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**[EN] Singapore – History, People, Places, Food & Travel Tips**
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## 1. English – Big Picture of Singapore
### 1) History in a Nutshell
* **Origins & colonial era**
* The name “Singapore” comes from Sanskrit **“Singapura” = Lion City**. ([Travelling Han][1])
* In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles of the British East India Company established a trading post here, turning the island into a **key port on the India–China sea route**. ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* **Migration & multi-ethnic society**
* Over the 19th–20th centuries, large numbers of **Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other migrants** came to work in trade, docks, and plantations. Their descendants form today’s core communities. ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **Modern state**
* After Japanese occupation in WWII and a short merger with Malaysia, Singapore became **independent in 1965**.
* Since then it has transformed into a **global financial and logistics hub**, with one of the world’s busiest ports and airports and a population of about **6.11 million (2025)** including residents and foreign workers. ([population.gov.sg][4])
### 2) People & Culture – Why It Feels Unique
* **Ethnic mix (2025)**: around **4.2M residents** (citizens + PRs) and 1.9M non-residents (foreign workers, dependants, students). ([population.gov.sg][4])
* Majority: Chinese, plus sizeable Malay and Indian communities, and many expatriates from all over the world.
* **Languages**
* Official: **English, Mandarin, Malay (national language), Tamil**. Most younger people are bilingual (English + one “mother tongue”). ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **Hawker culture = everyday life**
* Food courts called **hawker centres** are everywhere, serving Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan and other dishes at cheap prices.
* In 2020, **Singapore’s hawker culture was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list**, recognising hawker centres as “community dining rooms” where people from different backgrounds mingle. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
Overall vibe: **super-organised but warm**, rule-based yet playful; safe, clean, and very easy for solo travellers.
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### 3) Must-See Areas & Attractions
#### (A) Marina Bay & City Core
* **Marina Bay Sands & SkyPark** – Iconic triple-tower hotel with rooftop skypark and infinity pool (pool is for guests, but you can pay to visit the observation deck). Excellent for night skyline views. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **Gardens by the Bay** – Futuristic park with **Cloud Forest**, **Flower Dome**, and **Supertree Grove**. Night “Garden Rhapsody” light show is free at the Supertrees. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **Merlion Park & Singapore River** – The half-lion, half-fish Merlion fountain faces Marina Bay and symbolises Singapore’s sea-trading roots. From here you can walk or cruise along the river past the Fullerton Hotel and colonial buildings. ([Travelling Han][1])
* **National Gallery Singapore** – Art museum housed in the former City Hall and Supreme Court, showcasing Southeast Asian art and colonial architecture. ([타임스][7])
#### (B) Cultural Districts
* **Chinatown** – Old shophouses, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Hindu temple, food streets, and lots of souvenir shops. Good hawker options at **Chinatown Complex** and nearby **Maxwell Food Centre**. ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* **Little India** – Colourful streets, temples like Sri Veeramakaliamman, flower garland stalls, and spice shops. Great for South Indian food (dosai, biryani) and sweets. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **Kampong Glam / Arab Street** – Historic Malay-Arab quarter with **Sultan Mosque**, textile shops, perfume stores, and hip cafés on Haji Lane. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
Together, these three districts are the **fastest way to experience Singapore’s multicultural roots** in one or two days.
#### (C) Nature & Island Escapes
* **Singapore Botanic Gardens** – 160-year-old tropical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site; beautiful in the morning or late afternoon. ([Tripadvisor][8])
* **Sentosa Island** – Resorts, beaches, Universal Studios Singapore, aquarium; good for families and theme-park fans. ([타임스][7])
* **Pulau Ubin** – Rustic island off the northeast coast, with mangroves and old kampong houses. Rent a bike and see what Singapore looked like decades ago. ([타임스][7])
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### 4) Food – Where & What to Eat
#### (A) Hawker Centres (everyday must-do)
* **Lau Pa Sat** – Historic cast-iron market near the CBD; satay street opens at night. ([Financial Times][9])
* **Maxwell Food Centre** – Famous for **Hainanese chicken rice** (Tian Tian) and many other stalls. ([Travelling Han][1])
* **Chinatown Complex, Old Airport Road, Tiong Bahru Market** – Classic local food courts.
