What to see
Major Tourist Attractions:
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| Jurong Bird Park |
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The world's largest indoor aviary. The world's largest collection of South-east Asian birds.This 20.2-hectare landscaped park is home to more than 8,000 birds from 600 species.
Located Area: Jurong Hill, Singapore
Getting There:
Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station and transfer to SBS number 194 or 251 at the Boon Lay Bus Interchange. |
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| Singapore History Museum |
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The Singapore History Museum has a fascinating permanent collection featuring exhibits from the region's diverse cultures and history plus the superb 380-piece Haw Par jade collection, donated by the Aw brothers.
Open:
Monday - 13:00 to 19:00
Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 19:00
Friday - 09:00 to 21:00 (free admission after 19:00)
Located Area:
Merchant Road, Singapore
Getting There:
By MRT: A 5-min walk from Clarke Quay MRT station
Nearest MRT Station Clarke Quay, Exit B |
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| Singapore Zoo |
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Built in the early 1970s, with the emphasis on natural habitat, the zoo is home to more than 2000 animals of nearly 250 species. The Night Safari offers an unrivalled opportunity to study nocturnal animals.
Open: Daily - 08:30 to 18:00
Night Safari - 19:30 pm to 24:00
Located Area:
Mandai Lake Road, Singapore
Getting There:
By MRT :
- Alight at Ang Mo Kio station (NS16) and take bus service 138.
-Alight at Choa Chu Kang station (BP1/NS4) and take bus service 927. |
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| Cavenagh Bridge |
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This bridge with its elegant suspension struts is the third to be built and is the only suspension bridge in Singapore. Named after Major General Orfeur Cavenagh (Governor of the Straits Settlement, 1859-1867), it was constructed in 1869 to allay the inconvenience of crossing the Singapore River by boat.
Located Area:
Mouth of Singapore River, Between Empress Place Building & Fullerton Hotel, Singapore
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| Singapore Art Museum |
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Occupying a Roman classical building that was once the St Joseph's Institution, the museum features modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures and installations from South-east Asia. With 13 state-of-the-art galleries, it boasts a 4,000-strong permanent collection of artwork by established as well as pioneering artists. Visitors can also access digitised images of works from public institutions and private collections all over the region. Free guided tours in English and Japanese are available at designated times.
Located Area:
Bras Basah Road, Singapore
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| Sentosa Island |
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Attracting over three and a half million visitors each year, it is Singapore's most popular attraction. The island has a wide variety of museums, sights and activities including South-East Asia's largest oceanarium, a 19th-century British fort complete with bunkers, tunnels and gun emplacements, a Butterfly Park and an Insectarium.
Open:
Sunday to Thursday - 07:00 to 23:00
Friday to Sunday - 07:00 to 00:30
Located Area:
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Getting There:
By Cable car : Take cable car from Harbourfront Tower 2
By MRT : Take the North-East Line and alight at the Harbour Front MRT station. Follow the signs to the HarbourFront Bus interchange. Hop onto the orange Sentosa bus and you'll be on your way to Sentosa.
By The Sentosa Bus:The orange Sentosa bus plies to and from Sentosa and the HarbourFront Bus interchange. Operating hours:
7am - 11pm (Sun - Thu)
7am - 12.30am (Fri, Sat and Eve of Public Holidays) |
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| Underwater World |
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Situated on Sentosa, Underwater World is a dream haven which showcases the awe-inspiring beauty of a whole different world beneath the seas. From the sandy beaches and shallow rock pools, visitors begin their descent into the deep, passing brightly hued corals and vibrant plantlife before reaching a spectacular 83-metre long acrylic tunnel, home to great shoals of fish, prowling predators and other exotic ocean dwellers.
Located Area:
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Getting There:
Take Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT station).
On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue, Red or Green Lines. |
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| Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom |
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Like an emergent butterfly, the delicate beauty of the Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom promises to be breath-taking! Be dazzled by the riot of colours and thousands of tiny fluttering wings flutter as you stroll through the natural environment of these fragile specimens.
Located Area:
51 & 51A Cable Car Road, Sentosa, 099702/3
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. |
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| Night Safari |
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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. This premier night zoo houses over 900 animals of 135 exotic species in eight zones re-created to simulate geographic zones like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle.
Located Area:
80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
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. |
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| Little India |
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As you step into Little India, be prepared for an assault on the senses! You will be greeted by the strong, heady scent of spices and jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure trove of silverware, brassware, wood carvings and colourful silk saris, dazzling to behold. Pick up a walking guide and start your exploration of this colourful ethnic quarter.
Located Area:
Little India, Singapore
Getting There:
Take the north east line to NE7, Little India station or take SBS bus number 65 from Orchard Road, alight at Tekka Market along Serangoon Road. Click here to view MRT route map. |
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| China Town |
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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. Chinatown’s local name - Niu Che Shui (Bullock Cart Water) arose from the fact each household at that time had to collect fresh water from the wells in Ann Siang Hill and Spring Street, using bullock-drawn carts.
Located Area:
Merchant Road, Singapore
Getting There:
A short walk from Outram Park (EW16) or Chinatown (NE4) MRT Stations |
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| Merlion Park |
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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. Originally located at the Merlion Park by the Esplanade Bridge, the Merlion and the Cub became a popular tourist attraction for visitors. The installation ceremony took place on 15 September 1972, officiated by the then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
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| East Coast Park |
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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. Work up a sweat on the bike or on rollerblades, readily available for hire. If that’s not your cup of tea, there’s always the bowling alley, golf driving range, tennis complexes, a watersports centre and the East Coast Sailing Centre. And don’t forget to end your day with a lip-smacking feast of chili crab at a seafood restaurant by the beach!
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 (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays only)
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| Singapore Botanic Gardens |
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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. The numerous plant species here, including many rare specimens, reflect the Singapore Botanic Gardens' richness and diversity of plant life.
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.
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| Civilian War Memorial |
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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. Located in the east of the Padang the Civilian War Memorial is dedicated to all those who perished during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore between 15 February 1942 to 12 September 1945. Four identical vertical pillars rise to a pinnacle of 92.5 metres, symbolising the shared experiences of the four major races of Singapore - Chinese, Malay, Indian and other races. The remains of the unidentified war victims are buried beneath the monument.
Located Area:
War Memorial Park, Beach Road
Getting There:
A short walk from City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25).
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