Singapore Travel - Top Things to Do on Holiday in Singapore

When in Singapore make sure you don't missJurong Bird Park is an open-concept park and its
these Singapore highlights.collection of more than 8,000 birds from 600
Sentosa Island is one of the major hightlights ofspecies is among the largest in the world. The
Singapore. It is a tropical theme park with sandyPark specialises in birds from Southeast Asia. The
beaches and only ten minutes away fromPark has four walk-in aviaries, among which is the
Singapore. Connected to the mainland by aworld's largest walk-in aviary with the tallest
causeway bridge, it's a popular day trip for all. Allman-made waterfall. Bird shows, staged at the
bus and monorail transportation around Sentosa isPools Amphitheater and Fuji Hawk Walk are
included in the entrance fee.entertaining and informative and have thrilled
The easist way to get to Sentosa is to take thevisitors from all over the world.
MRT train to HarbourFront station. On Level 3 ofChinese Garden and Japanese Garden is located
Vivocity, the Sentosa Express monorail goes overnext to Lakeside MRT. A very pleasant place for
the causeway to the island. Alternatively, fromvisitors to relax and during Sept/Oct each year
HarbourFront you can ride the Cable Car forthere is a Lantern Festival where the garden is lit
scenic views of the city and the island. Or take aup with thousands of lanterns making a wonderful
taxi directly to Sentosa Island.night-time experience.
There are many attractions and activities onSingapore Science Centre houses more than 850
Sentosa Island:science and technology exhibits. Omni-Theatre is
Images of Singapore is a wax museum withan Omnimax movie cinema and Planetarium
displays depicting the story of Singapore's history,located next to the Science Centre.
located at the top of the hill (Imbiah lookout) nearSnow City is a permanent indoor snow center in
the Cable Car station.Singapore. If you need a break from the hot and
Sky Tower is an observation tower located athumid Singaporean climate this is the place to be.
the top of the hill near the Cable Car station. ItSkiing, snowboarding or sleds are available for hire
takes you up to a height of 131m above sea levelsubzero bar.
and offers a 360-degree view of Sentosa,Botanic Gardens are located on Bukit Timah Road
Singapore and the Southern islands. Day or night,and feature trees and plants from tropical
views from the tower promise to be both scenicclimates around the world. [Open 5am-midnight,
and breathtaking.Free entry]
Sentosa Merlion is a 37m high statue of theNational Orchid Garden is located in the Botanic
Merlion (half fish, half lion and national symbol ofGardens and the home of Singapore's national
Singapore). Visitors can take the elevator up toflower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid, and many
the mouth and head lookouts for great viewsothers. [Open 8:30am-7pm]
over Sentosa Island and Singapore's Port.Singapore Grand Prix is a formula one night race
Songs of the Sea at Beach Singapore Station is aheld in late September every year on the street
nightly extravaganza set in the sea with a livecircuit at Marina Bay.
cast, pyrotechnics, water jets and lasersMarina Barrage is a dam built across the 350m
Underwater World takes visitors into the oceanmouth of the Marina Channel. Keeping out
depths via a moving travellator that ferries youseawater, it transforms the Marina Basin into a
through an 83-metre-long acrylic tunnel. All aroundfreshwater body. The Marina Basin waters are
you are sharks, stingrays, eels and schools of fish.constant all year round, making it ideal for water
Dolphin Lagoon at Palawan Beach Singapore hassports. There are an assortment of Food &
highly intelligent and loveable pink Indo-PacificBeverage outlets.
Humpback Dolphins demonstrating their naturalBumboats are small tourist-oriented boats that
abilities. You can also swim with the dolphins.cruise the Singapore River offering short rides and
Fort Siloso is the former WW2 British Naval Basecruises with nice views of the Singapore CBD
and fortress where the British waited to defend askyline.
seabourne Japanese invasion. The guns wereNational Museum of Singapore houses many
pointed out towards the sea in preparation for anexhibits covering the history of Singapore.
attack. However, the Japanese came through theSingapore Art Museum houses exhibitions of
jungle down the Malay peninsula and caught themodern art from both Singapore and the Asia.
British by surprise.Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan) is the largest
Singapore Flyer is the world's largest Giantmosque in Singapore with its golden domes.
Observation Wheel and is located at Marina Bay.Visitors must be appropriately dressed (shorts,
At a height of 165m and featuring fixed capsulesshort skirts & sleeveless shirts are not
the size of a bus, Singapore Flyer providespermissible).
panoramic views that capture Singapore's skylineHajjah Fatimah Mosque is the second most
glimpses of Malaysia and Indonesia.important mosque in Singapore named after an
Singapore Zoo is located at Mandai Lake Roadaristocratic Malay woman who donated money to
next to the Seletar Reservoir and is one of thebuild it. It was build with a mix of local Malay
best zoos in Asia, if not the world. The animalsMuslim and British colonial architecture.
are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures,Sri Krishnan is a Hindu temple dedicated to the
separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats.god Vishnu located on Waterloo Street.
There is a zoo train that takes visitors throughSri Mariamman Temple at 244 South Bridge Rd is
the park and children can play at RainforestSingapore's oldest and most important Hindu
Kidzworld, a water play area themed like a wettemple and worth a visit for the intricately carved
animal wonderland.entrance. Remember to take off your shoes and
Jungle Breakfast is a very popular buffetdon't disturb the worshippers.
breakfast, at the zoo, hosted by a range ofChinatown lies behind the soaring skyscrapers of
animals such as orangutans, otters and elephants.Singapore's financial district contrasting the old with
Night Safari is part of the Zoo and is the world'sthe new. In the crowded and colourful network of
first wildlife park built to be viewed at night withstreets and alleyways Chinese merchants sell their
geographic zones like the Southeast Asiangoods from the ground floor of quaint pre-war
rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley,shop houses. This cultural hub of Chinese migrants
South American pampas and Burmese jungle. Atis bounded by Upper Pickering Street,
the amphitheater, the 30 minute 'Creatures of theCantonment Road, New Bridge Road and South
Night' show runs three times per night. The tramBridge Road. Take the MRT to Chinatown station
tour is highly recommended otherwise visitors willarriving on Pagoda walking street. Walk along
do a lot of walking and the eastern part of thePagoda Street and explore the parallel streets of
park is not accessible by walking. At the secondMosque Street, Temple Street, Smith Street and
tram station there is a walking path 'The LeopardSago Street. It's a great place to visit day or
Trail' for viewing giraffes, flying squirrels, lions andnight.
other animals.