Our SURPRISING FIRST Impressions of SINGAPORE! 2023

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  • Опубліковано 7 гру 2023
  • Our first impressions of Singapore! 🇸🇬 Discovering Singapore's Surprising Charms! Join us on our journey through this diverse city as we uncover the unexpected beauty beyond the iconic architecture and financial hubs. From the enchanting streets of Kampong Glam's Arab Street, where we immersed ourselves in the rich culture of Singapore's Muslim quarter with the awe-inspiring Sultan Mosque and the trendy Haji Lane.
    Later, we tried to go see the Merlion but unfortunately, the statue is closed so we had to make do with the little version, the Merlion cub... Then, we ventured to Marina Bay, captivated by the breathtaking Marina Bay Sands building and the city's impressive skyline. Dive into the experience with us as we share our first impressions, from window shopping at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands to witnessing the mesmerizing light show at the fountains.
    Singapore's surprises await! Stick with us in this Singapore travel vlog to have some fund on our first day in one of the most expensive countries in the world 🇸🇬 We love Singapore and we had a blast in our first day there since there are so many things to do! Stick with us as we will go to some authentic hawkers to try some amazing Singaporean food, visit Chinatown and Little India, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport and so much more. Singapore weather is unpredictable but thankfully, the rain is for a short time only. Let's explore real Singapore tourist!
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  • @ChangingLocations
    @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +30

    Singapore is country #5 for our travels so far! We're excited to explore this amazing city and see what it has to offer 🇸🇬 What neighborhood do you prefer - Arab Street or Marina Bay?

    • @ducati3241
      @ducati3241 6 місяців тому +2

      Both!🤓🤓🤓

    • @darkdk20
      @darkdk20 5 місяців тому +1

      Yishun

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 5 місяців тому

      Welcome to Singapore

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 5 місяців тому

      ​@@darkdk20yishun lol. Hahahaha. Singaporeans joke

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 5 місяців тому

      Come to toa payoh and other areas. Like clubhouse . Sports

  • @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209
    @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 6 місяців тому +23

    The main merlion sculpture itself is an artwork. Need some aesthetic repair every few years as it's constantly exposed to the weather otherwise it will degrade itself.

  • @MiloTinCan
    @MiloTinCan 6 місяців тому +19

    Fun fact: Marina Bay Sands sits on fresh water. It is separated from sea water by the Marina Barrage. The fresh water reservoir serves as a storage area for drinking water before they are treated. The planning took decades before it came into fruition.

  • @matthewong1953
    @matthewong1953 6 місяців тому +32

    SG has a habit of regularly maintaining its buildings and facilities. The Merlion was scheduled for maintenance. Bear in mind it hasn't been serviced for more than 5 years. Our wet markets have to be shut down for 2 to 3 days for cleaning and maintenance every year!

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +4

      It's a very well maintained country so makes total sense

  • @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209
    @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 6 місяців тому +53

    Dude did his research before visiting. Awesome bro!

    • @LaxMarch2022
      @LaxMarch2022 6 місяців тому +1

      Research before visiting = Me liking the video

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! We had to be ready, can't just go to Singapore and wing it!

    • @ituphiri8792
      @ituphiri8792 5 місяців тому

      @@ChangingLocationsand this video is helping….trip in 2 weeks 😬

  • @Blablablarandomguy
    @Blablablarandomguy День тому

    New Yorkers liking Singapore this much? It's the highest compliment one can receive.

  • @EePingLiang
    @EePingLiang 6 місяців тому +7

    The small Merlion is the original Merlion, the OG of OG

  • @matthewong1953
    @matthewong1953 6 місяців тому +9

    Marina Bay Sands Hotel and the lotus shaped Arts & Science museum was designed by Israeli architect Moshe Safdie. He also designed the iconic housing building with a garden in the sky called the Sky Habitat. You can go up to this sky garden...free...and see the city of singapore from a high vantage point.
    I like his pretty accurate cultural knowledge of Singapore. He has done his research. By the way official language of chinese is mandarin. This is because Chinese includes other Chinese dialects like Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka, etc. Singapore does not officially recognise these dialects as the only official written Chinese language is Mandarin (although Cantonese does have a written form). Again there is a reason why singapore chose Mandarin and not the other Chinese dialects.

  • @kahkengllneo12
    @kahkengllneo12 6 місяців тому +21

    We did this on purpose! We wanted to welcome you guys back to Singapore and have look at the newly repaired Merlion (15/12)stay cool, stay safe!

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +1

      I knew it! Now we just have to go back and visit again 😅

    • @spoton383
      @spoton383 5 місяців тому

      😅😅😂😂

  • @yerffejice
    @yerffejice 6 місяців тому +9

    Notably one of the most researched video you could encounter here in YT kudos ❤

  • @matthew1333
    @matthew1333 6 місяців тому +12

    Lovely couple , hope you guys enjoy your stay here and have some good fun !

