Animal Kingdom
Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
With more than 3,000 species of buttefly and insect specimens, it is one
of the world’s largest collections.
Open: 9.00am-6.30pm daily (last entry 6pm).
Admission: Adult $10 / Child $6.
Approx Touring Time: 1hr 30mins.
Location: 51 Cable Car Road, Sentosa Island.
Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange
(just next to Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the
Blue or Green Line.Jurong BirdPark
Fly, flap, flutter, float… With over 9,000 feathered friends from 600
species, Jurong BirdPark is one of Asia Pacific’s most impressive bird
parks.
Open: 9.00am-6.00pm (daily).
Getting There: Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station (EW27), then take SBS
bus 194 or 251.Night Safari
As the sun sets, a different world comes to life. At the Night Safari,
you can look a rhinoceros in the eye, hear the howls of a pack of
striped hyenas or watch giraffes glide serenely across the plain in the
still of the night.
Open: 6.00pm to midnight (daily), Last ticket sale: 11pm.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then board
SMRT Bus 927 to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16),
then board SBS bus 138.Singapore Zoo
Tired of having the usual breakfast? Then feast with an orang utan, the
Oriental small-clawed otter, or even the reticulated python!
Open: 8.30am-6.00 pm.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then board
SMRT Bus 927 which takes you all the way to the zoo. Or take the MRT to
Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138.Underwater World
Situated on Sentosa, Underwater World is a dream haven which showcases
the awe-inspiring beauty of a whole different world beneath the seas.
Open: 9.00am-9.00pm (last admission at 8.30pm)
Dolphin Lagoon: 10.30am-6.00pm (last admission at 5.30pm).
Getting There: To Underwater World Singapore (UWS), take the bus on the
Blue, Red or Green Lines. To Dolphin Lagoon, take the bus on the Yellow
or Red lines.Little India
As you step into Little India, be prepared for an overpowering of the
senses! First, you will be greeted by the strong, heady scent of spices
and jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure trove of silverware,
brassware, ethnic jewelry and colourful silk saris, dazzling to behold.
Getting There: Take the north east line to NE6, Little India station or
take SBS bus number 65 from Orchard Road, alight at Tekka Market along
Serangoon Road.Chinatown
Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the first Chinese junk
arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The passengers, all men,
set up home around the south of the Singapore River which is known today
as Telok Ayer.
Getting There: A short walk from Outram Park (EW16) or Chinatown (NE4)
MRT Stations.Geylang Serai
Geylang Serai is the cultural heart of the Malay community in Singapore.
At the Malay Village, go back in time and discover the traditional 'Kampung
Days' lifestyle of Malays in the 1950s and 1960s!
Open: Malay Village, 10.00am-10.00pm (daily).
Getting here: Take the MRT to Paya Lebar Station (EW8) and walk towards
Geylang Road.Kampong Glam
Named after the Gelam tree which used to grow in the area, Kampong Glam
was the historic seat of Malay royalty in Singapore. Today, the former
Istana Kampong Glam (Sultan’s palace) has been converted into a heritage
museum, the Malay Heritage Centre, to showcase the rich history and
culture of Singapore’s Malay community.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) and walk along
Victoria Street towards Arab Street.^top^
Isles of Singapore
Kusu Island
A giant sea turtle saves two shipwrecked sailors - a Malay and a
Chinese. As an act of thanks, the two men build a Chinese temple, a
Malay shrine and a huge turtle sculpture.
Getting There: Take a ferry from Marina South Pier*.
Return ticket SGD 11.00 adults, SGD 8.00 children 3 to 12 years.
* How to get to Marina South Pier:
Take the MRT to Marina Bay Station (NS27), use Exit A, then board Bus
Service 402 from the bus stop outside the station to Marina South Pier.Lazarus Island & Sisters Island
South of Singapore lie two tiny islands. Though small, they have much to
offer, with sandy beaches and inviting waters - ideal for a relaxing
get-away. Swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are recommended.
