Thursday, December 15, 2016

Top 10 must-dos in Singapore

1. Spend a day in Sentosa

Experience island life at its best with world-class entertainment options like Madame Tussauds Singapore, S.E.A Aquarium, and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Cap off your day with a sundowner by the shore at Tanjong Beach Club or Coastes.

Sentosa Island
www.sentosa.com.sg
(65) 1800-SENTOSA
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront

2. Jump on board the Singapore Flyer

Take to the skies aboard the world’s second tallest observation wheel for scenic views of Marina Bay, the Central Business District, and beyond.

Singapore Flyer,
30 Raffles Avenue
www.singaporeflyer.com
(65) 6333 3311
Nearest MRT: Promenade

3. Embark on a heritage trail

Go off the beaten path and discover Singapore through the National Heritage Board’s series of self-guided heritage trails, which spotlights neighbourhoods like Toa Payoh, Ang Mo Kio and Kampong Glam.

Various locations
www.nhb.gov.sg

4. Art-hop at Gillman Barracks

The former British military camp is now a bustling arts cluster, housing renowned contemporary art galleries and public museums.

Gillman Barracks,
9 Lock Road
www.gillmanbarracks.com
Nearest MRT: Labrador Park

5. Eat at a hawker centre

Experience Singapore through your tastebuds by trying local dishes like chicken rice and fried carrot cake, at various hawker centres including Maxwell Food Centre, Lau
Pa Sat, and Chomp Chomp Food Centre.

Various locations

6. Visit Jurong Bird Park

This renowned sanctuary is home to over 5,000 birds from across 400 species, including exotic feathered creatures like the majestic King Penguins and South American Toucans.

Jurong Bird Park,
2 Jurong Hill
www.birdpark.com.sg
(65) 6265 0022
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay + connecting
bus service 194 or 251

7. Go on the TreeTop Walk

Marvel at the flora and fauna as you walk the 250-metre long freestanding suspension bridge, which offers a captivating bird’s eye view at 25 metres above the treetops.

TreeTop Walk,
MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Lornie Road
www.nparks.gov.sg
Nearest MRT: Caldecott

8. Explore Chinatown

This buzzing ethnic Chinese enclave is where to do it all: sight-seeing at Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum,
dim sum tasting at Red Star Restaurant, souvenir shopping at Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium, and cocktail imbibing at the area’s coolest bars.

Various locations
www.chinatown.sg
Nearest MRT: Chinatown

9. Go shopping at Orchard Road

Shopaholics, welcome to your heaven. From high-end to high street, designer to discount finds, there is something for everyone on Orchard Road. Places to hit up include ION Orchard, Robinsons The Heeren, and TANGS.

Various locations
www.orchardroad.org
Nearest MRT: Orchard

10. Singapore Botanic Gardens

This lush tropical oasis is located in the city centre but feels like a world away. Highlight attractions worth visiting include the National Orchid Garden and Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

Singapore Botanic Gardens,
1 Cluny Road
www.sbg.org.sg
(65) 6471 7361
Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens

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