  • @azureliteyahoo
    @azureliteyahoo 6 місяців тому +13

    They do regular maintenance for the Merlion.
    Welcome to SG. Great video and personalities. Hope your channel grow.
    Hope you did the light show in Gardens By the Bay

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! We really appreciate it. We still have a bit more content to edit from Singapore so we might just have made it 🙂

  • @dianamazlan2285
    @dianamazlan2285 6 місяців тому +12

    Glad you enjoyed our city! It’s quite refreshing to see a different perspective ❤

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +1

      Our pleasure 🙂 Singapore is awesome, it's easy and fun to visit!

  • @tttan1843
    @tttan1843 6 місяців тому +5

    Merlion is under maintenance. To keep everything nice clean working, we do maintain it. We try not to look at profits etc as many does then lack maintaining. Welcome to my country Singapore

  • @rahimresad7045
    @rahimresad7045 6 місяців тому +5

    One of many travel vlog i enjoyed watching...this one i can give 5 stars❤

  • @itsthatsem
    @itsthatsem 6 місяців тому +13

    Such a genuine and beautiful couple! Theirs positive and happy aura is such a joy to take in. Keep up the good work guys! Welcome to Singapore and stay this way always! ❤️
    And the Merlion is under repair to give everyone a better experience once it’s finished. So do come back again! 👌🏻

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you so much ❤️ we loved it in Singapore and will definitely be back to visit again. Hopefully the Merlion will be recovered whenever we go back

    • @itsthatsem
      @itsthatsem 6 місяців тому

      @@ChangingLocations I hope so too🤣. It has been ages since I visited the Merlion up close and I too am looking forward to the new spruced up Merlion!
      Stay safe always, stay happy always and remember Singapore welcomes you both always.👌🏻

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 5 місяців тому

      ​@@ChangingLocationsMerlion is up and ready for you. It's ready during mid December

  • @crosbyong
    @crosbyong 6 місяців тому +6

    Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬
    You’re too kind about our city-state.

  • @Humorousguy64
    @Humorousguy64 6 місяців тому +14

    Love to see both of you the impressions and true feelings out describing your fellings for your tour in Singapore....i really love to watch how happy you both are here

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому

      It's our pleasure, the country is amazing ❤️

  • @OT7hisham
    @OT7hisham 6 місяців тому +5

    welcome to Singapore. Enjoy your stay here.

  • @januarykristibrionesmigalb5896
    @januarykristibrionesmigalb5896 6 місяців тому +12

    Aaaw sorry you missed the big Merlion. But fun fact, the small merlion actually was the 1st merlion put up long ago, even before everything you see in the area was put up

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому

      We didn't know that! So that means we got to see it after all 😅

  • @LoudWhisperer
    @LoudWhisperer 5 місяців тому +2

    Here's an interesting fact: the black portion of the structures, just below the golden domes of Sultan Mosque, are actually glass bottles donated to the mosque for its construction.

  • @leongyet9896
    @leongyet9896 6 місяців тому +5

    Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬!

  • @paullim8042
    @paullim8042 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for your video and glad you enjoyed your visit, your smiles and expressions of joy are very sincere. Oh, and glad you enjoyed our Singlish too!

  • @khalkhan4
    @khalkhan4 6 місяців тому +2

    Moshe Safdie the architect of Marina Bay Sands and The Jewel Changi Airport. The Merlion had some cracked so they restored it back and it's already open yesterday 09/12. It's the most beautiful city to me at night especially the waterfront.

  • @JoyfulEatsMukbang
    @JoyfulEatsMukbang 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video, glad you love Singapore. Looking forward to seeing how many dishes you try...I go there every year and it's never enough!

  • @Humorousguy64
    @Humorousguy64 6 місяців тому +6

    Love your happy smile thru out your video Sima

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 6 місяців тому +1

    Good video, Thank you for posting.

  • @jeanniechew1293
    @jeanniechew1293 6 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to our Sunny island! U guys are so sweet. Enjoy your holidays here.

  • @MrKevinliow88
    @MrKevinliow88 6 місяців тому +3

    Welcome to Singapore! Hope you see you again soon!

  • @zackcoolcool8521
    @zackcoolcool8521 6 місяців тому +5

    Really fun vlogs..subscribed..😇

  • @spoton383
    @spoton383 5 місяців тому +2

    Really glad you enjoyed Singapore 😊😊😊

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester 6 місяців тому +2

    Well made video and you have mics too. Can hear you clearly!

