbolizes the lion that Prince Sang Nila Utama encountered when he first landed on the island of Singapore in 11th century, as recorded in the Malay Annals. The fish tail represents the ancient city of Temasek (meaning "sea" in Javanese), which was the name of Singapore before its founding by Sang Nila Utama.

The Merlion has become an iconic landmark and a popular tourist attraction in Singapore. There are several Merlion statues located throughout the city, including the Merlion Park and Sentosa Island. The Merlion is also featured on various souvenirs and merchandise.

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Embedded opposite Merlion, Marina Bay mouth

On the way, I walked to see the waterfall show and was confused about this. It was on the rubber walkway until the end of the bridge. I don't understand what it is... but it's beautiful.

Show times for Wonder Full – Light & Water Spectacular

Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM Friday, Saturday: 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 11:00 PM

Show duration 15 minutes Free to watch Both shows take place at the same time in 1 round, but watching each show will be in different locations. You have to choose one. If you want to watch both, you have to divide it into 2 rounds, for example, watch the fountain show at 8 pm and the light show at 9:30 pm.

Show location

Fountain show can be seen next to the Louis Vuitton store by the river, next to the Marina Bay Sands building.

Light show at the Marina Bay Sands building can be seen by the river next to Merlion to the walkway next to the One Fullerton Hotel.

I can't take a beautiful picture with my mobile phone. If you want to see the magnificence and history of Singapore, you can go see it.

On the first day, I walked around the city, probably 10 kilometers.

Day 2 Universal Studio Singapore

After a 30-40 minute journey by bus and train, we arrived at Universal Studio Singapore.

The price of the ticket is expected to be around 1,500 baht.

Everyone who enters this picture goes down.

An army marches on its stomach. This huge tray will keep us full until tomorrow.

I admit, Dominic Toretto is quite the looker, even for a shareholder. He's definitely more handsome than us.

This place only has scenic views. The rides are very limited due to the extremely long queues, which was discouraging.

We spent a whole day here and will return to our accommodation outside. Tomorrow, we will visit the Sea Aquarium Singapore.

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The vibrant colors make it incredibly tempting, who would have thought it was a jellyfish?

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I bought souvenirs and returned home. I really missed stir-fried basil with pork and fried egg.

On the way back, I took the same airline, AirAsia. But the return trip was a bit more exciting than the outbound trip. I was so engrossed in sightseeing that I forgot to calculate the travel time to get to the airport. I ended up running 1000 meters to the airport, fearing that I would miss my flight. In the end, I made it in time and arrived home in Thailand around 7 pm.

In total, I spent 20,000 baht on this 3-day, 2-night trip, including airfare, accommodation, and luxury expenses.

It was a fun trip, even though it was unplanned and I didn't have any information. I went as a backpacker, asking locals for directions and taking local buses.

You can see that Singapore is a great place to visit even on weekends.

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