Best Things to Do in Singapore
Our top things to do in Singapore, one place you’ll never be bored!
Singapore is home to most innovative green spaces, eclectic museums, hippest bars and exciting food scene so there’s never a dull moment here. It might be the most expensive city in the world but also the best planned, cleanest and definitely most entertaining. The city or state is a fascinating melting point of old and the new, modern and historic. On top of all this, there is an excellent public transport system so getting around Singapore is quite easy and hassle-free. If you’ve planned a trip to Singapore, here are the best things to do during your visit.
Gardens by the Bay
A hugely popular tourist attraction, this is the place to visit if you’re seeking a taste of nature without a hard trek. There is a huge variety of plants here displayed in various creative ways. The Supertree Grove features eighteen huge trees supporting the OCBC Skyway, a 419-foot-long aerial walkway and offering stunning views of gardens and Marina Bay. Another highlight is the Cloud Forest that mimics the ecology of the tropical highlands.
National Gallery
With a diverse exhibit, this gallery showcases majority of arts from Singapore or southeast Asia with artwork ranging from 1800s to the present times. Visitors will also be impressed with its unique buildings that have been restored to house the museum. The gallery also hosts a variety of restaurants, lounges and cafes so make sure to catch a bite when you’re here.
Sentosa
A fun island resort for all age-groups, Sentosa offers a myriad of activities. If you’re seeking family-friendly amusement, head to Universal Studios Singapore and Adventure Cove Waterpark; if you’re interested in adventure, visit iFly Singapore, Mega Adventure or The Flying Trapeze. For relaxing, hit the southernmost point of Continental Asia, Palawan Beach.
Merlion Park
Situated on Marina Bay, this park host one of the most recognisable landmarks of Singapore – the Merlion statue with the head of a lion and the body and tail of a fish. It may seem strange at first but the statue symbolises Singapore history with the head representing the city’s first name Singapura meaning the lion city and the tail representing its earlier days as a fishing town.
Singapore Zoo
Get up close and personal with a diverse range of wildlife in this actual jungle which has been divided into eleven different zones and has twelve exhibits. Head to Primate Kingdom to get a glimpse of 39 species of primate or visit the Elephants of Asia exhibit to see five elephants from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia. Visitors can go on tours and safaris or attend animal shows or even feed some of the animals.
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