  • @dachee
    @dachee 5 місяців тому +2

    Just for infor. Sg has 4 official languages. English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Most singaporeans can speak English. Malay is spoken by the Malays, Mandarin is spoken by the Chineses and Tamil is spoken by the Indians. Being a multicultural country, most people can speak more than one official languages. Malay, Chinese, Indian and Others are the races in Sg.

  • @hiroyukishinichi9873
    @hiroyukishinichi9873 6 місяців тому +4

    Welcome to Singapore!🤗🤩

  • @insandhaif
    @insandhaif 6 місяців тому +1

    Tq for the INTERESTING n POSITIVE reviews of SINGAPORE....GLAD THAT U HAD A GOOD TIME👌😘💖

  • @mrstrawberry2628
    @mrstrawberry2628 6 місяців тому +2

    All the best for your small and big success in your future.

  • @noorhayatimuhamad8126
    @noorhayatimuhamad8126 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for coming our small country ,there more😊😊

  • @Politologist
    @Politologist 6 місяців тому +11

    Great video, I love how Simas is so nerdy about Asia and giving us all those cool facts.

  • @q1000q
    @q1000q 3 місяці тому

    The Merlion is as exotic as its description ,half lion half mermaid😊

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your kindess and praises of Singapore. Please come again and come here often.

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  5 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! We plan on visiting again for sure, we loved Singapore ❤️

  • @sngjoolian
    @sngjoolian 5 місяців тому +1

    Subscriibed. Greeting from Singapore

  • @nashycarol4159
    @nashycarol4159 6 місяців тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @Mambang-qb8mt
    @Mambang-qb8mt 5 місяців тому

    You guys are so awsome. Welcome to my city

  • @Milgram07
    @Milgram07 6 місяців тому +8

    Same thing happened to me when I went to London - the Big Ben was all covered up for renovation and I couldn't see nothin' 🤷🏻 Love the video nonetheless cos both of u give our good vibes 👍🏻

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh no! So you can totally feel our pain with the Merlion 😅 hope you got to visit London again and see the Big Ben

  • @maocat6606
    @maocat6606 5 місяців тому

    My fave visitors this month! Glad u like sg. I havent made it to Jamaica but i liked Lithuania. Come back again some time. I spent less than $10 on food today. Come to our heartland hawker centres.

  • @spoton383
    @spoton383 5 місяців тому +3

    You need to try our hawkers (street food) food!! You will not want to leave!!

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  5 місяців тому +1

      We did, and did it with a twist in our subsequent video 😁

  • @aaaduccs6667
    @aaaduccs6667 5 місяців тому

    lmaoo u guys are so cuteee, so glad yall enjoyed singapore💗 come back soon hehe

  • @wlim2164
    @wlim2164 6 місяців тому +1

    Welcome ❤

  • @suzanaluis2975
    @suzanaluis2975 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m a Singaporean living in California and am very impressed with your research and knowledge about my homeland. Most Americans only know Singapore from the pics of the airport and MBS. You guys are making me look forward to my next visit back home! I hope you guys are headed to Malaysia or Bali next. Stay safe. FYI, I hate durian 😂

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! We made sure to prepare before going to Singapore, it's so much more than the main attractions people go there for. Thanks for tuning in ❤️

  • @simonchia7313
    @simonchia7313 5 місяців тому

    beautiful couple❤

  • @JensenLoh
    @JensenLoh 6 місяців тому

    Welcome to Singapore :)

  • @jazebell
    @jazebell 6 місяців тому +1

    The merlion is having me time. 😆

  • @dennisleong7866
    @dennisleong7866 6 місяців тому +7

    It’s mean you have to come Singapore again next time 😂 Singapore food will make you come back again

  • @seanlee7670
    @seanlee7670 6 місяців тому +1

    Garden by the bay is just behind mbs. The lighting show is even better than the one at mbs. Timing quite near to the one at mbs but there are two timing for both shows at mbs and garden by the bay. I will just go for the lighting show, walk around the garden. As for those expensive entrance in the garden, can give it a miss.

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc 6 місяців тому +1

    The Merlion will undergo some maintenance like deep cleaning every couple of years. Hope you have had fun in Singapore. Take care!

  • @asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob
    @asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob 22 дні тому

    Singapora very clean country nnice plave

  • @aidyil
    @aidyil 6 місяців тому

    Hope you enjoy our little island😊

  • @kamariahabdrahim6963
    @kamariahabdrahim6963 6 місяців тому +1

    Singapore is called Lion City /Garden City or Little Red Dot.

  • @neutroyaz
    @neutroyaz 6 місяців тому +2

    Come again to Arab Street at night - different vibes.
    Some Muslims did resist the setting up of bars serving alcohol in that area but in Sg, such resistance is futile - it's all about the money.

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    Now it's open

  • @hopedee5719
    @hopedee5719 2 місяці тому

    Umm yes I will be going!

