Discover Singapore while joining Taylor Swift's "The Era Tour".

During Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts (March 2, 3, 4 and March 7, 8, 9), thousands of Vietnamese fans are expected to travel to Singapore to attend the show and explore the Lion City. Singapore is one of only two stops in Asia for the pop singer Taylor Swift.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently released some suggested travel itineraries for Vietnamese fans attending the "Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour" in Singapore.

The schedule combines activities specifically for Taylor Swift fans before and during the concert, along with dining, shopping, and entertainment options to optimize the visitor experience. This includes numerous "Swifties" themed activities before and after the concert (not part of Taylor Swift's official promotional program).

Before the concert begins.

beJEWELED music night at Jewel Changi Airport

The beJEWELED music event is for Swifties (the name of Taylor Swift's fan community) to have fun and enjoy some of the singer's hit songs such as Love Story, You Belong With Me, Blank Space, and of course, Bejeweled. It's also an opportunity for everyone to memorize the lyrics before the official concert.

To attend the event, visitors must bring proof of being at least 18 years old. If under 18, you need to provide proof of a guardian's permission to attend the concert. For visitors under 12 years old, you must be accompanied by an adult guardian (both must have tickets to the event). Children under 7 years old are not allowed to attend the concert.

Tickets for the event are not for sale but are issued as invitations. Visitors can access the Changi Airport Group website to register and receive e-tickets.

Take photos at the photo booth and shop for souvenirs themed around The Eras Tour.

In response to the craze surrounding The Eras Tour, the pop-up souvenir shop Blindgoldrush is selling keychains, wallets, cute little personal items, and costumes inspired by Taylor Swift's songs. The shop has even invested in a photo booth area, with backdrops inspired by the singer's famous studio albums such as Speak Now and Lover.

Location: Pop-up Blindgoldrush, 30 Haji Ln, Singapore

Opening hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Sunday to Tuesday) and 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM on other days of the week.

Prices: 8 - 30 SGD per product and 10 SGD for 10 minutes of photo shooting at the photobooth.

Handmade friendship bracelets "Made in Singapore"

The friendship bracelet trend has been around for a while, but it was Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour that turned it into a phenomenon. The lyric "So, make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it" from the song "You Are Your Own, Kid" inspired this trend to explode globally.

Immediately after the album's release, some fans noticed the lyrics and began making colorful beaded bracelets to give to their friends attending the concert. At the concerts, you'll easily spot Swifties with both arms covered in these colorful bracelets.

Local shops will provide you with all the necessary materials to make one (or more) pretty bracelets. Alternatively, you can buy ready-made bracelets or order custom designs.

Beads & Craft

Address: People's Park Centre - 101 Upper Cross Street #02-59

Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday.

Shinobeads

Address: 101 Upper Cross Street, #02-56A, People's Park Centre

Opening hours: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM Monday to Saturday, 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday.

The perfect place for a late-night snack after a wild concert.

Once the show is over, you can fill your hungry stomachs in the Geylang neighborhood instead of just settling for fast food near the stadium.

Geylang is just a 7-10 minute drive from the Singapore National Stadium. As a main thoroughfare connecting the eastern suburbs with Singapore's central business district, Geylang is known as Singapore's "nightlife capital," with many eateries open until dawn. Frog porridge and chili crab are just some of the must-try dishes on this bustling nightlife street.

Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge

The rich and flavorful frog legs in Kung Pao sauce, served with smooth white rice porridge, is a signature dish and a favorite here. But if you don't want porridge, you can try stir-fried squid with satay sauce, fried oysters with egg, grilled stingray with sambal sauce, or simply a familiar plate of stir-fried water spinach with garlic served with crispy fried frog legs. The restaurant has two spacious storefronts; in the evening, customers can choose to sit inside or on the sidewalk, enjoying spoonfuls of hot porridge while feeling the cool night breeze.

Address: 235 Geylang Road, Lor 9 Geylang

Open from 4 PM to 4 AM every day.

The maximum price for a dish is approximately 20 SGD.

No Signboard Seafood Geylang (Chili Crab)

This is one of Singapore's most famous restaurants for chili crab. If you're here, you can't miss this "national dish" served with hot, fluffy fried buns. Besides that, pepper crab and grilled oysters are also delicious. You can order some stir-fried vegetables with oyster sauce to eat with it to balance the richness.

Address: 414 Geylang Rd, Singapore

Open from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM daily. Prices start from 10 SGD per dish.

Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow (stir-fried beef noodles)

Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow is renowned as one of the best restaurants in Singapore serving beef kway teow. Their Beef Kway Teow combines thin, flat rice noodles with tender beef drenched in fragrant soy sauce, all cooked in a hot cast-iron wok (wok kei), promising to win over even the most discerning diners.

