If you are planning a visit to Singapore in the near future and you are not sure how to spend your time in this unique city/state, you have come to the right place. In this short article, we take a look at some of the tourist hotspots to add to your schedule.
- Gardens by the Bay – Known as GBTB, this 260-acre area is adjacent to the Marina Reservoir and the venue consists of 3 waterfront gardens; Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. The concept was to create a garden within a city and the largest is Bay South Garden, with the Flower Dome as the largest greenhouse in the world. If you are a nature lover, you simply must visit this unique attraction; Google can help you find out the opening times. After a long walk, you can enjoy a delicious Singapore hotel buffet and browse the many images you took with your iPhone.
- Merlion Park – Located near the CBD, this famous landmark is home to the Merlion statue, a mythical creature with a lion’s head and the body of a fish. Actually, there are two of these statues, the main one stands 8.3m tall and spouts water from its mouth, while a smaller one at just 2m tall is located nearby. A great place for a stroll; locals love to come over at the weekend, as this is a good place for families.
- Singapore Flyer – A huge observation wheel that offers spectacular vistas of Singapore with 28 air-conditioned pods (each holds 28 passengers) that move slowly, giving you a great view of Singapore. This is Asia’s largest observation wheel and is definitely a venue to add to your schedule. Choose a cloudless day and see Singapore in a truly unique way when you visit the Singapore Flyer. Click here for a few essentials to pack for your next adventure.
- Marina Bay Sands – A main landmark of the city, Marina Bay Sands hosts a plush casino and a 2,500-room hotel, which is a huge convention centre with everything at hand. You cannot visit Singapore and miss the Marina Bay Sands and if you like a flutter, the casino awaits! Who knows, you might hit the jackpot on the slots! Someone has to win it! Then there’s the shopping mall, where you can find all the best brands and a large theatre with local performances daily.
- Singapore Botanic Gardens – Located on the edge of Orchard Road, the Botanic Gardens has 3 main sections, with the centrepiece being the National Orchid Garden, where foreign dignitaries witness spectacular orchids in a beautiful environment. The Gardens are open from 5am to midnight and admission is free.
If you are staying at one of the top hotels such as Fairmont, you have easy access to all the top attractions and one thing is for sure, Singapore will leave a lasting impression!