Getting There: Water taxis to Sisters Island are available for hire at
approximately SGD 180 for a return trip from Marina South Pier (31
Marine Coastal Drive, Tel: (65)62251145).Pulau Ubin
This rustic village is a reflection of days gone by, when life was
simpler. Try leisure walking or cycling to enjoy the natural vegetation
and laidback kampong ambience of this quaint island.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah Station (EW4), then take SBS
bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus interchange, followed by a 10-minute
boat ride from the Changi Point jetty. Cost of the boat ride is SGD 2
and the service operates from 6am to 11pm.Sentosa
Sentosa - a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage
centre all rolled into one!
Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange
(just next to Harbourfront MRT station). The cable car operates from
HarbourFront Tower 2, 8.30am to 11pm daily. By taxi or drive in.St John's Island
A former penal settlement, this large hilly island has been transformed
into the perfect locale for a weekend get-away, with swimming lagoons,
beaches, picnic grounds, trekking routes and soccer fields.
Getting There: Take a ferry from Marina South Pier*.
Return ticket SGD 11.00 adults, SGD 8.00 children 3 to 12 years.
For enquiries on ferry service and timings, call the Hotline at
1800-SENTOSA (736 8672).^top^
Landmarks and Memorials
CHIJMES
Having undergone a spectacular facelift as a national heritage site,
CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is now a popular dining, shopping and
entertainment site. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a
breath-taking backdrop for musicals, recitals, theatrical performances
and weddings.
Open: Food and beverage outlets: 11am till late (daily). Shops and
boutiques: 11am - 10pm (daily). Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall
Station (EW13/NS25). Click here to view MRT route map.Dalhousie Obelisk
In harmony with the historic Singapore River area at Empress Place, this
stately monument was built to commemorate the visit to Singapore in 1850
by Marquis Dalhousie, Governor-General of India.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and
walk across Cavenagh Bridge.Istana
Care to meet the President in his home? If you’re lucky, you just might!
The Istana (or “palace” in Malay) is the official residence of the
President of Singapore and just five times a year, its gates are open to
members of the public.
Open: Accessible to the public only on selected dates of the year.
Please click here for the latest updates. Getting There: Take the MRT to
Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk across Orchard Road.Lau Pa Sat
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree
cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of
Singapore's business district, the former wet market has been restored
and is now a favourite food centre of the locals, offering a wide and
affordable variety of local food.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and
walk towards Robinson Road.Merlion Park
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism
Board (STB) in 1964 - the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest
of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.Old Parliament House and the Elephant Statue
What do government and art have in common? The Old Parliament House, for
one. Designed and built by George Coleman as a colonial mansion in 1827,
Singapore's oldest government building has been renamed and re-launched
as The Arts House.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and
walk across Cavenagh Bridge.Parliament House
Fancy entering Parliament for a day? All Parliament sittings are open to
the public at Parliament House. During sittings, simultaneous
interpretations of the debates (in English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil)
are provided.
Open: On sitting days (no appointment necessary). On non-sitting days:
By appointment only.Please contact Clerk-of-Parliament. Getting There:
Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards North
Bridge Road or take SBS Bus 174 from Orchard Road. Alternatively take a
train to Raffles Place MRT & walk across Elgin Bridge.Raffles Hotel
Meet Singapore’s most famous Grande Dame - born in 1887 and never
looking better! Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s last great 19th
century hotels, having been the retreat and source of inspiration for
many writers and movie stars, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard
Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin.
Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk
towards Beach Road.Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles
Sir Stamford Raffles - Singapore’s founder - stands tall and proud in
the form of a dark bronze status in front of Victoria Theatre. Its
replica, made of pure white polymarble, stands at North Boat Quay, an
area commonly known as the Raffles Landing Site.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place MRT Station (EW14/NS26) and
walk across Cavenagh Bridge.Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Chinese heroism and nationalism are recurring themes at the Sun Yat Sen
Nanyang Memorial Hall. Open: 9.00am-5.00pm (Tuesdays to Sundays. Except
Chinese New Year Eve-9.00am to 12pm).Closed on Mondays (including public
holidays which fall on Mondays, 1st & 2nd days of Chinese New Year and
Christmas Day). Getting There: Take the MRT to Toa Payoh (NS19) and
board SBS 139 or 145, alight at the 3rd bus stop after the Toa Payoh Bus
Interchange.Supreme Court and City Hall
Built in 1939, the Supreme Court’s Corinthian columns, classic design,
and spacious interiors featuring murals by Italian artist, Cavalieri
Rodolfo Nolli, make it one of the finest buildings ever built during the
British Rule of Singapore.
Open: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am-1.00pm (Sat). Getting There: Take
the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk along St Andrew's Road
towards the Padang.^top^
Museums
Asian Civilisations MuseumAs its name suggests, the Asian Civilisations Museum focuses on the
heritage of Asian cultures. The first wing (ACM I), located at Armenian
Street, is a meticulously restored neo-classical building dating back to
1910.
Opening Hours : Mon 1pm to 7pm; Tue to Sun 9am to 7pm; late night
opening on Friday, free admission from 6pm to 9pm. Getting There: ACM I
- From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and
turn into Armenian Street. ACM II - From City Hall MRT Station
(NS25/EW13), walk along St Andrew’s Road, past St Andrew’s Cathedral,
City Hall and Supreme Court. Walk into Old Parliament Lane. ACM II is on
the left after The Arts House.Changi Chapel & Museum
A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the
open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many
chapels built during the Japanese Occupation.
Open: 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily unless otherwise advised). Getting There:
Take SBS bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station (EW4). Alight at the bus
stop right in front of Changi Chapel and Museum (after Changi Women's
Prison/Drug Rehabilitation Centre).Chinatown Heritage Centre
Life of the ethnic Chinese in early Singapore was simple and almost
everyone lived in rented cubicles of shophouses, which were often
overcrowded and disease-stricken.
Open: 9am - 8pm (Mon-Thu), 9am - 9pm (Fri-Sun). Last Admission is one
hour before closure. Getting There: First take the MRT to City Hall
Station (EW13/NS25) and then transfer to Chinatown Station (NE4) or take
bus service no. 61, 80, 197 from North Bridge Road.Images of Singapore
Step back into 14th century Singapore with a little help from the 21st
century! At this museum, life-size figures, rare artefacts and
state-of-the-art technology bring the sights, sounds and smells of
bygone Singapore to life.
Open: 9am - 7pm daily (last entry at 6.30pm). Getting There: Take the
Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to
Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue or Green
Line.Malay Heritage Centre
There is no site more appropriate for the Malay Heritage Centre than the
Istana Kampong Glam - previous home of Malay royalty.
Open: Museum: Mondays: 1pm - 6pm, Tuesdays to Sundays: 10am - 6pm (Last
entrance at 5.30pm), Istana Compound: 9am - 9pm (Daily), Cultural Show:
3 timeslots daily: 10am, 11.30am and 3.30pm Getting There: First take
the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) or take bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63,
80, 145 197 from North Bridge Road, bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33,
51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, 197 from Victoria Street or bus service no.
10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196, 401 from Beach Road. MINT Museum of Toys.MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys), the world's first
purpose-built museum for toys, opened in Singapore in May 2006.
Open: MINT Museum Opening hours: 9.30am to 6.30pm daily. MINT Caf?
Opening hours: 9.30am to 9.30pm daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall
Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Raffles Hotel or Bras Basah Complex. The
Museum is next to Raffles Hotel and opposite Bras Basah Complex.
Nei Xue Tang
Buddhism is one of the religious pillars of the East. Nei Xue Tang’s
priceless collection of Buddhist art works pays tribute to devotees,
with Buddhist artifacts, relics, antiquities and art pieces gathered
from Japan and Gandhara to China and Indonesia.
