"Singapore is an island city-state, there is an array of places to visit in Singapore for leisure and business travelers alike. Whether you are a nature admirer, a culture lover, or an adventure enthusiast, Singapore is that one destination that offers a wide range famous places in Singapore, well within yards’ access. Some of the most recommended and treasured places to visit in Singapore."
Singapore has its own charm when it comes to culinary offerings. The colorful cuisines on offer will leave you awestruck with their unique taste and aroma. When in Singapore, travelers must try the local food, for that is what will give them the true flavor of the country’s culture. If you are to savor the culinary offerings of Southeast Asia, then Singapore is certainly the true gateway for a traveler to get a truly relishing experience.
Numerous malls, flea markets, and small stores make Singapore a haven for the visitors who are on a shopping spree. Whether one is looking for a premium retail purchase or is on budget shopping, Singapore tourism will offer an array of options to choose from. When you shop in Singapore, you are bound to come back with your bags stuffed more than you may have expected.
1) Marina Bay Sands Sky Park.
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The iconic three-pronged hotel is charming enough to inspire the visitors even from a far. While one gets to observe the city’s view from the deck from far above, they can also get a staggering view of the Gardens by the Bay, which is another iconic landmark of Singapore. Visiting the Marina Bay SkyPark early in the evening is an experience in itself.
As a visitor, you will get to view either side of Singapore whether during daylight or after dark. Viewing the sunset from this point is just as mesmerising. There are guided tours available at the SkyPark, in case you have a love for understanding the knowhow of structural landmarks. These guided tours are insightful from knowing about the building to understanding the skyline view and the culturally rich heritage of Singapore.
The SkyPark, however, is not the tallest spot in Singapore, yet standing right atop a globally iconic landmark is something worth the experience. Get a bird’s eye view of other iconic structures in the city from here, and charming view of the blue waters with boats afloat make the sight all the more worthwhile.
Location: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
2) Singapore Flyer
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A giant observation wheel, The Singapore Flyer is the world’s largest. Tourists get a unique experience when they partake in the wheel that stands as tall as a three-storey building. As this giant wheel rotates, visitors are just mesmerised with the staggering panoramic view that are poles apart during the day and the night.
Whichever time of the day you visit you would want to back again to get a glimpse of the view of the other time of the say. Try getting a view of the city from the Singapore Flyer during the dusk when the sun emerges with its rays shedding sparkles of light on the city.
Location: 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803
3) Singapore Night Safari
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Singapore Night Safari is one of the must-visit attractions in Singapore. Apart from its conventional activities of facilitation some world-class entertainment and amazing activities, it is also works towards conserving, rescuing, constantly conducting research dedicated towards improving the wildlife.
Plenty of animals from multiple origins can be found in the confined yet spacious simulated natural settings of the Night Safari. Many families frequent this spot to enjoy the wildlife of different species.
Location: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
4) Singapore Art Museum
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The Singapore Art Museum is the first art museum of Singapore, opened in 1996 and is known as the SAM. The museum is focused on contemporary art through evolving curatorial practice. The major part of Singapore Art Museum is dedicated to the temporary exhibits showcasing artwork of Asian and Singaporean artists.
The Singapore Art Museum building was the home of St Josef's Catholic school on the Bras Basah Road. While converting into the museum’s building they focused on the structure, while keeping the artwork of the building as is.
Location:
1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
5) Singapore Cable Car
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The Singapore Cable Car, a gondola lift, is linked from Mount Faber located at the main island to the Sentosa island. The cable offers a scenic aerial view while transiting from one end to the other. At its inception in the year 1974, it was the first ever aerial linkway to stretch across a harbour. While it is single cable gondola lift, it is still popularly known as the cable car among visitors.
