Key information for Magpies fans travelling to Asia for our pre season tour | OneFootball

The Magpies return to Asia following a successful visit to Japan last summer, prior to going on to win the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years and finishing in the Champions League places.

The first stop on the tour will see Newcastle United travel to Singapore for the first time since 1965 to face Arsenal on Sunday, 27th July at the Singapore National Stadium.

This will be followed by two fixtures in South Korea against Team K League on Wednesday, 30th July and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 3rd August. It will be the first time Newcastle United have played fixtures in South Korea.

Supporters travelling to matches in Singapore and Seoul are advised to note the following considerations.

Singapore

Getting to the Singapore National Stadium (v Arsenal)

Singapore National Stadium is located in the Kallang area in central Singapore, just north-east of downtown Singapore. The stadium lies about three kilometres away from the central business district (CBD) and the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel.

The stadium is easily reached by Singapore's MTR metro network. Station Stadium lies right next to the stadium and is on the Circle Line that connects with the downtown area around the Marina Bay Sands hotel and northern parts of downtown area towards Orchard Road. Station Kallang is an alternative - a ten-minute walk away from the stadium on the East West Line that runs right through the CBD and Chinatown.

Sightseeing in Singapore

The official tourism board for Singapore has an extensive page of visitor attractions and places to eat and drink in Singapore. You'll find all the key information here.

Weather

It is essentially summer all year round in Singapore, owing to its tropical climate and proximity to the Equator.

Expect daytime temperatures of around 32°c and evening temperatures of 25°c, so dress light and stay hydrated when you are outdoors. You may also want to bring along an umbrella as rain showers can be frequent!

Currency

The currency in Singapore is the 'Singapore Dollar'. Singapore is moving towards being cashless, however most places accept cash and card payments. If you only have a card with you, it is worth checking with the vendor prior to purchase to make sure they accept card.

Key information on Singapore

Emergency services in Singapore

Ambulance: 995

Fire: 995

Police: 999

South Korea

Getting to the Suwon Stadium (v Team K League)

Suwon World Cup Stadium is located toward the east of the city of Suwon, almost next to the Ajou University campus. The stadium lies a few kilometres east of the Hwaseong Fortress.

Suwon is situated about 30 kilometres south of Seoul and can be reached from the capital by train or metro. Take metro line one in the centre of Seoul and get off at Hwaseo Station. The taxi ride from there takes 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, continue to Suwon Station and take a bus from there. Bus 720 or 720-2 all run past the stadium, often via Ajou University.

Getting to the Seoul World Cup Stadium (v Tottenham Hotspur)

Seoul World Cup Stadium is located in the west of the city of Seoul on the north bank of the Han River.

The Metro station 'World Cup Stadium' is located right next to the stadium. The station is on line six, which runs south of the centre of Seoul, but can be reached with a transfer via line four (from Seoul Station) or line two (from City Hall).

Sightseeing in Seoul

The official tourism board for South Korea has an extensive page of visitor attractions, and places to eat and drink in Seoul. You'll find all the key information here.

Weather

Expect evening temperatures of 22°c and daytime temperatures of around 30°c, with high humidity levels. You may want to take a raincoat or an umbrella with you though, as Seoul at this time of year is known to have some crazy rain showers! Umbrellas are sold in most convenience stores in Seoul at reasonable prices.

Currency

The currency in South Korea is the 'Won' and South Korea is moving towards being cashless, however most places accept cash and card payments.

There are a number of cashless buses and metros in operation in Seoul. You can buy a 'TMoney card' from a convenience store and pre-load it with money to use on the subway (Seoul has an extensive subway network) and buses. These will be available at convenience stores such as GS25, CU and 7-Eleven.

Key information on South Korea

Emergency services in South Korea

Ambulance: 119

Fire: 119

Police: 112

All seven Newcastle United pre-season fixtures will be available for supporters around the world (subject to broadcast rights) to watch live on the Official Newcastle United website and app. More here.