Open: 10am - 5pm daily. Getting There: Take MRT to Outram Park Station
(EW16 - NE3) and walk 700m south along Cantonment Road.NUS Museums
At the Western end of Singapore lies a jewel of artworks and cultural
artifacts. The NUS Museums at the National University of Singapore house
a treasure trove of Asian art pieces.
Open: 9am - 5pm daily (Closed on Sundays and public holidays). Getting
There: Take bus service number 96 from Clementi Bus Interchange (near
Clementi MRT Station - EW23). The service goes via Kent Ridge Crescent
(loop). red dot design museum
The 2nd red dot design museum was established in Singapore in November
2005. The museum is the anchor tenant and key attraction at the red dot
Traffic, a creative hub located at Maxwell Road. The red dot design
museum in Singapore is the physical embodiment of the red dot design
awards, an exclusive exhibition venue for red dot design award winners
Opening Hours: Fri - Tues 11am to 8pm Getting There: From Tanjong Pagar
MRT Station (EW15), walk towards Maxwell Road. Travel by Bus: Nearest
Bus Stop is 0.13 km away, with the following services available: SBS -
10, 100, 107, 130, 162, 16M, 196, 65M, 70, 89M, 97 ; SMRT - 75Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum
For military and aviation buffs, the Republic of Singapore Air Force
Museum is a must-see. Spread over 10,600 square metres of land, the
museum comprises an outdoor gallery and two levels of indoor galleries.
Open: 8.30 am to 5 pm (Tue - Sun except public holidays). Getting There:
Take SBS bus 94 (except on Sundays and public holidays) from Eunos MRT
station (EW7) or SBS bus 90 from Toa Payoh bus interchange.Republic of Singapore Navy Museum
Military and marine enthusiasts will be captivated by the exhibits at
the Republic of Singapore Navy Museum - antique marine equipment,
historic photographs, even details of sophisticated, high technology
missile corvette vessels.
Open: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri), 8:30am - 12 noon (Sat). Getting There:
Take the MRT to Sembawang Station (NS11), then take SMRT Bus 856. Alight
at the bus stop after Sembawang Shipyard on Admiralty Road West. Obtain
a gate pass before entering the camp.Royal Selangor Pewter Museum
Pewter, an alloy combining tin, copper and antimony, is a speciality of
Southeast Asia - commonly made into decorative and functional objects,
with a fine attention to detail.
Open: 9am - 9pm (daily). Getting There: Take the North-East line and
alight at Clarke Quay Station (NE5). By bus: Take 54 from Scotts Road or
32 and 195 from City Hall MRT Station. Also easily accessible by taxi.Singapore Art Museum
Home to the national art collection of Singapore, the Singapore Art
Museum resides in a brilliantly restored historic school building (the
former St Joseph’s Institution). Opened in 1996, the museum has 13
galleries and over 4,000 artworks, making it the largest collection of
20th century Southeast Asian art in the region.
Open: Mon - Sun: 10am - 7pm. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut
(NS24) or City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Bras Basah
Road.Singapore Mint Coin Gallery
Love makes the world go round... or is it money? The Singapore Mint Coin
Gallery houses an impressive collection of coins, medals and medallions
from all over the world.
Open: 9am - 4.30pm (Mon to Fri). Getting There: Option 1 - From Clementi
MRT Station (EW23), take SBS bus 154 and alight at the 8th bus stop (not
including the boarding bus stop outside MacDonald's below Clementi MRT
Station). Walk in by Penjuru Road. You will see a white building of The
Singapore Mint on your left before the 8th bus stop. Option 2 - From
Jurong East MRT Station (EW24/NS1), walk to the bus stop for TIBS Bus
178 outside Jurong East Library, along Jurong Town Hall Road. Not
counting the boarding bus stop, alight at the 4th bus stop and walk in
by Penjuru Road. You will see a white building of The Singapore Mint on
your left before the 4th bus stop.Singapore Philatelic Museum
Both stamp and non-stamp collectors will delight in the extensive
collection of local and international stamps, and first day covers
housed in this quaint building dated back to 1907.
