Singapore Things to Do

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Sentosa Island   Singapore

Sentosa Island, Singapore

 256 Reviews  When on Sentosa Island make sure not to miss the Songs of the Sea. It`s a pyrotechnic show on the beach with a live cast show and great show for the whole family. With singing and dancing and a nice... 

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Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari   Singapore

Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari, Singapore

 122 Reviews  It’s the closest place to a jungle. With free-ranging orang utans overhead, you’re out to set foot on an adventure on your own. The place was quite a maze, which, if you don’t have a map at hand,... 

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Orchard Road   Singapore

Orchard Road, Singapore

 45 Reviews  Just take a look at the walkers and shoppers on Orchard Road on Easter Sunday. Photo taken near CK Tang's and Marriott Hotel heading towards the Lucky Plaza for an early morning breakfast in the... 

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Clarke Quay   Singapore

Clarke Quay, Singapore

 40 Reviews  If you're down at Clarke Quay and wouldn't mind seeing Singapore from another vantage point, grab a bumboat ride. Fully narrated with a history of the River and it's importance in Singapore's... 

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Little India   Singapore

Little India, Singapore

 62 Reviews  I am, as can be seen from my Homepage, a hopeless Indiaphile. I make no apologies. So it would come as no surprise that I head for Little India at the first opportunity. Settled originally by Tamil... 

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Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay   Singapore

Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay, Singapore

 56 Reviews  The Esplanade is very interest and very beautiful place ,with the theatre inside and further up the mall and a terrace with Great Views of the Marina Bay. We came here for views of Marina Bay Sands... 

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Chinatown - Niu Che Shui   Singapore

Chinatown - Niu Che Shui, Singapore

 77 Reviews  Singapore has a very big chinese population, actually the chinese are the main ethnic group in Singapore and there is also a Chinatown with old chinese houses, a big chinese temple and it is a... 

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Arab Street   Singapore

Arab Street, Singapore

 15 Reviews  Included in our holiday 'package' was a half day city tour which really orientated us and presented us with photo opportunities that we would not have had time for otherwise. A tour bus picked us up... 

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Raffles Hotel   Singapore

Raffles Hotel, Singapore

 38 Reviews  One a night jaunt in Raffles hotel to savor Original Singapore Sling, what better way to Spend it at the Long Bar than to Sing with the LIVE Band!!! the live bands everyday invites patrons to sing and... 

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Bugis Street   Singapore

Bugis Street, Singapore

 16 Reviews  Try to allot some time for shopping alone. Head to Bugis Street for a good bargain of souvenir items, or to the Lucky Plaza along Orchard Road (lots of Filipinos there too). For second-hand... 

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River Merlion   Singapore

River Merlion, Singapore

 40 Reviews  We had our boat trip along the Singapore River where we caught glimpses of the Esplanade by the bay and the famous Merlion sculpture. We passed under big city bridges and interesting business towers... 

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Gardens   Singapore

Gardens, Singapore

 106 Reviews  The Chinese Garden can be reached at the EW25 MRT Station, East-West Line. Once you get off, you’ll see the path that leads to the garden right away. One thing which makes it interesting is that it’s... 

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Jurong Bird Park   Singapore

Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

 58 Reviews  A Singapore experience wouldn’t be complete without a day at the Jurong Bird Park. There, we saw all kinds of birds one couldn’t ever imagine. We first took a monorail ride around the park before we... 

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Boat Quay   Singapore

Boat Quay, Singapore

 30 Reviews  At good weather it is nice to go to boat quai walking around waterline, seeing new and old historic buildings together, go around from the west or south side- every sight is special. All also nice... 

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Marina Bay   Singapore

Marina Bay, Singapore

 22 Reviews  The Marina Bay Sands casino and hotel is the latest icon to be added to the Singapore cityscape and on a clear, sunny day, a visit to the Skypark at the very top is a must. It's easily the best place... 

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Geylang   Singapore

Geylang, Singapore

 6 Reviews  Well what to say about Geylang, Singapore! The most famous Red Light Area. Streets are managed by Lorong where the even and odd numbers are situated opposite the road. During day time it is an open... 

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Singapore Flyer   Singapore

Singapore Flyer, Singapore

 21 Reviews  We finalized our few last hours in the Singapore before heading in Malaysia and thought of visiting the Singaporean Flyer. It's a must see tourist attraction since it's nestled within the attractive... 

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Kusu Island   Singapore

Kusu Island, Singapore

 6 Reviews  The Imperial Cheng Ho takes you on a half day cruise from the Harbour, past the mouth of the Singapore River and the Tanjong Pagar container terminal (one of the busiest in the world) before sailing... 

