Singapore Top 10 Sightseeing

With the head of a lion and the a fish's tail, the Merlion is perhaps the most recognised symbol of Singapore. Standing proud in the Merlion Park at Marina Bay, it attracts well over a million visitors every year, who also get to enjoy the many nearby restaurants and art exhibits, as well as spectacular views of the Singapore Skyline. read more »

The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore. Its name combines "mer" meaning the sea and "lion". The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese. read more »

With 2,500 marine animals from 250 different species, the Sentosa Underwater World is one of Southeast Asia's most established oceanariums. Visitors will enjoy walking through its 83 metre acrylic-windowed underwater tunnel that allows for close observation of an array of marine life including coral reefs, stingrays, moray eels, turtles and sharks. Also stop by the Dolphin Lagoon, which allows visitors close interaction with several Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphins in a waist-high pool. read more »

Rated as one of the best zoos in the world, the Singapore Zoo is a must-see when visiting Singapore, drawing 1.6 million visitors per year. It boasts of Southeast Asia's largest wildlife collection, home to more than 2,000 creatures, 40 of which are endangered. read more »

Clarke Quay holds a rich heritage and historical value to Singapore, and is located beside the Singapore River. 150 years ago, the Singapore River is used for a seaport as trade and it is where Singapore is known as a fishing village. In Clarke Quay, it showcases an exuberant nightlife of Singapore, where there are many bars, pubs and clubs which are opened throughout the night. read more »

The Chinese Garden, is designed in the classical Northern Chinese Imperial style and especially to represent the Sung Dynasty period. Take a walk in Chinese Garden and be greeted by the majestic lion statues at both sides of the entrance, the stoneboat, the magnificent pagodas and the statue of Confucius. Make your way to the Garden of Abundance and take a deep breath to enjoy the free aromatherapy when you get to smell the fragrance of medicinal herbs from the Herb Garden. read more »

Billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property, Singapore's Marina Bay Sands also features a 2,561-room five-star hotel, museum, convention-exhibition centre and massive shopping mall featuring top international brands like Prada, Gucci, Hermès and Emporio Armani. Also visit the Sands Skypark which is perched on the top of the 55-storey towers. It contains a 146-metre infinity edge swimming pool, rooftop restaurants, lush gardens and offers a breathtaking 360 degree bird's eye view of Singapore. read more »

As one of the best botanical gardens in the region, the Singapore Botanical Gardens showcases the great floral diversity of Southeast Asia in 183 acres of gardens, rainforests and lakes. With its beautiful range of flowers and plants, visitors can find a temporal peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere here. The Singapore Botanical Gardens is also famous for its world-class National Orchid Garden, featuring the world's largest orchid display of more than 60,000 orchids, on which 2,100 are hybrids. read more »

A scenic coastline that stretches over 15 km and covering an area of 185-hectares, East Coast Park is one of Singapore's most popular urban getaways. Here, visitors can enjoy a diversity of recreational activities, ranging from sport activities to dining, with facilities ranging from volletball courts, restaurants, a hawker centre, as well as holiday chalets. East Coast Park is also a great place to enjoy a family picnic, with its swaying coconut trees and cool sea breeze. read more »

The River Safari started out as a simple aquarium exhibit. In 1996, the idea of the aquarium was to simply complement Singapore Zoo by having an extensive collection of fish and aquatic plants which will at the same time, make full use of the entire freshwater surroundings in that area. However, over the years, the idea was just not good enough as more ideas were thrown in by the management that seem to be better than one another each time. read more »