Singapore - 43 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Singapore

The super modern small island nation of South East Asia.

Types of Attractions in Singapore

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Singapore

MacRitchie Reservoir

MacRitchie Reservoir

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Parks

Short Hikes

The oldest reservoir of Singapore. There are trails, boardwalks, and suspension bridges to explore here.

Malay Heritage Centre

Showcases the culture, heritage and history of Malay Singaporeans. The centre preserves and showcases Malay culture and heritage in Singapore through historic artefacts, multimedia and diorama displays, and exhibits.

Marina Barrage

Marina Barrage

Parks

Dams

Notable Architectures

Dam in Singapore built at the confluence of five rivers, across the Marina Channel between Marina East and Marina South. It was officially opened on 31 October 2008 as Singapore's fifteenth reservoir, providing water storage, flood control and recreation.

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands

Luxury Stays

Viewing Decks

Malls

Notable Architectures

Casinos

A breathtaking skyscraper with a viewing deck and infinity pool on its top.

Maritime Experiential Museum

Explore the Maritime Silk Route of the past through 15 galleries. The main attraction is "The Jewel of Muscat", an accurate reproduction of the Arab dhow ship from Belitung shipwreck, which was found off the coast of Belitung Island, Indonesia, in 1998.

Masjid Sultan

Named after Sultan Hussain Shah of Johor. The original mosque here was constructed here between 1824 to 1826 which was then replaced by the larger current mosque in 1924. The mosque has stayed essentially unchanged since it was built, with only repairs carried out to the main hall in 1968 and an annex added in 1993.

Merlion

Merlion

Viewing Decks

Monuments

The iconic landmark of Singapore, with a breathtaking view of Singapore skyline and marina. The Merlion is a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish that is widely used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore.

National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore

Art Centres

Museums

Art museum located in the Downtown Core of Singapore.It oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks.

National Museum of Singapore

Oldest museum in Singapore focusing on exhibits related to the history of Singapore.

Night Safari

World's first nocturnal zoo. Unlike traditional nocturnal houses, which reverse the day-night cycle of animals so they will be active by day, the Night Safari is an entire open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night. The Night Safari currently houses over 900 animals representing over 100 species, of which 41% are threatened species.

Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin

Beaches

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Off-road Spots

Islands

Forests

An island situated in the northeast of Singapore, a destination for cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities. There were around a few thousand settlers here during the 1960s due to a granite quarry but only about a hundred people live here today. It is one of the last rural areas to be found in Singapore, with an abundance of nature.

River Safari

River Safari

Zoos

Aquariums

A river-themed zoo and aquarium. It is the first of its kind in Asia and features freshwater exhibits and a river boat ride as its main highlights. One of the main attractions is a pair of male and female giant pandas – Kai Kai and Jia Jia – which are housed in a specially constructed climate-controlled enclosure which change throughout the four seasons emulating their original environment.

S.E.A. Aquarium

It contains a total of 45,000,000 liters of water for more than 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species. The aquarium comprises 10 zones with 49 habitats. The centerpiece of the aquarium is the Open Ocean tank with more than 18,000,000 liters of water and 50,000 animals.

Science Centre Singapore

Science Centre Singapore

Museums

Planetariums

Scientific institution promoting scientific and technological education for the general public. With over 850 exhibits spread over eight exhibition galleries, it sees over a million visitors a year.

Sembawang Hot Spring

Sembawang Hot Spring

Parks

Geological Formations

Natural hot spring and a public park. Its natural spring water had once been bottled commercially by Fraser and Neave, under the brand name of Seletaris.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Urban Walks

Botanical Gardens

161-year-old tropical garden honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The National Orchid Garden, within the main gardens, houses the largest orchid collection of 1,200 species and 2,000 hybrids.

Singapore Flyer

Singapore Flyer

Viewing Decks

Notable Architectures

Giant observation wheel with 28 air-conditioned capsules, each able to accommodate 28 passengers. The Flyer has an overall height of 165 metres (541 ft) and was the world's tallest Ferris wheel until the 167.6 m (550 ft) High Roller opened on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada.

Singapore Zoo

Occupies 28 hectares (69 acres) on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16 percent are considered to be threatened species.

SkyVille @ Dawson

SkyVille @ Dawson

Viewing Decks

Ungated residential property open to the public. It has an open rooftop with amazing views.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

1 Day Treks

National Parks

A stop-over point for migratory birds where you can observe the flora and fauna in the surroundings in tranquility and at a distance from the animals and birds.

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