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A futuristic garden city where diverse cultures, cutting-edge architecture, and world-class street food collide.
Top Destinations
Explore our curated selection of landmarks and cities you must visit.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a futuristic, 101-hectare nature park showcasing spectacular horticultural design and sustainable engineering. The park is most famous for its Supertree Grove—towering tree-like structures up to 50 meters tall that light up in a synchronized music and light show at night. The two massive cooled conservatories, the Flower Dome (the world's largest glass greenhouse) and the Cloud Forest (featuring a 35-meter indoor waterfall), house rare plants from diverse climates across the globe.
Best Time
Late afternoon to catch both daylight and the evening light show
Insider Tip
The outdoor gardens and Supertree...
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Perched 200 meters in the air, the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark is a gravity-defying cantilevered observation deck that crowns the three towers of the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the ship-like structure offers uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Singapore skyline, Gardens by the Bay, and the bustling Singapore Strait. While the famous infinity pool is reserved for hotel guests, the observation deck is open to the public.
Best Time
Sunset (around 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM)
Insider Tip
Instead of paying the entry...
Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is the country's first UNESCO World Heritage site and a 164-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of the Orchard Road shopping district. This 82-hectare oasis features rolling lawns, pristine lakes, and the spectacular National Orchid Garden, which boasts the world's largest display of orchids with over 60,000 plants and 1,000 species. The gardens also house a remnant of Singapore's original primary rainforest.
Best Time
Early morning (before 9 AM) or late afternoon
Insider Tip
Pack a picnic and head...
Chinatown
Singapore's Chinatown is a vibrant historic district that blends traditional heritage with contemporary urban life. Restored shophouses lining narrow streets are filled with traditional medicine halls, teahouses, boutique hotels, and trendy bars. The district is uniquely home to places of worship for three major religions: the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple, and the Jamae Mosque, standing harmoniously within a single street of one another.
Best Time
Late afternoon for temples, evening for dining and markets
Insider Tip
Skip the tourist traps on...
Sentosa Island
Sentosa is Singapore's premier island resort getaway, encompassing sandy beaches, lush rainforests, luxury hotels, and massive entertainment complexes. Once a British military fortress, it is now home to Universal Studios Singapore, the S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, and three pristine beaches (Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong). The island is connected to the mainland by a scenic cable car, a boardwalk, and a monorail.
Best Time
Weekdays (to avoid crowds at theme parks)
Insider Tip
Palawan Beach features a suspension...
Jewel Changi Airport
Jewel Changi Airport is a stunning nature-themed entertainment and retail complex on the landside of Changi Airport. Its centerpiece is the HSBC Rain Vortex—the world's tallest indoor waterfall at 40 meters high—which cascades dramatically from a glass dome roof into a terraced indoor forest called the Shiseido Forest Valley. The complex also features high-end retail, dining, and canopy attractions like bouncing nets, mirror mazes, and hedge mazes.
Best Time
Evening (when the waterfall is illuminated for the light and sound show)
Insider Tip
You do not need a...
Singapore Zoo & Night Safari
The Singapore Zoo is renowned globally for its 'open concept' enclosures, where animals roam in spacious, landscaped environments separated from visitors by hidden moats and glass rather than cages. The adjacent Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal wildlife park, allowing visitors to observe nocturnal animals in their natural habitats via a guided tram ride and walking trails under subtle moon-glow lighting.
Best Time
Morning (8:30 AM) for the Zoo; 7:30 PM for the Night Safari
Insider Tip
For the Night Safari, book...
Little India
Little India is one of Singapore's most vibrant and culturally rich ethnic districts. The streets are a sensory explosion of colorful shophouses, the scent of spices and jasmine garlands, and the sounds of Bollywood music. The area is anchored by the visually stunning Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and the massive Mustafa Centre—a 24-hour emporium that sells everything under the sun. The Tekka Centre houses an authentic wet market and a legendary food court.
Best Time
Sunday evenings (extremely busy and festive) or mid-morning
Insider Tip
Visit Tekka Centre for biryani...
National Gallery Singapore
Housed in two beautifully restored national monuments—the former Supreme Court and City Hall—the National Gallery Singapore oversees the world's largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern art. The stunning architectural integration bridges the two historic buildings with a spectacular glass and metal canopy. The gallery offers deep insights into the region's complex history, culture, and social changes through visual arts.
Best Time
Weekdays for quiet viewing
Insider Tip
Don't miss the Ng Teng...
Kampong Glam & Arab Street
Kampong Glam was historically the seat of Malay royalty and the center of the Muslim community in Singapore. Today, the district is a fascinating blend of history and hipster culture. The stunning Sultan Mosque with its massive golden dome anchors the area, surrounded by streets selling Persian carpets, perfumes, and textiles. Nearby, Haji Lane is a narrow alley completely transformed by vibrant street art, indie boutiques, and trendy cafes.
