Singapore, without any doubts, is one of the most developed, sophisticated, clean and expensive countries in Asia.
Fact that impresses me the most is how a small country with mainland area of just 50 km from East to West and 27 kilometers from North to South has developed so many jaw dropping attractions in a limited space. It’s a challenging task to decide which one to leave. Everything looks so attractive and unique. This realization came to us the moment we decided to take up Singapore as our next holiday destination.
From high-end malls, luxury hotels, beautiful green spaces, fine dinning options, happening party scenes to unlimited fun activities and attractions. Singapore has no dearth of option to keep you and your family busy.
Initially we thought, 4 days are enough to explore the city, but once we started short-listing, we realized 4 days was hardly anytime even to visit the most popular ones.
However some how we managed to explore some of the most popular attractions and here is the list of 10 must see attractions in Singapore.There are many more, which are still on my wishlist and I am keeping them for the next time.
1.Merlion Park – Well almost everybody would have seen landmark icon of Singapore – the Merlion. A mythical creature with the head of lion and body of a fish, located in the most affluent part of the city. Take a stroll to Merlion Park in the evening and enjoy breath-taking view of skyscrapers including the iconic Marina bay sands along with Singapore flyer and many other architectural marvels.
Take a picture with Merlion statue in a picture perfect backdrop of glistening skyline or Grab a chilled drink in one of the many pubs situated by the river. Merlion Park will surely have a lasting impression on anybody. Biggest plus point unlike other attractions, here you don’t have to shell money for entry.
Tips: You can also enjoy the light and water show all-free of cost
2.Gardens by the bay – Of many other attractions, this was something that amazed me the most. Something, which I had never seen before. “Gardens by the Bay” is a nature park spanning 100 hectares of beautifully landscaped area. The park has 3 waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. The most prominent places here are the two conservatories – Flower dome and Cloud forest along with Super tree grove. Flower dome showcases the exotic blooms and trees from different parts of the world.
Second dome, the cloud forest will transport you into the mysterious and misty tropical mountains showcasing rare flora and beautiful orchids. Walk through the cloud walk to enjoy the breath-taking top view of the misty forest. The most striking feature here is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.
Supertree grove- Probably the most stunning part of the Gardens, Super trees are tall canopies like vertical gardens dotting the area. Supertree grove looks most splendid and mystical during the nights with a beautiful display of lights. A walk along the 22-metre-high OCBC Skyway on aerial walkway that connects two of the Super trees is an amazing experience. Something that shouldn’t be missed is Rhapsody lights and music show at Supertree Grove, which will surely transport you into a magical fairy tale world
Tips: keep sufficient time at hand to explore the Gardens completely. Best time to visit is evening, entry to the dome closes at 8 p.m.Light and sound show starts at 7.45 p.m. and 8.45 p.m.
Marina bay sands- The iconic architectural marvel is one of the most prominent parts of Singapore Skyline. Apart from being a Super luxury hotel, Marina bay sand offers shopping extravaganza at The Shoppes mall which houses some of the worlds most upscale brands and celebrity chef restaurants. ArtScience Museum in a unique Lotus inspired building, Award winning Broadway musicals at MasterCard Theatres. And above all Sands SkyPark, which crowns the 3 buildings and offers a breath-taking 360-degree view from the observation deck. If you are staying at the hotel then you can enjoy the largest infinity pool literally hanging in the sky.
Tips: Best part is you don’t have to stay in the Hotel to enjoy many of the attractions like shopping mall, ArtScience museum, SandSky Park.
4. Little India – Experience the bit of India in Singapore at Little India. Located at a short distance from the opulence of Bay front area, Little India is one of the vibrant ethnic districts of Singapore. Perfect place to explore and experience Indian culture, Hindu temples, mouth-watering Indian cuisine, shopping (not heavy on the pocket).
Singapore Zoo – Although I am not a great fan of Zoo, Singapore Zoo is a place you should visit if you are travelling with the Kids. Its well maintained with variety of animals from different continents. Zoo also has train facility to drop you from one station to another. Only disadvantage that you have to stand in a long queue to get your turn.Apart from the Zoo, there are 3 other options.