* Hawker culture is valued enough to be **UNESCO-listed**; try at least laksa, chicken rice, char kway teow, satay, roti prata, nasi lemak. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
#### (B) Restaurants
* You can go **from hawker stalls to world-class fine dining** in one day. Singapore has many highly ranked restaurants (Labyrinth, Odette, Burnt Ends, etc.) that reinterpret local or international cuisines at a very high level. ([타임스][7])
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### 5) People, Daily Life & Hidden Charms
* **Efficiency + courtesy** – Public transport is clean and punctual; people queue neatly and usually give up seats to elderly or pregnant passengers.
* **Soft but real social rules** – Locals rarely raise their voice in public. It’s normal to “chope” a hawker table with packets of tissues or small items. ([thejourneyframe.com][10])
* **Multilingual society** – You may hear English, “Singlish” (local colloquial English), Mandarin, Hokkien, Malay and Tamil in a single MRT ride.
* **Safety** – One of the safest big cities in the world; violent crime is low, walking at night is generally safe, but penalties for crime are very strict.
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### 6) Important Laws, Etiquette & Safety Tips
Singapore is famous for being safe and orderly – partly because of **strict laws and penalties**, even for things that feel minor in other countries.
* **Chewing gum** – Importation of gum is restricted; bringing in or selling gum can be fined under the Regulation of Imports and Exports (Chewing Gum) rules. ([silverdoor.com][11])
* **Littering, spitting, not flushing** – Fines can be high; repeat offenders may face heavier penalties. ([Smartraveller][12])
* **Smoking & vaping**
* Smoking is banned in many public areas (bus stops, hospitals, playgrounds) and in indoor public spaces; fines run from about **S$200–1,000**. ([blog.getexperience.com][13])
* **E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal** to use, possess or sell; penalties for illegal imports were sharply increased in 2025, with possible jail time and caning for serious cases. ([Financial Times][14])
* **Drugs & vandalism** – Penalties are extremely severe, including caning and the death penalty in some drug-trafficking cases.
* **Public transport etiquette** – No eating or drinking on MRT/buses; you may be fined. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
* **Tipping** – Not mandatory; most bills already include 10% service charge. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
**Travel “action plan” idea (3–4 days)**
1. **Day 1** – Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion, river cruise + hawker dinner. ([Travelling Han][1])
2. **Day 2** – Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam; try hawker lunches and a modern Singaporean dinner (e.g., Labyrinth). ([Travelling Han][1])
3. **Day 3** – Botanic Gardens in the morning, shopping/orchard or museums in the afternoon, rooftop bar at night. ([Tripadvisor][8])
4. **Optional Day 4** – Sentosa (beaches, Universal Studios) or Pulau Ubin for a more rural, nature-focused day. ([타임스][7])
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## 2. 한국어 – 싱가포르 여행·역사·사람·맛집·주의사항
### 1) 한눈에 보는 싱가포르
* 예전에는 작은 어촌·항구였지만, 1819년 래플즈가 영국 무역항으로 만든 이후 동서 교역의 거점이 되었고, 1965년 독립 이후에는 **세계 금융·물류 허브**로 성장했다. ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* 2025년 기준 인구는 약 **611만 명**으로, 이 중 시민·영주권자 420만, 나머지는 외국인 노동자·유학생·가족 등이다. ([population.gov.sg][4])
### 2) 사람과 문화
* **주민 구성**: 중국계 다수 + 말레이계·인도계 + 전 세계에서 온 외국인.
* **공용어**: 영어·중국어·말레이어(국가어)·타밀어. 대부분 영어 + 1개 모국어를 함께 쓴다. ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **호커 문화**:
* 동네마다 있는 실내·야외 푸드코트가 **호커센터**.
* 한 곳에서 말레이·중국·인도·페라나칸 등 다양한 음식을 저렴하게 먹을 수 있어서, 사실상 “동네 식당 + 커뮤니티 공간” 역할을 한다.
