Must-see attractions in Singapore

  • Sri Krishnan Temple

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    The polychromatic Hindu Sri Krishnan Temple has a magnificent silver-and-gold shrine.

  • Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East

    Singapore

    This 5-hectare park was once home to a rubber tree estate. It's history has not been lost as rubber, nutmeg, cacao and cinnamon trees dot the park, as do…

  • Palawan Beach

    Sentosa Island

    The most kid-friendly of Sentosa's three beaches, perfect for a family day out with calm ocean waters, playgrounds and a suspension bridge to an off-shore…

  • Pu Ji Si Buddhist Research Centre

    Singapore

    Part educational facility, part house of worship, this five-storey spiritual sanctuary includes meditation halls and seemingly endless serenity. Take the…

  • Swan Lake

    Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens

    One of three lakes in the Botanic Gardens, Swan Lake boasts a large bronze sculpture of a flock of swans taking flight and a tiny island cluttered with…

  • Old Hill Street Police Station

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    An architectural pin-up famed for its Technicolor shutters and neo-Renaissance design, the Old Hill Street Police Station houses a string of well-known…

  • Helix Bridge

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Known for its distinctive double helix structure, the bridge links Marina Bay Sands with the City Hall and Esplanade shopping districts. It also has…

  • Raffles Marina

    West & Southwest Singapore

    Need somewhere to park your super yacht? This marina harbours some of the country's biggest. Dine at the attached bistro while you contemplate which one…

  • Raffles Landing

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This spot, between the Asian Civilisation Museum and Old Parliament House, marks the place where Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore on 29 January…

  • Abundance III

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This giant bronze ring by architect-turned-artist Sun Yu-Li creates optical illusions and seems to get smaller or larger depending on where you stand.

  • Art-2 Gallery

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    A small contemporary art gallery, Art-2 offers a melange of mediums ranging from sculpture and ceramics to painting and paperwork from Southeast Asia.

  • ReDot Fine Art Gallery

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The only gallery in Singapore specialising in Australian Indigenous art, Redot sources its captivating pieces from community-based art centres.

  • Siloso Beach

    Sentosa Island

    The most popular of Sentosa's three beaches is jam-packed with beach activities, eateries and bars.

  • Lim Bo Seng Memorial

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This 3.6m-high pagoda was built in tribute to Major-General Lim Bo Seng, a Singaporean WWII hero.

  • Large Reclining Figure

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Seemingly rising out of the water, this is one of artist Henry Moore's largest commissions.

  • Six Brushstrokes

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Swing by to check out these six aluminium sculptures by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.

  • Bird

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    A voluptuous bronze sculpture by Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero.

  • Seeds

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This large granite sculpture is by Singaporean sculpture Han Sai Por.

  • Between Sea & Sky

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Abstract sculpture by Belgian sculptor Olivier Strebelle.

  • Homage to Newton

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This open-torso bronze is the work of Salvador Dalí.

  • Parliament House

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Often referred to as 'new Parliament', the building is situated behind the Old Parliament House. It was opened in 1999 and proceedings are open to the…

  • Padang

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This grassy field is home to the Singapore Cricket Club and Singapore Recreation Club. During WWII, the invading Japanese herded the European community…

  • Capitol Theatre

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    After years of neglect, the art deco Capitol Theatre was freshly restored in 2015 and is once again taking centre stage. Built in 1929 and locally dubbed …

  • Istana Entrance Gateway

    Singapore

    The heavily guarded gates to Istana, home of Singapore's president. Changing of Guards Ceremony, a throwback to the colonial British era, happens here…

  • Cavenagh Bridge

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Built in 1869, this suspension bridge links the north and south banks of the Singapore River. Don't bring your horses or cattle as they will not be…

  • Raffles Place

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Raffles Place is a small patch of green in the heart of downtown Singapore's financial district, completely swamped by office workers during weekday lunch…

  • Mt Faber

    West & Southwest Singapore

    One of the highest points in Singapore, standing 105m above sea level, and the centrepiece of Mt Faber Park.

  • New Supreme Court

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Singapore's New Supreme Court is a sci-fi statement co-designed by Sir Norman Foster's firm Foster + Partners.

  • Botanic Gardens Tanglin Gate

    Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens

    Entrance to Singapore Botanic Garden closest to Orchard Rd. Taxi drop-off/pick-up point.

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