- Jurong Bird Park – With 5000 varieties of birds, Jurong Birds Park is one of the popular tourist attractions.
- Night Safari – Worlds first nocturnal zoo with 1000 nocturnal animals
- River Safari- with more than 6000 Aquatic and Land Animals from 200 Species, River Safari Boasts River Giants and Mega Fishes of the Animal Kingdom.
6. Duck tour – Unique city and harbor tour, an amphibious ride on an authentic Vietnam War craft. This vintage and one of its kind vehicle covers both land and sea during the tour, which lasts for an hour. The tour guide shares interesting facts about the country and its history. We really enjoyed this tour, especially after a long day of walking this was a relaxing moment for us.
Tips: Pick up and drop point for the DUCK Tour is Suntech Convention center and it operates from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
7.Sentosa Island –Sentosa is a recreation island, offering host of fun activities including some of the best attractions that Singapore has to offer. Sentosa is connected with Singapore through road, Monorail, cable car and walking broadway. But I suggest cable car ride to enjoy the breathtaking view of the harbour. Attractions at Sentosa include world-class luxury resorts, Tiger Sky Tower, Singapore Butterfly & Insect Kingdom, Waterpark, beaches, Michelin restaurants, Universal Studios and one of the largest collections of aquatic animals in the world, SEA Aquarium and much more. Sentosa is a best place to spend fun-filled weekend. (If possible prefer a weekday)
Tips: Cable car or monorail starts from Vivo City mall. You need one complete day to quickly explore Sentosa Island and its major attractions excluding Universal studio (which requires atleast half a day it self)Read more about Sentosa Island in my blog
1 day itenerary for a perfect family trip to Sentosa Island.
8.SEA Aquarium – Some experiences can’t be explained and that’s what I would say about Sea Aquarium. This was my first visit to a large aquarium and it left me completely spellbound. Seeing the giant stingrays, sharks, corals and many more aquatic creatures, which I don’t even recognize, was intriguing. SEA Aquarium is home to 100000 marine creatures. Main attraction here is the centerpiece, a gigantic aquarium for the Open Ocean habitat, which makes you feel like you’re on the ocean floor. Just sitting and observing the fishes moving along with the beautiful background music is an overwhelming experience.Checkout all the details and pics in my next blog!
9. Wings of Time – One of the most magnificent 3D lazer light and sound show. I feel Wings of times is a must visit show, if you are planning to visit Sentosa Island. Show narrates the story of a mythical bird and 2 Kids and their journey across breathtaking landscapes in different times. The show creates a Magical atmosphere cutting edge technology, light and sound.
Tips: Show timings 7.40pm & 8.40pm daily. Grab the best seat in advance.
10. Universal studio –Theme Park located in the resort world Sentosa, offering 24 thrilling rides, 5 d Movie experience and many other attractions based on different movie themes. Entering Universal Studio is like stepping into a glamorous and magical world of movies, dreams and fantasies
There are seven uniquely designed movie-themed zones offering different experiences including popular ones like Jurassic Park, Madagascar, Egyptian, Hollywood, Sci- fi etc.A place full of fun and excitement, definitely a must visit.
Tips: Universal studio opens from 11 am to 6 pm but on Fridays and Saturdays it remains open till 10 pm. Many of the rides include water activity so it’s better to carry extra clothes.
Well this was all from my side. Have you visited Singapore? What are your favorite attractions? Do share in the comment box.
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As a local from Singapore, I must tell you that is is one of the most exceptional guides I’ve read! You’ve definitely included some of the best attractions which families should visit. For the more adventurous types, I would recommend bouldering in Singapore! Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks so much lydia..i am really glad and greatful that these words are coming from local. Surely in my next visit i would love to explore more of this beautiful place.
We recently had a stopover at Singapore airport but haven’t been lucky enough to visit the city as a family. I have heard Sentosa is fantastic these days.
