Places that I've been to in Singapore

Founded in 2002 by Venerable Shi Fazhao, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (BTRTM) is a religious and cultural institution in the heart of Chinatown. It is dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha, and aims to promote Buddhist culture and education, and also engages in the provision of public welfare services. Here, visitors can see what Buddhist leaders regard as the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic, believed to be the tooth of Buddha. read more »

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect, I.M.Pei to be 'the city within a city', Raffles City Shopping Centre transformed the city's skyline as the nation's largest development project when it officially opened in 1986. read more »

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum, dating back to its inception in 1849 as a section of a library at Singapore Instittuion, before it relocated to its permanent site at Stamford Road in 1887. Named the National Museum of Singapore in 1965, it focuses on exhibits related to Singapore's history, and is custodian to the 11 National Treasures, such as the Singapore Stone, the will of Munshi Abdullah, the Dagguerreotype of Singapore Town, just to name a few. With its huge gallery space of 2,800m², the National Museum of Singapore presents Singapore history through a story-telling approach, with images and film projected on its cylindrical walls, thereby redefining the conventional museum experience. read more »

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is also the site of Singapore's highest hill, Bukit Timah Hill, which stands at 163m. Despite its area os just 81 hectares, it is estimated to have more plant species than the whole of North America, attesting to the rich biodiversity it possesses. The range of plants and animals that can be sighted in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve include lilies, orchids, squirrels, wild birds, monkeys and butterflies just to name a few. 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 »

MacRitchie Reservoir was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng, as the first impounding reservoir in Singapore. It resulted from an increase in demand for water in the mid-19th century, which grew beyond the capacity of ox-drawn water carts. In 1891, the reservoir was extended and the enlarged Impounding Reservoir was renamed as Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. read more »

Searching for a cheap yet fun way to cool yourself down in the hot climate of Singapore? Jurong East Swimming Complex would be one of the best places to choose from. This is one of the more popular public swimming complex in Singapore. Not only will you find a competition pool measuring 50 metres in length, there is also a toddlers pool, wave pool and a lazy river. read more »

The largest water theme park in Singapore, Wild Wild Wet, is the best place for the whole family to spend quality time with. Since Singapore is hot and humid in its climate almost everyday, Wild Wild Wet is naturally a hot spot for locals as well as tourists to come and cool themselves down. This water theme park features nine distinctive rides and facilities, from the ones where the entire family can have fun together at ease, to those that will send your adrenaline rushing through your spines. read more »

Located on the southern end of Singapore, Labrador Park is an ideal spot not only for couples to enjoy a romantic time together, but also a good place for the younger generation to learn more about the history of what happened to Singapore during the Japanese Occupation. Being designated as a nature reserve, Labrador Park used to be a rocky beach at low tide, and now, since land reclamation has taken place, it is seen as a park. Furthermore, being a designated nature reserve, it has also a large variety of wildlife and has recorded more than 11 species of butterflies. read more »

A popular place for recreation, Mount Faber Park is one of the oldest parks in Singapore. It is covered by secondary rainforest, with the vegetation on the slope serving the dual functions of both beautifying the park and stabilizing the terrain. Visitors to Mount Faber Park can enjoy a panoramic view of the southern parts of Singapore here from the various look-out points. read more »

The first gardening lifestyle hub in Asia, Hort Park provides greenthumbs with valuable gardening tips and suggestions. It also provides a lush, tranquil environment for groups to relax and enjoy the numerous gardening displays interspersed about the park. It also serves as a connector between the Kent Ridge and Mount Faber Parks. read more »

As one of the busiest airports in the world, this multi-award winning aviation hub caters to over a hundred airlines operating some 6100 weekly flights worldwide. Its terminals are spacious and equipped with an array of facilities, such as a medical centre, business centre, restaurants, supermarkets, accommodation as well as a host of leisure facilities perfect for the jet-lagged visitor. Also among the safest airports, the Singapore Changi Airport is well-known for service excellence and frequently upgrades it numerous innovative features to ensure that travellers continue to enjoy the highest possible level of satisfaction. read more »

