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Singapore
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What to see in Singapore
Singapore Attractions
Teeming with sightseeing opportunities, Singapore is a great
city for any traveller to explore. With historical sites such as
Kampong Gelam and Arab Street and the Jurong Birdpark, the largest
of its kind in Southeast Asia, Singapore has a wide range of
attractions on offer.
Take a stroll around Little India where the smells of spices and
incense fill the air, have a picnic in the Singapore Botanical
Gardens and enjoy the peace and quiet, or take the kids to the
Singapore Zoological Gardens where animals from all over the world
can be viewed. Those with an eye for art and design will love the
red dot design museum, which showcases some of the most innovative
and exciting designs, and art lovers should visit the Singapore Art
Museum.
Visitors wanting to see the sights should buy a Singapore Tourist
Pass, which is an all-day travel pass that allows unlimited travel
of Singapore's public buses and MRT trains and can be bought for 1,
2 or 3-days. The starting cost of the pass is S$8 and it can be
bought from and SMRT office around the city.
Asian Civilisations Museum
The Asian Civilisations Museum is one of Singapore's finest, certainly the most comprehensive. Its collections of furniture,…
Chinatown
Chinatown is set against the backdrop of Singapore's modern infrastructure and the prosperous financial district. It…
Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Chinese and Japanese landscape designs are embodied in these neighbouring gardens. The Imperial Sung Dynasty style is…
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore's Gardens by the Bay consists of three distinct waterfront gardens in the city's Marina Bay area. The initiative…
Geylang
Singapore's neighbourhood of Geylang is strange, in that although it looks and feels a typically 'Asian' neighbourhood,…
Haw Par Villa
Located along Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par Villa was previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens and subsequently renamed after…
Kampong Gelam and Arab Street
Kampong Gelam is said to have taken its name from the Gelam tribe of sea gypsies who lived in the original Malay village…
Little India
The first Indian settlers arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles in the early 19th century, bringing with them colourful silks,…
Orchard Road
Singapore certainly is a vibrant place, and in many ways, Orchard Road is the city-state's beating heart. The retail…
Pulau Ubin
The island of Ubin provides a peaceful interlude to the city's bustle and can be reached by boat from Changi Point. The…
Raffles Hotel
The Raffles Hotel is a grand Victorian edifice rising from the pavements of the colonial district. Its elegant charm…
red dot design museum
On the fringe of the Arts Belt and close to several art museums, the 2nd red dot design museum was established in Singapore…
Sentosa Island
The theme-park island is a popular weekend spot and one of the most visited attractions in Singapore. A day's excursion…
Singapore Art Museum
The beautifully restored building (formerly St Joseph's School for boys) rests serenely on Bras Basah Road. The museum…
Singapore Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens sweep across an area of 52 hectares (128 acres) constituted by primary forest and specialty gardens…
Singapore Flyer
Singapore's equivalent of the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer is an enormous Ferris Wheel that doubles as an excellent…
Thian Hock Keng Temple
The 'Temple of Heavenly Bliss, the Thian Hock Keng Temple is the oldest of the Chinese Hokkien temples in Singapore.…
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