Singapore Changi Airport 18 min
Singapore Botanic Gardens (12 min) 183-acre botanical gardens with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees. Merlion (7 min) Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth. Clarke Quay (8 min) Mall with restaurants & nightlife in redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Fort Canning Park (7 min) A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays. National Gallery Singapore (8 min) Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929. Sultan Mosque (1 min) Landmark Islamic house of worship in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District, with guided tours. National Museum of Singapore (7 min) Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts. Universal Studios Singapore (14 min) Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment. ArtScience Museum (7 min) Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building. Gardens by the Bay (6 min) A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells. Marina Bay (16 min) Waterway & entertainment district noted for modern skyscrapers & landmarks, plus dining & shopping. Helix Bridge (7 min) Steel footbridge, opened in 2010, inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA. Sentosa (17 min) Vibrant island with sandy beaches, hotels & a casino, plus golf courses, a theme park & aquarium. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (6 min) Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall. Singapore Flyer (4 min) Huge observation wheel opened in 2008 for views of the city plus high tea & butler-serviced flights. |