* 2020년에 **유네스코 인류무형문화유산**으로 등재되었다. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
### 3) 주요 관광지·동네
* **마리나 베이 일대**: 마리나베이샌즈, 스카이파크 전망대, 가든즈 바이 더 베이, 머라이언 파크, 싱가포르 리버 크루즈 등. 미래형 야경과 건축물이 압도적이다. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **차이나타운**: 불치사, 스리 마리암만 사원, 기념품 샵, 야시장, 차이나타운 콤플렉스·맥스웰 푸드센터 등. 중국계 이민 역사를 느끼기 쉽다. ([Travelling Han][1])
* **리틀 인디아**: 화려한 사원과 꽃목걸이 가게, 향신료 가게가 줄지어 있고 남인도 음식점이 많다. 축제 기간(디파발리 등)에 오면 조명이 화려하다. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **캄퐁 글람·아랍 스트리트**: 술탄 모스크, 직물·향수·터번 가게, 힙한 카페·바가 섞여 있는 말레이·아랍 지구. 하찌 레인 벽화 골목이 특히 유명하다. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **싱가포르 식물원**: 세계유산으로 지정된 열대 식물원. 아침 조깅·피크닉 장소로 인기. ([Tripadvisor][8])
* **센토사·풀라우 우빈**: 센토사는 리조트·해변·유니버설 스튜디오가 있고, 풀라우 우빈은 옛 시골 마을 풍경과 맹그로브를 자전거로 둘러볼 수 있다. ([타임스][7])
### 4) 꼭 먹어볼 음식과 식당 유형
* **호커센터**
* 라우 파 삿(꼬치거리), 맥스웰, 티옹바루, 올드 에어포트 로드 등.
* 대표 메뉴: 치킨 라이스, 락사, 칠리 크랩, 사테, 차꿰이티어우, 바쿠테, 로티 프라타, 나시 르막 등. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
* **레스토랑**
* 모던 싱가포리언(라비린스 등), 프렌치(오데트), 모던 BBQ(Burnt Ends), 모던 코리안(Meta, Nae:um) 등 세계적인 파인다이닝이 모여 있다. ([타임스][7])
### 5) 싱가포르의 매력 포인트
* **초현대 건축 + 열대 자연**
* 쥬얼 창이의 실내 폭포, 가든즈 바이 더 베이의 슈퍼트리, 마리나베이샌즈 등은 세계적으로도 독특한 “사이파이 도시 풍경”이다. ([Financial Times][9])
* **치안·위생·편리함**
* 밤늦게 걸어 다녀도 비교적 안전하고, 지하철·버스는 에어컨이 빵빵하며 정시성도 좋다. ([Smartraveller][12])
* **다문화 공존**
* 짧은 일정 안에 중국·인도·말레이·서양 문화가 모두 섞인 도시 풍경을 경험할 수 있다.
### 6) 법·에티켓·주의사항 (중요)
* **껌**: 반입·판매 규제가 강하며, 관련 법(chewing gum import 규정)을 위반하면 벌금이 나올 수 있다. ([silverdoor.com][11])
* **쓰레기·침·공중위생**: 길거리 쓰레기 투기·침 뱉기·화장실 사용 후 물 안 내리기 등은 높은 벌금 대상이다. ([Smartraveller][12])
* **흡연·전자담배**:
* 버스정류장·병원·놀이터 등 공공장소에서 흡연 시 S$200~1,000 정도의 벌금을 받을 수 있다. ([blog.getexperience.com][13])
* 전자담배·베이프는 **사용·소지·판매 모두 불법**이며, 특히 밀수·유통은 2025년 기준으로 징역·태형까지 가능한 수준으로 처벌이 강화되었다. ([Financial Times][14])
* **마약·기물파손**: 일부 마약 범죄는 사형까지 가능할 정도로 처벌이 극단적으로 강하다.
