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Here is a travel guide to Sentosa Island, Singapore: Preliminary preparation: • Documents: Make sure you have a valid passport and Singapore visa. • Clothing: Singapore has a hot climate, so bring light and breathable summer clothing and a light jacket as the indoor air-conditioning temperature may be low. In addition, if you plan to go to the beach or participate in water activities, prepare a swimsuit and swimming trunks. • Sun protection products: such as sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, etc., to protect the skin from strong sunlight. • Shoes: Comfortable walking shoes for getting around the island. • Camera: Record beautiful moments. • Cash and Cards: Prepare an appropriate amount of Singapore Dollar cash, and also carry international credit cards or UnionPay cards for convenient shopping and spending. Transportation Guide: • Sentosa Express: You can take the MRT to Sentosa Island from the third floor of VivoCity on the main island of Singapore. It is quick and convenient. • Cable Car: You can take a cable car from Mount Faber across the bay to Sentosa Island and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. • Ferry: There are ferries from the HarbourFront Centre on Singapore Island to Sentosa Island with relatively frequent departures. Accommodation Arrangements: • Hotels on Sentosa Island: • W Singapore - Sentosa Cove: A luxury hotel with stylish design, complete facilities, close to the beach, a signature swimming pool and excellent service. • Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa: The hotel offers elegant environment, high-quality spa services, spacious and comfortable rooms, beautiful gardens and multiple restaurants. • Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Hotel: Located in Resorts World Sentosa, it is surrounded by abundant entertainment facilities, elegantly decorated rooms and the hotel offers a variety of dining options. • Hotels on Singapore Main Island near Sentosa: • Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: Although not located on Sentosa Island, it is relatively close and offers luxurious facilities, including an infinity pool, and overlooks the beautiful Marina Bay. • Fairmont Singapore: With a prime location close to the MRT station and shopping mall, and convenient transportation to Sentosa, the hotel services and dining are highly praised. Recommended attractions: • Resorts World Sentosa: • Universal Studios Singapore: The first Universal Studios theme park in Southeast Asia, it has seven theme areas, including Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away, Madagascar, etc. It has many exciting rides and wonderful performances, such as Robotech roller coaster, Transformers, Revenge of the Mummy, Waterworld, etc., suitable for tourists of all ages. • S.E.A. Aquarium: One of the largest aquariums in the world, it houses more than 100,000 marine animals, including star animals such as manta rays and hammerhead sharks. There is a 36-meter-long aquarium viewing window here, where visitors can embark on an exciting journey, exploring marine life and their habitats from Southeast Asia all the way to the African continent. • Dolphin Park: You can watch cute dolphins up close and learn about their living habits and protection knowledge. • Adventure Cove Waterpark: Incorporating marine life elements into the water park’s projects, visitors can passionately experience Southeast Asia’s first water magnetic levitation slide - the Jet Slide, or snorkel with 20,000 fish during the Rainbow Reef Tour. • Siloso Beach: There are beach activities such as outdoor surfing pool, kayaking, beach bikes, etc. You can also experience ifly wind tunnel flight, ramp car and sea song water curtain show. This is also a great place to enjoy the sunset. • Palawan Beach: Relatively quiet, there is a suspension bridge connecting the southernmost tip of the Asian continent on the beach. Walking across the suspension bridge, you can reach a small observation deck and enjoy the beautiful sea view. • Merlion Tower: One of the iconic buildings of Sentosa Island. You can take the elevator to the Merlion’s head and open mouth to overlook the beautiful scenery of Sentosa Island. • Butterfly Garden: There are thousands of butterflies of various species in the garden, which are colorful and fluttering among the flowers, which is very beautiful. • Madame Tussauds: Displays wax figures of many celebrities, which are lifelike and a great place to take photos and check in. Food recommendations: • Malaysian Food Street: Located next to the main entrance of Universal Studios, it is like a high-end hawker center, with local architectural decorations and small stalls selling various special foods. You can