Region

South - Eastern Asia

Country/State

Republic of Singapore

Place(s)

  • Sentosa Island
  • Mainland
  • Marina Bay
  • Pulau Ubin
  • MacRitchie Reservoir
  • Jurong Island
  • Chinatown
  • Binsa

Best Time to Visit

  • Season(s): Winter & Summer
  • Month(s): November to January and June to July

Uniquely Popular For

  • Piercing skylines of skyscrapers
  • luxury Shopping Malls
  • world class Airport
  • Street stalls of local cuisines
  • variety of locally produced cheap Alcohol
  • themed Amusement parks
  • sun-washed Beaches
  • lush Rainforests
  • amazing Spas
  • Resort hotels
  • panoramic gardens
  • Asia's largest giant observation wheel and unique dining experiences

General Tourist Attractions

  • Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore.
  • The Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, is a Buddhist temple and monastery at the Bright Hill Road, in Bishan, Singapore. Built by Zhuan Dao in the early 20th century to propagate Buddhism and to provide lodging for monks, this monastery is the largest Buddhist temple in Singapore. 
  • Boat Quay is a hive of activity and is the place to go for dining and entertainment. The alfresco pubs and restaurants also make Boat Quay ideal for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. Try Wakanui for quality Japanese steak cooked over a white oak fire, or Kinara for reasonably priced North Indian cuisine.
  • Thian Hock Keng one of the most photogenic buildings you’re likely to see in Singapore. The temple was built in 1840 and made from the finest materials available at the time, and is the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore.
  • Bukit Timah is located within Singapore’s only remaining stretch of rainforest, and is the country’s premier ecotourism attraction.
  • Chinatown encompasses two square kilometers of traditional Chinese life, nestled beside the modern Central Business District.
  • Pulau Ubin, is an island lying off the north-eastern coast of the city. It’s incredibly different from the modern peripherals. Here locals still use a diesel generator for electricity and fetch water from wells.
  • The Botanic Gardens lie close to the city and consist of 52 hectares of gardens and forest. The main attraction is the National Orchid Garden, which is home to over 1,000 species of orchids.
  • Go for an 8 kms treetop hike at the MacRitchie Reservoir Park, a beautiful and lush city park, complete with bridges suspended high above the forest floor.
  • Known for its calming atmosphere, the sweeping Bukit Batok Hill offer beautiful views of blue crystal clear waters as is a great venue to find some calmness and serenity. 
  • Soak in some sun at the Changi and Tanjong Beaches full with themes resto-bar and joints.
  • Sentosa Island is a wonderland of adventure, fun and memories of a lifetime with its Adventure Cove Waterpark, the Madame Tussauds wax museum, Universal Studios theme Park, Underwater World, S.E.A Aquarium, and Dolphin Interaction Programme at Dolphin Island. One could also visit the wide sandy beach, Siloso, hosting volleyball & water sports, with bars, shopping & dining lining the strand.
  • The Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. 
  • Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo's world-famous "Open Concept” offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Home to more than 2,400 specimens of over 300 species, 34 per cent of which are threatened, the Zoo, situated at the Mandai Lake Road has attained a strong reputation internationally for its conservation initiatives and breeding programmes.
  • The Nocturnal Wildlife Park or the Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park, situated at the Mandai Lake Road inhabits close to 900 animals from approximately 100 species (of which almost 41 per cent are threatened) in the 35 ha park.
  • Hire river taxis, dance away at chic nightclubs, and try reverse bungy and other waterfront entertainment at Clarke Quay. It is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. 
  • Step into the home of Tiger Beer and get an insider’s look on the creation of Singapore’s iconic beer with just four high-quality ingredients. Go on the Tiger Brewery Tour to take a peek behind each step of the brewing process, from milling the malt to packaging. Remember to sample some of the fresh draught that you make here!
  • Experience the F1 Street Circuit Driving at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It encompasses the planning areas of Downtown Core and Kallang. It is the venue for the Singapore Grand Prix. 
  • Visitors at Jurong Bird Park can get to meet about 5000 birds who belong from a diverse hub of 400 species and more. 
  • Get to know the story behind the mythical ‘Merlion’ while you gaze at the beautiful statue standing tall at 8.6 m at the Fullerton Road, Marina Bay.
  • See all about the Asian heritage at large and especially everything which Singaporean heritage has to offer at the Asian Civilizations Museum. It offers a stunning blend of unique customs of various countries like India, China, and other South East Asian places.