With one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park and the Marine Life Park, this integrated resort is undoubtedly the largest attraction on the island of Sentosa. It also contains a number of internationally renown fine dining options and six hotels, totalling some 1800 rooms. The Universal Studios Singapore is the very first Universal Studio in Asia. read more »

The first new mall on Orchard Road in over 10 years, Orchard Central is an iconic shopping mall, an expansive stretch of glass adorned with state-of-the-art lighting, an image of modernity. In its over 250,000 sq. ft. read more »

The best place to spend a quality time together with your loved ones, and for people of all ages, especially for the young ones. Using the various effects such as water jets, flame burst, colourful lasers accompanied by captivating music, this is definitely not the typical fountain that you see elsewhere. The performance that they will depict using the effects of the water jets, lasers and music will leave you in awe, and you will absolutely be impressed with the degree of magnificence Songs of the Sea will give you. 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 »

Highly accessible due to its location just above Bugis MRT Station, Bugis Junction is a popular shopping mall, drawing a crowd of mostly teens. It is Singapore's first glass-covered and air-conditioned shopping streets with a nostalgic architectural setting. Enjoy the touch of historical charm of an old town while you shop in those shophouses with five-foot walkways! Bugis Junction is indeed a great place to shop, dine and be entertained, reflected by the accolades its has won, such as winning the "Best Shopping Experience - Shopping Centre" award twice! Anchor tenants include BHG, Kinokuniya and Cold Storage. read more »

Head down to Escape Theme Park to get your daily dose of fun as it offers 11 rides and attractions for people of all ages! For parents who are seeking to spend a fruitful quality time with their children, you can go to casual rides such as that of the Bumper Boats, Choo Choo Train, Ferris Wheel and more. For thrill-seekers, be sure to try out the Daytona Beginner's Track, Daytona Go-Kart or just challenge your bravery if you want to impress a certain person at the Haunted II. This will definitely be a good place to spend a fun-filled day with you and your loved ones as well as your counterparts. read more »

Situated right in the middle of town, Bras Basah Complex was also traditionally a location for book shops. Bras Basah Complex was built in the beginning of 80s as a 25 storey high building, with the first to fifth storey designated for commercial purposes while the rest of the building would be for residential flats. As such, this has attracted many tenants who were once popular book merchants along the Bras Basah Road, along with those from other districts. read more »

Bored and looking for something to do? Visit the EXPO, where something is always going on in one of those halls. As the top-ranked venue in Asia and also the largest purpose-built MICE facility in Singapore, the EXPO is sure to keep you entertained. A variety of events are held here every now and then in its 123,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, drawing over 6 million visitors every year for over 600 events. read more »

Perhaps the most elegant pedestrian bridge in Singapore, this 274 metre long walkway connects Mount Faber park to Telok Blangah Hill Park. The bridge gets its name from the curved wooden ribs that brace the structure 36 metres above Henderson Road, providing excellent photo opportunities of the surrounding rainforest. Common activities on this bridge include jogging or simply taking a stroll. read more »

Bukit Timah Hill is the highest point in Singapore at only 163m. It is a common place for trekking and the most accessible place to get in touch with nature. Just a 15 minute drive away from town, it is quite a popular tourist attraction. read more »

If you're looking for a luxury shopping and dining experience, Ngee Ann City is the place to go! Built in 1994, this 110,450 square metre shopping paradise plays host to a spectacular range of retailers selling everything from electrical appliances to jewellery to sporting equipment. Situated at the heart of town, namely Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City is one of the main high end shopping malls in Singapore. You can find high-end boutiques here like Chanel, Chloe, Louis Vuitton, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Versace. read more »

Junction 8 Shopping Centre is a landmark in the neighbourhood of Bishan in Singapore. It is in an extremely convenient location, linked to Bishan MRT which runs on the circle line and the north-south line. The shopping centre opened its doors in 1994, and has slightly less than 200 shops and services. read more »

Bishan Park, one of Singapore’s most popular parks, is located in a very central and accessible area of Singapore. The park is divided into two sections by Marymount Road - Pond Gardens and River Plains. Measuring 62 hectares of land, people of all ages can find something to do at Bishan Park. read more »

