{"id":2020,"date":"2024-03-20T02:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/48-hours-in-singapore\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T11:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:03:29","slug":"48-hours-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/48-hours-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend 48 Hours in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Influenced by a melting pot of cultures, Singapore offers a compact city experience with unique charm. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singapore is one of the world’s favourite stopover destinations, meaning most people travelling to this amazing country will only have a few days to explore. When time is precious, it’s important to plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where our handy guide comes in. From top-tier bars to beautiful botanic gardens, our curated itinerary will help you get the most out of two days in Singapore, with time to spare on your way back through Singapore\u2019s world-class airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Day 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2pm: Visit National Gallery Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Where better to start than with a city icon? Whether you’re an art aficionado or a casual observer, the National Gallery Singapore<\/a> is worth a visit for the breathtaking building alone. Housed in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, this sprawling complex is home to the world\u2019s largest public collection of Southeast Asian art. Satisfy your inner culture vulture with more than 9,000 artworks from across the region, spanning the 19th century to the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6pm: Dinner at National Kitchen by Violet Oon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the evening settles over the city, indulge in the colourful flavours of Singapore with dinner at National Kitchen by Violet Oon<\/a>, housed in the National Gallery itself. Standout dishes from the menu include red snapper fillets in spicy and sour gravy, with pineapple slices and pink ginger flower, or the slow-braised beef cheek in rich, spicy tamarind gula melaka gravy with coconut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local tip:<\/strong> Even if you’re not a dessert person, the pineapple upside-down cake with vanilla custard sauce is an absolute must-try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

9pm: Nightcap at 28 HongKong Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Voted one of the World’s Best Bars<\/a>, 28 HongKong Street<\/a> is one of those dimly lit places where you can completely lose track of time. One minute you’re sipping an Old Fashioned and enjoying sultry sounds of smooth jazz, and the next you’re asking the bartender for a pour of their most expensive whisky and their life story. While away the hours in style, then retire to your choice of Singapore\u2019s world-class hotels<\/a>. From the shimmering beauty of the world-renowned Shangri-La to the five-star fantasy of Mandarin Oriental Singapore, the city’s luxury lodgings are an extension of its reputation for glitz and glamour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

8am: Singapore Botanic Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rise early and beat the heat as you hit a city highlight: Singapore Botanic Gardens<\/a>. Make your way through the four \u2018cores\u2019 of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed gardens, including the classic charms of the heritage Tanglin garden, the lush flora and fauna of the central tourist belt, the ethnobotany and eco-garden education and discovery zone of Bukit Timah and the spectacular Tyersall-Gallop rainforest area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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