* **대중교통**: MRT·버스 안에서 음식·음료 섭취 금지, 어기면 벌금. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
* **팁**: 대부분 10% 서비스 차지가 포함되어 있어 별도 팁은 필수 아님. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
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## 3. 日本語 – シンガポール旅行まとめ
### 歴史と人々
* イギリス植民地時代の港町から発展し、1965年に独立した若い国家だが、現在は世界有数の金融・物流センター。 ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* 中国系・マレー系・インド系が中心で、公用語は英語・中国語・マレー語・タミル語。多くの人がバイリンガル。 ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
### 見どころ
* **マリーナベイ**：マリーナベイ・サンズ、ガーデンズ・バイ・ザ・ベイ、マーライオン公園、シンガポール川クルーズ。 ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **チャイナタウン／リトルインディア／カンポン・グラム**：寺院・モスク・屋台街が混在する多文化地区。 ([Travelling Han][1])
* **ボタニックガーデン・セントーサ・プラウウビン**：自然やビーチを楽しみたい人向け。 ([Tripadvisor][8])
### 食事
* ホーカーセンター（Lau Pa Sat, Maxwell, Tiong Bahru 等）でローカルフードを食べるのは必須。2020年に**ユネスコ無形文化遺産**に登録された。 ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
* 高級レストランも豊富で、ローカル料理を再構築した Labyrinth や、フレンチの Odette などが世界的に評価されている。 ([타임스][7])
### ルール・注意点
* ガムの持ち込み・販売、ゴミのポイ捨て、公共の場での喫煙、電子タバコの使用などは**厳しく罰せられる**。 ([silverdoor.com][11])
* 電車・バス内での飲食禁止、チップ不要（サービス料込み）が基本マナー。 ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
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## 4. 中文（简体）– 新加坡旅游全览
### 历史与人口
* 新加坡从 19 世纪英国殖民时期的贸易港口发展为今天的**全球金融和航运枢纽**，1965 年正式独立。 ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* 2025 年总人口约 **611 万**，其中居民约 420 万，其余为外籍员工、家属和留学生。 ([population.gov.sg][4])
### 城市特色
* 多民族：华人、马来人、印度人和来自世界各地的外籍人士共同生活。
* 语言：英语、华语、马来语、泰米尔语；大部分年轻人会说英语和一种“母语”。 ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **小贩文化**：2020 年被列入**联合国教科文组织非遗名录**，小贩中心是新加坡人日常吃饭、社交的“社区餐厅”。 ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
### 必去景点
* **滨海湾**：金沙酒店、空中花园、滨海湾花园、超级树灯光秀、鱼尾狮公园、河游船。 ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **牛车水、 小印度、 甘榜格南**：最能感受多元文化的三个街区。 ([Travelling Han][1])
* **植物园、 圣淘沙、 乌敏岛**：热带自然、海滩和传统村落风景。 ([Tripadvisor][8])
### 美食
* 在 **Lau Pa Sat、Maxwell、牛车水熟食中心、旧机场路** 等小贩中心品尝鸡饭、叻沙、沙爹、炒粿条、肉骨茶、印度煎饼等。 ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
* 想体验高档餐厅，可选择 Labyrinth（现代新加坡料理）、Odette（法餐）、Burnt Ends（烤肉）等。 ([타임스][7])
### 法律与礼仪（一定要注意）
* **口香糖**：进口与销售受到严格限制，违规会被罚款。 ([silverdoor.com][11])
* **乱扔垃圾、随地吐痰、不冲厕所**等行为可能被重罚。 ([The Economic Times][16])
* **吸烟与电子烟**：公共场所禁烟，违规罚款；电子烟全面违法，非法进口可能面临坐牢和鞭刑。 ([blog.getexperience.com][13])
* 交通工具上禁止饮食；餐厅账单一般已经包含 10% 服务费，**不强制给小费**。 ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
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[13]: https://blog.getexperience.com/fi/news/singapore-tourist-rules/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Avoiding Fines in Singapore: Key Rules Every Tourist ... - Blog"
[14]: https://www.ft.com/content/3d720a0a-3a82-4b3b-9efa-360b7eeeeab7?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Singapore threatens lashes and long jail sentences for illegal vape imports"
[15]: https://hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu/singapore-rules?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Singapore Laws & Cultural Rules: Dos and Don'ts of the ..."
