Singapore Changi Airport 21 min
Merlion (9 min) Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth. Singapore Flyer (7 min) Huge observation wheel opened in 2008 for views of the city plus high tea & butler-serviced flights. Clarke Quay (12 min) Mall with restaurants & nightlife in redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Helix Bridge (10 min) Steel footbridge, opened in 2010, inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA. Marina Bay (19 min) Waterway & entertainment district noted for modern skyscrapers & landmarks, plus dining & shopping. National Museum of Singapore (10 min) Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts. Gardens by the Bay (10 min) A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells. ArtScience Museum (10 min) Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building. National Gallery Singapore (10 min) Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929. Universal Studios Singapore (18 min) Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment. Sultan Mosque (17 min) Landmark Islamic house of worship in the Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District, with guided tours. Sentosa (21 min) Vibrant island with sandy beaches, hotels & a casino, plus golf courses, a theme park & aquarium. Fort Canning Park (8 min) A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (9 min) Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall. Singapore Botanic Gardens (13 min) 183-acre botanical gardens with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees. |