Singapore, China or Thailand? if you are given a choice w/c 1 wud u choose?
By shiloh_222
@shiloh_222 (5479)
Philippines
August 17, 2008 6:29am CST
hi there. i need your opinion... if you are given a choice, which among the three places: Singapore, China or Thailand would you wish to travel? my friend and I are discussing our next trip... we are not yet sure... we have to mylot alot... hahahaha... but just the same... we need tips... we need your suggestions... hope to hear from you....all your 2 cents are welcome... thanks ahead.... hehehhehehe ~ Shiloh:-D
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
17 Aug 08
All three definitely have their merits and are offer very different experiences as well. It all comes down to what type of people you are and what inspires you. If you wish to set off on an historical type of journey then the Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors and the temples and ancient architecture throughout China is perfect. If you wish to be in a modern upbeat city with great food and shopping then I would siggest Singapore! If you are a beach person that just wants to chill and shop and again eat great food but ultimately just relax and take it easy; then I would recommend Thailand!
Be wary of the time of year too. Singapore is pretty much the same all year round temperature wise; Thailand has a rainy season; and if you were to travel to the Great Wall of China in say late January or February or so, then you will freeze because it is very cold that time of year! Good luck!
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
hi thanks for the information. the other thing that we are considering is the budget... LOL... we just went to hong kong mid this year... hehehehe... and boy, did we have fun. the only problem was that we weren't able to go to Shenzen and see the Windows Around The World and i was very disappointed about that... hehehehe... hmmmm.... would it be okay to go to Singapore and Thailand without a tour guide? thanks!
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
20 Aug 08
hello. how's your day... hmmm... that's great... atleast we can save money. we are on limited budget.
@chrysz (1602)
• Philippines
17 Aug 08
Hi1 I've been to Singapore and the country is packed with wonderful places. You can actually roam around the country in three days. I can't say much with China and Thailand but I think China has a cheaper products than with Singapore and with Thailand (maybe because there are now lots of factories in China)
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
20 Aug 08
hi there...nice to hear that. and what i heard is that they have great MTR system like that of hongkong which made it so easy to move around. thanks and happy mylotting!!!!!
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
17 Aug 08
ill go for visiting Singapore. Ive seen pictures and read some stories about it and as well as heard from my sister 'cause she's been there.
I guess China is too big for me. ehehehe. And Thailand is a little the same from my country's place so there..
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@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
20 Aug 08
hi thanks for the reply. i want to go and see the great wall of china and probably shenzen's windows of the world, but it's a little pricey adn beyond my budget...wah...happy mylotting... guess i have to mylot more
@inutme (372)
• Philippines
17 Aug 08
All 3 offer quite a different mix of things to do and places to see.. Depends largely on what you want to do and see in a country. All 3 are interesting and each has its own charm.
For shopping, all 3 are good candidates really. China and Thailand have dirt cheap stuffs throughout the country, if you are into that. If you want a little better quality, I'd say Singapore. But personally, I'm contented with China and Thailand stuffs when it comes to clothes. If you want to shop high-end, don't choose China. Most imported stuffs are expensive there. If you are into electronics and other gadgets, Singapore is a good choice and well, Hong Kong.
On the other hand, if you have little time, Singapore would be best for you. It's a small country, so you don't need to spend too much time to go around. If you have plenty of time, definitely try out China. It's a huge place and almost everywhere is interesting, from east to west and north to south.
If you are a beach person, definitely Thailand. For me, China and Singapore beaches are quite a bore. They have other more interesting things to offer than beaches.
I've been to all 3, but if I were to choose I would go back to Thailand mainly because I was there on a very very short time and wasn't able to explore more of the country.
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@949011 (99)
• Singapore
17 Aug 08
I will confirm choose Singapore. Its feel safer and its is very accessible even thought it is a smaller country. And you can get to try the food from different country and culture. Quite a interesting country.
You should give it a try if you had been to Singapore before. You will enjoy it.