Open: 1pm to 7pm (Mon), 9.00am-7.00pm (Tue - Sun). Getting There: Take
the MRT to City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Coleman
Street.^top^
Parks, Gardens & Nature Reserves
Agricultural Farms
Do you know there are over 200 real working farms in the six
Agrotechnology Parks in Singapore, occupying a total land area of 1,500
hectares? Bounded by the land and manpower constraints, farms practise
modern intensive farming that suits the tropical climate. This makes
them interesting as unique Singapore nature attractions.Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
It may surprise many to know that the small city-state of Singapore is
only one of two cities in the world to have a significant area of
primary rainforest within its boundaries - the other being Rio de
Janeiro.
Open: 8.30am - 6.30pm (daily) Getting There: Take the MRT to Newton
Station (NS21), then take SMRT Bus 171.Chek Jawa
For environmentalists and conservationists, Chek Jawa is a gem of marine
wildlife. Located at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa is a
collection of six distinct habitats - coastal forest, mangroves, sand
bars, seagrass lagoon, rocky shore & coral rubble. Some of these
habitats can be found at Pulau Sekudu, which is considered part of Chek
Jawa.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah station (EW4).Then take SBS
bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus interchange. Then take a bumboat ride
from Changi Point Ferry Terminal (SGD 2 for a single trip). The bumboat
service operates from 6 am to at least 8 pm. Once on Pulau Ubin, either
rent a bicycle from one of the bicycle kiosks or take a local taxi to
Chek Jawa.Chinese Garden
Step into the Chinese Garden and you might just imagine you’re in
ancient China! Built in 1975 and designed by Prof Yuen-chen Yu, a
well-known architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden is modeled along
the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.
Open: Main Garden 6am - 11pm (daily). Getting There: The gardens are a
5-minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station (EW25).East Coast
Park
Looking for a one-stop family fun site? It has to be East Coast Park. Located
off the East Coast Parkway, the beach and landscaped terrains make East Coast
Park a weekend favourite for Singaporeans.
Open: Daily. Park is lit from 7:00pm to 7:00am. Getting There: Take a
taxi from Orchard Road, or take SBS bus 16 and alight at Marine Terrace. Then
use the underpass to cross the ECP expressway. Or take bus 401 to East Coast
Park Service Road (Sundays and Public Holidays only)Fort Canning Park
Established way back in 1859 as an arms store, barracks and hospital,
Fort Canning contains precious memorials of Singapore's early history
dating back to the 14th century and Sir Stamford Raffles' personal
bungalow.
Open: Daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24)
and walk towards Fort Canning Road.Labrador Park
Labrador Park’s high vantage point led the British to identify it as a
defence site to protect the entrance to the harbours of Singapore in
1843. Now, it is an oasis of tranquillity and offers a picturesque view
of the sea.
Open: 24 hours, park is lit from 7pm to 12 am. Getting There: Services
10, 30, 51, 143 and 176. Alight along Pasir Panjang Road and proceed on
foot via Labrador Villa Road. Parks 408: a direct service that plys
between HarbourFront Bus Interchange/MRT Station and Labrador Park
(Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 9am to 7pm). The service
departs from the interchange every 30 minutes.MacRitchie, Peirce & Seletar Reservoirs
The three reservoirs are popular sites for family outings and picnics as
they provide a quiet respite to the hustle and bustle of city living.
Surrounded by broad swamps, jungles and greenery, these reservoirs run
through the central northern parts of Singapore, providing a serene
backdrop to the cityscape.
Open: Daily. Getting There: MacRitchie: Take SBS bus 132 or TIBS bus 167
from Orchard Road. Lower Peirce: Take TIBS bus 167 from Orchard Road.
Upper Seletar: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16) then board SBS
bus 138. Lower Seletar: Take the MRT to Yishun Station (NS13) then take
SMRT Bus 851, 852, 853, 854.Mandai Orchid Garden
For over 50 years, Mandai Orchid Garden has been a beautiful sanctuary
where a diverse array of spectacular hybrids bloom on a gentle hillside.
