• Geylang Old Town Hawker Centre – Durian‑bee hoon (S$12), open 6 PM‑2 AM; Chicken bean sprout (S$4).
• Chomp Chomp Food Stalls – Frog‑leg porridge (S$10), 5 PM‑11 PM; Mushroom toast (S$3).
• Beehive Corner – Durian dumplings (S$8), 7 PM‑11 PM; Coconut milk ice (S$2).
  All stalls accept cash; credit cards are accepted at the hawker centre but not at individual stalls.
  Tip: arrive at 7 PM to beat the crowds at Geylang Old Town—dishes are served within minutes.

Morning (9 AM) – Visit Geylang Village Mosque (free, dress modestly).
Lunch (12:30 PM) – Quick bite at HDB stall 5: Singapore‑style chicken rice, S$8.
Afternoon (4 PM) – Guided Peranakan walk (S$30, includes 1 hour audio guide).
Evening (7 PM) – Hawker feast at Geylang Old Town (use the Food Guide above).
Night (9 PM) – Bar crawl: start at Toc H (S$5 for a drink), then move to Geylang Lounge (S$7).
Late‑Night (11 PM) – Grab a local pandan milkshake (S$3) at the corner stall, then head back to lodging via MRT.
Reminder: avoid alleyways after midnight; stay on the main stretch between Geylang Road and Geylang East Avenue.

Google Maps – Geylang Highlights
Pin the dots: Geylang Old Town, Chomp Chomp, Bee Hive Corner, Geylang Village Mosque, Dhoby Ghaut MRT, Geylang East P&R.

• Changi Airport (SIN) is the world's busiest hub and the sole international airport on mainland Singapore.
• Major carriers (Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, etc.) provide direct flights to SIN from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
• The airport is equipped with free Wi‑Fi, currency counters, multilingual customer help desks, and a dedicated Singapore‑Air‑line shuttle bus in the arrivals area.

The most common routes are by taxi/Rideshare, bus, or a combination of bus and MRT.
| Mode | Approx. travel time | Approx. cost | Notes | |------|---------------------|--------------|-------| | Taxi / Uber / Grab | 10–15 min | SGD 25–35 (incl. airport surcharge) | 3‑minute pickup from arrivals; no fare card needed | | Bus (e.g., 73, 81, 173) | 25–35 min | SGD 1.50–3.00 | Multiple routes bypass Geylang; check the SBS Transit timetable | | Bus → MRT (East West Line) | 35–45 min | SGD 1.50–3.00 + MRT fare | Take a bus to the Tanah Merah or Bedok MRT station, then transfer to the Circle Line for a quick ride to Geylang East |

• EZ‑Link card or contact‑less payment (Credit, debit, mobile) works on MRT, rail, and most buses.
• MRT fare: SGD 0.90–2.00, based on distance. An single‑journey from the city centre to Geylang East (Downtown Line) is ~SGD 2.30.
• Circle Line stops at Geylang East (Station DL 14). The Downtown Line serves the area directly.
• Buses: 1‑line fare (SGD 1.20) unless you pay with an EZ‑Link card (discounted fare).
• Trains from other cities (e.g., Kuala Lumpur) are unavailable; the main interstate link is the Singapore–Johor Bahru Causeway via bus or taxi.

• Taxi counters are at the arrivals level, outside the main terminal building.
• Airport fee: SGD 3.00 surcharge plus an extra charge if you travel after 10 pm or during peak traffic (weekday 8‑9 am / 16‑18 pm).
• Grab & Uber operate under Singapore‑Air​Line regulations; fares are displayed in the app before pickup.
• Estimated fare for a 10‑min trip: SGD 25–30; for a 20‑min trip: SGD 35–40.

Tip: Confirm your destination (Geylang, Geylang East) with the driver and the fare estimate in the app to avoid misunderstandings.

Bus routes to the MRT

• MRT lines:
• Downtown Line (Blue) – Geylang East station (DL‑14).
• Circle Line (Red) – Bedok station for cross‑line transfers.

Example route

1. Take Bus 73 from Changi Airport to Tanah Merah MRT.
2. Board the East West Line (green) towards Joo Koon (short 2‑stop ride).
3. At Bedok, switch to the Circle Line (red) bound for Kalimantan.

4. Alight at Geylang East (DL‑14) – walk approximately 5 min to the heart of Geylang.

5. Cost: Bus fare SGD 1.20 – SGD 1.50; MRT fare SGD 0.90–1.30.

6. Travel time: 35–45 min (incl. transfer).

• Kway Teow 9 – Beef kway teow, SGD 6.50
• Hawker H – Oyster omelette, SGD 4.00
• Geylang Nasi Lemak – Coconut rice, SGD 5.00
• Curry Corner – Chicken curry laksa, SGD 5.50

All stalls close around 2 am; pick the one that matches your food cravings and the time you’re ready to devour.