Memorable Pursuits

  • Experience a magnificent phenomenon at Sentosa Island – the spectacular lightshow called Wings of time, which is the most celebrated show of Singapore. Witness mind-blowing laser, fire and water effects engulfed to a majestic soundtrack, concluded to a jaw dropping fireworks display.
  • If the observation deck on Marina Bay Sands Resort doesn’t satiate your desire for one-stop sightseeing in Singapore, try the Singapore Flyer world’s highest giant observation wheel. Not just the Singapore skyline, you can also view the Indonesian Spice Islands and Malaysian Johor Strait.
  • Visit River Safari as they boast of housing Red Pandas along with more than 6000 other species of animals, out of which 40 are endangered. At River Safari, also get a chance to visit the world’s largest freshwater aquarium.
  • The Helix Bridge at Marina Bay is the biggest landmark of Singapore and first curved Foot Bridge in Asia. This, 280 meters long bridge is a spectacular visual treat as it completely lights up in the evening and has a unique peculiar design like a human DNA string to represent growth and rebirth.
  • Experience the corporeal urban lifestyle of Singapore at Orchard Road. This posh locality is the epicentre of shopping in Singapore and is compared to the likes of London’s Oxford Street or Hong Kong’s Nathan Road. The street is covered with local and international department stores, tiny boutiques, offices, spas, beauty salons, hotels, entertainment spots, restaurants, and cafes and additionally there is always some kind of fair or activity taking place in the malls and shopping centres so there are probably more things to do Orchard than anywhere else in Singapore. 
  • A tourist attraction in Singapore for the history lovers, Changi Museum displays letters, photographs, and drawings of the 50,000 civilians and soldiers in Changi Prison during the World War II. The chapel in the courtyard is an exact replica of the type of chapels built during World War II. 
  • Revisit faith and belief at the Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. It is an agamic temple, built in the Dravidian style. Located at 244 South Bridge Road, in the downtown Chinatown district, the temple serves the majority Hindu Singaporeans, Tamilians, in the city-state. 
  • Understand the delectable needs of your taste buds with variety of Singaporean, Chinese, Malay, and Indian street food in one place at Smith Street Hawker Centre, one of the largest food markets in the city for your appetite.
  • The Singapore Symphony Orchestra hosts various free concerts at different venues around the country. You might just be lucky enough to catch one of their shows.
  • Go on an exciting journey through the virtual world of Singapore Changi Airport at Changi Experience Studio to find out what makes the airport tick! Located within Jewel Changi Airport, the latest lifestyle destination in Singapore, this first-of-its-kind digital attraction offers visitors an insight into the past, present, and future of Changi through a plethora of state-of-the-art technological experiences.
  • Visit the former British naval base of Fort Siloso located on Sentosa. It’s the only preserved fort on the coast of Singapore and provides a fantastic look into the city-state’s complicated history, including the coastal guns and the remains of tunnels.
  • Originally named as the Carlsberg Sky Tower, this is Singapore’s highest observation tower. The tower is at a good 131 meters above sea level and is the perfect spot which will bring out your inner photographer.
  • The Trick Eye Museum is the most internationally acclaimed optical art museums of Korea and is some of the best places to visit if you are looking for anything different to do from the usual while here. This museum uses Augmented Reality factors and features. 
  • Arab streets actually refer to the combined places of Haji, Bussorah Street, Muscat Street, and Bali lanes. Here you will find everything from the amazing masjid sultan mosque to trendy Street art and trendy bikes. This place is a vision to witness and here you can get all your shopping done as well. 
  • Helming the Peranakan Culture, one of the major South Asian hybrid communities consisting of three cultures; namely Malay, Chinese and Indian, the Peranakan Museum houses some of the largest collection of this bygone hybrid of heritage and culture.

Something Leisurely

  • Away from the city lights and the hustle bustle of the main city spend sometime in the nature’s lap at the Lazarus Island nestled in the south of mainland Singapore. Lazarus is an ideal spot for a day picnic where one can indulge in sunbathing, swimming, a walk in the natural beauty of the island or even book a private yacht and enjoy a luxurious stroll in the sea.
  • No trip to Singapore is complete without a visit to Little India. From shops selling Indian goods, street-side stalls serving Indian food, Hindu temples, and plenty of other things that speak “India”.
  • Visit Coney/ Pulau Serangoon and Kusu Island for a romantic summer getaways that becomes a dwelling ground for a large species of fauna and flora as well present a breath-taking view of the grasslands.
  • Waterfront Promenade is a beautiful necklace which conjoins famous Singapore tourist attractions like the Bayfront Areas, Marina Centre, and the Collyer Quay. It overlooks a scenic view with alfresco fine dining options.
  • 1-Altitude, Hovering 900 feet above the city, this three-story establishment includes a sports bar, a restaurant, and an alfresco cocktail hot spot.
  • Just get to iFly in Singapore which will throw you in the “air” and have your adrenaline surging in no time! 
  • With the biggest, cheapest and also the hottest venue to let your shopaholic side run wild, spend your hearts out at the Bugis Street.

Quick Tip(s) from the Locals

  • Singapore is a country smaller than the size of many big cities of the world. But travelling from one end of Singapore to the other, even in taxis is very expensive. The Singapore public transportation like the buses and the underground MRTs is much cheaper. The fare to Sentosa in a cab begins from S$3 whereas the bus fare only costs S$1.25. But if you are out and about be very courteous of their rules or you could be jailed, so no drunken or smoked up acts that can land you in trouble. Even if you tip the waiters to protect you they won’t. Quite an unpredictable weather of laws isn’t it?