Open: 8.30am - 5.30pm (daily). Getting There: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio
Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138. Alternatively, take SMRT Bus 927
from Choa Chu Kang (NS4) MRT Station.Marina City Park
For a breathtaking view of the city skyline and the sea, Marina City
Park is the place to be! Here, you can marvel at a spectacular two-tier
large pond with the fountain jetting water 18m high.
Open: Daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to Marina Bay Station (NS27).
From the station, it's a short walk, or take SBS bus 400.Mount Faber
Take in the panoramic views of the harbour, Sentosa and other Southern
islands from the top of Mount Faber. Or wait till night falls to see the
city lights after dark while you chill out at the cafeteria.
Open: Daily. Getting There: Take SBS Transit Service Parks 409 from
HarbourFront Centre, or take a taxi or the cable car from HarbourFront
Tower 2.Pasir Ris Park
Right in the eastern part of Singapore is a favourite family weekend
spot. This coastal park of some 71 hectares includes a six-hectare
mangrove swamp traversed by boardwalks for visitors to appreciate the
rich mangrove flora and fauna.
Open: Daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to Pasir Ris Station (EW1),
then board SBS bus 403.Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant
parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the
Gardens showcases many outstanding plant collections. Some highlights
include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution
Garden.
Open: 5am - 12 midnight (daily). Getting There: Bus services coming to
the Gardens are: SBS No. 7, 105, 123, 174 and TIBS No. 75, 77 and 106
along Holland Road; and SBS No. 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 186 and
TIBS No. 67, 171 along Bukit Timah Road.Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore's first and only protected
wetland nature reserve. Home to over 500 species of tropical flora and
fauna, the 87-hectare conserved wetland habitat is also a "refuelling
point" for birds on the East Asian Australasian Flyway.
Open: 7.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), 7am - 7pm (Sun and public holidays).
Getting There: Take SMRT Bus 925 from either Woodlands MRT Station (NS9)
or Kranji MRT Station (NS7). This bus stops at the Wetland Reserve's
entrance on Sundays and Public Holidays. On weekdays and Saturdays,
alight at the Kranji Reservoir Carpark for a 20-minute walk to the
Wetland Reserve.^top^
Singapore River
Boat Quay
Looking for a swingin’ good time? Then head on down to Boat Quay - the
trailblazer of the Singapore entertainment scene.
Getting There: Head towards the Singapore River from Raffles Place MRT
(EW14/NS26).Clarke Quay
Shop, eat and be entertained by the riverside! Featuring five blocks of
restored warehouses, Clarke Quay offers a quirky alternative to
mainstream attractions, with second-hand and antique shops, Sunday flea
markets and restaurants with an amazing array of F&B options.
Getting There: Head to the Riverfront from Clarke Quay MRT (NE5).Robertson Quay
A more laid-back cousin to Boat Quay, Robertson Quay offers a more
tranquil ambience for dining and entertainment by the Singapore River.
Housing a string of hotels hugging the river against a background of the
old go-downs of Singapore, Robertson Quay is the perfect locale for an
evening out.
Getting There: Best by taxi. Alternatively take a river taxi from Boat
Quay or Clarke Quay.^top^
Themed & Other Attractions
Carlsberg Sky Tower
Feel Like Getting High? Catch panoramic views across Singapore, Sentosa
and the Southern Islands from Singapore’s highest viewing platform.
Open: Daily from 9am to 9pm (Last ride at 8.45pm) Getting There:Take the
Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to
Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue or Green
Line.Cinemania
Craving for some excitement? Then hop onto a ride so real that gets you
right into the action of a movie!
Open: 12noon to 8pm. Last admission is at 7.30pm. Getting There: Take
NEL to Harbourfront Station and then take the Sentosa bus from
Harbourfront Centre Bus Terminal. On Sentosa, take either the Blue or
Green line bus.G-Max Reverse Bungy
Singapore’s first ever bungy! Be launched skywards at 200km per hour to
a dazzling height of 60 meters! Experience G forces similar to those
experienced by astronauts in a rocket launch, all in the safety of the
latest G-Max technology.
