Singapore Changi Airport 22 min
Merlion (11 min) Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth. National Museum of Singapore (7 min) Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (10 min) Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall. ArtScience Museum (11 min) Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building. Clarke Quay (10 min) Mall with restaurants & nightlife in redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Sentosa (21 min) Vibrant island with sandy beaches, hotels & a casino, plus golf courses, a theme park & aquarium. Singapore Flyer (8 min) Huge observation wheel opened in 2008 for views of the city plus high tea & butler-serviced flights. Sultan Mosque (14 min) Landmark Islamic house of worship in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District, with guided tours. Singapore Botanic Gardens (12 min) 183-acre botanical gardens with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees. Universal Studios Singapore (19 min) Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment. Marina Bay (20 min) Waterway & entertainment district noted for modern skyscrapers & landmarks, plus dining & shopping. Helix Bridge (11 min) Steel footbridge, opened in 2010, inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA. National Gallery Singapore (11 min) Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929. Fort Canning Park (7 min) A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays. Gardens by the Bay (10 min) A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells. |