[16]: https://m.economictimes.com/nri/visit/what-tourists-should-not-do-in-singapore-to-avoid-fines/articleshow/123696680.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What tourists should not do in Singapore to avoid fines"
**[KO] 싱가포르 – 역사·사람들·여행지·맛집·여행 요령 종합 가이드**
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## 1. English – Big Picture of Singapore
### 1) History in a Nutshell
* **Origins & colonial era**
* The name “Singapore” comes from Sanskrit **“Singapura” = Lion City**. ([Travelling Han][1])
* In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles of the British East India Company established a trading post here, turning the island into a **key port on the India–China sea route**. ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* **Migration & multi-ethnic society**
* Over the 19th–20th centuries, large numbers of **Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other migrants** came to work in trade, docks, and plantations. Their descendants form today’s core communities. ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **Modern state**
* After Japanese occupation in WWII and a short merger with Malaysia, Singapore became **independent in 1965**.
* Since then it has transformed into a **global financial and logistics hub**, with one of the world’s busiest ports and airports and a population of about **6.11 million (2025)** including residents and foreign workers. ([population.gov.sg][4])
### 2) People & Culture – Why It Feels Unique
* **Ethnic mix (2025)**: around **4.2M residents** (citizens + PRs) and 1.9M non-residents (foreign workers, dependants, students). ([population.gov.sg][4])
* Majority: Chinese, plus sizeable Malay and Indian communities, and many expatriates from all over the world.
* **Languages**
* Official: **English, Mandarin, Malay (national language), Tamil**. Most younger people are bilingual (English + one “mother tongue”). ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **Hawker culture = everyday life**
* Food courts called **hawker centres** are everywhere, serving Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan and other dishes at cheap prices.
* In 2020, **Singapore’s hawker culture was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list**, recognising hawker centres as “community dining rooms” where people from different backgrounds mingle. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
Overall vibe: **super-organised but warm**, rule-based yet playful; safe, clean, and very easy for solo travellers.
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### 3) Must-See Areas & Attractions
#### (A) Marina Bay & City Core
* **Marina Bay Sands & SkyPark** – Iconic triple-tower hotel with rooftop skypark and infinity pool (pool is for guests, but you can pay to visit the observation deck). Excellent for night skyline views. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **Gardens by the Bay** – Futuristic park with **Cloud Forest**, **Flower Dome**, and **Supertree Grove**. Night “Garden Rhapsody” light show is free at the Supertrees. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **Merlion Park & Singapore River** – The half-lion, half-fish Merlion fountain faces Marina Bay and symbolises Singapore’s sea-trading roots. From here you can walk or cruise along the river past the Fullerton Hotel and colonial buildings. ([Travelling Han][1])
* **National Gallery Singapore** – Art museum housed in the former City Hall and Supreme Court, showcasing Southeast Asian art and colonial architecture. ([타임스][7])
#### (B) Cultural Districts
* **Chinatown** – Old shophouses, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Hindu temple, food streets, and lots of souvenir shops. Good hawker options at **Chinatown Complex** and nearby **Maxwell Food Centre**. ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* **Little India** – Colourful streets, temples like Sri Veeramakaliamman, flower garland stalls, and spice shops. Great for South Indian food (dosai, biryani) and sweets. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **Kampong Glam / Arab Street** – Historic Malay-Arab quarter with **Sultan Mosque**, textile shops, perfume stores, and hip cafés on Haji Lane. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
Together, these three districts are the **fastest way to experience Singapore’s multicultural roots** in one or two days.
#### (C) Nature & Island Escapes
* **Singapore Botanic Gardens** – 160-year-old tropical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site; beautiful in the morning or late afternoon. ([Tripadvisor][8])
* **Sentosa Island** – Resorts, beaches, Universal Studios Singapore, aquarium; good for families and theme-park fans. ([타임스][7])
* **Pulau Ubin** – Rustic island off the northeast coast, with mangroves and old kampong houses. Rent a bike and see what Singapore looked like decades ago. ([타임스][7])
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### 4) Food – Where & What to Eat
#### (A) Hawker Centres (everyday must-do)
* **Lau Pa Sat** – Historic cast-iron market near the CBD; satay street opens at night. ([Financial Times][9])
* **Maxwell Food Centre** – Famous for **Hainanese chicken rice** (Tian Tian) and many other stalls. ([Travelling Han][1])
* **Chinatown Complex, Old Airport Road, Tiong Bahru Market** – Classic local food courts.
