Top 10 Singapore Attractions
You will not want to miss
Singapore is an island of fun and play. Although it is difficult to shortlist the 'must-see's, the 10 locations are among the most popular Singapore attractions that we are sure you'll not want to miss.
*For the attractions that appeals especially to children, read about Singapore attractions for family.
Merlion Park
Singapore the Lion City is symbolized by the statue of a lion head and fish tail known as Merlion. Although there are more than one Merlion statue in Singapore, the one found in Merlion Park is the most popular. It is located next to the iconic hotel One Fullerton, overlooking scenic Marina Bay.
See how the site is incorported into our self-conducted day-tour itinerary.
Orchard Road
Singapore is great for shopping, and Orchard Road is its best known shopping street. Spanning almost 2.2km, you can walk along one shopping mall after another, each a shopper's haven with offerings that please any taste or budget.
If you have not been in Singapore for some time, it will be a delight when you are greeted with a few excellent new malls. They include ION Orchard, Orchard Central and Mandarin Gallery. Other well-known shopping centers that have been around for some time include Far East Plaza, Shaw House, Tangs, Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City, Paragon, The Heeren, The Centrepoint and Plaza Singapura.
See how the site is incorported into our self-conducted day-tour itinerary.
The Sentosa Island
Located in the southern part of Singapore, The Sentosa Island is the best known resort island of Singapore. Packed with attractions, you are unlikely to exhaust its places of interest even if you spend one whole day there -- especially if you are there with young children.
The latest attraction of the island is its Resorts World, an enormous integrated resort where you can find Singapore's first casino. The Universal Studios themepark is now ready. In addition, there are exciting shopping malls and hotels.
Other attractions include from Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon, Fort Siloso to beautiful beaches. At night, do not miss the magical musical fountain multimedia extravaganza that transforms the island into a mystical land.
See how the site is incorported into our self-conducted day-tour itinerary.
Singapore Zoo/Night Safari
The Singapore Zoo is known to be one of the world's most spectacular zoos. It is an "open" zoo that uses natural barriers like streams, rock and plants that separate visitors from the animals, and yet allow them to be close enough as if part of the animal kingdom. Spreading over 28 hectares, it is home to over 3,600 mammals, birds and reptiles, including rare and endangered species.
Equally interesting is the Singapore Night Safari. It is the world’s first dedicated and premier night zoos, where there are over 1,000 nocturnal animals to watch out for. The animals are grouped in zones to recreate geographic regions like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle.
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is the largest in the largest and one of the finest bird parks in the world. The 20.2 hectare open-concept park has a collection of more than 8,000 birds from 600 species. Visiting the park is both entertaining and educational, and is enjoyable for the whole family. With key attractions such as the Bird Discovery Centre, African Waterfall Aviary, Lory Loft Aviary, Southeast Asian Birds Aviary and the award-winning African Wetlands, the Bird Park attract nearly a million visitors a year.
Chinatown
Chinatown Singapore is a place full of activity all year round. It is where Singaporean enjoy the traditional Chinese delicacies, shop in street market, and pay respects in the Chinese temples. It is not purely Chinese nevertheless. You also find Indian temples and mosques there.
Little India
In Little India of Singapore, there are endless of things Indian for you to discover. From Indian spices, ethnic jewellery, jasmine garlands, silk saris to parrot fortune tellers giving advice along the corridor. It is even more lively in Indian festival. During Deepavali the Indian Festival of Lights, usually falls around October and November, Little India is lit up and transformed into a fairyland of lights. During Thaipusam that falls in Jan or Feb each year, you are able to witness the devotees piercing their cheeks, tongue, face or other body parts with sharp objects in the rituals
Arab Street
Arab Street is where you can take a glimpse of the Arabian culture. From sheeshas (tobacco pipes) and cigars to Oriental carpets. You can also find a variety of ethnic Arab goods, such as Qurans, prayer mats, apparel and wicker products. The famous Sultan Mosque is just around the corner.
Singapore River
The Singapore River gives you a glimpse of the country’s past and present. With the skyscrapers of the financial center at the background, a stroll along the river gives you a quick insight into Singapore's historical and commercial beginnings. Tour the Raffles’ Landing Site, the Padang, Boat Quay and Fullerton Hotel. Take a river cruise to appreciate the century-old godowns and shophouses restored to their original grandeur. At night, enjoy good foods and partying along Boat Quay and Clark Quay.
The Botanic Garden
The 150-year old Singapore Botanic Gardens is a star visitor attraction for the sophisticated traveller as well as the local resident. This Gardens possesses an array of botanical and horticultural attractions with a rich history and a wonderful plant collection of worldwide significance. Complementing these unique resources are sensitive developments providing visitors educational and recreational facilities.
*For the attractions that appeals especially to children, read about Singapore attractions for family.
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