Lor 9 Beef Kway Teow is renowned as one of the best restaurants in Singapore serving beef kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles with beef).

Address: 237 Geylang Rd

Open from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM, Tuesday to Sunday.

The maximum price for a dish is approximately 30 SGD.

Follow your idols and check in at a series of "must-go" locations in Singapore.

Singapore Flyer Ferris Wheel

Riding the Singapore Flyer – Asia's largest observation wheel – visitors can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from Marina Bay to the Singapore River, including famous landmarks such as Raffles Place, Merlion Park, and Empress Place. Additionally, the Singapore Flyer offers in-car dining, catering to visitors who wish to enjoy a romantic dinner from a height of 165 meters.

If you're here, you should also take a "time travel" experience at the Time Capsule. This multi-sensory experience will take you on a journey through seven centuries of Singapore's history with your time-traveling robot companion, R-65.

Address: 30 Raffles Ave

Opening hours: 7:15 PM - 12:00 AM (last entry at 11:15 PM)

Ticket price: Singapore Flyer & Time Capsule combo 40 SGD/person.

River Wonders Wildlife Park

Located within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, River Wonders is considered one of the world's largest freshwater ecological parks. It boasts 11,000 individual animals representing nearly 260 species, along with 400 plant species. Here, visitors can explore areas simulating the ecosystems of famous rivers like the Nile or Amazon, and admire representative animals of each ecosystem, such as giant freshwater stingrays, arapaima, green pythons, and manatees.

However, the panda pair Jia Jia and Kai Kai, symbols of friendship between Singapore and China, are the true "idols" of the zoo. Since Jia Jia and Kai Kai arrived in Singapore in 2012, they have attracted a large fan base, especially after their first offspring, Le Le, was born in 2021. Le Le returned to China last year, while Jia Jia and Kai Kai will remain at River Wonders until 2027.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road

Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM every day of the week, including holidays.

Ticket price: 42 SGD.

ArtScience Museum

Located right next to Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum always attracts visitors with its unique architecture. From the outside, the museum resembles both a blooming lotus flower and an open hand welcoming visitors. A special feature is the design of the "fingertips," also known as the "lotus tips," which allow natural light to enter, highlighting the exhibited artworks.

While you're here, you should spend plenty of time exploring the multimedia digital exhibition "FUTURE WORLD: Where Art Meets Science." The exhibition area spans 1,500 square meters and features four themes: City in a Garden, Sanctuary, Park, and Space.

Address: 6 Bayfront Ave

Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM on weekdays

Ticket prices: SGD 30 for the "FUTURE WORLD: Where Art Meets Science" exhibition and SGD 66 for a ticket to visit all three exhibitions.

Explore Singapore like a local.

Enjoy the natural scenery of Singapore by bicycle.

Chestnut Nature Park is Singapore's largest nature park, located on Chestnut Avenue. This green park comprises two areas: Chestnut Nature Park (South) and Chestnut Nature Park (North), covering a total area of ​​81 hectares. If you're confident in your mountain biking skills, you can try your hand at challenging trails, from steep slopes and rocky paths to muddy trails...

The Round Island Route (RIR): This 150 km route connects parks across the island nation, stretching from Rower's Bay in Seletar to Berlayer Creek near Labrador Park. Cycling leisurely along this route, you'll pass the famous Jewel Bridge at Sengkang Riverside Park, and the red Lorong Halus Bridge at Lorong Halus Wetland.

All of these routes have bicycle rental areas for tourists.

Chill out at hidden bars.

Mama Diam

Mama Diam recreates the atmosphere of a mama shop – the popular family-run department stores in Singapore during the 1980s and 2000s. Behind this nostalgic setting lies a youthful, modern bar with a menu that subtly blends traditional and contemporary flavors. Furthermore, the menu is updated every three months, ensuring a fresh and exciting dining experience for guests.

Address: 38 Prinsep Street

Opening hours: 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Sunday to Thursday); 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Friday, Saturday and public holidays)

The maximum price for drinks is approximately 22 SGD per drink, and the maximum price for food is approximately 30 SGD per dish.

Lou Shang

Located in the same building as Mama Diam but on an upper floor, Lou Shang's design draws inspiration from old apartment buildings constructed decades ago. During the day, Lou Shang is a café, but it transforms into a bar after 5 pm.

With the theme centered around the idea of ​​"home," Lou Shang's drink menu evokes familiar memories and celebrates family values. Additionally, Lou Shang serves fusion cuisine, blending traditional Singaporean flavors with international culinary influences.

Opening hours: Cafe: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday); Bar: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Tuesday to Thursday) and 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Friday, Saturday and public holidays). Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).

Prices: Approximately 26 SGD per drink and 20 SGD per food item (maximum).

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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