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* [http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Tourist+Refund+Scheme.htm Tourist Refund Scheme] | * [http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/Tourist+Refund+Scheme.htm Tourist Refund Scheme] | ||
=Language= | |||
Four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. | Four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. | ||
==Common Mandarin Phrases== | |||
* Thank you - 谢谢 (xie xie) | * Thank you - 谢谢 (xie xie) | ||
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* where - 在哪里 (zai na ni) | * where - 在哪里 (zai na ni) | ||
=Weather= | |||
Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. | Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. | ||
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* [http://app2.nea.gov.sg/rain_animation.aspx Animated Rain Map] | * [http://app2.nea.gov.sg/rain_animation.aspx Animated Rain Map] | ||
=Places of interest= | |||
==Nearby== | |||
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dR-syay9zjnR923EQkmrRgUWyT74pp6CcF4pGj76GHY/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g32867beb_0_26 POI near V hotel] | |||
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dR-syay9zjnR923EQkmrRgUWyT74pp6CcF4pGj76GHY/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g32867beb_0_29 POI near SCAPE] | |||
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dR-syay9zjnR923EQkmrRgUWyT74pp6CcF4pGj76GHY/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g32867beb_0_32 Map of Boat Quay], [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dR-syay9zjnR923EQkmrRgUWyT74pp6CcF4pGj76GHY/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g32867beb_0_35 Turist info of Boat Quay] | |||
==Shopping== | |||
Haji Lane: For unique shopping experience, check out Haji Lane. At night, Haji Lane and the street parallel to it becomes a hangout for Hookah (Shisha) bars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Lane | Haji Lane: For unique shopping experience, check out Haji Lane. At night, Haji Lane and the street parallel to it becomes a hangout for Hookah (Shisha) bars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Lane | ||
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Orchard Road: A one stop shopping paradise. For affordable shopping, check out Far East Plaza or if you prefer name brands, check out Takashimaya and Ion Orchard. (closest MRT station is Orchard) | Orchard Road: A one stop shopping paradise. For affordable shopping, check out Far East Plaza or if you prefer name brands, check out Takashimaya and Ion Orchard. (closest MRT station is Orchard) | ||
==Eating== | |||
There are a lot of hawker centers in Singapore (if you're worried about cleanliness, don't be.... it's really clean everywhere in Singapore!) and it's usually tasty and cheap! | There are a lot of hawker centers in Singapore (if you're worried about cleanliness, don't be.... it's really clean everywhere in Singapore!) and it's usually tasty and cheap! | ||
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*Wendy's (Fast food restaurant) | *Wendy's (Fast food restaurant) | ||
==Additional Resources== | |||
* You may download the Singapore guide [http://guides.tripomatic.com/download/tripomatic-free-city-guide-singapore-city.pdf at here (pdf)] | * You may download the Singapore guide [http://guides.tripomatic.com/download/tripomatic-free-city-guide-singapore-city.pdf at here (pdf)] | ||