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Sentosa Island is Singapore's main hub of entertainment, attractions and things to see in Singapore. The 5 square kilometer island is literally overflowing with all kinds of interesting places: parks, beaches and attractions that will appeal to everyone, and a rich nightlife and a lot of attractions will not let you get bored.
The list of attractions is impressive: tropical Mesozoic forest Nature Walk & Dragon Trail, Butterfly Park, Universal Studios Singapore, Merlion Trail with a 37-meter statue of the symbol of the city - a lion with a fish tail, Singing Fountains, and also - the observation deck of the Tiger Sky Tower, which offers a stunning view of the city, sea and islands.
You can get to the island from Singapore by monorail. Go to the end station of the blue line Harbourfront subway (it is a large shopping center), there follow the signs Sentosa Express, buy tickets in the machine and go. The first stop is Universal Park, the rest of the stops are directly Sentosa.
If you want, you can also walk along Sentosa Boardwalk, a multi-level pedestrian road connecting Sentosa and Singapore. At the same time, you can combine the pleasant (walking and great views) with the healthy (physical activity).
Or you can take the cable car, which is more expensive, but the views are spectacular.
You just have to take a ride on this behemoth, because there is no way you can miss such beauty. The Singapore Flyer is the largest wheel in the world, and the panoramic views of Singapore and the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia are breathtaking.
Address: 30 Raffles Avenue
Opening hours: daily from 8:00am to 10:00pm
Tickets cost S$29.50 (adult), S$20.65 for children (3-12 years) and S$23.60 for senior citizens.
You can get here by MTR (line CC4, Promenade Station) or bus numbers 106, 111 and 133 (Temasek Avenue Station).
This place will appeal to all bird lovers. Just kidding - the park has about 9000 species of birds from different parts of the world! There are tropical parrots, swans and penguins, and exotic species. The park is divided into natural zones in accordance with the territory of their pets, and the birds fly freely over the heads of visitors, which makes a walk through the park an unforgettable experience. It is definitely worth seeing in Singapore.
Jurong Park is located at 2 Jurong Hill.
Opening hours are daily from 08:30-18:00, and tickets cost S$18 for adults and S$12 for children (3-12 years old).
The park can be reached by subway (Boon Lay Station) or bus numbers 194 and 251.
Be sure to go to Sri Mariamman in Singapore, as it is the oldest Hindu temple on the island, built in 1827. The first thing that catches your eye is the five-tiered gate tower, intricately decorated with sculptures of gods, demons and mystical monsters.
It is easy to get in - the entrance to the temple is free, you will have to pay only if you are going to take pictures or photographs inside. In the temple itself it is worth paying attention to the original columns, sculptures of deities and colorful paintings dedicated to their deeds.
The address is 244 South Bridge Road. You can get there by subway (line NE, Chinatown station) or bus #61, 166, 197 (Sri Mariamman station).
This is the place to go in Singapore, because here you can try the best Singaporean cuisine in the city, and also - dishes of almost all cuisines of the world, from European to Asian, and all this at a very and very similar price. It's also good to come here on weekends to enjoy live music, and Telok Air also hosts culinary festivals and celebrations.
The market is open daily around the clock.
Can't wait to see it? Here are the coordinates: 18 Raffles Quay. Metro - Raffles Place station. Buses - # NR6, NR1, 970, 700, 167, 75, 196E, 196, 186, 162, 162, 131, 130, 107, 100, 97E, 97, 70, 57, 10E, 10.
Singapore Zoo will delight both big and small visitors with its variety of fauna and exciting entertainment. There are about 2000 species of animals here, and the fact that there are no cages in the zoo only makes a visit here even more interesting.
You can see the rare smoky leopard, Sumatran tiger and Komodo varan, as well as a variety of herbivores, predators, birds and reptiles. Monkey and elephant shows are held in the zoo for visitors, and from 18:00 the night safari opens, where you can observe the life of nocturnal animals. In short, Singapore Zoo is a great option for a full day family vacation!
Where else to enjoy all the richness and colors of Singapore's flora, if not in the botanical gardens? Here you can get lost for a day wandering the winding paths amongst the tropical thickets, or strolling along the wide avenues by the ponds. All plants in the garden are provided with name plates and brief information, so you can combine a pleasant walk in nature with an informative excursion into the world of plants.
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road
Opening hours: 8:30am to 6:00pm
An adult ticket costs S$18 for an adult and $12 for a child 3-12 years old. Children under three years old are free.
How to get there. By subway (Ang Mo Kio MRT station (NS16), then bus #138, or Choa Chu Kang MRT station (NS4), then bus #927).
This is the perfect place for those who love the outdoors, as it is home to some of the most extreme ropes courses in Asia! There is a rope slide, a free fall simulator, a climbing wall, and trails of different levels of difficulty. In a word, you won't be bored.
Address: MegaZip Adventure Park, Imbiah Hill Road, Sentosa Island.
Opening hours: daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm
Tickets in the park are combo tickets (include different set of activities) and cost differently:
The park is accessible by cable car as well as the Sentosa Express.
This is not only one of the most colorful and colorful places in Singapore (where, by the way, you can make excellent photos for memory), but also a lively shopping artery of the city.
