Travel resources

The best time to visit Singapore is aound Chinese New Year, although be sure to book well ahead for this popular period. Otherwise the city hums year-round, catering to holiday and business travellers alike.

Singapore Tourism produces lots of printed material about the island’s attractions and tours and there are any number of brochures available from hotel reception desks. But the Touristline is handy for after hours information and visitor centers are always worth a visit.

Touristline

1800-736-2000 (toll-free in Singapore)
(65) 6736-2000 ( Overseas )

Little India

73 Dunlop Street,
The InnCrowd Backpackers' Hostel,
10.00am to 10.00pm daily
MRT Little India

Orchard

Junction of Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road
9.30am to 10.30pm daily
MRT Orchard

Arriving by air

Take the MRT train connection for easy access to all parts of the island.

Useful web sites

Singapore online

An excellent site where you can enter the dates of your visit and find out what's happening. Plenty of information on tours, attractions, prices and how to get there.

Singapore for kids

This website gives a light-hearted insight into unusual things to do in Singapore that will be fun for both kids and adults.

Fodors Miniguides

Just type 'Singapore' into the search box and click the search button, and you'll find everything you need to know for a fantastic trip to Singapore.

Changi Airport

Features arrival and departure times, airport facilities, and shopping and dining information on the three terminals.

Emergencies

Police, ambulance or fire: 999 
Hospital Emergency:  6737 7222