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Thian Hock Keng Temple
Also known as the Temple of Heavenly Happiness, Thian Hock Keng Temple is one of Singapore's oldest and most eye-popping temples. Dedicated to Ma Cho Po, goddess of the sea, it was built by early Chinese Hokkien immigrants in gratitude for safe passage to Singapore. It's hard to imagine now, but Telok Ayer St was once Chinatown's waterfront before land reclamation shunted the shore 500m east.
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Underwater World
Sentosa's saving grace, Gracie the dugong is the star performer at Underwater World. Leafy seadragons and wobbling Medusa jellyfish are mesmeric, while stingrays and 10ft sharks cruise inches from your face as they traverse Ocean Colony's submerged glass tubes. Watch divers feeding the fish, or muster some nerve for the 30-minute Dive with the Sharks experience (from S$96 per person; call for details and bookings).
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Underwater World & Dolphin Lagoon
Ageing slightly, and set to be completely eclipsed by the world's largest oceanarium under construction at the island's new casino resort, kids will nonetheless get a kick out of the giant spider crabs, sting rays and impossibly lovable manatee. Tickets include entry to the Dolphin Lagoon show further along the coast.
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Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple
On the CBD edge of Chinatown, the Taoist Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple is also known as the Yueh Hai Ching Temple, which translates as Calm Sea Temple. Dating from 1826, it's an atmospheric place - giant incense coils smoulder over an empty courtyard while a village of tiny plaster figures populate the roof.