* Hawker culture is valued enough to be **UNESCO-listed**; try at least laksa, chicken rice, char kway teow, satay, roti prata, nasi lemak. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
#### (B) Restaurants
* You can go **from hawker stalls to world-class fine dining** in one day. Singapore has many highly ranked restaurants (Labyrinth, Odette, Burnt Ends, etc.) that reinterpret local or international cuisines at a very high level. ([타임스][7])
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### 5) People, Daily Life & Hidden Charms
* **Efficiency + courtesy** – Public transport is clean and punctual; people queue neatly and usually give up seats to elderly or pregnant passengers.
* **Soft but real social rules** – Locals rarely raise their voice in public. It’s normal to “chope” a hawker table with packets of tissues or small items. ([thejourneyframe.com][10])
* **Multilingual society** – You may hear English, “Singlish” (local colloquial English), Mandarin, Hokkien, Malay and Tamil in a single MRT ride.
* **Safety** – One of the safest big cities in the world; violent crime is low, walking at night is generally safe, but penalties for crime are very strict.
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### 6) Important Laws, Etiquette & Safety Tips
Singapore is famous for being safe and orderly – partly because of **strict laws and penalties**, even for things that feel minor in other countries.
* **Chewing gum** – Importation of gum is restricted; bringing in or selling gum can be fined under the Regulation of Imports and Exports (Chewing Gum) rules. ([silverdoor.com][11])
* **Littering, spitting, not flushing** – Fines can be high; repeat offenders may face heavier penalties. ([Smartraveller][12])
* **Smoking & vaping**
* Smoking is banned in many public areas (bus stops, hospitals, playgrounds) and in indoor public spaces; fines run from about **S$200–1,000**. ([blog.getexperience.com][13])
* **E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal** to use, possess or sell; penalties for illegal imports were sharply increased in 2025, with possible jail time and caning for serious cases. ([Financial Times][14])
* **Drugs & vandalism** – Penalties are extremely severe, including caning and the death penalty in some drug-trafficking cases.
* **Public transport etiquette** – No eating or drinking on MRT/buses; you may be fined. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
* **Tipping** – Not mandatory; most bills already include 10% service charge. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
**Travel “action plan” idea (3–4 days)**
1. **Day 1** – Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion, river cruise + hawker dinner. ([Travelling Han][1])
2. **Day 2** – Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam; try hawker lunches and a modern Singaporean dinner (e.g., Labyrinth). ([Travelling Han][1])
3. **Day 3** – Botanic Gardens in the morning, shopping/orchard or museums in the afternoon, rooftop bar at night. ([Tripadvisor][8])
4. **Optional Day 4** – Sentosa (beaches, Universal Studios) or Pulau Ubin for a more rural, nature-focused day. ([타임스][7])
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## 2. 한국어 – 싱가포르 여행·역사·사람·맛집·주의사항
### 1) 한눈에 보는 싱가포르
* 예전에는 작은 어촌·항구였지만, 1819년 래플즈가 영국 무역항으로 만든 이후 동서 교역의 거점이 되었고, 1965년 독립 이후에는 **세계 금융·물류 허브**로 성장했다. ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* 2025년 기준 인구는 약 **611만 명**으로, 이 중 시민·영주권자 420만, 나머지는 외국인 노동자·유학생·가족 등이다. ([population.gov.sg][4])
### 2) 사람과 문화
* **주민 구성**: 중국계 다수 + 말레이계·인도계 + 전 세계에서 온 외국인.
* **공용어**: 영어·중국어·말레이어(국가어)·타밀어. 대부분 영어 + 1개 모국어를 함께 쓴다. ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **호커 문화**:
* 동네마다 있는 실내·야외 푸드코트가 **호커센터**.
