Lonely PlanetJul 9
10 fabulous things to do in Singapore
From the Gardens by the Bay to fabulous hawker food and adventures to nature reserves and offshore islands, here are the top things to do in Singapore.
Home to the world’s largest orchid display.
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- Marina Bay SandsHotelResort with three towers and a waterfront light and sound show.
- ChinatownNeighborhoodColorful neighborhood with temples, shophouses, restaurants, and bars.
- Gardens by the BayParkFuturistic garden with plant-covered steel-framed Supertrees.
- Little IndiaNeighborhoodStreet decorations in Singapore’s Little India.
- Kampong GelamNeighborhoodArea where Malays and Arabs lived, around Sultan Mosque.
- Singapore Botanic GardensParkOne of the few tropical gardens on UNESCO World Heritage list.
- National Orchid GardenGardenHome to the world’s largest orchid display.
- Chinatown ComplexMarketLargest hawker center with over 200 stalls.
- Lau Pa SatMarketHawker center in an architecturally distinct building.
- East Coast Lagoon Food VillageMarketScenic hawker center located by the sea in East Coast Park.
- Newton Food CenterMarketFamous hawker center featured in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
- National Museum of SingaporeMuseumHouses multimedia exhibits tracing the state's history.
- National GalleryMuseumCollection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art.
- Fort SilosoSightLast remaining preserved coastal fort in Singapore.
- BattleboxMuseumFormer command center for British troops in Fort Canning Park.
- Changi Museum & ChapelMuseumFeatures stories from POWs and a replica of Changi Murals.
- Merlion statueSightIconic water-spouting statue in Marina Bay.
- Helix BridgeSightBridge with DNA-inspired swirls in Marina Bay.
- ArtScience MuseumMuseumLotus-shaped museum in Marina Bay.
- Sultan MosqueSightMagnificent mosque in Kampong Gelam.
- Tiong BahruTrain stationOldest neighborhood, now a mix of traditional and trendy shops.
- Joo ChiatQuarterBest place to learn about Peranakan culture.
- Flower DomeSight
- Cloud ForestSight