Tiong Bahru
Tiong Bahru has the distinction of being one of the hippest neighborhoods of Singapore, something that becomes evident as soon as you start exploring. It’s also one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, which gives it a unique blend of historic and modern. Spend some time here seeing what surprises await down Tiong Bahru’s quiet streets since you never know what you might come across, be it a chic café, art gallery or cute independent boutique. In the heart of the neighborhood you’ll also find Tiong Bahru Market, a massive wet market and food centre, which makes for a great place to fill up on local foods like chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes topped with preserved radish).
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Marina Bay
Bustling, trendy and vibrant, the Marina Bay area of Singapore never fails to impress, no matter how long you’ll be spending in the exciting neighborhood. One of the most noteworthy buildings here is the Marina Bay Sands. Not only a luxury hotel, the impressive property is also home to one of the world’s largest rooftop infinity pools (for hotel guests only, unfortunately), luxury shopping, and the ArtScience Museum. Also in the area are the sprawling Gardens by the Bay, something not to be missed for the awesome Supertrees—tree-shaped vertical gardens that are between nine and 16 stories tall. Marina Bay is also home to popular food market Lau Pa Sat (open 24 hours a day), and iconic Merlion Park (take a selfie with the iconic Merlion fountain while you're there).