Best Time
Late afternoon for shopping, evening for dining
Insider Tip
Stop by the Zam Zam...
Singapore Flyer
Standing at 165 meters, the Singapore Flyer is one of the world's largest giant observation wheels. A complete rotation in one of its 28 air-conditioned glass capsules takes about 30 minutes, offering sweeping views of the Marina Bay skyline, the Singapore River, and on clear days, parts of neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia. The base building houses an interactive Time Capsule exhibition detailing Singapore's history.
Best Time
Dusk (around 6:45 PM) to see the transition from day to night
Insider Tip
Book a Premium Champagne Flight...
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay that has been transformed into Singapore's premier nightlife and dining destination. The restored 19th-century colonial godowns (warehouses) are painted in pastel colors and shaded by striking, umbrella-like canopies that light up at night. The area is packed with waterfront restaurants, vibrant nightclubs, and live music venues, making it the epicenter of Singapore's after-dark entertainment.
Best Time
After 8:00 PM for nightlife and dining
Insider Tip
Take the Singapore River Cruise...
ArtScience Museum
Designed by Moshe Safdie in the shape of a blooming lotus flower, the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands explores the intersection of art, science, culture, and technology. The museum's permanent exhibition, 'Future World: Where Art Meets Science,' created in collaboration with teamLab, features deeply immersive, interactive digital light installations that respond to visitors' movements and touch.
Best Time
Weekday mornings
Insider Tip
Buy tickets online in advance,...
Pulau Ubin
Pulau Ubin is a small island situated off the northeastern coast of Singapore, representing one of the last surviving authentic kampongs (villages) in the country. A trip to Ubin is a step back in time to 1960s Singapore, featuring rustic wooden houses, abandoned granite quarries transformed into scenic lakes, and dense jungle. The island's Chek Jawa Wetlands is a unique ecosystem where six distinct habitats meet, rich with marine and bird life.
Best Time
Early morning to avoid the heat
Insider Tip
Rent a mountain bike as...
MacRitchie Reservoir & TreeTop Walk
MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapore's oldest reservoir and a gateway to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The park features a network of pristine nature trails through primary rainforest, home to long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, and flying lemurs. The highlight is the TreeTop Walk, a 250-meter freestanding suspension bridge spanning the two highest points in the reserve, offering breathtaking bird's-eye views of the forest canopy.
Best Time
Morning (before 9 AM) to beat the heat and crowds
Insider Tip
The hike to the TreeTop...
Asian Civilisations Museum
Situated by the Singapore River in a beautiful colonial-era building, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia. The museum's extensive galleries trace the historical connections between the cultures of Southeast Asia, China, the Indian subcontinent, and the Islamic world, featuring ancient sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and artifacts from the famous Tang Shipwreck.
Best Time
Friday evenings (when it stays open late and is beautifully quiet)
Insider Tip
Join one of the free...
Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa is an eccentric, historic cultural park built in 1937 by the creators of Tiger Balm. It contains over 1,000 vivid, sometimes gruesome statues and dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology, folklore, and Confucian morality. Its most infamous attraction is the 'Ten Courts of Hell,' a graphic, cavernous diorama illustrating the severe punishments awaiting sinners in the afterlife.
Best Time
Morning or late afternoon (the park is entirely outdoors and gets very hot)
Insider Tip
The Ten Courts of Hell...
Peranakan Houses at Joo Chiat
Joo Chiat and Katong are the heartlands of Peranakan (Straits Chinese) culture in Singapore. The area is famous for its exceptionally preserved, pastel-colored heritage shophouses adorned with ornate facades, intricate ceramic tiles, and floral motifs. Koon Seng Road is the most photographed street, offering a stunning row of picture-perfect pre-war architecture.
Best Time
Morning for photography (better lighting)
Insider Tip
After photographing the houses on...
Henderson Waves
At 36 meters above ground, Henderson Waves is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. Spanning Henderson Road, the bridge connects Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park. It is famous for its stunning, undulating architectural design, consisting of curved steel ribs that form sheltered seating alcoves. The bridge is a key highlight of the Southern Ridges, a 10-kilometer network of scenic green trails.
Best Time
Late afternoon leading into sunset
Insider Tip
Start your walk at Mount...
Maxwell Food Centre
Maxwell Food Centre is one of Singapore's most legendary and beloved hawker centers. Housed in an unassuming, open-air pavilion in Chinatown, it features over 100 stalls serving incredibly diverse and authentic local street food. It is most famous for Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand), but also excels in dishes like Zhen Zhen Porridge, Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake, and refreshing sugarcane juice.
Best Time
11:30 AM to beat the intense lunch rush, or early evening
Insider Tip
Don't just queue for Tian...
Travel Tips for Singapore
- 1.
Eat at hawker centers
- 2.
Use the incredibly efficient MRT
- 3.
Chewing gum is banned