Yes i loved Santosa its such a fun place !
Love Singapore. There is so much to do there. Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks so much.i am glad that you liked it !
Singapore is amazing. Gardens by the Bay is a terrific place to see (regardless of the age 😉 ). Love the photos and recommendations!
Hi loredana thanks so much .glad you liked it. Actually you are right i was more excited about it than my child
Such great suggestions. I love Singapore but haven’t made it to all of these yet. My fave is definitely the cloud forest, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks so much i am glad that you liked it. And hope you get to visit them soon
I am dying to go to Singapore, was it super expensive?
Hi lauren its expensive as compared to most of the Asian countries but offcourse manageable. I am sure one can find options to fit the budgets. Things like public transport and very well developed and cost effective
I am dying to go to Singapore, was it expensive?
You make me wanna go back to Singapore again! This is really useful. Will need to keep this for later
Thanks so much.hope you get to visit soon
I have been to Singapore almost ten years ago. It seems there are new attractions to visit. Thank you for your numerous suggestions. They’re very helpful.
Thanks Anita..you should plan to visit again..its so much fun 😊
I plan to visit Singapore this year so this post is handy. I’d love to visit Santosa Island. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks😊 i m glad you liked it.Santosa is so much fun.wishing you a great time
However long you have somewhere, it’s never long enough! Singapore is still on my list, I’m hoping to factor in a few days as a stopover on the way to somewhere in South East Asia or Indonesia 🙂
You are absolutely right kiara..specially Songapore has so many things.hope you hv a great trip😊
Saving this for my next trip to Asia. I’ll have several days in Singapore. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks glad you liked it.wish you a great trip and good time
That is such an informative post. Even though I don’t have kids at the moment I would love to visit Singapore and try all those activities.
Thanks so much.actually these places can be surely enjoyed by everyone !
I definitely want to visit Singapore some day! Thanks for sharing these useful tips 🙂
Thanks vanda.glad you found them useful.
I have been there, the place youre mention except the zoo and I really agree that Singapore is clean. But maybe singapore is not expensive countries in Asia, but one of the expensive. Japan more expensive than Singapore if you talk about Asia.
Hii thanks for commenting and reading. Yes i agree that its one of the most expensiveactually i meant the same 😊
I have visited most of these places, but I surely haven’t heard some of them. They look incredible in pictures. I wished I had seen this list earlier to visit all of the places listed. 🙂
Thanks Shruti..Singapore has so many attraction..i feel i could only manage to see half of them.hoping to explore more next time.
I had no idea that Singapore was so physically small. Amazing that they fit so many attractions in. They all seem to sparkle. How very exciting. Also, I never heard of the merlion, so thanks for sharing a few pictures of it. Those of us outside of Asia who have not visited Singapore apparently have plenty to learn.
Thanks so much. Even i dint knew singapore is so small untill the tour guide mentioned.
There are so many places to explore in Singapore and not to mention the food, art museums and gardens! Great list for 4 days and I am glad that you saw the safari because not many people do! @ knycx.journeying
Thanks so much..yes i would hv loved to explore food and museums too..probably next time
Impressive holiday! You had covered almost the best spots to visit. You’re right, expensive country to visit but Looks like you’d enjoyed your stay here so worth the expenses I guess. 🙂
Thanks farrah.yes it was absolutely worth.we had a great time
So many great attractions for families in Singapore! I didn’t know there were so many theme parks there specifically. Good to know!
Thanks glad that u found it useful
I have visited all of these destinations. They are truly amazing. Very beautiful, especially the night safari.
Thanks so much.. singapore is amazing
Hi .. a great post on singapore.. i have been there 2 years ago and visited all of these places . It was a great trip.. I would like to say that you have mentioned Sentosa as Santosa throughout the post.. Can you please verify it?? Thanks..
Hi .. a great post on singapore.. i have been there 2 years ago and visited all of these places . It was a great trip.. I would like to say that you have mentioned Sentosa as Santosa throughout the post.. Can you please verify ? Correct me if I am wrong too ..
