Singapore is the most visited tourist destination in Asia. A fun-filled holiday destination, it boasts amazing attractions, a variety of cuisines, and world-class shopping. In this content, we have compiled a list of the 10 best tourist destinations in Singapore for a perfect vacation.
Singapore, the world’s only island city, is a beautiful tourist place that covers an area of only 719.1 sq. km. The imposing skyscrapers, museums, theme parks, places of worship, and one of the most relaxing botanical parks make it an attractive tourist place. One of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world, it is easy and comfortable to travel here.
Merlion Park
Merlion park is one of most attraction place in Singapore, overlooking Marina Bay, in front of the Fullerton Hotel. It has two statues of the famous Merlion, a mythical creature with the head of a lion, spouting water from its mouth, and the body of a fish. The Merlion statue at Marina Bay Sands is a wonderful place to relax. One can enjoy the astounding light and water show that takes place every night at the Marina Sands Bayview and lights up the Marina in a spectacular way.
Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens has been given the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a 163-year-old tropical garden located on Orchard Road. It is spread over 82 hectares and has over 10,000 species of plants and flowers. The Botanic Garden is one of the premier orchid research and breeding centres in the world. It is also the largest tropical orchid garden in the world with more than 1,000 orchid species and 2,000 hybrids on display. The Singapore Botanic Gardens has a Palm Valley,
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari
The Singapore Zoo is famous for its ‘open concept’, where animals live freely in spacious and landscaped environments simulated to match their natural habitats. Singapore Zoo is one of the country’s designated centres for rescued wildlife. The Zoo also has a Night Safari, River Safari and Rainforest Lumina. Set in a rainforest environment, kids and families can enjoy outdoor experiment.
Chinatown and Buddha Tooth Temple
Chinatown, one of the most visited places in Singapore, has amazing food outlets, tourist attractions and shopping outlets. This historic town is a blend of old and new shops and markets. There are fine dining restaurants, food kiosks and street hawkers serving a variety of traditional Chinese food. The highlight of this temple is the gold Stupa where the relic is kept. Sri Mariamman Temple is one of the oldest shrines and the most significant place of worship for Tamil Hindus in Singapore.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island is one of Singapore’s famous leisure attractions. The island is spread over 500 hectares and has a huge number of leisure activities. From natural beauty spots such as rainforests, beaches and marinas to relaxation and sporting activities such as spa resorts, golf clubs and cycle routes, there is something for everyone. The Sentosa cable car is the only cable operated in Singapore. The Butterfly Park and the Insect Kingdom are must-visits, especially with young children. The landscape has more than 15,000 butterflies of over 50 species. The insect kingdom is home to more than 3000 rare species from around the world and a 160 mm Dynastes Hercules beetle.
Jurong Bird Park
Spread across 20 hectares, Jurong Park is Asia’s largest bird park with a collection of over 5,000 birds from 400 species. It’s a must-visit place for children and bird lovers to explore the world’s largest walk-in aviary with the tallest man-made waterfall. You can see birds like the Great Blue Turaco,Hyacinth Macaw, Rainbow Lorikeet, King Penguin and the African Penguin. Ride on the air-conditioned Panorail for a panoramic view of Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Singapore is a huge theme park on Sentosa Island. It has seven themed areas filled with rides, shows, meet-and-greets, stores and restaurants. Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios-themed park offers thrilling rides, shows and attractions based on popular films and TV shows. Universal Studios Singapore has lots of fun-filled activities for children and teens.
Singapore Flyer
The giant observation wheel that stands amidst the skyscrapers of the Singapore skyline, the Singapore Flyer is the go-to attraction for the most magnificent views of the city. At a height of 541 ft, the Singapore Flyer can accommodate around 780 passengers in an air-conditioned glass capsule.
Gardens By The Bay
Gardend By The Bay are amazing man-made nature parks in the ay area of Singapore. It is a must-visit sanctuary for nature lovers and those seeking rejuvenating green therapy.These Supertrees are one of the most photographed landmarks of Singapore. There are 18 Supertrees made up of more than 1,62,900 plants and more than 200 species and varieties of bromeliads, orchids, ferns and tropical flowering climbers. Every night you can witness a spectacular light show at the Supertrees.
Shopping in Singapore
Tourists have lots to shop in Singapore. From high-end watches, perfumes and electronics to clothes and shoes, Singapore has local and international department stores, boutiques and mega malls. Orchard Road is the most famous shopping spot with over 20 malls. Other shopping areas include Marina Bay, Vivo City Mall and Mustafa Centre (in Little India). Bugis Street has more than 600 shops of fashion clothing and accessories. The International Merchandising Mart Mall (IMM) is the largest mall in Singapore and has more than 90 outlet stores, 220 retail shops and 50 food and beverage outlets.
Jewel
Last but not the list Jewel is one of the most amazing place in Singapore. Jewel Changi Airport (also known as Jewel) is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex surrounded by and linked to one of the passenger terminals of Changi Airport in Singapore. Its centrepiece is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex, which is surrounded by a terraced forest setting.