Open: Weekdays: 3pm till 12am, Weekends: 12pm till 1am Getting there:
Take the MRT and alight at Clarke Quay station, exit by the Eu Tong Sen
Street and turn left to cross the Coleman Bridge.Haw Par Villa
Built in 1937 by the entrepreneurial and charismatic Aw Boon Haw for his
brother Boon Par, Haw Par Villa is the quintessential house of Chinese
folklore.
Open: 9am - 7pm (daily). Getting There: Take SBS bus 200 from Buona
Vista MRT Station (EW21), SBS bus 10, 30, SMRT Bus 188 from Harbour
Front Centre, SBS bus 143 from Orchard Road or SBS bus 51 from
Chinatown.NEWater Visitor Centre
Our NEWater is one that has stirred a variety of reactions in Singapore
and elsewhere. Find out more about this Singapore success story!
Getting There: Nearest MRT Station : Tanah Merah
Bus Services available : 12, 24, 31 & 38
*A free shuttle bus from Tanah Merah MRT station operates at intervals
of an hour and 45 minutes, from 8.45am.NTUC Lifestyle World-Downtown East
Welcome to the land where the fun never ends! A self-contained
entertainment district, NTUC Lifestyle World - Downtown East offers a
comprehensive mix of over 40 food and beverage, entertainment and
specialty retail outlets.
Open: 10am to 10pm (Sat, Sun, gazetted public holidays and school
holidays). Getting There: Take the MRT to Pasir Ris Station (EW1) and
take SBS Bus 354 from the bus interchange or walk for 5 minutes to reach
NTUC Lifestyle World.Sentosa Luge & Skyride
The first ever Luge in Southeast Asia. Part go-cart, part-toboggan, pure
excitement - the luge is a fun-filled gravity ride that's safe for all
ages.
Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange
(just next to Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the
Blue or Green Line.Sijori WonderGolf
Certified by the World Minigolf Sport Federation, the 18-hole miniature
golf courses at the Sijori WonderGolf are uniquely landscaped with
shrewd designs, wicked slopes and obscured obstacles to test the skills
and dexterity of the avid golfer.
Open: 9am to 7pm daily, last entry at 6pm Getting There: Take the
Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to
Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue or Green
Line.Singapore City Gallery
See the whole of Singapore from a unique vantage point, right under your
feet! An exclusive, giant aerial photograph gives you a panoramic view
of Singapore without climbing great heights.
Open: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Mon to Fri), 9.00am - 1.00pm (Sat). Getting
There: Take the MRT and alight at Tanjong Pagar Station (EW 15).Singapore Discovery Centre
Spanning a total floor area of 4,500 square metres, the new Singapore
Discovery Centre consists of 5 main galleries around 8 different themes.
Guests will be able to immerse themselves in Singapore’s past, present
and future, travelling through time to key moments in our nationhood and
experiencing them “as they happen”.
Open: 9.00am to 6.00 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays, and 9.00 am to 8.00 pm
on Saturdays. It is closed on Mondays, except during school and public
holidays. Getting There: Take SBS Bus no. 193 & 182 from Boon Lay MRT
Station. A quick 30-minute drive from the city, the the PIE and turn off
at exit no. 40 or AYE exit no. 20.Singapore Science Centre
For all budding young scientists and aspiring ones, the world-acclaimed
Singapore Science Centre will keep your mind racing with over 850
interactive exhibits depicting the wonder and beauty of science.
Open: Science Centre (10am to 6pm); Omni-Theatre (10am to 8pm). Closed
on Mon except public holidays and school holidays. Getting There: Take
the MRT to Jurong East Station (EW24/NS1) then take SBS bus 335.Ski 360°
Cable skiing or wakeboarding as its name implies, is waterskiing or
wakeboarding where the participants are not pulled by a boat but by an
overhead cable, very similar to a snow ski lift, but erected around the
banks of a lake.
