You will find below some of the attractions of Singapore (list not exhaustive), classified by categories :
In addition, Sentosa Island is one big attraction which would require a day. See the section for details.
The Zoological Garden : www.zoo.com.sg /
Certainly one of the best zoo in the world (if not the best) with fences nearly invisible. A lot of things to see, hear and feel so half a day there is a minimum ! / $10.30 adult, $4.60 children (3 to 12) / 8:30 to 18 daily / Avoid WE / Bus No171 to Mandai Rd, then SBS bus 138 or MRT to Ang Mo Kio (N9) then SBS bus 138 or MRT to Chao Chu Kang (N21) then TIBS 927
The night Safari : www.nightsafari.com.sg / 90% of the animals being nocturnal, here comes the world's first night zoo ! This is a very very good & original attraction with walking trails or tram rides around 1200 animals of over 110 species / $15.45 adults, $10.30 child (3-12) / Combine it with the zoo for $21.60 adults or $12.80 child / 19:30 to midnight / Photography with flash prohibited / Same transport as the above
Jurong Birdpark : www.birdpark.com.sg
/ The world's largest walk in aviary with the world's tallest man-made waterfall. 8000 birds from 600 species. A lot of spectacular shows featuring more than 100 birds / 9 to 18Mond to Frid & 8 to 18 WE & PH / $12 adults, $5 children / MRT to Boon Lay then SBS Bus 194 or 251 /
Jurong Reptile Park : over 50 species with crocodiles as the main attraction but why bother after the zoo ? / $8 ($7.5 kids) / 9 to 18 daily / MRT to Boon Lay then SBS 194 or 251
Museums :
Singapore Art Museum : both traditional and modern art from Singapore and
the region / $3 / Tues to Sund 9 to 18:00 / City Hall MRT
Singapore History Museum : looking at the national identity of Singapore / $3 / Tues to Sund 9 to 17:30 (21:00 on Wed) / Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Asian Civilization Museum : discover the rich Asian culture / $3 / Tues to Sund 9 to 17:30 (21:00 on Wed) / City Hall MRT
Singapore Philatelic Museum : for philatelists, I suppose / $2 / Tues to Sund 9 to 17:30 / City Hall MRT
Changi Prison Chapel and Museum : discover the living conditions of the prisoners-of-wars in this camp operated by the Japanese during WWII / Free / Mond to Sat 10 to 17:00 / SBS 2 from Tanah Merah MRT / Should be combined with a trip to Pulau Ubin
Handicraft :
Ming Village : the largest remaining pottery center in the area : watch the process, buy the result or try color painting on porcelain all by yourself / 9 to 17:30 daily / 32 Pandan Rd (Ming Village), tel : 2657711 / MRT to Clementi Station then SBS No78 or free Singapore Trolley Shuttle Service in the morning from a few hotels / Free !
The Pewter Museum : discover antique or contemporary pieces crafted by Royal Selangor and watch demonstrations / 9 to 17:30 daily / 32 Pandan Rd (Ming Village), tel : 2657711 / Free !
URA Gallery : www.ura.gov.sg / If you would like to know how the city Singapore was born and raised, this interactive gallery will provide the clues : huge model of the city with a light & sound show, sky cam, train set and even a Sim City game ! / URA Centre, 45 Maxwell Rd / 9 to 16:30 Mond to Frid, 9 to 12:30 Sat / Free !
Discovery Centre : www.sdc.com.sg / Tactics gallery, technology, jungle survival, interactive robot, virtual reality. For some however, this place is just a big propaganda to join the army ! / 510 Upper Jurong Rd / $9 ($5 children) plus $4 motion simulator / 9 to 19 or 20
Science Centre : simulator ride, show on the Olympic and the world of nature explained to kids / Open 10 to 18 except Mond / S$3 / SBS 66 or 335 from Jurong East MRT
Remark : Charlie Tay,
Marketing Communications, Singapore Discovery Centre (August 03)
« I read your description about SDC in your website. Don't think it is
accurate. SDC is not 'just a big propaganda to join the army!', the main focus of SDC is about nation building and national education. We are a
'edutainment' centre where guest can discover and learn about Singapore and its' recent history.
Check out our website. It was recently revamped. Cheers!»
Note: I did not say it was. Others did. But since it was some time ago...
Suntec City : www.sunteccity.com.sg / Free shuttle bus from Raffles Place MRT interchange (from 11 to 22:30 plus 7:30 to 9:30 on weekdays, every 10mn) 650,000 sqm "Asia's vertical silicon valley" / Fountain of wealth's laser show daily from 8pm to 10pm / Free song dedications daily from 19 to 22 / Add a free laser message over it on Frid, Sat, Sund & PH and really impress your partner ! /
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve : a great morning or afternoon in one of the world's only two primary rainforest located by a city. This is also the site of Singapore's highest hill at 164m (no good panorama) and this mean that the trails aren't too flat... Bring good shoes & a towel... A 6km cycling route go around the reserve while clearly market trails let you discover the luxuriant jungle & its habitants (in particular around 3000 long-tailed macaque). Exhibits of insects or mammals (8:30 to 18) plus a water fountain are located by the Visitor Centre. This is also where you get a good map of the area / Open 6 to 18 / Bus No170 from Sim Lim Square or No171 from MRT Newton Station (N4) /
Sungei Buloh Nature Park : 87 hectares designed as a conservation area for migratory birds. If you did not go to the Birdpark, try your luck here. / Open 7:30 to 19 / Bus TIBS 925 (Mond to Sat) from Kranji MRT Station / Admission S$1
Singapore Botanic Gardens : a favorite for serene walks and picnics, the garden also house the National Orchid Garden, the world's largest orchid showcase (S$2) / Open 8:30 to 18 / Bus from Orchard MRT
East Coast Park : a popular beach to jog, cycle, roller blade, canoe, swim, windsurf or just relax
Pulau Ubin : The second biggest island of Singapore host a very natural way of life. A good relaxing day out. Click for more details
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