Toronto to Singapore, what's the best place to stop over

Jul 9th, 2020 1:09 pm

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ilovetoyota [OP]: Deal Addict; May 22, 2019; 1388 posts; 1685 upvotes

Jul 9th, 2020 1:09 pm

Toronto to Singapore, what's the best place to stop over

I am heading for a business trip to Singapore, I am thinking for a possible stop over trip.

I used to transit in Los Angeles, Dubai, Shanghai, Beijing, . With COVID-19, looks that options are limited to Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Doha. (I am not considering any European cities, as Europe is full of COVID-19).

What is the best choice and which country does not require quarantine? I have heard a lot of violent stories about Hong Kong and Taipei from my Asian colleagues; with personal security as my first priority, among Tokyo, Seoul and Doha, what would be the best place to transit for a day or two?

Time would be in September.

World cup is coming

Jul 9th, 2020 1:47 pm

#2

Messerschmitt: Banned; Jul 17, 2008; 11042 posts; 3869 upvotes

Jul 9th, 2020 1:47 pm

Lol, good luck in Asia, most countries deny any entry unless you are a citizen/resident. I know for a fact Japan does not allow any foreigners. Not sure about South Korea or Taiwan

Jul 9th, 2020 1:50 pm

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donttoewsmebro: Deal Addict; Oct 31, 2012; 1639 posts; 2975 upvotes; Berczy Park

Jul 9th, 2020 1:50 pm

Are you booking cash flights or points? I would have said TPE but you said there is violence (as an aside what violence are they speaking of in Taipei?). If you are going sooner rather than later I would avoid Doha as they have a decent size of passengers with COVD on their flights and Qatar has been banned from some nations even after they were previously allowed due to COVID passengers. If you can get into Tokyo I would go for that as tourists will be very far and few in between, which is rare for Tokyo.

Jul 9th, 2020 2:00 pm

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vernonco: Deal Addict; Jul 16, 2019; 1556 posts; 800 upvotes

Jul 9th, 2020 2:00 pm

This is a weird thread.
Most countries listed will not allow entry at all. Those that do require quarantine. So your plan to spend a day or two in transit is not going to work. At best you can transit without leaving the airport.
And even though Taiwan is not allowing visitors, not sure where you are getting the info that Taipei is violent - I have been there many times on work and would say that it is one of the safest cities anywhere.

+4

Jul 9th, 2020 2:12 pm

#5

donttoewsmebro: Deal Addict; Oct 31, 2012; 1639 posts; 2975 upvotes; Berczy Park

Jul 9th, 2020 2:12 pm

vernonco wrote: ↑ This is a weird thread.
not sure where you are getting the info that Taipei is violent - I have been there many times on work and would say that it is one of the safest cities anywhere.

I too was taken back by that comment.

Jul 9th, 2020 3:25 pm

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at1212b: Deal Guru; Mar 31, 2008; 12855 posts; 2957 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 9th, 2020 3:25 pm

vernonco wrote: ↑ This is a weird thread.
Most countries listed will not allow entry at all. Those that do require quarantine. So your plan to spend a day or two in transit is not going to work. At best you can transit without leaving the airport.
And even though Taiwan is not allowing visitors, not sure where you are getting the info that Taipei is violent - I have been there many times on work and would say that it is one of the safest cities anywhere.

OP living in a bubble or something.

+1

Jul 9th, 2020 3:54 pm

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kenze: Deal Addict; Apr 9, 2010; 3466 posts; 1805 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 9th, 2020 3:54 pm

Lol @ Taipei being violent.

+4

Jul 9th, 2020 4:04 pm

#8

GateGuardian: Deal Fanatic; Jan 12, 2005; 5132 posts; 1771 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 9th, 2020 4:04 pm

kenze wrote: ↑ Lol @ Taipei being violent.

I know, I LOL'd reading that as well.

Jul 9th, 2020 5:01 pm

#9

The Canterbury Tail: Deal Addict; Jan 10, 2009; 1589 posts; 983 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 9th, 2020 5:01 pm

Japan won't let anyone in who has been in 90% of the world in the last 2 weeks, unless you're a citizen or very specific types of permanent resident. While you may be able to transit, you definitely cannot stop over.

Jul 9th, 2020 6:37 pm

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Messerschmitt: Banned; Jul 17, 2008; 11042 posts; 3869 upvotes

Jul 9th, 2020 6:37 pm

Maybe if he loves toyota that much japan will make an exemption for him

Jul 9th, 2020 8:52 pm

#11

konfusion666: Deal Expert; Aug 26, 2001; 17989 posts; 1556 upvotes; Richmond Hill, ON

Jul 9th, 2020 8:52 pm

kenze wrote: ↑ Lol @ Taipei being violent.

I think he's mixing up Taipei with Cape Town

Jul 9th, 2020 8:56 pm

#12

konfusion666: Deal Expert; Aug 26, 2001; 17989 posts; 1556 upvotes; Richmond Hill, ON

Jul 9th, 2020 8:56 pm

Also, if you're legit going to Sing on a biz trip (and not trolling) why isn't your firm springing for J class on SQ?

Jul 9th, 2020 10:43 pm

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GangStarr: Deal Guru; Sep 6, 2002; 10553 posts; 3871 upvotes

Jul 9th, 2020 10:43 pm

konfusion666 wrote: ↑ Also, if you're legit going to Sing on a biz trip (and not trolling) why isn't your firm springing for J class on SQ?

SQ or Singapore airlines for the non frequent flyers doesn’t service Canada.

Autocorrect sucks

Jul 10th, 2020 12:28 am

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Jucius Maximus: Deal Expert; Aug 18, 2005; 21125 posts; 5804 upvotes; Burlington-Hamilton

Jul 10th, 2020 12:28 am

Violence in Taipei?? I don't know what that is about. They have a great train right into Main Station in the centre of the city, and the transit all over the place is excellent. I was fortunate to visit Taipei last year before all of the pandemic, and I felt it was extremely safe and it has tonnes to see and do. You'll regret spending only a day or two.

I highly recommend CityInn Taipei Main Station III - perfect transit hotel and extremely close to Taipei Main Station.

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