TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE
Singapore, this tropical island located at the southernmost tip of peninsula Malaysia is a vibrant modern city-state. The city brings its best in food, nature, heritage, and culture to punch well above its weight on the global tourist map. Here are top 10 things to do while in Singapore.
1. Visit the Gardens by the Bay
The Cloud Forest is a 35m tropical highland forest structure at the world’s equator. Cool air and gentle mist shroud the world’s largest indoor waterfall pouring from its side. A rich array of flora climbing up the cliff walls bring to mind the mythic hanging gardens of Babylon.
The tour takes about 2 hours to complete.
The Flower Dome has 9 zones of plants in far-flung temperate and tropical climates; from California lilac flowers to olive groves. Drink in the planet’s rich biodiversity and marvel at nature’s intricate work.
Exploring the Flower Dome takes 1 hour.
2. Night-time stroll across the Supertree Grove
Huge giant tree-like structures ringed with lightweight plants overlook the Marina Bay.
The connecting skyway lets you stroll through the Supertrees 50m in the air to relax in the cool evening breeze. At night, the pink-and-blue neon lights around the Supertrees create an ethereal ambience.
Exploring the grove takes 1 hour.
3. Visit the National Orchid Garden
Pass through archways of golden shower orchids and admire the stately Vanda Miss Joaquim. Inhale the chocolate-and-vanilla orchid fragrance and spot large flowering orchids at other mini exhibits.
The trail takes almost 1 hour to complete.
4. Visit Jurong Bird Park
One of the world’s most iconic bird sanctuaries, visitors get to feed colourful lories nectar from a cup as they perch over your shoulders and head. With 400 species of birds from pelicans to flamingos, visitors are bound to be wide-eyed at the dizzying colours at full flight.
The park tour can take up to 3 hours.
5. Visit the S.E.A aquarium at Marine Life Park
Explore the hidden depths of Earth’s oceans and seas at the aquarium. Gaze up in wonder at the sharks gliding majestically above you in the underwater glass dome at the Shark Seas exhibit. End your journey at the larger-than-life Open Ocean viewing panel to watch squadrons of manta rays glide gracefully amidst 40,000 colourful types of fish.
The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
6. Visit the Singapore Zoo
The Singapore Zoo gets visitors well-acquainted with the animal kingdom from the far flung places of the African wild plains to the North Pole. Mousedeers roam freely in front of your path while enclosures built to closely resemble the animals’ naturalistic environments get you right up close with the white tiger and leopard.
The tour of the zoo takes up to 3 hours.
7. Immerse in art at National Gallery Singapore
Reconnect with Southeast Asia’s cultural heritage and discover more than 8,000 pieces of collected artworks. Edgy and dynamic, the gallery’s revolving roster of art exhibitions keeps visitors coming back for more.
A tour of the different sub-galleries takes 1 hour.
8. Night-time dining at the Singapore Flyer
Sky-dine in the heart of modern Singapore as the Singapore Flyer takes you high up into the beautiful night sky over the brightly lit city.
The sky dining takes 1 hour.
9. Swim at the top of the world at Marina Bay Infinity Pool
57 levels high, a tranquil plane of water stretches seemingly into infinity – relax amongst the clouds and watch the sky turn gold as the sun sets over Singapore.
Spend 4 hours between late afternoon to early evening to catch the best of the sunset and the evening serenade.
10. Wonderfull light show at Marina Bay Sands
A spectacular show of light and sound playing out across the Marina Bay waterfront. The story of life is movingly told through images projected onto water fountains and multi-coloured lasers to bedazzle and delight.
The light show takes 15 minutes.
Source: JenReviews.
Leave a Reply