Our SURPRISING FIRST Impressions of SINGAPORE! 2023

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  • čas přidán 7. 12. 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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Komentáře • 120

  • @ChangingLocations
    @ChangingLocations  Před 6 měsíci +29

    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 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Both!🤓🤓🤓

    • @darkdk20
      @darkdk20 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yishun

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

      Welcome to Singapore

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@darkdk20yishun lol. Hahahaha. Singaporeans joke

    • @lim6204
      @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209
    @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 Před 6 měsíci +22

    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 Před 5 měsíci +18

    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.

  • @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209
    @muhammadfairuzsamsi7209 Před 6 měsíci +52

    Dude did his research before visiting. Awesome bro!

    • @LaxMarch2022
      @LaxMarch2022 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Research before visiting = Me liking the video

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

    • @ituphiri8792
      @ituphiri8792 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @matthewong1953
    @matthewong1953 Před 6 měsíci +31

    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  Před 5 měsíci +3

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

  • @EePingLiang
    @EePingLiang Před 5 měsíci +6

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

  • @matthewong1953
    @matthewong1953 Před 6 měsíci +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.

  • @yerffejice
    @yerffejice Před 6 měsíci +9

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

  • @matthew1333
    @matthew1333 Před 6 měsíci +12

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

  • @rahimresad7045
    @rahimresad7045 Před 5 měsíci +5

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

  • @azureliteyahoo
    @azureliteyahoo Před 6 měsíci +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  Před 5 měsíci +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 Před 5 měsíci +12

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

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @LoudWhisperer
    @LoudWhisperer Před 5 měsíci +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.

  • @paullim8042
    @paullim8042 Před 2 měsíci

    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!

  • @itsthatsem
    @itsthatsem Před 5 měsíci +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  Před 5 měsíci +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 Před 5 měsíci

      @@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 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @kahkengllneo12
    @kahkengllneo12 Před 6 měsíci +20

    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!

  • @tttan1843
    @tttan1843 Před 6 měsíci +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

  • @Humorousguy64
    @Humorousguy64 Před 6 měsíci +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

  • @OT7hisham
    @OT7hisham Před 6 měsíci +5

    welcome to Singapore. Enjoy your stay here.

  • @crosbyong
    @crosbyong Před 5 měsíci +6

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

  • @q1000q
    @q1000q Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @dachee
    @dachee Před 5 měsíci +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.

  • @khalkhan4
    @khalkhan4 Před 5 měsíci +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.

  • @januarykristibrionesmigalb5896
    @januarykristibrionesmigalb5896 Před 6 měsíci +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  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Humorousguy64
    @Humorousguy64 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Love your happy smile thru out your video Sima

  • @zackcoolcool8521
    @zackcoolcool8521 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Really fun vlogs..subscribed..😇

  • @Politologist
    @Politologist Před 6 měsíci +11

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

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @leongyet9896
    @leongyet9896 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬!

  • @jeanniechew1293
    @jeanniechew1293 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @mrstrawberry2628
    @mrstrawberry2628 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @insandhaif
    @insandhaif Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @JoyfulEatsMukbang
    @JoyfulEatsMukbang Před 5 měsíci +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!

  • @Milgram07
    @Milgram07 Před 6 měsíci +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  Před 5 měsíci +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

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good video, Thank you for posting.

  • @MrKevinliow88
    @MrKevinliow88 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Welcome to Singapore! Hope you see you again soon!

  • @spoton383
    @spoton383 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Really glad you enjoyed Singapore 😊😊😊

  • @dennisleong7866
    @dennisleong7866 Před 6 měsíci +7

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

  • @hiroyukishinichi9873
    @hiroyukishinichi9873 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Welcome to Singapore!🤗🤩

  • @suzanaluis2975
    @suzanaluis2975 Před 5 měsíci +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  Před 5 měsíci

      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 ❤️

  • @spoton383
    @spoton383 Před 5 měsíci +3

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

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @nashycarol4159
    @nashycarol4159 Před 6 měsíci +2

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @noorhayatimuhamad8126
    @noorhayatimuhamad8126 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @neutroyaz
    @neutroyaz Před 5 měsíci +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.

  • @sngjoolian
    @sngjoolian Před 5 měsíci +1

    Subscriibed. Greeting from Singapore

  • @asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob

    Singapora very clean country nnice plave

  • @Mambang-qb8mt
    @Mambang-qb8mt Před 5 měsíci

    You guys are so awsome. Welcome to my city

  • @aaaduccs6667
    @aaaduccs6667 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @wlim2164
    @wlim2164 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Welcome ❤

  • @maocat6606
    @maocat6606 Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @JensenLoh
    @JensenLoh Před 5 měsíci

    Welcome to Singapore :)

  • @simonchia7313
    @simonchia7313 Před 5 měsíci

    beautiful couple❤

  • @jazebell
    @jazebell Před 5 měsíci +1

    The merlion is having me time. 😆

  • @kamariahabdrahim6963
    @kamariahabdrahim6963 Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @paecpc
    @paecpc Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @seanlee7670
    @seanlee7670 Před 6 měsíci +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.

  • @aidyil
    @aidyil Před 5 měsíci

    Hope you enjoy our little island😊

  • @hopedee5719
    @hopedee5719 Před 2 měsíci

    Umm yes I will be going!

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

    Now it's open

  • @JeremyTanWY
    @JeremyTanWY Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @sngjoolian
    @sngjoolian Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Floridcali
    @Floridcali Před 4 měsíci

    Safety over loaded 🎉

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @dragonflyinsg
    @dragonflyinsg Před 5 měsíci

    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%
    😊

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @martinbalagat
    @martinbalagat Před 5 měsíci

    You should shake hands with architect Moshe Safdie.

  • @chorweelow5079
    @chorweelow5079 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

    • @ChangingLocations
      @ChangingLocations  Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @mamamememoo
    @mamamememoo Před 5 měsíci

    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

  • @winnieang83
    @winnieang83 Před 5 měsíci

  • @tonyquek6157
    @tonyquek6157 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The big Merlion is under renovation.

  • @KhairulCptmarble
    @KhairulCptmarble Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @kittybaby269
    @kittybaby269 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Shinefoodshine
    @Shinefoodshine Před 5 měsíci

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

    • @violetears
      @violetears Před 5 měsíci

      The Merlion at Sentosa was sadly demolished in 2020

    • @Shinefoodshine
      @Shinefoodshine Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @ptan4120
    @ptan4120 Před 5 měsíci

    cracks in the half lion, half fish

  • @user-tl1vx8yg8l
    @user-tl1vx8yg8l Před 5 měsíci

    Tamil , Tamil Nadu ... Chennai

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @kuatiogui
    @kuatiogui Před 5 měsíci

    Did you just fly a drone over MBS?

    • @zzajizz
      @zzajizz Před 5 měsíci

      probably stock footage

  • @tehandy9087
    @tehandy9087 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Haha it under maintenance 😊

  • @user-tl1vx8yg8l
    @user-tl1vx8yg8l Před 5 měsíci

    Number of ships anchored here

  • @user-tl1vx8yg8l
    @user-tl1vx8yg8l Před 5 měsíci

    Regular maintenance

  • @lim6204
    @lim6204 Před 5 měsíci

    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 Před 5 měsíci

    Merlion was under repair

  • @jhf4930
    @jhf4930 Před 6 měsíci +5

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

    • @jhf4930
      @jhf4930 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @AhmadIzzatShahmierRosdi-gi1ug

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

  • @taipangwong356
    @taipangwong356 Před 2 měsíci

    Try visiting the poor and marginalized