Open: Monday - Friday: 10am - 10pm, Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 9am -
10pm. Getting There: By Bus : 401* from Bedok Interchange, By Car : Via
ECP, Exit 7A, Car Park : Paid parking at E1 & E2, Free parking at D5,
*Only operates on Saturdays & Sundays.Snow City
Snow in tropical Singapore? No, you’re not dreaming! At Snow City,
Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, you can experience real snow, a
sub-zero climate and a three-storey high snow slope!
Open: Daily on Tue - Sun, closed on Mondays : 10.30am - 6.30pm
Public Holidays and MOE - approved school holidays : 9.00am - 8.00pm.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Jurong East station (EW24/NS1) and walk
towards Jurong Town Hall Road. It is located next to the Singapore
Science Centre. Bus Services : 335, 198, 178, 66.Turf Club/Horse Racing
Horse racing in Singapore has had a long and illustrious history,
beginning in 1842 with the formation of the Singapore Sporting Club by a group
of racing enthusiasts.
Getting There: Take the north south line to NS7, Kranji staion, which is
located adjacent to the MRT Plaza entrance of the racecourse. Or take bus
services 170, TIBS178, TIBS925, TIBS960 and TIBS961 which ply along Woodlands
Road and stop in front of the Kranji MRT station.
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World War II Sites
Battle Box
Tucked into the hillside of Fort Canning is the Battle Box, the largest
underground command centre of the British Malaya Command Headquarters
during World War II. Comprising 22 rooms linked by a corridor, this
complex is bomb-proof and also capable of recycling its own air supply.
Open: 10.00am-6.00pm (Daily). Last entry is at 5.00pm. Getting There:
Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk uphill past Park
Mall and towards Fort Canning Road.Changi Chapel & Museum
A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the
open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many
chapels built during the Japanese Occupation.
Open: 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily unless otherwise advised). Getting There:
Take SBS bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station (EW4). Alight at the bus
stop right in front of Changi Chapel and Museum (after Changi Women's
Prison/Drug Rehabilitation Centre).Civilian War Memorial
This memorial was erected to remember the shared experiences and
struggles of the major races of Singapore during World War II. Every
year on 15 February, a memorial service is held here to remember the
victims of the war.
Getting There: A short walk from City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25).Fort
Siloso
Built by the British in the 1880s to protect the western entrance to the
Singapore harbour, Fort Siloso is the only preserved British coastal
fortification in Singapore today.
Open: 10am - 6pm (daily). Last admission at 5.30pm. Getting There: Take
the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to
Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue, Red or
Green Line.Johore Battery
Built by the British in 1939 for the defence of Singapore, the Johore
Battery is a gun emplacement site consisting of a labyrinth of tunnels.
The tunnels were used to store ammunition to support three monster guns
that could fire 15-inch shells.
Open: 9.00am-5.00pm (Daily). Getting There: Take SBS Bus 2 from Tanah
Merah MRT Station (EW4) and alight at the bus stop opposite Selarang
Camp. Alternatively, take a taxi.Kranji War Memorial
Kranji War Memorial honours the men from Britain, Australia, Canada, Sri
Lanka, India, Malaya, the Netherlands and New Zealand who gave their
lives for freedom in World War II.
Open: 7.00am-6.00pm (daily). Getting There: Take SBS bus 170 from Rochor
Road or take the MRT to Kranji Station (NS7) and it is a 5-minute walk
away.Reflections at Bukit.Chandu
Go back in time to 1942 when 1,400 soldiers of the Malay Regiment made
their stand against 13,000 Japanese soldiers, choosing death over
dishonour.
Open: 9.00am-5.00pm (Tue - Sun). Getting There: Take SBS Bus 10, 30, 51,
143 or SMRT Bus 176, 188. Alternatively, take a taxi from Buona Vista
MRT Station (EW21) or Redhill MRT Station (EW18). Alternatively take a
taxi.^top^
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