Singapore is without any doubts the most developed, urbanized country in Asia, if not in the world!
Singapore is a year round destination. But the best way is to book hotels in advance during peak seasons- January to February, June to July and September to October
When you’re in the vicinity of the Merlion Park and One Fullerton, it’s hard to miss out on the iconic symbol, regarded as the pride of Singapore. The large Merlion statue, standing at a height of 28 feet has a lion’s head and a fish’s body and represents the city’s humble origins as a fishing village. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Marina Bay.
This is just WOW, seriously! The Garden Rhapsody is a show (more like something from outer space) that is held in Gardens by the Bay every evening. The futuristic looking trees/mushrooms are lighted up in different ways together with the music. Every detail is perfectly tuned to create an atmosphere that will give you a fantastic feeling of wonder and stimulate your mind! The show runs twice a day: at 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and it takes around 15 minutes.
This show is a choreography between singing fountains and projections on their splashes. There are bubbles everywhere and this holiday atmosphere goes on everyday
The Singaporeans have created a whole new concept with planted walls, artificial waterfalls – something absolutely surreal!You can learn about rare plants, take some great pictures, enjoy a magnificent view from to the Marina Bay Sands and just walk around this mysterious world built by man. It also features a 35-meter hill (on the picture above) covered in lush vegetation; it is also the world’s tallest indoor waterfall!
You can do all of them if you have time, or you can choose the ones that look more interesting for you.
It is one of those places that you will not see on a typical tourist picture in Singapore. It is one of the world’s weirdest theme parks depicting scenes from Chinese folklore with over 1 000 statues. Some of them are: an old woman being breastfed, demons pitch forking loan sharks in hell. It is easy to get there by metro
Step into the glamorous world of movies at this world-class theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa.Southeast Asia's first Hollywood movie theme park, Universal Studios Singapore, features an enticing selection of attractions, rides and entertainment for families and thrill seekers. Indeed, 18 out of the 24 movie-themed rides here were designed just for the Singapore Park.There are seven movie-themed zones, and each is uniquely designed. You will find the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame at the Hollywood zone, and as you venture into New York, the landscape evolves into impressive city skylines, including a mock-up of a subway entrance. Here, you can step onto a movie set and experience the destructive force of a hurricane with special effects produced by Steven Spielberg.Breathtaking rides: Sci-Fi City features the famous TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle ride where you fight evil forces in heart-pounding 3D combat. Move on to Ancient Egypt and face mummies and scarab beetles on an indoor roller coaster in total darkness – all the better to ignite your fears. And in Madagascar, prepare to be drenched in a wet river boat ride. Thrills and spills: Performances here are equally spectacular. The young ones will love the Shrek 4-D Adventure at Far Far Away. This fun cinematic experience allows you to physically feel the action of the movie. In the Lost World, witness death-defying stunts and explosions in Water World, a live performance.
After an exhilarating day out, replenish your energy between the attractions and step in to the many themed restaurants across the parks. And make sure you have your camera ready for “celebrity” sightings.
Enter and explore the marine realm of S.E.A. Aquarium, home to more than 100,000 marine animals of over 1,000 species, across into 50 different habitats, each one as fascinating as the next. It's an experience you won’t forget.
It is an aerial link from Mount Faber (Faber Peak Singapore) on the main island of Singapore to the resort island of Sentosa across the Keppel Harbor.
At Adventure Cove Water Park, it’s always wet and it’s always thrilling. Promising a splash of fun for everyone, the Adventure Cove Water Park boasts of being the first one in Southeast Asia to get hydro-magnetic coaster. Hurtle down the water slides, journey through the Adventure River or just c hill with friends at the Bluwater Bay wave pool. The Adventure River takes you through 14 themed zones which include a grotto inhabited by sea creatures. So have a wet and wild day at the Adventure Cove Water Park.
It is a wax museum and tourist attraction at the Sentosa Island in Singapore. It officially opened on 25 October 2014 as the seventh Asian branch of the Madame Tussauds chain of wax museums worldwide.
Get ready to let your imagination run wild! Trick Eye Museum Singapore, the internationally renowned optical art museum from Korea, introduces Augmented Reality (AR) features to its exhibits. The AR features will bring its art installations and paintings to life. With its very own Augmented Reality Technology (AR:T), visitors will discover a hidden world of magical animals, fairies, dragons, dancing ballerinas and more! You can now take pictures and videos that come alive with magic, fireworks and other special effects!
For a panoramic view of all the city get into an observation wheel. It claims to be Asia’s largest ferry wheel! You get to enjoy a breathtaking view of Singapore from 165 mt (540 ft) with all the iconic landmarks right in front at a bird’s eye view! In a good day you can see as far as Malaysia and Indonesia!
The full circle takes about 30 minutes
Many Singaporeans are of Chinese decent, so Chinese influence is everywhere.Wood carving shops, tea houses, flower sellers on the street – this multicultural place will tell you a story of its heritage. Mouthwatering local dishesCheck out the oldest temple in Singapore, Thian Hock Keng, it was built without using a single nail!
Shopping in Singapore is FUN, – it is not expensive and the variety of things is much broader than say in chain stores in Europe or North America.Singapore might be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but when it comes to clothes (and well, electronics) you can find some really great deals!
Little India today is one of Singapore’s most vibrant districts. As you walk down Serangoon Road and neighboring streets, explore their mix of Hindu and Chinese temples, mosques and churches.Fill your tummy with South Indian vegetarian food, North Indian tandoori dishes and local fare like roti prata (round pancakes) and teh tarik (pulled tea in Malay). Try to spot the brewers ‘pull’ the hot milk tea – its amazing showmanship.Don’t forget to shop. The 24-hour shopping mall Mustafa Centre offers everything from electronics to groceries, or take your pick from open-air Tekka Centre, goldsmith shops and sari stores.With its close proximity to the city and a bohemian vibe, many artists also call Little India home.
You will find all sort of cool stuff there and it is a budget shopping area. Along with clothing, shoes, accessories and retro shops, it is also a great place to buy souvenirs (don’t forget to bargain!)! There is Bugis night market that is very popular among youngsters, might be worth checking out!Orchard Road
It offers 22 shopping malls with around 5,000 brands to choose from.