Prominently featured in Singapore's main shopping belt, The Paragon is fronted by top international brands like Gucci, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tod's and Miu Miu. With a wide range of retaillers selling all kinds of merchandise, there will surely be something for everyone here. Apart from merchandise, basement one offers a range of Asian and International cuisine, with famous restaurants such as Din Tai Fung,, Shimbashi Soba, Soup Restaurant, Kaffir & Lime by ThaiExpress and Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant. read more »

Perhaps the most recognisable retail icon in Singapore, Tangs Orchard thrills shoppers with its wide range of merchandise, from beauty products to electronic gadgets. It houses many famous brand names as well as lesser known foreign brands. As part of the Orchard road's retail belt, it displays colourful decorations and lights during festive seasons like Chinese New Year and Christmas. read more »

With high accessibility due to its direct linkage to Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange, Plaza Singapura is one of the most popular malls in Singapore. Managed by CapitaLand and owned by CapitaMall Trust, Plaza Singapura has seven floors of retail outlets, and two basements. Anchor tenants include John Little, Marks & Spencer, Best Denki, Spotlight, Yamaha, Carrefour and Golden Village. read more »

Scale the heights of drinking with New Asia Bar, both literally and figuratively. Situated on the 71st floor of Swissotel the Stamford (also Singapore's tallest hotel), you can enjoy a drink amidst the backdrop of the Singapore cityscape. Drinks are not cheap here, but pretty worth the price considering the panoramic views of the city that you get. read more »

Located within the Marina Centre subzone of the Downtown Core Planning Area, Millenia Walk is an upscale mall defined by a wide spacious layout brightened with a refreshing burst of colour. There are a variety of lifestyle shops here, specialising in an eclectic array of products and services. Millenia Walk also well known for housing Singapore's best collection of luxury watch retailers, such as Cortina Watch Escape Boutique, Asia's largest watch gallery. read more »

Just a short walk from Bugis Junction, Arab Street is lined by rows of historic pre-war shophouses selling a variety of quality carpets, fabrics and Muslim apparel. It is also home to one of the largest Mosque in Singapore, the Sultan Mosque. Visitors are allowed to enter the mosque on certain days if they are properly dressed. read more »

An architectural marvel, the Helix Bridge is the world's first curved bridge, officially opened on 24 April 2010. It links Marina Bay to Marina Centre, and is the longest pedestrian linkway in Singapore at 280 meters long. Its architecture is simply astounding, featuring the world's first 'double-helix' structure, an engineering feat assembled with great precision. read more »

Touted as the largest street shopping location in Singapore, Bugis Street boasts over 20 years of retail history and hundreds of stores selling a variety of quality merchandise at unmatched prices. This tourist hotspot is also conveniently located right beside Bugis MRT Station and within walking distance to other attractions like Iluma and the Bras Basah Complex. read more »

No visit to Singapore is complete without a visit to the famed Chinatown Food Street. Lining the roads are numerous refurbished conservation shop houses offering a staggering range of authentic Chinese delights such as claypot rice, frog's leg porridge and dim sum. Also remember to try the many local deserts and roasted pork slices. 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 »

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 Marina Barrage is Singapore's 15th reservoir, but unique in a way by being the first in the city, combining urban chic with lush greenery. It is also Singapore's largest and most urbanized catchment, and functions to increase Singapore's water catchment to about two-thirds of the country's land area. Visitors to the barrage can learn more about this groundbreaking project through the various exhibits on display. read more »

Situated adjacent to Raffles Hotel, CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) stands out with its beautiful Neo-Classical architectural style, with its green lawns, spatial courtyards and marble waterfalls providing it with its unique rustic charm. Once a convent school (its name stands for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus), CHIJMES is now restored for commercial purposes, becoming one of Singapore's most aesthetically-pleasing dining and entertainment venues. Premier F&B establishments have flocked to CHIJMES due to its sophisticated ambience, central location and rich history. read more »

Along the Marina Boulevard is the The Promontory @ Marina Bay, an interim event and public space for family-friendly activities such as theatres and carnivals. Within walking distance to many other attractions like the Esplanade and Marina Bay Sands, it is a spectacular vantage point where one can admire the magnificent Singapore skyline. read more »

