Places to wander in Singapore
What is it? This majestic dome is home to the tallest indoor waterfall – standing at 40-metres-tall – and over 280 dining and retail outlets, as well as entertainment areas.
Why go? Satiate your appetite at various dining options from the comfort food of A&W and Shake Shack to the local favourites of Violet Oon and Jumbo Seafood. Then shop till you drop at the first Pokémon Center to open outside Japan, the largest Nike store in Singapore, and more – all with the stunning waterfall as the backdrop.
Don't miss: While the hourly light and sound show at the HSBC Rain Vortex remains temporarily suspended, you can unleash your inner kid at the Canopy Park which features six-and-a-half-metre-tall slides, whimsical gardens, hedge mazes, and giant nets to bounce and walk on. There's also the Changi Experience Studio featuring a number of interactive games that illustrate the work it takes to get Changi Airport working like clockwork.
What is it? A Singapore icon, this majestic, gargantuan gardens is a sight to behold. Surrounded by exotic foliage, it's home to various outdoor and indoor gardens.
Why go? The outdoor Heritage Gardens spotlights the country's rich history through plants, while the indoor Cloud Forest, Flower Dome, and Floral Fantasy feature themed displays of colourful blooms from all around the world. The main stars, however, are the colossal Supertrees. For panoramic vistas of the gardens, head up to the new Supertree Observatory.
Don’t miss: Take note that the Flower Dome and the outdoor gardens are open now, while the Cloud Forest, OCBC Skyway, Supertree Observatory, and Floral Fantasy remain closed until further notice. However, when things are up and running again, you might not want to miss out the Garden Rhapsody light and music performances which take centre stage in the evenings at Supertree Grove, set a different theme each month.
What is it? Zip down fast lanes at the Skyline Luge Sentosa and then enjoy the views of the Singapore skyline and South China Sea as you ride up the four-seater chairlift
Why go? Bring the whole fambam and your adventurous friend group for a leisure race down four thrilling luge tracks – choose from the Dragon, Jungle, Kupu Kupu and Expedition trail. Each trail has specially designed features such as hairpin corners, exhilarating tunnels, and exciting downhill slopes as they speed through lush tropical forests in Sentosa.
Don't miss: On Friday and Saturday nights from August 20 to September 18, do the whole experience under the evening lights with Night Luge. There will also be a complimentary New Zealand Natural ice cream for every purchase for the 4 Luge & 4 Skyride Night Luge.
What is it? Considered as one of Singapore’s most iconic structures, the stunning hotel features three floor-to-ceiling windowed towers, ascending at 200-metres high.
Why go? Besides having the chance to live the high life, the Marina Bay Sands also houses some of the city’s top restaurants and bars for guests to wine and dine while basking in a bird’s eye view of Singapore. Alternatively, you can snap stunning pictures while taking a dip in the rooftop infinity pool.
Don’t miss: Only hotel guests are allowed access to the rooftop pool, so book yourself a room pronto.
5. Seek out quirky finds and street art at Haji Lane
What is it? A narrow lane in the Bras Basah-Bugis district filled with indie shops, hole-in-the-wall cafes, hip bars and graffiti art lining its walls.
Why go? Haji Lane is the original hipster hideout in the city. It’s lined with colourful shophouses occupied by independent boutiques carrying unique goods that you can’t find anywhere else in Singapore. Home to a spree of charming cafes and watering holes, Haji Lane comes to life in the evenings with people heading down to grab some grub along with a drink, or two, for a chilled night out with friends.
Don’t miss: Go on a wall crawl for eye-catching murals, street art, and Singapore's first outdoor art gallery – Gelam Gallery.
What is it? One of the world’s first ‘open concept’ zoos and home to more than 2,500 animals from across the globe.
Why go? Immerse yourself in the wild, surrounded with over 300 species of animals, including the exotic white tiger and Hamadryas baboon, living in landscaped enclosures spread across the 28-hectare piece of land. Don’t worry about getting hungry, the Singapore Zoo’s Ah Meng Restaurant serves up a generous buffet spread of Western and local delights for you to satisfy those hunger pangs before moving on the next exhibit.
Don’t miss: The highlight has to be the orangutans, which make their daily appearance between 9.30am to 10am. They’re friendly, well-trained, and always up for a photo op. While Jungle Breakfast with the orangutans is currently suspended, you can still admire the majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
What is it? A river-themed wildlife park that’s hailed as the world’s biggest freshwater aquarium with over 5,000 animals.
Why go? River Safari is the ideal outdoor spot for the entire family. Hop on a boat or take a walk and come face-to-face with creatures from the greatest rivers in the world including the Amazon and the Nile. Plus, say hi to giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia. Maximise your trip by visiting next door neighbours Singapore Zoo, and Jurong Bird Park, all within the same vicinity. The Night Safari remains closed for now.
Don’t miss: Get up to 25% savings when you purchase the 2-Park Admission package, allowing you admission to River Safari and either one of its next-door neighbours. That’s a whole day sorted.
What is it? A 36-kilometre trail that cuts across the island, linking Coney Island in the northeast with Jurong Lake Gardens in the west.
Why go? If you're feeling ambitious, this challenging trek can be conquered in a day (or less if you choose to cycle). But nonetheless, it covers some of the best parks and nature reserves in Singapore like Bukit Batok Nature Park and Hindhede where you can witness the majestic granite quarry, the waterside views at MacRitchie Reservoir and Punggol Waterway Park and the rustic wildness of Coney Island.
Don't miss: Pit stop-wise, if you're going to be passing through Adam Road, a visit to the hawker centre is a must.
What is it? A massive enclosure that hosts a myriad of sporting events including the HSBC Rugby Sevens and the International Champions Cup, as well as arena concerts at its 55,000 seat National Stadium.
Why go? It has everything from an Olympic-sized pool, a sheltered running track, a water sports centre, a sports library, and more for you to get your fitness on. It also hosts various sports programmes and mass exercise sessions like Zumba and yoga for free. However, these programmes are currently temporarily suspended.