The best time to come here is at dusk or in the evening, when the promenade glows with hundreds of lights of signs, shop windows and illuminations, and the air is filled with the aromas of delicious food and the sounds of live music. Here you can easily "hang out" for the whole night, and there is plenty of entertainment for this purpose. And the embankment itself with its sculptures, unusual architecture and unimaginable mixture of old and modern is already a live attraction.
You can get to the seafront by subway (Clarke Quay station, purple line) or bus number 2, 33, 12, 54, 147, 190.
Merlion, a mythical animal, half lion, half fish, is a symbol of the city and one of the favorite places for tourists. The 37-meter-high statue is located on Sentosa Island, and from its observation decks you can enjoy a simply stunning view of the city. The statue itself houses a historical museum and an observatory.
The statue tower is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $10 (adult) and $7 (child).
Think Singapore is all about beaches, temples and beautiful views? Then don't be lazy to visit the Museum of Optical Illusions and you will realize that Singapore still has something to surprise you.
The exposition of this unusual museum contains more than a hundred 3D-paintings that will turn your perception of reality upside down. Do you want to be inside one of the masterpieces of world painting? And get into a magic room where everything is not as it seems? Then you are definitely here!
The museum is located at 26 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, next to Universal Studios.
It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for adults (ages 13-59), $20 for children (ages 4-12) and $20 for seniors (ages 60 and older).
Sentosa Island has a veritable kingdom of insects that every traveler should get to. Butterfly Park is not only the beauty of lush tropical plants, but also an opportunity to see a variety of insects of the rarest species in their natural habitat. And, of course, to admire the colorful butterflies fluttering around, of which there are a great number - about 1500 specimens!
The address of the park is 51 Imbian road. The park is easily accessible by blue or green line bus.
Opening hours are 9:30am to 7pm (entrance closes at 6:30pm)
The ticket costs S$16 for adults and $10 for children 3-12 years old.
Singapore is good in that even seemingly ordinary things can turn out to be noteworthy, like Orchard Road. This street is not only beautiful with its lush greenery, it is also a heaven on earth for shoppers and entertainment lovers. It is home to cafes and clubs of all kinds, as well as a huge number of stores to suit all tastes and wallets.
A nice bonus - the stores here are open until 23:00, and during frequent sales you can buy great stuff at very low prices.
One of the gems of Singapore's nightlife, the Fountain of Wealth is located in the city center near the Suntec City shopping mall. Officially, it is the largest (!) fountain in the world, but it also holds a deep meaning. The fountain was built according to all the rules of feng shui and each of its elements has a meaning, such as the bronze ring - a symbol of the unity of all the nations of Singapore.
They even say that the fountain fulfills wishes - to do this, you need to dip your right hand into its smaller reservoir and, having made a wish, go around the fountain three times.
Visitors are allowed to visit the fountain at certain hours: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00, 19:00-19:50, 21:30-22:00, and in the evenings there is a laser show (at 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00) and musical performances at 19:00-21:30 (Monday through Thursday) and 20:00-21:30 (Friday through Sunday and on holidays).
You can get here by subway (Promenade or City Hall station) or bus nos. 36, 97, 111, 133, 502, 518, 857.
Singapore has a truly rare treasure - the Orchid Park at the city's Botanical Gardens. It is the world's largest collection of orchids, as well as a center for their cultivation and breeding. Only here you can see more than 60,000 species of these fragile flowers and enjoy their beauty to the fullest.
The orchid park is open daily from 08:30 to 19:00
Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for students and seniors, and free admission for children under 12.
A great opportunity to diversify your vacation in Singapore and bring a little intellectual diversity into it. Here you can learn about the cultural and historical heritage of Asian countries and peoples over the past 5000 years. In addition to the usual household items, utensils and jewelry, here you can get acquainted with the customs of ceremonial meals of different peoples or study the history of, say, India or China at an interactive exhibition.
Address: 1 Empress Pl
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday and weekends from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Friday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Ticket prices: adult $8 dollars, family $24 dollars.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Singapore, Palawan beckons tourists with its white sand and azure ocean. Here you can just bask in the sun, and go windsurfing or rent a canoe.
In addition, Palawan is ideal for a vacation with children: at the Palawan Amphitheater, kids will enjoy watching the live inhabitants of the rainforest, petting a monkey or feeding a parrot. The amphitheater is open from 12:00 to 17:30. Admission is free.
If you love the unusual, then our advice is to check out the Museum of Art at 71 Bras Basah Road. Here you won't find the usual classic paintings by famous masters, but you will see a lot of new original ideas in art, art objects and installations.
The museum is open: Friday 10:00-21:00, Saturday through Thursday 10:00-19:00.
Tickets are S$10 (adult) and $5 (senior citizen).
This park is without a doubt worth a visit for anyone visiting Singapore. Merlion Park is not only an iconic place in the city, but it is also very beautiful. It's great to walk along the bay, especially in the evening or early morning when the air is still fresh and cool. You can also go on a mini-voyage along the bay and see Singapore from the water - at dawn or at night in the glow of lights.
The park is open 24 hours a day all year round. Admission is free.
If you're not afraid of heights and want to see Singapore in the palm of your hand, this observation deck is just what you need. The platform is located in a panoramic cabin at a height of 91 meters. On a clear day, you can even see Johor Bahru in Indonesia.
The address is 41 Imbiah Road. You can get to the tower by bus (blue and red lines, Imbiah Lukout stop).
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 21:00
The entrance fee is $18 for adults, $10 for children under 10 years old.
