The island city-state off southern Malaysia, Singapore, has a certain sheen of wealth. Its chic shopping malls, luxury hotels, and fine dining have held the center stage for Singapore tourism. But this perennial stopover city has taken a serious look at the subject of fun and reinvented itself into the ultimate 21st-century metropolitan destination in its own right. There are many remarkable Singapore tourist attractions and if you are planning your next holiday here, you must note these places so that you don’t miss out on the fun. Here is a list of 5 Singapore tourist attractions that solace a restless mind and a wandering soul.
1. Gardens By The Bay
One of the best places to visit in Singapore, Gardens By The Bay, can be viewed from the Marina Bay Sands Observation Deck. Visiting the place is altogether a different experience that you will never forget about. It’s a great place to take a leisurely walk with your beloved or click some pictures against the stunning backdrop of the natural attarctions here for your Instagram profile. While it looks amazing in the dylight, it turns even more magical after sunset when it’s all lit up in colorful lights!
Location: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Opening hours: 5 am 2 am for outdoor gardens; 9 am 9 pm for conservatories and OCBC Skyway
Attractions: Bay East Garden, Supertree Grove, Worlds Tallest Indoor Waterfall at Cloud Forest Dome
Entry fee: Free for outdoor gardens; S$28 for adults, S$15 for children for conservatories; S$5 for adults, S$3 for children for OCBC Skyway
2. Underwater World
If you are a nature lover, Underwater World is one of the best places to visit in Singapore for you. The oceanarium is home to over 2,500 marine animals of over 250 species from across the world. While it may look very much like the S.E.A Aquarium, it’s an altogether different attraction. What the S.E.A Aquarium offers in terms of live experiences and interactions with marine beings, the Underwater World make sup for that with its diversity of ocean animals and corals that you may not find anywhere else in the world.
Location: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
Opening hours: 10 am 7 pm
Attractions: 83 m long Travelator, Marine Discovery, Dive With The Sharks, and Swim With The Dolphins
Entry fee: S$29.90 for adults, S$20.60 for children aged 3 12 years, Free for children below 3 years old
For online booking of the special rides click here.
3. Singapore Zoo
Coveted as the worlds best rainforest zoo, Singapore Zoo is a major tourist attraction in Singapore. The zoo is home to orangutans, zebras, parakeets, mole rats, white tigers, kangaroos, a komodo dragon and many other creatures. Perfect for a day’s outing with family or friends, this is a great place to view the wild animals of different parts of Asia. Also, it’s better that you visit during feeding time so that you can see these majestic beings out of their dens and caves.
Location: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
Opening hours: 8:30 am 6 pm
Entry fee: S$28 for adults, S$18 for children aged 3 13, S$12 for seniors.
4. Botanical Gardens
Among the many Singapore tourist attractions, it was the Botanical Gardens that earned Singapore its first UNESCO World Heritage nomination. The gardens preserve pieces of Singapore’s wild heritage and present it to the world in the most beguiling fashion that makes people want to stay ehre forever! Nature lovers and wildlife fans will fnd themselves hooked to the many natural attractions of this beautiful garden spaces.
Location: 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
Opening hours: 5 am midnight
Attractions: National Orchid Garden, Eco-Garden, Bonsai Garden, Eco-Lake
Entry fee: Free (some attractions may have an admission fee)
For information on the ongoing and future events click here.
5. S.E.A. Aquarium
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The S.E.A Aquarium in Singapore is counted amidst the most wonderful creations of humankind on this entire island nation. It is essentially a large aquarium that houses more than 1,000 species of marine life, the likes of which include hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and stingrays. Accommodating a total of 49 habitats and over 1,00,000 aquatic animals that people come to see from far and wide, this aquarium is among the best places to visit in Singapore for those who are drawn to the wonders of the sea and love to witness marine life in their natural habitat. It also offers immersive experiences like playing with starfish (under supervision), diving, and sea walking.
Location: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
Timings: 10 AM – 7 PM