• Yì (Jereme Leung) – Raffles Hotel
  • Address: 30 Raffles Place, #08‑01, Singapore 048582
  • Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (NE 3, EW 2) – walk 5 min
  • Hours: Mon‑Fri 11:30‑22:30, Sat‑Sun 11:00‑22:00
  • Phone: +65 6380‑1234 | Reservation: Michelin site, Reserve a table
  • Signature dishes: Steamed fish with ginger, char siu rice cake, Peking duck dim‑sum
  • Price range: $$ (≈ S$80–S$140 dining for 2)
  • Payment: Cash, card, GrabPay, Apple Pay

• Toto Seafood – Geylang East
  • Address: 16 Joo Chin Road, Singapore 398788
  • Nearest MRT: Geylang station (EW 1) – 7 min walk, then a short bus 5 to the restaurant
  • Hours: 10:00‑22:00 (lunch 11:30‑14:30, dinner 15:00‑21:45)
  • Phone: +65 6351‑7777 | Reservation: No online; call 10 min before lunch
  • Signature dishes: Chili crab, steam‑baked fish with black bean sauce, clams in curry
  • Price range: $$$ (≈ S$60–S$100 per person)
  • Payment: Cash, card (most stalls accept credit cards)

• No Signboard Seafood – Geylang East
  • Address: 2 Geylang East Street, Singapore 398848
  • Nearest MRT: Geylang station – 3 min walk
  • Hours: 09:30‑22:30 (lunch 11:30‑14:30, dinner 15:00‑21:30)
  • Phone: +65 6233‑8899 | Reservation: Walk‑ins accepted; best between 13‑15 h
  • Signature dishes: Prawns in garlic sauce, claypot rice, stir‑fried mixed seafood
  • Price range: $$–$$$ (≈ S$45–S$80)
  • Payment: Cash, card, GrabPay

Note: Yì is in the Downtown Core, not inside Geylang, but its central location makes it a convenient stop for Geylang travelers—just hop off at Raffles Place and step out into the historic quarter.

• Chinatown Food Centre (near Geylang) – 10 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 059611
  • Nearest MRT: Chinatown (NE 4, DT 9) – 10 min walk or bus 30 to Boon Chai Street
  • Hours: 11:30‑23:30 (open 24 h on Saturdays)
  • Key dish: Hainanese chicken rice (price ≈ S$3–5)
  • Price range: from $3 per stall
  • Payment: Cash, Alipay, GrabPay

• Maxwell Food Centre – 223 Neil Road, Singapore 059907
  • Nearest MRT: City Hall (NS 2, NE 6, DT 2) – 5 min walk
  • Hours: 11:00‑23:30 (Sat & Sun 10:00‑23:30)
  • Key dishes: Satay (S$10), laksa (S$5–7)
  • Price range: from S$2.50‑S$8
  • Payment: Cash, Alipay, GrabPay

• Tea Streets (e.g., Joo Chin Road) – scattered 2‑3 minute walking strips within Geylang
  • Typical meals: Soup, rice plates, sandwiches – all under S$5
  • Payment: Cash

These stalls are the heart of everyday Singaporean cuisine; they’re cheap, fast, and crowd‑friendly.

• Geylang is generally safe during daylight; stay out of red‑light corridors after 1 a.m.
• When eating, always ask for soy sauce or salt only if you’re vegetarian/vegan; fish often comes with a dash of pepper.
• If you have a seafood allergy, inform the server before ordering—Chinese seafood places may have shells hidden in the broth.
• Cash is still king in hawker centres; some stalls don’t accept credit cards.

• Yì – Reserve at least 2 days ahead, especially weekends; book ~2 h before dinner.
• Toto Seafood – Call 10–15 min before the lunch window (11–14 h) to snag a table.
• No Signboard Seafood – Arrive 13–15 h to sidestep the longest queue; lunch crowds thin after 16 h.
• For all places, arriving early in the morning (10–11 h) often means quieter service and fresher dishes.

• 90‑Day visa‑free for: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, US, and most EU/EFTA states.
  Full list on the ICA Visa‑Free Access page – double‑check your country before you go.

• 30‑Day visa‑free for most other passports (e.g. South Korea, Thailand, India, Brazil).

• Evw: If you’re not on the list, apply online 7–14 days before arrival (https://www.ica.gov.sg/visa/evw).
• Passport must be valid 6 months+; bring return/onward ticket and proof of ≥ US$100/day.
• Tip: Keep a digital snapshot of all documents on your phone – it speeds up airport checks if originals are misplaced.

• Official: Singapore Dollar (SGD). 1 USD ≈ 1.37 SGD.
• Cash is king at hawker stalls—carry small denominations (€1–$5 bills). 2 € (~SGD 2.74) = 1 piece of local fried noodles.
• Cards: Visa & MasterCard accepted everywhere; contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works at malls and most cafés.
• GrabPay: Pays for Grab rides, hawker stalls, and retail shops—just scan the QR.
• NETS: Most grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants accept it. Check the “pay by card” sticker before you swipe.
• ATMs: Find them in malls, transit hubs, and bus interchanges. Ask your bank about overseas fees.
• Tip: Notify your bank of travel dates; otherwise your card may be frozen for “unusual” activity.

• English: “Where is the bus stop?” – “Can you tell me where the bus stop is?”
• Malay: “Di mana stesen MRT terdekat?” – “Where is the nearest MRT station?”
• Mandarin: “最近的地铁站在哪里？” – “Where is the nearest MRT station?”
• Tamil: “எந்த மெட்ரோ நிலையம் அருகில் உள்ளது?” – “Which MRT station is nearest?”
• Apps: WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram – cafés usually offer free Wi‑Fi.
• Tip: Carry a small phrasebook or a translation app; a polite “Terima kasih” goes a long way at hawker stalls.

• Singapore tops global safety charts; pickpocketing is rare but stay alert in crowds.
• Geylang: Former red‑light district. Avoid isolated alleys and marked “No Entry” signs.
• Photography: Public photos of sex workers or stalls are illegal – skip the Snap‑Pic.
• Dress modestly; no revealing tops when walking through the area.
• Smoking is forbidden indoors; alcohol is restricted near schools and parks.
• Emergency: 999 (Police/Fire), 995 (Ambulance).
• Tip: Keep valuables in a zip‑lock bag hidden in a back pocket.