Address: Tower 2, 1 Harbourfront Ave, Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632
6) Art Science Museum
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The Art Science Museum, which appears like an extended is located in the heart of the Marina Bay Sands. You will find displays here that range from anything like Dali to Harry Potter. Although a science museum, the place is a centre on entertainment and education for children and adults alike. The museum highlights the synergy between art and science in a novel way. This museum is quiet prominently noticeable as you walk past the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
The museum has become one of the iconic structures of Singapore at a rapid progression over the time. This environment friendly building encompasses windows that shed natural light for the galleries on the inside. There is a reflection pond too which underneath the base of rain harvest recycled for bathroom usage. The museum in the embrace of lily ponds shines much brighter at night as if it is a horizon point where earth meets the sky.
There are over 20 gallery spaces which are later customised based on the nature of the exhibition. A blank canvas is kept within the confines which is tailor-made specifically to complement the work on display. Galleries are customised for regular exhibitions as per the defined themes/concepts.
Patrons enter the section named ‘Curiosity’ through a floating staircase, where questions are inscribed on the wall pertaining to the link between art and science. Interiors give a detailed insight on the minds that have gone into making the sprawling structure of the museum, aesthetically and technically.
Location: Marina Bay Sands Hotel
7) The Merlion
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Known to all either via television, internet, pictures or even by paying a visit is the 8.7 m tall Merlion. The Merlion is a fabled symbol of Singapore, that indicates an amalgamation of half fish and half lion. Inevitably, this is the most popular destination flocked by tourists in the whole of Singapore.
While it stands right in the heart of the Marina Bay area, you can get a distant but mesmerising view of the tall standing three-pronged Marina Bay Hotel. The place becomes even more picturesque during the evening with lights shining bright as the water comes out of the statue’s mouth.
The park is also surrounded by many eateries, souvenir stores and public toilets. One of the best this here is that you can walk right up close to the statue and get the best view possible. Pictures can also be taken from right underneath.
Location: Marina bay
8) Singapore F1 Grand Prix
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Singapore is the only destination in the world to host the F1 race, the Singapore Grand Prix at night. The event brings in a pompous atmosphere where top music performers elevate the event in addition to the racing action, which is the prime attraction.
The race is organized at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, that further pumps up the action with a tinge of entertainment for all the fans in attendance. Major grandstands at the Singapore Grand Prix circuit are the City Hall, Stamford, Connaught, Padang, Esplanade Waterfront, Esplanade Steps Premier, Raffles, Marina Bay, Singapore Flyer, Pit and Turns.
The circuit is also known as the Singapore Street Circuit, one of the only few anti-clockwise circuits in the Formula One fraternity. The circuit stretches over a distance of 5.1 kms encompassing 23 turns.
Location: Marina Bay Street Circuit
9) Singapore Golf Course
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The Marina Bay Golf Course is Singapore's only 18-hole public golf course, and have a 6493m, par 72 course that features 66 pot bunkers. The golf course is situated within the heart of the city offering a scenic view of the city to all its patrons throughout the day. Based right in the heart of Singapore, this beautiful golf course facilitates convenient accessibility supplemented with a picturesque view of the city skyline, during any hour of the day.
The design of this course is linked to the history of golfing and how it came to inception. There are 66 pot bunkers here which are a salient feature of the course, in addition to being a perfect platform that has an array of exciting challenges for its golfers.
Location: Marina Bay
10) Clark Quay
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Clarke Quay is inevitably the centre of all nightlife in Singapore with its always buzzing atmosphere. Lights shimmering, happening nightclubs all filled with people decked up for the parties - these are a common sight for a visitor who is at Clarke Quay or Boat Quay for the same purpose.
An array of pubs and bars, some unique are all lined up and ever buzzing in this side of the city calling people out to indulge in some amazing party scenes. One may find it hard to believe that Clark Quay once upon a time used to be a centre of commerce by the Singapore River.
It now stands has one happening spot for all those party goers where there is no falling short on eateries, concept bars, retail outlets and even recreational activities.
Location: Singapore river planning area.
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