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4 Affordable Holidays For The Extra-Long Weekend In August

With the 4 day long weekend just round the corner in August, start planning now to avoid over-paying for your weekend trip. Updated 30 December 2019.

  • Phuan Wei Ning
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  • Published on 16 May 2019

If you didn't already know, there's a 4 day long weekend coming up in August! Spanning across 4 days, this extra-long weekend is the result of two public holidays being just 2 days apart: National Day and Hari Raya Haji.

As a result of this, Singaporeans can now enjoy a 4 day long weekend from 9 to 12 August. This allows you the opportunity for a short holiday without needing to use any of your precious annual leave. In this article, we suggest 4 affordable holiday ideas for this extra-long weekend in August.

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#1 Jakarta

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With only 4 days to spare, you would likely want to minimise your time spent on the plane and maximise your actual time spent in the country. A short 2 hours flight to Jakarta thus makes it perfect for a weekend getaway.

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is home to many cafes with its growing coffee culture. Alternatively, relax and wind down in one of the many day spas in Jakarta. With the Singapore dollar performing well against the Indonesia Rupiah, rest assured knowing your weekend in Jakarta will be an affordable treat.

Flights for the long weekend start from just $147.1

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#2 Ho Chi Minh

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A vibrant city, Ho Chi Minh is full of exciting activities that are suitable for all ages to explore and enjoy. Foodies will appreciate the numerous options on offer with cafes abound and French cuisine largely influencing the food in Ho Chi Minh. Alternatively, if you are interested in history and museums, head to the Cu Chi tunnels or War Remnant Museum.

With cheap food and accommodation in Ho Chi Minh, this city is an affordable holiday destination. Flights for the long weekends start from just S$199.2

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#3 Guangzhou

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Singaporeans love heading over to Hong Kong to eat and shop whenever the chance arises. However, instead of heading to Hong Kong again for the umpteenth time, why not consider Guangzhou? The birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, wine and dine like a king in Guangzhou with the costs being only a fraction of that of Hong Kong.3

You may also choose to indulge in shopping along one of the many shopping streets and centres, visit a safari park, witness a spectacular sight atop Baiyun Mountain or visit an amusement park.

Flights for the long weekend in Guangzhou start from just $251.4

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#4 Yangon

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Having only recently opened up to tourists, Myanmar is a destination less-known to Singaporeans. Therefore, for an off-the-beaten-path holiday, why not consider Yangon.

Often mistaken as the capital of Myanmar, Yangon is a mix of city and nature with British colonial architecture reflected in the city and parks and lakes close by. As Buddhism is the religion of the majority of Burmese, you will find the skyline adorned with numerous pagodas. An affordable holiday destination regardless of season, a meal at a cafe would cost you less than S$10 each with local eateries offering even cheaper prices.

Flights for the long weekend start from just S$292.5

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2Source: https://www.skyscanner.com.sg/


3Source: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=China&city1=Guangzhou&country2=Hong+Kong&city2=Hong+Kong


4Source: https://www.skyscanner.com.sg/


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