Singapore Changi Airport 18 min
ArtScience Museum (16 min) Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building. Marina Bay (20 min) Waterway & entertainment district noted for modern skyscrapers & landmarks, plus dining & shopping. National Gallery Singapore (19 min) Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929. Clarke Quay (20 min) Mall with restaurants & nightlife in redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Gardens by the Bay (15 min) A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (17 min) Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall. Singapore Flyer (16 min) Huge observation wheel opened in 2008 for views of the city plus high tea & butler-serviced flights. National Museum of Singapore (19 min) Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts. Merlion (18 min) Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth. East Coast Park (6 min) White, sandy beach with a skate park, water sports and sports facilities, plus local food sellers. Singapore Botanic Gardens (24 min) 183-acre botanical gardens with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees. Fort Canning Park (19 min) A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays. Universal Studios Singapore (21 min) Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment. Helix Bridge (16 min) Steel footbridge, opened in 2010, inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA. Sentosa (24 min) Vibrant island with sandy beaches, hotels & a casino, plus golf courses, a theme park & aquarium. |