Singapore Changi Airport 16 min
Gardens by the Bay (27 min) A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells. Pulau Ubin (1 hr 9) Verdant island with walking & cycling paths amid villages, old granite quarries & diverse bird life. Singapore Flyer (27 min) Huge observation wheel opened in 2008 for views of the city plus high tea & butler-serviced flights. National Gallery Singapore (29 min) Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929. ArtScience Museum (27 min) Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building. Merlion (28 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 (30 min) Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts. Helix Bridge (27 min) Steel footbridge, opened in 2010, inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA. Singapore Botanic Gardens (30 min) 183-acre botanical gardens with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees. Marina Bay (31 min) Waterway & entertainment district noted for modern skyscrapers & landmarks, plus dining & shopping. Fort Canning Park (27 min) A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays. East Coast Park (17 min) White, sandy beach with a skate park, water sports and sports facilities, plus local food sellers. Wild Wild Wet @ Downtown East (13 min) Playful water park with serpentine slides, a wave pool & a lazy river, plus eateries & a swim shop. Clarke Quay (31 min) Mall with restaurants & nightlife in redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (28 min) Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall. |