The Swiftie's weekend guide to Singapore

28.02.2024 - 07:59 / insider.com / Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift arrived in Singapore on Tuesday to get ready for her only stop in Southeast Asia on the Eras Tour.

Swift will be performing at Singapore's National Stadium on March 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9. Fans snapped up all 300,000 tickets available for Swift's six-night performance back in July. Tickets were priced from 88 Singapore dollars, or around $65, for a restricted view seat, to SG$1,228 for a VIP1 ticket.

If you're in Singapore for Swift's concert and looking for recommendations on what to do in the city-state, look no further. Here are some tips on activities, food, and even last-minute accommodation in Singapore.

A light show dedicated to Swift's hits — like "You Belong With Me," "Cruel Summer," "Style," and "Shake It Off" — will be shown at Marina Bay Sands from February 28 to March 7. Reservations are required, but admission is free.

Fans can also attend a Swift-themed pool party at Resorts World'sAdventure Cove Waterpark on March 3. It's organized by a Malaysian Swiftie fan group, and tickets start from SG$32.

Swifties can explore Singapore from the airport — which was named the best airport in the world by Skytrax — where you can find the world's highest indoor waterfall, watch a movie at the theatre, go swimming at the indoor pool, and even visit a butterfly park.

If you like visiting zoos — one of Swift's favorite pastimes when traveling — spend time at the Night Safari, the world's first nocturnal wildlife park. Tickets for adults start at SG$55. Singapore's last remaining crocodile farm is also an option for just SG$22.

Singapore has no shortage of fantastic and unique local food — like tasty frog meat dishes — and you can find the best delicacies the city-state has to offer in Geylang, the red-light district.

Marina Bay Sands is the Official Presenting Partner and known for its iconic, ship-shaped hotel and luxurious stores. It's also home to a vibrant community of skateboarders who practice their tricks in the evening.

Sentosa is a popular attraction in the city-state for tourists, and for good reason. The island resort has restaurants where you can lounge at the beach, rollercoasters to ride at Universal Studios, and even a hill to race down on a luge. At Sentosa Cove, one of the most stunning waterfronts in Singapore, you can rent a yacht and explore the area for around SG$300.

For breakfast, many locals start the day with kopi, or traditional coffee, and toasted bread smeared with coconut jam and served alongside a soft-boiled egg. Killiney is one of the biggest chains in the city-state, and a cup of coffee there costs SG$2 — seen as a bit on the high side, as the average coffee stall charges around SG$1.20.

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