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Gardens by the Bay
59,516 reviews
"I would definitely recommend the tree top sky walk which are an incredible feat and also have excellent views of the city (but be warned if you have a fear of heights as the bridge is quite narrow in places).""Its an amazing combination of orchids, plants, waterfalls, vertical gardens, super trees ( tall metal trees with numerous plants and flowers adorning them) - some of them light up beautifully in the night - a must..."
Nature & Parks
Singapore Botanic Gardens
19,802 reviews
"The word ‘gardens’ rather understates what this place is – there are so many different areas illustrating different plant life – evolution garden, rain forest, palms, healing garden, sun garden, fragrant garden, b...""From the wonderful Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, which provides a safe space for toddlers to pre-teens, to fine dining and free concerts, the gardens are a unique shared pleasure for residents and visitors alike."
Zoos & Aquariums
Singapore Zoo
22,346 reviews
"We visited this amazing zoo whilst in Singapore and have to say what a great place to visit, we also stayed on for the Night Safari which was also excellent, highly recommend visiting to anyone touring Singapore.""The zoo has various themed zones liek Primates, Fragile Forest, Treetop Trails, They house a wide collection animals from all over the world with a bigger focus on primates.The animal shows are wonderful and carri..."
Nature & Parks
National Orchid Garden
13,814 reviews
"... the visit if you love flowers and greenery , compared to the other expensive tourist sites the entry fee is very reasonable .They have an memento shop with different showpieces and key chains etc with preserve...""The gardens are well kept and well worth the visit for the variety of plants on display and their surroundings, as well as the VIP area which displays orchids named after visiting dignitaries from around the world."
Nature & Parks
Cloud Forest
14,913 reviews
"One can see the flora and fauna of a forest without having to exert the physical exhaustion of climbing a mountain to see the different plants and foliage that exists at different levels of the forest, and the ple...""Located next to the flower dome ($28 Singapore for both domes) a fantastic waterfall greets you into this dome before you follow the path that meanders around the collection of natures wonders with some amazing sc..."
Transportation
Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT)
24,045 reviews
"... name it... always impeccably clean, with up and down escalators on all Entries; Trains and buses amazingly always on time; And above all, very affordable comparable with many other Capital cities in the World.""The stations are well signposted and signs within stations are in English and it is easy to get around, Purchasing a Tourist pass, this allows unlimited travel on the MRT and local buses."
Nature & Parks
Jurong Bird Park
5,201 reviews
"The high flyers show was one of the highlights for us, such an interesting, funny and informative session, we thoroughly enjoyed it, The other particular highlight, was feeding the parrots nectar although the litt...""... - Lory Loft - Hornbills an Toucans - High flyers Show (at 11:00am in the Pools Amphitheater) - Waterfall Aviary - Definitely a Must See - Parrot Paradise Make sure to take the Tram ticket as it can be convenie..."
Museums
Supertree Grove
5,972 reviews
"Fabulous spot to be when the sun goes down, and watch the light show in the grove...better than fireworks...so get there early Just along from the grove are some great sculptures, and some amazing examples of petr...""For small fee, you walk walk along an elevated walkway between them and have really good views of the Marina Bay Sands Resort,t he Singapore Flyer, the Cruise Terminal, and the gardens."
Shopping
Jewel Changi Airport
1,153 reviews
"Alternatively if you are staying over in Singapore then you can visit before you fly out - there is a special dedicated “early check-in desks” area inside The Jewel where you can check in and drop your bags for yo...""There is a wide range of shops from A&W to Shake Shack and there are plenty of other shops like the one-Michelin-starred Shang Social and the popular cake shop, Rich and Good Cake Shop."
Museums
National Museum of Singapore
2,814 reviews
"We especially enjoyed the special exhibit, visual extravaganza to delight your senses!""In a quaint beautifully conserved building, the exhibitions inside elegantly narrate the Singapore story and journey from its discovery by the British empire in 1819, through the Japanese occupation in World War 2..."
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Flower Dome
6,479 reviews
"In short words - "A visual and olfactory treat!" Stepping into the flower dome from a blazing sun, you are already treated with air conditioned environment that allows you to immediately relax and are greeted with...""How else could you travel to see exotic plant species.? This was wonderfully laid out with real baobabs, cactus, orchids amazing and worth the entry ticket for this and the cloud forest."
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Chinatown
14,400 reviews
"What an array of traditional Chinese food on offer!! Every thing you imagine Chinese cuisine is and MORE!!!! Also the vendors along the strip are interesting and you can pick up a great few bargains""so colorful so magical especially during Chinese New Year everything so awesome people are friendly easy to get to from the light rail big area hotel was nearby I loved it"
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MacRitchie Nature Trail
1,842 reviews
"Climb up the spiral steps , Reach the top and you will get a good view of the forest canopy There is also the ranger station where people play golf.""... close to your body, don’t even think about opening up your lunch until your well clear, we saw wild pigs too so keep alert, the suspension bridge above the treetops is magnificent so well worth the walk.."