Thanks..
Hi subadra..thanks so much i am glad you liked it. N yes i checked..its Sentosa..my bad. Thanks for pointing it.i will correct it 😊
I absolutely adore visiting aquariums and the Wings of Time light show looks incredible!
Aquarium was magical and so was the wings of time. I loved them
I have been to Singapore twice and can’t wait to go back again. Even though I’m a solo traveler, you have some great suggestions here that I will keep in mind for my next trip.
Thanks so much nailah. Wish you get to visit and enjoy Singapore again. I want to visit again too 😊
so many great attractions. Really want to visit Singapore some time
Thanks. I hope you soon get to visit. It’s a fun place
Wonderful post! Would love to do the Duck tour – sounds like a lot of fun and a great setting! Love the tips you give 😊
Thanks so much.i am glad that you liked it. Duck tour was very relaxing and we really enjoyed it. 😊😊
WoW it sounds amazing, really makes me want to go and visit Singapore with my kids!
Thanks so much. You should visit soon I am sure kids will really love it 😊
Singapore looks great and very family friendly! I’ currently living in Vietnam so hoping to pop over there soon x
Thanks so much. Singapore is perfect family destination with so many activities for kids. It’s really fun.hope you visit soon 😊
I want to visit Singapore just to see the Gardens by the Bay! I’ve seen so many beautiful photos, I want to experience it for myself!
Brianna it was really beautiful. I wanted to spend some more time there..Probably next time
ooh wow so many things to do! The Gardens by the Bay seem to be getting a lot of hype recently, so I hope it lives up to it if I ever make it there :).
I had seen pics of garden by the bay ..but when we visited I found it really amazing. Hope you get to visit soon too
This looks so fun. I know that Duck tours are totally touristy, but they are so much fun! Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks so much Michelle. Ya duck tour was a fun experience 😁
I wish I spent more time in Singapore! I only had an overnight layover so I only was able to experience things to do at night. At least I was able to see the Gardens by the Bay and the Merlion. I so badly wanted to visit little india. Great post!
Thanks so much. Singapore has so many things that time is just not enough.hope you get to visit again and discover more !!😊
I think I would visit even if I could only see Gardens by the Bay! It looks like the world’s most intricate garden! Wow!
Ya i am sure it is.cnt agree more on this
I visited Singapore last year but I skipped Sentosa as I didn’t have enough time. Too bad as that Wings of Time looks amazing. I loved gardens by the bay and Singapore zoo. It’s impressive how such a small country can have so many amazing attractions! Great and informative post 🙂
Thanks so much Ada.i hope you get a chance to visit Singapore again 😊
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Really helpful, we are going in August so definitely going to save this 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks so much. Wish you a wonderful trip
I am planning a trip to Singapore in the next few months, I can confidently say this is by far the best guide I have read. I have never heard of duck tour and Wings of Time, and I’ll cover them too. Were you able to cover all these in 4 days?
Thanks so much Shivani..I am glad you found it useful. We could cover these in 4 days. A little stretch but worth it. Hope you have a great trip
Wao. These are such awesome suggestions for family outings in Singapore. I haven’t been yet but have it on my radar now.
Thanks so much dear.hope u get to visit soon
This is really a good article. I have got now a clear view of Singapore places of family and friendly attractions. My plan is now set and the goals are too where i need to visit. The photos are also good. Thanks for the writing.
Thanks so much. I am glad that you found it useful.wish you a pleasant trip 😊
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WoW it sounds amazing, really makes me want to go and visit Singapore with my kids!
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Wow, what an incredible article! I’m absolutely blown away by the detailed descriptions of all the family-friendly attractions in Singapore. After reading this, I feel like I have a crystal-clear plan for my upcoming trip, and I can’t wait to check out all the amazing places that were highlighted in the article.
The stunning photos that accompanied the writing were the cherry on top, and really helped bring the descriptions to life. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, it’s exactly what I needed to get inspired and excited about my upcoming travels. Keep up the great work!