One of oldest and most popular clubbing spot for locals, Zouk comprises of 3 contemporarily styled warehouses. Often playing the best in modern music and hosting Asia's trendiest musicians and DJs, Zouk offers techno, R&B, retro, Mambo and other music. Around for two decades, it continues to be the heart of nightlife in Singapore, with its fluorescent dancing stage and great music, complete with the crowd with their swagger on the dance floors. read more »

For decades, Newton Food Centre (also known as Newton Circus Hawker Centre) is the famous and most popular place for tourists seeking to get a bite of local Singaporean food. Prices are a little higher than other hawker centres because it is on the mainstream tourist trail. The range of food available here reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Singapore, with Chinese, Indian, Malay cuisine amidst many others. read more »

Jumbo Seafood is a famous restaurant chain specializing in seafood, with various outlets all over Singapore. The most famous dish would be the chili crab, a popular dish in Singapore. The giant crab is soaked in creamy spicy sauce that leaves one craving for more, and goes great with a bowl of fragrant rice. read more »

Pulau Ubin, the highly popular mangrove island that many locals go for a weekend retreat as it offers an interesting variety of activities and sights. Visitors of Pulau Ubin can get to go mountain-biking on the rocky trails, go swimming or even camp overnight. Interesting sights to look out for would be that of the traditional fishing villages, prawn and fish farms, Chinese temples and limestone quarries. read more »

Toa Payoh Lor 5 Hawker Centre is one of the many hawker centres in Singapore that has managed to make its appearance either on televisions, online or even in the newspapers. The best few hawker stalls are located here, which makes it one of the most favourite hawker centres among the locals. In addition, it is also one of the places that tourists would come over, just to try all kinds of delicious local delicacies that Singapore is famous for. read more »

The hawker centres in Singapore may look the same throughout, but Chomp Chomp Hawker Centre, surprisingly, will give some of the best experience yet. Albeit stalls lining on both the left and on the right like many other hawker centres, there is this weird sensation in diners that somehow all the stalls will have the nicest local delicacies around. There will be a momentary urge to order every dish from every single stall. read more »

Searching for a cheap yet fun way to cool yourself down in the hot climate of Singapore? Jurong East Swimming Complex would be one of the best places to choose from. This is one of the more popular public swimming complex in Singapore. Not only will you find a competition pool measuring 50 metres in length, there is also a toddlers pool, wave pool and a lazy river. read more »

Opened in January 1996, the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) aims to preserve and present the art histories and contemporary art practices of Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, particularly the visual arts. Boasting one of the world's largest public collection of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian artworks and being the first international-standard museum specializing in art, the Singapore Art Museum is integral to Singapore's vision to being a global city for the arts. It collaborates with leading international museums to showcase both local and local and international art practices, as well as cutting edge art expressions, hoping to bring about a confluence of ideas and international flows of ideas and resources for a dynamic arts scene. read more »

Want to experience the thrill of skydiving without having any worries of danger? Check out iFly Singapore, the world's first and largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel! Like a real skydiving experience, visitors will get the chance to experience free-fall conditions, feeling like they are falling through the air from 12,000 to 3,000 feet. Those who have never done this before need not worry, for iFly Singapore provides professional training and guidance for all visitors to ensure a safe and wonderful experience. read more »

Voted Best Singapore Rooftop Bar by CNNGO; The Region's Best Rooftop Bars by JetStar Magazine; Top 10 Rooftop Bars in Singapore by IS Magazine; and The Straits Times Life! picks on the Best Rooftop Views. Opened in 2008, the 6,000 sq ft club went through a sexy overhaul and reopened its doors in December 2011 with a brand new look. Source: http://www. read more »

Named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867) under British India control, Cavenagh Bridge is the one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, being built in 1869 to link the Civic District on the North Bank with the Commercial District on the South Bank. It is also the only suspension bridge in Singapore. Originally a bridge for vehicular traffic, the traffic increased to such proportions that the Cavenagh Bridge was not able to cope with and was thus converted to a pedestrian bridge instead. read more »

