Hi there! Has anyone gone to Singapore for Chinese New Year? If so, would 12 days be too long? Lots of reviews are saying that 5 days is the average amount of time to spend in Singapore, but I find that hard to believe. Looking for your personal experiences and recommendations. Thanks

Singapore is a city-state, could see everything in 5 days. Check out KL across the strait.

I think 4 or 5 days would be good. We've been twice. 3 days and then 2 days. First time we flew out on Chinese new years Eve which was a good thing because many taxis and shops close down for 2 days to celebrate. We were told to try and avoid that time

Singapore is a very small city state. You can literally drive from one end of the country to the other in an hour so I believe 5 days would be ample time to check out the city.

I thought everyone that could left Singapore (for places like Vietnam) for Chinese new year.

visit Malaysia while you're there if you have that many days, even Penang in the north is just 1 hour away by plane, booked plane tickets four days before flying for $30 one way from Singapore

Just looked up Penang and it looks incredible! THANK YOU for the recommendation. You've definitely piqued our interest!

Edwina consider Langkawi and Cameron Highlands and that should be very nice for 12 days altogether

The food in Penang can not be beat!

You can also fly to Southern Thailand in an hour and a half. Fly to Krabi and explore the many islands. Koh Lanta is a great spot. Or fly to Phuket (I wouldnt stay there) and go to Khao Lak from there

I was in Singapore around Chinese New Year a few years ago, and enjoyed it but I would say 3 or 4 days enough. I stayed in Little India which was interesting (lots of good food). Check out Tamen Ngara for some time in the jungle if you are into that sort of thing.

5 days is even a bit too much! You can get cheap flights to other places in Asia once you’re in Singapore

I would say 5 days is even a bit much. Unless you’re going to shop, lounge around expensive hotels and the like.