We compiled a list of the top famous tourist attractions in Singapore. Join us and discover the most important places that you must check out!
Marina Bay Sands
If construction prices are your thing, you’ll love the Marina Bay Sands. When it opened in 2010, it was the most expensive skyscraper in the world, having cost US$5.7 billion to construct. The Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort has it all, including a five-star hotel, fine dining options, an unlimited selection of stores, one of Asia’s largest conference centers, a theater, an ArtScience Museum, and other entertainment venues. It also features a synthetic ice indoor skating rink.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardeners won’t want to miss visiting Gardens by the Bay, a more recent addition to Singapore’s tourism attractions. Gardens by the Bay, located in the heart of Singapore, has only been open for a little over ten years. It consists of three gardens: Bay South, the largest garden, which features tropical horticulture and features tree-like structures up to 50 meters (160 feet) high that dominate the Gardens’ landscape; Bay East, which is opening in phases as sections are completed; and Bay Central, which has a waterfront walk that will eventually connect the other two gardens.
Merlion Tower
Merlion Tower is a 121 feet tall statue of Merlion erected on Sentosa Island. It is the only statue in the entire country that you can climb onto. Bearing the head of a lion and the body of a fish, the Merlion is the official mascot or cultural symbol of Singapore.
Resorts World Sentosa
A destination unto itself in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa. The resort, which is on an island off the southern coast of Singapore, has hotels, dining establishments, a casino, and amusement parks. In other words, it has something for people of all ages. With its location, it is only natural that the sea be the focus of the attractions, including Marine Life Park, Dolphin Island, a water park, and an aquarium. Universal Studios Singapore and nightly entertainment are additional attractions. Be aware that there is a dress requirement for the casino, which also has 2,400 slot machines and a number of table games. For visitors who are hungry, the resort has more than 60 food alternatives.
Singapore Zoo
Billing itself as the world’s best rainforest zoo, the Singapore Zoo is a pretty impressive place. The facility is clean and inviting, and the animals appear well treated, with plenty of lush vegetation and habitat space.
The orangutans are particularly impressive, and visitors can watch as babies and adults alike swing high above their platforms and snack on fruits. There is also a large chimpanzee family, zebras, meerkats, a komodo dragon, mole rats, white tigers, kangaroos, and many other creatures.
Guests can observe feedings for some of the animals. Allow at least three hours to make your way around the zoo.
Sentosa Island
Singapore isn’t exactly known as a beach destination, but if you’re really craving some fun in the sun, Sentosa Island is the place to find it. Siloso Beach is a good spot for getting in beach time, and visitors can play volleyball on free courts or go kayaking and skimboarding. There are several other beach attractions as well, plus an Underwater World aquarium, where you can swim with dolphins.
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore occupies 49 acres of Resorts World Sentosa. The park is arranged thematically, with each area paying tribute to a location, film, or television show. Destinations include New York City, Hollywood, Madagascar, and a trip back to Ancient Egypt. Fiction-themed areas include Shrek’s Far Far Away, Lost World, and Sci-Fi City, where Battlestar Galactica-themed dueling roller coasters and an indoor dark coaster, Revenge of the Mummy, dominate the thrill rides.
In addition to the many rides–that range from kiddie-friendly to daredevil –the park also has diverse dining options, shopping, and live shows throughout the day and night.
Night Safari Singapore
Night Safari Singapore puts a new twist on the traditional zoo experience by introducing visitors to the nocturnal lives of the residents. The park’s habitats are divided into four sections, each with its own trail that lets you observe these elusive creatures as they go about their “day.”
The Leopard Trail has, as expected, leopards, as well as lions, flying foxes, civets, and porcupines among other animals. The Fishing Cat Trail tours the habitat of animals native to Singapore, including the fish-loving felines, pangolin, binturong, and other species both common and endangered. East Lodge Trail features Malayan tigers and spotted hyenas, and the Wallaby Trail introduces visitors to the marsupials of Australia.
S.E.A. Aquarium
Counted among the most brilliant creations of humankind in the entirety of Singapore, SEA Aquarium is a large aquarium housing more than 1,000 species of marine life including hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and stingrays. Across a total of 49 habitats, 1,00,000 aquatic animals are put on display for visitors, making this aquarium one of the top places to see in Singapore for marine life enthusiasts.
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is home to some around 5000 birds from about 400 species, and spreads across 20.2 hectares, hushed away in the western part of Singapore, besides being one of the finest and must-visit places to visit in Singapore. When at Jurong Bird Park, you get the luxury to be up and close with some of the rarest and prettiest feathered buddies in Singapore.