Visa-free travel to Singapore for May Day trips

Singapore (30-day visa-free)
Reasons to recommend:
- Climate and convenience: Singapore is located near the equator, with a warm climate year-round (average 26℃). The weather is pleasant during May Day; over 70% of the population is Chinese, so there is no language barrier, making it suitable for family trips or first-time independent travel abroad.
- Diverse food paradise: A fusion of Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines with a rich variety of local snacks, rated by many media outlets as a "food paradise."

Classic 5 days 4 nights itinerary:
1. Day 1: Marina Bay landmarks check-in
- Attractions: Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay (Cloud Forest, Supertree Grove light show), Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck.
- Food: Lunch try "Jumbo Seafood" chili crab with mantou; dinner recommended at "Lau Pa Sat Night Market" for satay skewers and nasi lemak.
2. Day 2: Cultural exploration
- Attractions: Little India (colorful murals and temples), Chinatown, Kampong Glam (Malay cultural district).
- Food: Lunch at "Song Fa Bak Kut Teh" to taste Teochew-style bak kut teh; dinner experience "Maxwell Food Centre" for Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow.
3. Day 3: Sentosa Island resort
- Attractions: Universal Studios, Siloso Beach, Adventure Cove Waterpark.
- Food: Lunch at an island restaurant to try laksa🦐; dinner recommended at "Seafood Paradise" seafood restaurant🐚.
4. Day 4: Nature and art
- Attractions: Singapore Zoo (or River Safari), National Gallery Singapore, Clarke Quay night view.
- Food: Lunch at the zoo’s "Ah Meng Restaurant" for 🥥 nasi lemak; dinner at Clarke Quay to try chili crab🦀.
5. Day 5: Shopping and return
- Attractions: Orchard Road shopping, Jewel Changi (indoor waterfall and gardens).
- Food: Lunch recommended at "Ya Kun" for kaya toast🍞 set; before departure, buy Peranakan kueh as souvenirs.

😋 Must-try foods:
- 🐔 Hainanese chicken rice: tender chicken with chicken oil rice, dipped in ginger paste and chili sauce.
- 🦀 Chili crab: mud crab coated in sweet and spicy sauce, served with fried mantou for dipping.
- 🦐 Laksa: rich coconut soup base with thick rice noodles and fresh shrimp.
- 🍵 Bak kut teh: Teochew white pepper or Hokkien dark soy sauce flavor, served with fried dough sticks.
- 🥥 Nasi lemak: coconut fragrant rice with fried chicken leg, dried anchovies, and sambal sauce.
Other visa-free countries to consider: Georgia (snowy mountain churches and red wine), Thailand (tom yum soup and islands). Please check passport validity (at least 6 months) and flight information before traveling.

Post by IN. Dream 23 | Apr 20, 2025

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