The Sights of Singapore

With so much to do and see, Singapore is certainly much more than merely a place to stopover on the way to your final destination, rather is a place worthy of at a least of week of exploration.

gardens by the bay | MARINA BAY

Singapore is renowned as being a very green city and nowhere else is this more on display than at the Gardens by the Bay, undoubtedly a must-visit when in Singapore. Explore during the day, visiting The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest as well as walking the OCBC Skyway for a unique vantage point, and make sure to return in the evening to witness the Garden Rhapsody nightly light show.

18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore

Open 7 Days 5.00am - 2.00am

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS | SENTOSA ISLAND

Situated on Singapore island of entertainment, Sentosa, Universal Studios is Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park, featuring thrilling rides, shows and attractions based on popular films and TV shows.

8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore

Open 7 Days 10.00am - 7:00pm

ART SCIENCE MUSEUM | MARINA BAY

Housed in an eye-catching structure primly located on Marina Bay, Singapore’s Art Science Museum offers something for all ages, with an ever-ranging collection of digital interactive installations which invite visitors to immerse themselves in a world of art, science, magic and metaphor.

6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore

Open 7 Days 10.00am - 7.00pm

SINGAPORE ZOO | mandai

Situated on the outskirts of the city spread over 28-hectares, Singapore Zoo is considered one of the best in the world, renowned for its 'open concept' rainforest environment and array of wildlife. Make sure to allow a full day and stay for the popular Night Safari.

80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore

Open 7 Days 8.30am - 6.00pm

SINGAPORE FLYER | MARINA BAY

Once the world’s largest observation wheel in the world, at 165 metres high the Singapore Flyer offers visitors breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the city of Singapore from its 28 spacious, air-conditioned capsules.

30 Raffles Ave, Singapore

Open 7 Days 3.00pm - 9.00pm

JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT | CHANGI

An airport can rarely be considered a must-visit attraction, though Singapore Airport is no ordinary airport. Make sure before or after your flight you make time to enjoy the incredible beauty of The Jewel, a lush green sanctuary and tranquil retreat in the core of the world's best transport hub. Its centrepiece is the world's tallest indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex, that is surrounded by a terraced forest setting which houses more than 2,000 trees.

78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore

Open 7 Days 10.00am - Midnight (Friday & Saturday open from 9.00am till 1.00am)

BOTANICAL GARDENS | TANGLIN

Founded in 1859 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 4 July 2015, a visit to the city’s beautiful Botanical Gardens is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Singapore. Showcasing the best and most spectacular of tropical flora set in a stunning verdant landscape, one can spend hours exploring these tranquil gardens, including the incredible National Orchid Garden.

1 Cluny Rd, Singapore

Open 7 Days 5.00am - Midnight

ORCHARD ROAD | orchard

One can do some serious damage here, for the 2.2 kilometre-long Orchard Road offers some of the best shopping in the world. A swanky, tree-lined one-way boulevard, Orchard Road is Singapore’s retail heart, with discount outlets, department stores and upscale boutiques, alongside luxury hotels.

skypark observation deck | MARINA BAY

For the ultimate view of Singapore’s CBD and Gardens by the Bay, one must make their way to the top of the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel. From 57 floors up, the Skypark Observation Deck offers incredible panoramic city views along with two upscale restaurants.

10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore

MERLION park | marina bay

An iconic, immediately-recognisable symbol of Singapore, the Merlion, the official mascot of Singapore depicting a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, is difficult to miss. Situated on the shores of Marina Bay, a photo opt with the Merlion is a must, no matter how touristy it may be!

TANJONG BEACH CLUB | SENTOSA ISLAND

A serene sanctuary located on the finest sun-soaked stretch of sand in Sentosa, Tanjong Beach Club, lauded by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the World's Best Beach Clubs, is the ultimate coastal retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle, mere minutes away. Cross between a laid-back beach diner and a classy all-day beach club on the French Riveria, Tanjong Beach Club really does feel like a slice of tropical paradise a world away from Singapore’s busy, always-on city.

A relaxed, carefree day lazing and sipping tropical cocktails by Tanjong Beach Club’s stunning beachfront infinity-edge pool had always been high on my list of things I wanted to do whilst in Singapore, ever since I saw pictures online of the glorious place months prior to my departure. I first visited Tanjong Beach Club with a few other UQ students who were with me on the trip, after spending most of the day at nearby Universal Studios. As it was a Sunday afternoon, the place was, unsurprisingly absolutely buzzing. With a DJ and dancing, it was the ultimate beach party!

After only enjoying a few drinks and not getting the chance to take a dip, plus with my brother joining me in Singapore for a few days, I knew I definitely wanted to return and spend a longer time really soaking up the place. Consequntely, I reserved one of the many daybeds - I choose one poolside, rather than on the beach - for a few hours on a much quieter weekday - where it was less beach party, more peaceful hideaway. Though it was overcast and did rain for awhile - pretty much as soon we arrived and for almost the first time since I had been there for a month - thankfully, it reasonably quickly cleared up, allowing us to enjoy a lovely afternoon swimming, drinking (including a complimentary bottle of prosecco, thanks to the ‘Hungry in Singapore’ book!), eating, and just blissfully unwinding.

View Tanjong Beach Club’s all-day menu here.

120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098942

Open 7 Days 11.00am - 7.00pm (Saturday & Sunday open from 9.00am till 10.00pm)

SULTAN Mosque (masjid sultan) | ARAB QUARTER

Singapore is full of surprises and contrasts and Arab Quarter is one such example. A truly diverse, multicultural city, a stroll around Arab Quarter and down Arab Street, with lots of shops and amazing Arabic and Turkish food, is a beautiful pocket of the city not to miss.

3 Muscat St, Singapore

HENDERSON WAVES | MOUNT FABER PARK

At 36 metres above ground, the Henderson Waves bridge is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. Unveiled in 2008, its fantastical shape has lent an unexpected jolt of design savvy to the lush green belt in the south of Singapore. True to its name, the bridge mimics the undulating shape of a wave, curving and twisting along its entire 274-metre length. Its form is anchored by steel arches and filled in with curved ‘ribs’—slats of Balau wood, a dense hardwood used in heavy construction which is found only in Southeast Asia.

Henderson Rd, Singapore

TAN TENG NIAH HOUSE | LITTLE INDIA

Another unique, rather unexpected spot in Singapore is Little India, bursting with colour and vibrancy and alive with energy. Here you’ll find a cultural enclave with temples and mosques, street art and brightly painted shophouses. Along the main drag, Serangoon Road, unfussy canteens and hip eateries sit next to shops selling gold jewelry, colourful silks and fresh flower garlands.

37 Kerbau Rd, Singapore

Library@ORCHARD | orchard

There are few public libraries in the world as photogenic as Singapore’s design-focused Library@Orchard . Situated off Orchard Road, a quick visit and photo opt is a perfect way to break up the shopping and respite from the crowds, noise, and humidity!

BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC MUSEUM & TEMPLE | CHINATOWN

Yet another display of Singapore’s rich multiculturalism, the Buddha Tooth Relic Museum & Temple is a majestic place of worship and a repository of Buddhist wisdom and relics, home to an artefact of religious reverence.

288 South Bridge Rd, Singapore

Open 7 Days 7.00am - 7.00pm