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@p3y5566 (171)
• Malaysia
17 Aug 08
i would like to choose china...i like their cultural maybe I'm a Chinese too...
i hope that if i could be there ,i would like to visit the great wall of China....it is very grand...just like a gigantic dragon...it has approximately 6700 kilometres from east to west of china....the success of this construction is because of the emperor 'QIN SHI WANG'..he is called a tyrant or despot by others....the success of the great wall of china also depend on a lots and a lots of human resourse at that dynasty...
Besides, the place of historic i interested.... i also would like to try their taste foods like 'siao long pao', 'tang pao', bbq lamb meat, baked potato, 'la mian' and so on....uhmmmm.....so delicious....at malaysia...it is very difficult to find this tasty foods... i really hope that i could be there in one day...:)
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@alena824 (376)
• Philippines
17 Aug 08
I've lived in Singapore when I was younger and the place grew on me. I've been back twice after and it still holds the same magic for me. I really appreciate the discipline and how they've built such a tiny island state into something so significant and prosperous over the years.
Heard a lot of stories about Thailand, and if you want to absorb culture, hit the beach and go shopping, then this is the place to go.
Now China has an allure all its own. Remember this is a very historic place steeped in culture. Many sites to see, a lot of traditions to experience and I really would love to visit the places where they make paper the old way, fireworks factories, and even the noodle makers.
All these said, consider the cost of traveling to any of your choices. Singapore is quite expensive because it is so progressive and everything is urbanized. Thailand, you could probably get by with a little pocket money and still have fun. China, on the other hand, is such a huge place to explore and with all their improvements for the Olympics, prices have increased a lot. So, take your pick, but most of all ENJOY your trip!
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@timou87 (1638)
• Singapore
30 Aug 08
It really would depend on how much time you have on your hands. If all you have is just a few days and you can't live without an urban lifestyle, then perhaps Singapore would be an ideal choice. Thailand offers a more laid back lifestyle with its wonderful beaches, but it also has lots of great places for shopping. China, I feel, is a place one can be immersed in deep Chinese history and culture, while enjoying a slower pace of life and exotic food all at the same time.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
12 Oct 08
hi shiloh!
so have you went on a trip with your friend already? i have also been planning to go on a trip. my first choice was Singapore. but i've spent some of my money so i'm now thinking of going to Hongkong instead because its cheaper to go there. if i were to choose among the three countries you mentioned, i would choose Singapore. its a personal of course. i have been wanting to visit Singapore since last year. i am so curious with the place because it seems a nice country, with all the cleanliness there and all the nice place to visit like the night Safari. i would love to go to Thailand and China too but they'll have to come after Singapore.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
17 Aug 08
I have already been to lovely Singapore three times. I would find it challenging to choose between interesting China and pretty Thailand. China is a large country and it had got a really good train system. Most of all there I would want to see the Great Wall. Thailand is a small country and its transport system has some trains, buses where the trains don't go and ferries to get over to the islands. Most of all there I would like to do some island hopping and snorkeling. Shopping for souvenirs in Bangkok would be exciting. The culture, the architecture and the history would be fascinating in both countries. Chinese people are friendly and clever and Thailand with its friendly people is known as the land of the smiles. I think I would love to tropical climate that Thailand has got. Beijing does get cold sometimes and as China is so large the climate varies considerably. Before booking my trip I would check which is the warmest and pleasant time in China as well as rich is the dry season in Thailand, again the two three Coastlines might vary. One of my colleagues went to Thailand and had a delightful time. I would be 60% likely to choose Thailand and 40% likely to choose China. What a difficult decision. Good luck and happy traveling.
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@kriszelunka (557)
• Australia
22 Aug 08
I haven't been to Singapore, but I have been to China and Thailand, and it really depends on what type of holiday you are after.
Thailand is great for it's beaches and relaxing. China is great for history, culture and tours.
Neither is better than the other, as they are completely different places, meaning you will get a completely different set of experiences from both.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
20 Aug 08
if i am given the opportunity i will choose china because i want to see on my two eyes the wonders of the world that can be seen while you are in the moon which is the Great Wall of China. i want also to meet chinese people who are very good entrepreneur. i admire them for being good in business and i wanted to know also why products from china are cheaper than any other country.
