7 Days in Singapore - Part 3

In the downtown area, we definitely didn't miss Little India and were amazed by the huge food court – there are countless stalls offering a variety of Indian dishes. We also visited the Tekka Center: across four levels, you can find a wild mix of electronics, clothing, and food, sometimes doubling up on different floors. Buying something felt too stressful for us – an endless stream of people squeezed past all the shelves, and the queues at the checkouts were massive.

Another popular attraction is Muscat Street, with all kinds of Arabic stalls, as well as the magnificent Sultan Mosque and beautiful murals.

However, we preferred Chinatown a bit more; there are also many stalls there, but the walking street is more spacious, and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is absolutely worth seeing.

Right next door, you can also visit a Hindu temple, the Sri Mariamman.

An absolute highlight was the evening light show at Gardens by the Bay, which takes place twice a day. For fifteen minutes, the Supertrees illuminated with musical accompaniment, displaying a beautiful array of colors.

Before that, we took advantage of the golden evening light for a few photos of the skyline at Marina Bay and checked out the Singapore mascot, the Merlion. We also strolled through the foyer of the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel and admired the impressive interior design.

In summary, Singapore is a diverse, modern city with excellent public transport. There are sidewalks and parks everywhere, filled with active people. The city is also very inclusive – there are many offers for seniors, barrier-free paths, and buildings. The skyline of skyscrapers with its varied architecture and lush greenery is truly impressive.

On our next visit, we definitely want to explore the Sky Garden – a green pathway through a skyscraper that is even taller than the Marina Bay Sands. The visit needs to be booked a few weeks in advance through the CapitaSpring website, but it's free.

The city is also remarkably clean: no litter on the streets, no graffiti. Hawker centers and restaurants are everywhere, many of them Michelin-recommended or awarded, and shops and malls are open late into the night or even 24/7.

You almost forget you're in Asia – the city feels more like a well-thought-out Western metropolis. Only the lush greenery and little details like construction workers riding in the back of open trucks (which would probably make every European health and safety officer faint) remind you where you really are.

The weather is rather unpredictable: sometimes cloudy, sometimes sunny, and a heavy rain shower can come at any time without warning – sometimes lasting for hours. According to weather apps, it actually rains all the time, so it's not really predictable. The locals seem to have internalized this and always carry an umbrella just in case – in the city as well as when hiking.