Museums
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
6,427 reviews
"From the main hall where there were prayers being read, to the walkways around the temple showing the history, artefacts, statues, and smaller prayer/ meditation areas.""This was the first stop on our walking tour, a beautiful temple with many statues of the Buddha and five floors of extensive collections on Buddhist culture, art and history."
Nature & Parks
Marina Bay
12,993 reviews
"... indoors and outdoors, you may check the daily schedule, nice to have a look on Marina Bay Mall; walk through all the bridges there , Fullerton hotel is an Icon must explore, delicious food everywhere you go,""We've spent an evening on the promenade, looking at the water show, visiting Marina Bay Shopping Mall, eating and drinking on a terrace, admiring people and the financial city and marina...anyway, Singapore is won..."
Sights & Landmarks
Merlion Park
9,551 reviews
"In the day you can walk along the waterfront and snap some nice souvenir pictures of the Singapore Icon, The White Merlion overflowing water splashing into the sea.""The Merlion statue is iconic to the city of Singapore and you can see its image on practically everything associated with this country well this place is right on the Bay and the iconic statue has a fountain flowi..."
Museums
Battlebox
2,452 reviews
"The Battle Box complex located in Fort Canning Park was part of the British Command Headquarters during World War II and provides a very real reenactment of the events that lead up to and during that fateful day.""The whole Fort Canning is an excellent walk and the little museum at the end of the Battle Box has some really good momento's and WWII branded items (the playing cards are well worth the purchase)"
Shopping
Maxwell Food Centre
3,269 reviews
"Michelin 1 star Chicken Rice, Hock Lam Street Beef Noodles, Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake etc. Delicious Local Food & Great Value for money!""This bustling hawker centre smack in the middle of the business district is a genuine reflection of Singapore’s unique hawker culture, a mix of local hidden gems and the flashier “famous” stalls."
Museums
National Gallery Singapore
1,274 reviews
"The National Gallery at the Old Supreme Court displayed a huge myriad of Asian art pieces and the amazing colonial interior and exterior.""The art collections are also very interesting, as we saw there classic Chinese, Malay and Singapore art, modern Asian art, together with an extended collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist from Orsay Mu..."
Nature & Parks
The Southern Ridges
1,169 reviews
"The Southern Ridges connect the following parks: Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Hort Park, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve – all of which can delight any walking, photography, and nature en...""After descending from Kent Ridge park you will reach the back entrance of the Hort Park, an experimental and experiential area which is great for kids to explore and they organise regular events, so do check their..."
Sights & Landmarks
The Helix Bridge
2,900 reviews
"This helical bridge is a great way to travel from Marina Bay Sands to the Singapore Flyer - and by night the bridge is even more spectacular with vibrant red LED imaging, and A-T, G-C images in the footpath to rem...""The Helix Bridge at night with Marina Bay Sands Very beautiful unique architecture you can see a beautiful view around Marina Bay Sands I alway come here walk around take pictures was fantastic structure in Singap..."
Sights & Landmarks
Waterfront Promenade
4,409 reviews
"Great photo opportunities and around 9pm you get fantastic views of the MBS laser show - the financial district /2Fullertons are also well lit to provide a very attractive area with the river in between compliment...""The waterfront promenade is a delight to be in, especially in the evenings with the gentle breeze and the amazing light and water show once the sun sets."
Nature & Parks
Chinese and Japanese Gardens
746 reviews
"Next came a whimsical garden with statues of the animals of the Chinese zodiac and a bonsai garden with a variety of house, bridge, and temple-like structures that formed a lovely enclosed courtyard.""There are also lots of statues such as Confucius and Mulan, several different themed gardens like the zodiac animal garden with a bench and a statue dedicated to each animal in the Chinese zodiac."
Nature & Parks
Fort Canning Park
1,067 reviews
"The park is a beautiful area with several gardens inspired by the history of Singapore including the Raffles Garden, Spice Garden, and my personal favourite, the Sang Nila Utama Garden inspired by the first king o...""The park has a very strategic position and it played a major role in the history of Singapore, that's why it's good to combine the visit with the National museum."
Other
Arab Street
2,302 reviews
"Taking a stroll through the lively and energetic Haji Lane and nearby Arab Street transports you from Singapore straight into the bazaars of Istanbul or Kairo.""we found arab street a pleasurable experience to walk down.There are a number of fabric shops mixed with food stalls of varying cultures.Haji lane is a little laneway off arab street where there are alot of boutiq..."