From shopping at Orchard Road, Instagrammable museums and scrumptious delights, there's a lot to do in Singapore––here, we break down the best places to go in just 48 hours
Following the announcement of a travel bubble forming between Hong Kong and Singapore, you might be gearing up for your next travel getaway. If you're looking to plan a quick weekend trip, we're here to help––especially if you're looking to experience Singapore like a crazy rich Asian.
Our 48 hours guide covers shopping, dining, drinking and sightseeing to make sure that you get the most out of the lion city.
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Friday
2:00 pm—Check into Naumi Hotel Singapore
Naumi Hotel Singapore is a chic boutique located in the city centre, it's the perfect designer living space for adventurous travellers who are longing for an authentic Singaporean experience. This artsy lodging is an unexpected oasis that combines modern minimalism with natural colours with a contemporary twist.
Choose from their six luxe room types that are categorised in different ambient moods for the rest and relaxation that you seek. For instance, their Coco Chanel room takes inspiration from the fashion icon who is known for her timeless elegance.
3:00 pm—Eat at Odette
After checking in, get some food at Odette, a three Michelin-starred restaurant located inside the National Gallery Singapore. Founded by French chef Julien Royer in 2015, the restaurant serves French cuisine with Asian influences which is perfect to try in Singapore––a global melting pot.
More than its delicious food, the restaurant also boasts beautiful aesthetics that reflects Chef Julien's culinary approach, a soft colour palette and decor that are elegant. The highlight of the interior is the glass-enclosed kitchen where you can see the chefs at work.
And if that isn't enough to convince you, Odette has kept its reign as the number one restaurant in the annual Asia's 50 Best Restaurant Award rankings.
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