Things to do in Singapore

25 things to do in Singapore

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• Stroll among the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay

  Walk through the vertical gardens and suspended walkway of the Supertree Grove, then witness the nightly Garden Rhapsody light and sound show.

  Marina Bay

• Take in the skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

  Ascend to the 57th-floor observation deck for panoramic views of the city, the port, and the infinity pool edge.

  Marina Bay

• Wander through the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens

  Escape into a 160-year-old tropical garden, home to the National Orchid Garden with thousands of orchid species.

  Tanglin

• Ride the roller coasters at Universal Studios Singapore

  Immerse yourself in themed zones from Hollywood to Ancient Egypt, with the duelling coaster Battlestar Galactica as highlight.

  Sentosa

• Explore the surreal sculptures of Haw Par Villa

  Discover a bizarre outdoor museum depicting Chinese mythology and morality tales, including the vivid Ten Courts of Hell.

  Pasir Panjang

• Spot nocturnal creatures at the Night Safari

  Ride an open tram through darkened jungle enclosures to see leopards, pangolins, and fishing cats in their active hours.

  Mandai

• Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown

  Admire Tang-style architecture and a solid gold stupa said to house a tooth of the Buddha, with peaceful rooftop garden.

  Chinatown

• Seek blessings at Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

  Enter this vibrantly painted Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, right in the heart of Little India.

  Little India

• Get lost in Haji Lane's narrow street art and boutiques

  Pose in front of whimsical murals and browse indie fashion shops in Kampong Glam's hippest back alley.

  Kampong Glam

• Feast on iconic chili crab at Jumbo Seafood Riverside Point

  Crack into saucy, sweet-spicy mud crabs at this riverside outlet, a definitive Singaporean indulgence best eaten with hands.

  Clarke Quay

• Queue for legendary Hainanese chicken rice at Tian Tian

  Join the line at Maxwell Food Centre for velvety poached chicken and fragrant rice, as endorsed by Michelin and celebrity chefs.

  Chinatown

• Sizzle over satay at Lau Pa Sat's evening street stall

  As dusk falls, the historic cast-iron market closes its adjacent street for smoky skewers of chicken, beef, and mutton with peanut sauce.

  Downtown Core

• Step into the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum

  Explore cutting-edge digital installations and exhibitions blending art, science, and technology at the Marina Bay waterfront.

  Marina Bay

• Admire Southeast Asian art at National Gallery Singapore

  Housed in the restored former Supreme Court and City Hall, this gallery holds the world's largest collection of regional modern art.

  City Hall

• Travel through Asia's heritage at the Asian Civilisations Museum

  Trace the interwoven stories of China, Southeast Asia, and the Islamic world via exquisite ceramics, textiles, and religious art.

  Empress Place

• Rise above the city on the Singapore Flyer

  Board one of the world's largest observation wheels for a 30-minute spin, offering views reaching Malaysia and Indonesia on clear days.

  Marina Centre

• Marvel at the Rain Vortex inside Jewel Changi Airport

  Watch the world's tallest indoor waterfall cascade through a lush terrarium, then stroll the Canopy Park atop the retail complex.

  Changi

• Walk the Henderson Waves along the Southern Ridges

  Cross a wave-shaped wooden bridge 36 metres up, linking hilltops with panoramic views of the harbour and forest canopy.

  Southern Ridges

• Tread the TreeTop Walk at MacRitchie Reservoir

  Sway on a free-standing suspension bridge 25 metres above the rainforest floor, observing long-tailed macaques and giant monitor lizards.

  MacRitchie

• Cycle through the rustic island of Pulau Ubin

  Rent a bike and ride past granite quarries and kampong houses, then spot hornbills in the Chek Jawa wetlands.

  Pulau Ubin

• Spot crocodiles at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

  Wander boardwalks through mangroves to see wild estuarine crocodiles, mudskippers, and flocks of migratory shorebirds.

  Lim Chu Kang

• Shop luxury and futuristic architecture at ION Orchard

  Explore Singapore's premier shopping belt inside a cutting-edge glass-and-media facade, with a sky deck offering Orchard Road views.

  Orchard

• Sip a Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel Long Bar

  Recline under banana-leaf fans in the colonial birthplace of the iconic gin cocktail, where you can toss peanut shells on the floor.

  City Hall

• Photograph the pastel Peranakan shophouses of Joo Chiat

  Line up the camera along Koon Seng Road to capture rows of intricately tiled, colourful facades unique to this heritage district.

  Katong/Joo Chiat

• Relax and cycle along East Coast Park

  Join locals on this breezy 15-kilometre coastal stretch for beachside cycling, barbecues, and fresh seafood by the sand.

  East Coast