What to see in Singapore: 7 must-sees
Discover what to see in Singapore: 7 must-see destinations, from Marina Bay Sands to Gardens by the Bay. Predominantly entertainment and city; each entry includes the best time to visit and the link to its official source.
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Head over to Marina Bay Sands and ride up Asia's most photographed hotel, where 3 towers hold an infinity pool with panoramic views over Singapore's bay. Try the complex's adventure and entertainment activities, feel the adrenaline in every proposition, and take home concrete memories: the SkyPark water at sunset, the city lights beneath your feet and fun beside those accompanying you.
Behold the bridge to Palawan at sunset before crossing to the southernmost point of continental Asia — reachable over a rope suspension bridge. Walk Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, with its seven themed zones and coasters such as Battlestar Galactica, then drop to the beaches of Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong to swim or play volleyball facing the Singapore Strait. The cable car from Mount Faber offers harbour views on the way to the island.
Behold the Singapore Zoo, Asia's most spectacular open-air zoo, where you walk open habitats and see orangutans swing overhead. Walk paths ringed by tropical vegetation, catch shows with animals and join adventure activities designed for the whole family. Here nature, excitement and fun combine in every corner of the grounds. Live a day full of adrenaline and take home lifelong memories in the very heart of Singapore.
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Walk Chinatown and pack into a few streets the Buddha Tooth Relic temple, the Jamae Mosque and the Sri Mariamman Hindu temple, one of Singapore's oldest. Try the chicken and rice from a hawker stall at Maxwell Food Center, haggle for souvenirs on Pagoda Street, and visit the Chinatown Heritage Center for the dwellings of the first Chinese immigrants. At night, lanterns light up the traditional houses with colored facades and the terraces of Smith Street fill with diners.
Immerse yourself in the quarter where temples, markets and culture create a vibrant atmosphere. Temples, markets and life. Explore the natural landscape where geological formations, fauna and flora form a living ecosystem. Hiking, nature watching and contact with spectacular scenery.
Visit Arab Street, the heart of Singapore's Muslim quarter, in the Central area, where the Masjid Sultan Mosque with its golden dome rules the cityscape. Walk Haji Lane, famous for its murals and independent shops, and enter the textile stalls selling batik, silks and carpets along the main street. Sample Malay and Arab cooking in the area's restaurants, from kebabs to teh tarik, and buy alcohol-free perfumes in the specialist shops. The contrast with the nearby skyscrapers makes this corner an essential stop of the city.
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Ride the walkway suspended between the supertrees and contemplate these 101 hectares in the very center of Singapore. Walk the Cloud Forest beneath its indoor waterfall, ringed by mountain ferns and orchids. Cross to the Flower Dome and compare dry climates with Mediterranean gardens under a single glass dome. As night falls the metal structures light up, and the skyline of Marina Bay completes the scene. Wear comfortable shoes: the park is walked entirely on foot.
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