Singapore City, Johor Bahru and Melaka

Based in Singapore, with a day trip to Johor Bahru, one night in Melaka, and a zoo and old neighborhoods to round things out

A week combining Singapore with nearby destinations: the first two days cover Marina Bay and the civic district museums; the third day crosses the Causeway to explore the old town of Johor Bahru and the Glass Temple; the fourth day takes a long-distance bus to spend a night in Melaka's old town; the fifth day returns to Singapore; and the last two days visit the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari at Mandai, and Kampong Glam. Bring your passport for border crossings. The Causeway gets congested on weekends.

The Causeway gets congested on weekends and Malaysian public holidays, so cross on weekdays if you can.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival and Marina Bay Night Views

Singapore（Merlion Park、Marina Bay Sands、Gardens by the Bay）

Taxi about 25 minutes from the airport to Bugis to check in. In the evening, take the MRT two stops to Marina Bay and link the sights on foot.

Stay: Bugis and Kampong Glam

Day 2 · Civic District Museums and Chinatown

Singapore（National Gallery Singapore、Asian Civilisations Museum、Chinatown、Buddha Tooth Relic Temple）

MRT to City Hall, then walk to the National Gallery and the Asian Civilisations Museum. In the afternoon, take the MRT one stop to Chinatown.

The rooftop terrace of the National Gallery is free and offers views of the City Hall area.

Stay: Bugis and Kampong Glam

Day 3 · Across the Causeway to Johor Bahru's Old Town

Johor Bahru（Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple、Jalan Tan Hiok Nee Heritage Street、Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum、Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple）

MRT to Woodlands or a bus across the Johor–Singapore Causeway, about 1–1.5 hours. Explore Johor Bahru on foot and return the same way in the evening.

Bring your passport. Queues on the evening return are long, so head back early.

Stay: Bugis and Kampong Glam

Day 4 · Bus to Melaka's Old Town

Melaka（Dutch Square (Stadthuys)、St. Paul's Church、A Famosa (Porta de Santiago)、Melaka River Cruise、Jonker Street）

Take an early long-distance bus from around Golden Mile, about 4–5 hours to Melaka Sentral. A 15-minute taxi ride takes you into the old town.

Jonker Street night market is open Friday to Sunday evenings. Book your return bus ticket in advance.

Stay: Jonker Street Area

Day 5 · Peranakan Old Street, Then Back to Singapore

Melaka（Cheng Hoon Teng Temple、Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum、Heeren Street (Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock)）

Walk around the old town in the morning. In the afternoon, take a long-distance bus back to Singapore, about 4–5 hours, arriving in Bugis in the evening.

The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum runs guided tours with limited group sizes, so go in the morning.

Stay: Bugis and Kampong Glam

Day 6 · Zoo and Night Safari

Singapore（Singapore Zoo、Night Safari）

Taxi about 30 minutes, or MRT plus a Mandai shuttle bus. Walk between the parks, and take a taxi back after the Night Safari.

Book timed tickets for the Night Safari in advance.

Stay: Bugis and Kampong Glam

Day 7 · Kampong Glam, Then to the Airport

Singapore（Kampong Glam / Haji Lane、Little India、Jewel Changi Airport）

Walk through Kampong Glam and Little India in the morning. In the afternoon, take the MRT or a taxi, about 25 minutes, to Changi Airport.

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