@chiaeugene (2225)
• China
12 Oct 08
i have been to all three countries...haha. i used to have a thai gf, a singapore ex-wife and now my wife is a chinese national. i am a singaporean and now i frequently spend most of my time in china. comparing the 3, i would prefer china, thailand and singapore the least. however, thailand is a bit risky to go at the moment becuase of political unrest and protests on the road. so my advice is to stay clear of thailand until things clear up. for singapore, it is just another urban city-state which is fast losing its culture and traditions. it give up its unique identity and choose to remain on the front in pursuit of modern landscapes and values. i find living there no longer as enjoyable compared to the past. i would not advise u to travel. what u can get there is security and a clean place to visit. it have not much of scenery. it highests hill is about 200m above sea level. it is going to have 2 casinos built on the small island. apart from that, i believed, what it has on the island, it is not diffiuclt to find in your country. i would encourage you to go to china. the great wall itself is a must visit place to appreciate the greatness of mankind and king qin. there are so many provinces u can go to. i have been to hangzhou, shanghai, beijing, fuzhou and chongqing and i enjoyed them all. try visit china and enjoy the histroy of chinese. it is worth a visit.
@YONGNIAN1987 (157)
• China
12 Oct 08
of crouse china ,china is a very big conutry ,who has a vast land and many beautiful places!
@venkygec (783)
• India
18 Aug 08
Hmmm Singapore...
Its just because I never saw tall buildings... I have always lived in a small city ( not actually a city).. where there are no much buildings... and all the flyovers and stuff like that....
I heard there are very tall buildings and huge flyovers there... So i would like to see them.... I would also want to see Singapore at night.
So when are you leaving to singapore...^_^
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
18 Aug 08
I would chose Thailand. Well I do love Thai food, and it is a beautiful country and they have those Siamese dancers. I would not like China because it is not a free country, and i do not trust the Chinese government, and Singapore is small and probably crowded as all get out. You would be bumping into people and apologizing all the time. So Thailand is it. I saw several movies about Thailand, and how they rowed their boats and sold flowers, food, etc. and it looked so romantic.
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Aug 08
You know I am from China, so I can give you more information. I think you will like the various kinds of delicious Chinese food here. China is a big country, so you have more choices to decide where to visit. Such as if you like the beach, you can go to Hainan. If you like the history and want to see something like that, you can visit Beijing or Xi'an. If you want to see the beautiful scenery, then Yunnan and Sichuan Jiu Zhai Gou will be an ideal place.
I love China
@blair_likely (3)
• China
20 Aug 08
cause i've lived in shanghai 4 about 15 years,so i can tell u that china is reli a good point to travel!and u say singapore thailand (malysia) these 3 countries is a whole trip line to travel!and it's not very expensive!sooooo,i suggest you can choose only china or three whole!
@Khunben (88)
• Thailand
19 Aug 08
Location, Location, Location. Thailand, Thailand, Thailand.
Singapore is a great place, but that's all it is, its to young to be much else, and its not cheap, as some would have you think.
China, a wonderful country, with wonderful people, and plenty of them lol however the problem for me with China, it's a bit politically correct, and you have to be a little bit careful if your some one that's over the top in the fun department.
Thailand, with out a doubt is the place to go, cheap every thing, fantastic people, seaside, rural, and city, yes its true to say there a bit in your face, but I think most countries where people struggle for income are, and don't believe all you here about Thailand being a hot bed of sin, every country has there own hot beds of sin, even China, and Singapore. Buddha Be With You...
@arthurSung (59)
• China
18 Aug 08
Of course is China, and absolutely it is! Olympic games are showing in Beijing, the captical of China. Everyday, the athletes from 204 countries are showing their understanding of Olympic sprits and giving us large numbers of excellent games. The Chinese are very friendly and welcome all the people to visit China. So, you are welcome to Beijing!