taste authentic Nanyang-style cuisine from Singapore and Malaysia, such as Bak Kut Teh, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Kampung Nasi Lemak, Penang Assam Laksa, etc. The snacks are affordable. • Oasia Steak Seafood Grill: Located in Resorts World Sentosa, this restaurant is jointly created by Australian celebrity chefs and head chefs. It combines fresh Australian ingredients, Western cooking techniques and Asian flavors. The dishes are exquisite and the environment is elegant. It has been rated as a Michelin one-star restaurant for two consecutive years. • Soi Social Thai Cuisine: Created by a Thai chef, it specializes in Thai street food and specially made cocktails and drinks. The restaurant has an outdoor dining area and an open kitchen. The design combines traditional Asian country style with French romantic style, allowing people to enjoy Thai street food with a sense of refinement and luxury. The dishes are authentic, such as Thai fried noodles, Tom Yum Goong, curry chicken, etc. • Chifa Peruvian-Chinese fusion cuisine: The chef skillfully combines Peruvian and Chinese cuisine to present a delicious feast that is just right. The restaurant's décor is fresh, youthful and unique, incorporating both traditional Chinese home decor elements and the Peruvian Andes style. Recommended dishes include Peruvian charcoal-roasted chicken, free-range chicken soup, tuna, etc. The non-alcoholic cocktails are also worth a try. Shopping recommendations: • Festive Avenue at Resorts World Sentosa: It is the island’s only premium retail district, with many fashion brands already established there, including top Italian jewellery brands, luxury menswear brands, beauty and fragrance boutiques, as well as the Chihuly Gallery and the one-of-a-kind Michael Graves boutique. • Candylicious Candy Store: The largest candy store in Asia, located in Resorts World Sentosa. There are chocolate bars and MM bean-sized dolls outside the store. Inside the store is a fairy-tale candy world with 5,000 kinds of candies and chocolates from all over the world. Visitors can also make their own Candylicious Shinhwa in the store. Tour route planning: • Day 1: • Morning: Take the MRT or other means of transportation from Singapore Island to Sentosa Island, check in at the hotel and take a short rest. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at the hotel or nearby restaurant. • Afternoon: Go to Resorts World Sentosa and visit Universal Studios Singapore to experience exciting rides and wonderful performances. Choose the attractions based on the queue situation and don’t miss the popular ones. • Evening: Dine at a restaurant near Universal Studios, then stroll along Festival Mile to enjoy the night view and go shopping. • the next day: • Morning: Go to S.E.A. Aquarium to see various marine life and learn about marine knowledge. You can arrange 2-3 hours of tour time in the aquarium. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at selected restaurant in Resorts World. • Afternoon: Go to Siloso Beach and participate in various beach activities such as surfing, kayaking, etc. You can also sunbathe and stroll on the beach to enjoy a leisurely time. You can also experience ifly wind tunnel flying or slope pulley and other projects. • Evening: Dine at a restaurant near Siloso Beach and enjoy the Sea Song water curtain show (please check the show time in advance). • Day 3: • Morning: Go to Palawan Beach and walk across the suspension bridge to the observation deck at the southernmost tip of the Asian continent. Enjoy the sea view, take photos, and relax on the beach. • Noon: Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. • Afternoon: You can choose to visit the Butterfly Garden to admire the beautiful butterflies, or go to Madame Tussauds to take photos with celebrity wax figures. • Evening: According to the return schedule, prepare to leave Sentosa Island and end your pleasant journey. Note: • Singapore’s climate is hot and humid, so please take precautions against the sun and keep yourself moisturized, and keep hydrated. • Attractions such as Universal Studios may be crowded during holidays and weekends, so it is recommended to purchase tickets and fast passes (if necessary) in advance to reduce waiting time. • Comply with the laws and regulations of Singapore and the regulations of the scenic area, keep the environment clean and tidy, and do not litter anywhere. • When participating in water activities, pay attention to safety, follow the guidance and arrangements of the staff, and take protective measures. • Pay attention to the opening hours and performance times of each attraction, and arrange your itinerary appropriately to avoid missing out on exciting content.
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