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    Welcome to Singapore. Please feel free to ask me anything about Singapore

  • @chorweelow5079
    @chorweelow5079 6 місяців тому +1

    Are u guys still in town? The merlion maintenance is done and it open again.

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  6 місяців тому

      We unfortunately are not, but will have to come back again to see the Merlion for sure. More videos to come though!

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    Sentosa had a Merlion. I think they took it down. There's Merlion at ang mo kio.

  • @Floridcali
    @Floridcali 5 місяців тому

    Safety over loaded 🎉

  • @JeremyTanWY
    @JeremyTanWY 6 місяців тому +1

    the merlion fell sick from covid we just fixing it up real quick come back in 5 business days

  • @dragonflyinsg
    @dragonflyinsg 5 місяців тому

    Another interesting bit of information for you. When you look at the people around you in Singapore, 1 out of 3 person you meet is a foreigner.
    Population of 5.9m.
    Citizens 60%
    Permanent Resident 10%
    Foreigner 30%
    😊

  • @sngjoolian
    @sngjoolian 5 місяців тому

    Merlion is having medical check Healthier SG. Do come back again. Welcome both of you

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    But Singapore is blessed to be kicked out and now is more properous and happier and better nation.

  • @martinbalagat
    @martinbalagat 5 місяців тому

    You should shake hands with architect Moshe Safdie.

  • @user-tl1vx8yg8l
    @user-tl1vx8yg8l 6 місяців тому

    Tamil , Tamil Nadu ... Chennai

  • @kuatiogui
    @kuatiogui 6 місяців тому

    Did you just fly a drone over MBS?

    • @zzajizz
      @zzajizz 5 місяців тому

      probably stock footage

  • @ptan4120
    @ptan4120 6 місяців тому

    cracks in the half lion, half fish

  • @mamamememoo
    @mamamememoo 5 місяців тому

    They very likely closed the Merlion to clean and upkeep it. Being a tropical country, algae happens. ^^ You’ll want a white Merlion and not a green one. Lol

  • @user-tl1vx8yg8l
    @user-tl1vx8yg8l 6 місяців тому

    Number of ships anchored here

  • @tonyquek6157
    @tonyquek6157 6 місяців тому +1

    The big Merlion is under renovation.

  • @tehandy9087
    @tehandy9087 6 місяців тому +1

    Haha it under maintenance 😊

  • @KhairulCptmarble
    @KhairulCptmarble 4 місяці тому

    The Merlion is under maintenance. Go to Sentosa u will get to see the giant version of merlion

    • @BoOmMaGuOpEeP
      @BoOmMaGuOpEeP 4 місяці тому

      Uncle are you still living in a cave? There is no more giant Merlion in Sentosa!😂😂😂

    • @KhairulCptmarble
      @KhairulCptmarble 4 місяці тому

      🤣🤣

    • @KhairulCptmarble
      @KhairulCptmarble 4 місяці тому

      @@BoOmMaGuOpEeP who stole it? 🤣

  • @Shinefoodshine
    @Shinefoodshine 5 місяців тому

    If you wanna see an impressive merlion, you have to go to Sentosa

    • @violetears
      @violetears 5 місяців тому

      The Merlion at Sentosa was sadly demolished in 2020

    • @Shinefoodshine
      @Shinefoodshine 5 місяців тому

      @@violetears thats a real shame 🥲 it was beautiful while it lasted

  • @winnieang83
    @winnieang83 6 місяців тому

  • @kittybaby269
    @kittybaby269 6 місяців тому

    Nothing happened to the Merlion, just the usual maintenance. Singapore wanna make sure everything is in beautiful and in tip top condition. 😊

  • @user-tl1vx8yg8l
    @user-tl1vx8yg8l 6 місяців тому

    Regular maintenance

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    Yes. We merged with Malaysia in 1963. But due to differences of Mr. Lee and the Tunku. Then the tunku asked and forced Singapore to leave.

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    Nothing happen to it. It's just their routine checks and repairs. The repair took about 1 month +. So alot of tourist can't see it

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 5 місяців тому

    Merlion was under repair

  • @AhmadIzzatShahmierRosdi-gi1ug
    @AhmadIzzatShahmierRosdi-gi1ug 5 місяців тому

    All human made country cost living in this temporary world must be analyzed first before jump in to that human made country

  • @jhf4930
    @jhf4930 6 місяців тому +5

    The poor Merlion is hardworking, she has to puke everyday to keep visitors happy, she needs to take a break😂😂😊

    • @jhf4930
      @jhf4930 6 місяців тому

      @@JO-og5tp 😛😂😂😂
      Not sure about the tail….. may be a he-she😜

  • @taipangwong356
    @taipangwong356 2 місяці тому

    Try visiting the poor and marginalized