* 한 곳에서 말레이·중국·인도·페라나칸 등 다양한 음식을 저렴하게 먹을 수 있어서, 사실상 “동네 식당 + 커뮤니티 공간” 역할을 한다.
* 2020년에 **유네스코 인류무형문화유산**으로 등재되었다. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
### 3) 주요 관광지·동네
* **마리나 베이 일대**: 마리나베이샌즈, 스카이파크 전망대, 가든즈 바이 더 베이, 머라이언 파크, 싱가포르 리버 크루즈 등. 미래형 야경과 건축물이 압도적이다. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **차이나타운**: 불치사, 스리 마리암만 사원, 기념품 샵, 야시장, 차이나타운 콤플렉스·맥스웰 푸드센터 등. 중국계 이민 역사를 느끼기 쉽다. ([Travelling Han][1])
* **리틀 인디아**: 화려한 사원과 꽃목걸이 가게, 향신료 가게가 줄지어 있고 남인도 음식점이 많다. 축제 기간(디파발리 등)에 오면 조명이 화려하다. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **캄퐁 글람·아랍 스트리트**: 술탄 모스크, 직물·향수·터번 가게, 힙한 카페·바가 섞여 있는 말레이·아랍 지구. 하찌 레인 벽화 골목이 특히 유명하다. ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **싱가포르 식물원**: 세계유산으로 지정된 열대 식물원. 아침 조깅·피크닉 장소로 인기. ([Tripadvisor][8])
* **센토사·풀라우 우빈**: 센토사는 리조트·해변·유니버설 스튜디오가 있고, 풀라우 우빈은 옛 시골 마을 풍경과 맹그로브를 자전거로 둘러볼 수 있다. ([타임스][7])
### 4) 꼭 먹어볼 음식과 식당 유형
* **호커센터**
* 라우 파 삿(꼬치거리), 맥스웰, 티옹바루, 올드 에어포트 로드 등.
* 대표 메뉴: 치킨 라이스, 락사, 칠리 크랩, 사테, 차꿰이티어우, 바쿠테, 로티 프라타, 나시 르막 등. ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
* **레스토랑**
* 모던 싱가포리언(라비린스 등), 프렌치(오데트), 모던 BBQ(Burnt Ends), 모던 코리안(Meta, Nae:um) 등 세계적인 파인다이닝이 모여 있다. ([타임스][7])
### 5) 싱가포르의 매력 포인트
* **초현대 건축 + 열대 자연**
* 쥬얼 창이의 실내 폭포, 가든즈 바이 더 베이의 슈퍼트리, 마리나베이샌즈 등은 세계적으로도 독특한 “사이파이 도시 풍경”이다. ([Financial Times][9])
* **치안·위생·편리함**
* 밤늦게 걸어 다녀도 비교적 안전하고, 지하철·버스는 에어컨이 빵빵하며 정시성도 좋다. ([Smartraveller][12])
* **다문화 공존**
* 짧은 일정 안에 중국·인도·말레이·서양 문화가 모두 섞인 도시 풍경을 경험할 수 있다.
### 6) 법·에티켓·주의사항 (중요)
* **껌**: 반입·판매 규제가 강하며, 관련 법(chewing gum import 규정)을 위반하면 벌금이 나올 수 있다. ([silverdoor.com][11])
* **쓰레기·침·공중위생**: 길거리 쓰레기 투기·침 뱉기·화장실 사용 후 물 안 내리기 등은 높은 벌금 대상이다. ([Smartraveller][12])
* **흡연·전자담배**:
* 버스정류장·병원·놀이터 등 공공장소에서 흡연 시 S$200~1,000 정도의 벌금을 받을 수 있다. ([blog.getexperience.com][13])
* 전자담배·베이프는 **사용·소지·판매 모두 불법**이며, 특히 밀수·유통은 2025년 기준으로 징역·태형까지 가능한 수준으로 처벌이 강화되었다. ([Financial Times][14])
* **마약·기물파손**: 일부 마약 범죄는 사형까지 가능할 정도로 처벌이 극단적으로 강하다.
