7 Major Tourist Traps to Avoid in Singapore!

When visiting Singapore, don’t just focus on taking photos. If you don’t avoid these “hidden traps,” you could end up with fines or worse, costly lessons⚠️ Quickly mark these down👇👇

1️⃣ Popular activities must be booked in advance
Skyline Luge🚡 and Duck Tours🦆 are super popular! Especially the Duck Tour with Chinese commentary—you need to grab tickets fast! It’s recommended to check tickets 3 weeks ahead. Want to visit the CapitaSpring Sky Garden for free? You must book in advance! Otherwise, you’ll have to pay to enter the bar on the same floor🙃

2️⃣ Not all rides are suitable for everyone
Universal Studios🎢 has height restrictions for some rides:
- Transformers 3D: must be over 102cm
- Jurassic River Adventure: must be over 107cm
Parents with kids, don’t make a wasted trip. Also, remember not to feed the animals at the zoo~

3️⃣ Stop at red lights, go at green lights🚦
Vehicles have the right of way and usually don’t slow down at intersections. Pedestrians must not jaywalk or you’ll get fined immediately!

4️⃣ Want epic drone shots? Remember to apply first📸
Bringing a drone to Singapore? You must apply early!
- No flying above 60 meters
- No flying over crowds or at night

5️⃣ No tipping = real savings
Most restaurants in Singapore already charge a 10% service fee + 9% tax, so no extra tipping is needed😅 However! Food courts and hawker centers don’t charge service fees, so enjoy your meals worry-free!

6️⃣ Follow local laws🙅‍♀️
The following are all illegal and can lead to fines, jail, or even caning⚠️:
- Chewing gum, littering, eating or drinking in public places (like MRT/bus stops)
- Not flushing toilets, jaywalking, smoking in public places…

7️⃣ Remember to claim your tax refund or you’re wasting money🛍️
When shopping in Singapore, if you spend over SGD 100 in a single transaction, you can get a tax refund! Remember: keep your receipts + tax refund forms safe and claim your refund at the airport before leaving to get real savings🤑

✨In short about Singapore: fun but full of rules!
Although the laws here are strict and detailed, as long as you research early and plan your trip well, you can avoid many traps and enjoy your trip with peace of mind!🌴✈️
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