Singapore Changi Airport 18 min
Merlion (17 min) Iconic, 8.5m-tall statue with the body of a fish & head of a lion, shooting water from its mouth. ArtScience Museum (7 min) Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building. Clarke Quay (7 min) Mall with restaurants & nightlife in redeveloped, 19th-century, riverside commercial district. Fort Canning Park (17 min) A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays. Singapore Flyer (4 min) Huge observation wheel opened in 2008 for views of the city plus high tea & butler-serviced flights. Gardens by the Bay (6 min) A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells. National Gallery Singapore (14 min) Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (9 min) Tang dynasty–style temple housing religious relics, with ornate rooms & a tranquil rooftop garden. National Museum of Singapore (16 min) Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts. Helix Bridge (20 min) Steel footbridge, opened in 2010, inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA. Marina Bay (15 min) Waterway & entertainment district noted for modern skyscrapers & landmarks, plus dining & shopping. Sentosa (19 min) Vibrant island with sandy beaches, hotels & a casino, plus golf courses, a theme park & aquarium. Singapore Botanic Gardens (11 min) 183-acre botanical gardens with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore (13 min) Futuristic waterfront arts venue with 1,600-seat concert hall, 2,000-person theatre, studios & mall. Universal Studios Singapore (16 min) Movie amusement park with sets & rides on themes from Hollywood to sci-fi, plus live entertainment. |