The Joo Chiat/Katong enclave has traditionally has been the preserve of the Peranakans. Descendants of 17th century Chinese and Indian immigrants who married non-Muslim natives from the Malay Archipelago, the stories and lifestyles of the Peranakans provide a slice of the history of Singapore. Their legacy is best showcased in the Joo Chiat/Katong district, dotted by the colourful shophouses and homes that display the opulence and charm of the olden days. read more »

Sharing the stately Empress Place building with the Asian Civilisations Museum, IndoChine Waterfront Restaurant provides a sophisticated and great ambience with its chic oriental decor, featuring Chinese antiques and buddha statues. It offers visitors a wonderful fine-dining experience with its magnificent views of the Singapore River, perfect for a romantic dinner. Combining the best dishes from the Indochinese region, it's menu also has hints of French cuisine that was added into regional palates during colonial days. read more »

As dusk falls, the Singapore Night Safari's many resident animals wake up for yet another exciting night of frolicking and hunting. Visit to view magnificent animals like griffon vultures and malayan tigers when they are the most active in the world's first safari park for nocturnal animal, home to over 25000 animals of 137 species, of which 38% are threatened. The sheer popularity of the Night Safari is reflected by the 9 times that it was awarded Singapore Tourism Board's Best Visitor Attraction Experience, drawing more than 1. 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 »

Sembawang Shopping Centre was redeveloped in 2008, and now boasts a variety of stalls and a clean and neat design, enabling shoppers to navigate around easily. It is also home to Giant hypermarket where shoppers can get a variety of things such as household items for an affordable price. Sembawang Shopping Centre also has Esprit and Winter Time outlet stores, where shoppers can get cheap deals on these familiar brands. 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 »

Looking for a magnificent temple to visit in Singapore? Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery in Toa Payoh would be the best place to go and is the oldest temple in Singapore. Occupying 40,000 square metres, this national monument of a Buddhist temple was completed in 1908 and in remembrance of Buddha's birth and death. After 11 years of restoration, Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery has reopened and visitors will be greeted by a gateway that is elaborately decorated to depict the magnificence of this national beauty. read more »

The 20-hectare Jurong Bird Park is an outstanding bird park, the largest in Southeast Asia. Opened on 3 January 1971, it boasts of over 9,000 birds from more than 600 species. It also has the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian hornbills and South American toucans. read more »

Once the focal point of Chinese life and culture, Chinatown has since then evolved following some commercialization, but has remained a beloved enclave of culture and tradition in Singapore. It was granted official conservation status in 1989, paying homage to its historical roots, where shophouses once held coolie houses, brothels and opium dens instead of the offices, shops and restaurants seen today. It is the ideal place to shop for traditional Chinese merchandise and authentic Chinese food, and to enjoy the festive atmosphere during Chinese festivals like Chinese New Year. read more »

Located in the heart of Chinatown, Maxwell Road Food Centre dishes out a ride range of local delights, all deliciously prepared by the vendors of the 100 over stalls here. Visitors to Maxwell Road Food Centre can be assured of an authentically Singaporean experience, enjoying local cuisine in the typical hot and crowed food centre. In fact, this food haven is often jammed-packed during lunch by office workers. read more »

Originally named Almeida Street after the Portugese merchant Joaquim D'Almeida who purchased a large piece of land in Singapore, this street was renamed Temple Street in 1908. This was probably done in honour of Sri Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple that is the oldest one in Singapore. Visit Temple Street and you should definitely make a visit to this temple, built in 1827 in the style of Dravidian architecture in South India! However, this explanation has been rejected by some who suggest that it was named Temple Street as a result of the abundance of temples in the area. read more »

Located at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Mellben Seafood specialises in crab dishes, especially its Claypot Crab Bee Hoon that has been raved about by the locals. The popularity it enjoys is reflected by its expansion to having two other branches at Toa Payoh and Pasir Ris, drawing more heartlanders who would endure the long queues just to get a taste of the tantalizing Claypot Crab Bee Hoon. read more »

Once a wet market, the highly popular Lau Pa Sat hawker centre now serves local favourites like charcoal-grilled satay, fried chicked wings and roti prata to thousands every night, living up to its reputation as the most popular supper venue in town. Certainly a must-try for all visitors to Singapore. read more »