* **대중교통**: MRT·버스 안에서 음식·음료 섭취 금지, 어기면 벌금. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
* **팁**: 대부분 10% 서비스 차지가 포함되어 있어 별도 팁은 필수 아님. ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
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## 3. 日本語 – シンガポール旅行まとめ
### 歴史と人々
* イギリス植民地時代の港町から発展し、1965年に独立した若い国家だが、現在は世界有数の金融・物流センター。 ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* 中国系・マレー系・インド系が中心で、公用語は英語・中国語・マレー語・タミル語。多くの人がバイリンガル。 ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
### 見どころ
* **マリーナベイ**：マリーナベイ・サンズ、ガーデンズ・バイ・ザ・ベイ、マーライオン公園、シンガポール川クルーズ。 ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **チャイナタウン／リトルインディア／カンポン・グラム**：寺院・モスク・屋台街が混在する多文化地区。 ([Travelling Han][1])
* **ボタニックガーデン・セントーサ・プラウウビン**：自然やビーチを楽しみたい人向け。 ([Tripadvisor][8])
### 食事
* ホーカーセンター（Lau Pa Sat, Maxwell, Tiong Bahru 等）でローカルフードを食べるのは必須。2020年に**ユネスコ無形文化遺産**に登録された。 ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
* 高級レストランも豊富で、ローカル料理を再構築した Labyrinth や、フレンチの Odette などが世界的に評価されている。 ([타임스][7])
### ルール・注意点
* ガムの持ち込み・販売、ゴミのポイ捨て、公共の場での喫煙、電子タバコの使用などは**厳しく罰せられる**。 ([silverdoor.com][11])
* 電車・バス内での飲食禁止、チップ不要（サービス料込み）が基本マナー。 ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
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## 4. 中文（简体）– 新加坡旅游全览
### 历史与人口
* 新加坡从 19 世纪英国殖民时期的贸易港口发展为今天的**全球金融和航运枢纽**，1965 年正式独立。 ([Nomadic Matt's Travel Site][2])
* 2025 年总人口约 **611 万**，其中居民约 420 万，其余为外籍员工、家属和留学生。 ([population.gov.sg][4])
### 城市特色
* 多民族：华人、马来人、印度人和来自世界各地的外籍人士共同生活。
* 语言：英语、华语、马来语、泰米尔语；大部分年轻人会说英语和一种“母语”。 ([Salt in our Hair Travel Blog][3])
* **小贩文化**：2020 年被列入**联合国教科文组织非遗名录**，小贩中心是新加坡人日常吃饭、社交的“社区餐厅”。 ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
### 必去景点
* **滨海湾**：金沙酒店、空中花园、滨海湾花园、超级树灯光秀、鱼尾狮公园、河游船。 ([Aiden and Maddy][6])
* **牛车水、 小印度、 甘榜格南**：最能感受多元文化的三个街区。 ([Travelling Han][1])
* **植物园、 圣淘沙、 乌敏岛**：热带自然、海滩和传统村落风景。 ([Tripadvisor][8])
### 美食
* 在 **Lau Pa Sat、Maxwell、牛车水熟食中心、旧机场路** 等小贩中心品尝鸡饭、叻沙、沙爹、炒粿条、肉骨茶、印度煎饼等。 ([유네스코 무형유산][5])
* 想体验高档餐厅，可选择 Labyrinth（现代新加坡料理）、Odette（法餐）、Burnt Ends（烤肉）等。 ([타임스][7])
### 法律与礼仪（一定要注意）
* **口香糖**：进口与销售受到严格限制，违规会被罚款。 ([silverdoor.com][11])
* **乱扔垃圾、随地吐痰、不冲厕所**等行为可能被重罚。 ([The Economic Times][16])
* **吸烟与电子烟**：公共场所禁烟，违规罚款；电子烟全面违法，非法进口可能面临坐牢和鞭刑。 ([blog.getexperience.com][13])
* 交通工具上禁止饮食；餐厅账单一般已经包含 10% 服务费，**不强制给小费**。 ([hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu][15])
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[4]: https://www.population.gov.sg/files/media-centre/publications/Population_in_Brief_2025.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Population in Brief 2025"
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