What Glamping Is Like in Singapore: Review, Photos

Singapore is known for its skyscrapers and bustling business district, but if you head to the eastern coast, you can find a more relaxed vibe.

I grew up in Pasir Ris, a residential town in eastern Singapore that’s home to over 160,000 people. Many residents enjoy fishing, hanging out at the beach, and camping.

I’ve been camping at the beach before in Singapore, and it was an uncomfortable experience: It was hot, humid, and the views were average at best.

But in the past few years, glamping has gained popularity in Singapore for its reputation as an Instagrammable experience. An assortment of companies has cropped up to deliver on the interest, including Glamping City and Go Glamping SG.

Recently, I decided to give glamping a go myself. I booked a one-night stay in a two-person tent for 260 Singapore dollars, or $185, from Glamping Society. I initially wanted to glamp at East Coast Park in southeastern Singapore, but camping permit quotas had run out for the weekend.

“Glamping Society was started by a group of friends who love the outdoors and nature in 2016,” a company representative told me. “Glamping is so popular in Singapore because it offers the great outdoors,” she added.

Insider paid for my stay in full.