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Sri Mariamman Temple   Singapore

Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore

 23 Reviews  Singapore's oldest hindu temple is located in the central parts of Chinatown. It was first made by a Mr Naraina Pillai, a trader who came to Singapore with Sir Stamford Raffles back in 1819. Four... 

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Asian Civilisations Museum   Singapore

Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore

 23 Reviews  South Asia was the last Gallery that we had to see, another one that was full on interesting displays. This one is a little different, as in the main South Asian gallery there was a selection of... 

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Fort Canning Park   Singapore

Fort Canning Park, Singapore

 12 Reviews  Fort Canning Park is a small hill that used to be the 'sacred' area where the old kings lived before Raffles came to the island. It offers an opportunity for a short hike in the middle of the city... 

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Museums   Singapore

Museums, Singapore

 29 Reviews  We have looked at the outside of the Museum, the travelling Exhibition, and now it's time to see the rest of the Museum that is on permanent display. Probably my favorite, was the costumes that Opera... 

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Chinese Heritage Museum   Singapore

Chinese Heritage Museum, Singapore

 14 Reviews  Usually, people go to Chinatown to buy souvenirs, take pictures of the colorful hanging lamps and eat. There's a museum there tho. Right outside the MRT station. It's the Chinese Heritage Museum. But... 

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Fountains   Singapore

Fountains, Singapore

 19 Reviews  This is a very unique fountain and really a very beautiful one. This fountain is based on a Hindu Mandala which means has a symbolic meaning of harmony and unity amongst the four races of Singapore.... 

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Island of Pulau Ubin   Singapore

Island of Pulau Ubin, Singapore

 5 Reviews  Guess it's been a while since a review has been written. Here is my experience from yesterday: The ferry ride is a quick 10min trip. Costs $2.50 one-way. We arrived around 2pm and the line was a bit... 

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Bugis: Bugis Junction

by cal6060

Bugis Junction is old restored shophouses combines between Hylam and Malay Streets to form an open-air cond shopping complex with glass wall and doors. It is a famous for both local and tourists. I used to come here for movies and visit Kinokuniya bookshop on the 3rd floor. This mall is designed for the teenagers as there are plenty of gifts and stationary shops, comic bookshops Hair saloon, clothing shops, DVD shops, and etc. There is an open water fountain that attracts a lot of children to play under the Sun. The Intercontinental Hotel is connected to this Mall. This is the locations that you can consider staying as it is location surrounded by attractions, malls, and eateries. There is a food courts on the basement, varieties of foods to choose. Great place to visit year round especially during special holidays, like Christmas and Chinese New Year.

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Singapore Cruise

by ozpaul

You can take a wonderful cruise around Singapore's Clark Quay. We booked this through our hotel - it was a nice way to get your bearings in a new city. It also gave us a chance to pick a great restaurant for lunch as we passed by.

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Getaway to MY!

by sheherezad

Depending on the time of year and, therefore, when the two monsoons that affect Peninsular Malaysia blow, you can get away to either the West Coast or East Coast.The SW Monsoon blows from about late April/May to September/Oct and affects the West Coast, so this would be the time of year to visit the East Coast! The NE Monsoon blows from Oct/Nov to March/April and affects the East Coast states, so this would be the time of year to visit the West Coast. However, although Langkawi will be wet and the sea rough and Penang less wet, most of the rest of the West Coast should be pretty OK to visit from April/May to September/Oct. Amd you can visigt Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Melaka practically the whole year round though some of the rain from the NE Monsoon does affect KL somewhat, resulting in heavy rain and slightly cooler ambient temperatures.Depending on whether you like beaches or islands or...

Off the beaten 'fine' tarred track

by justbecks

For a little wandering around some of my favourite haunts, down quiet alleyways and shisha insenced lanes, disappear between old shophouses and into a buzz of bars with delicious lychee martinis and peanut shelled strewn floors... the photographer or creative soul in you is here allowed to indulge and step back momentarily in time.

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Little India

by colin_bramso

Singapore has a large Indian population and you can sample their culture in Little India.The architecture is predominently Chinese but the shops are full of Indian food, clothing, ornaments, artifacts, the restaurants are mainly Indian and it has the look and feel of an Indian city.It's very different from the modern towers and hotels in the tourist areas, and you should spend time just walking around and soaking up the atmosphere of the real Singapore.

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Clarke Quay: Extreme Swing

by cal6060

This is one of the rides you could try at Clarke Quay. You will be sitting in a metal seats, then the seat will be swinging up and down. If you like excitement of heart beats, jut do it.Price: S$40Hours: Mon-Thu 2pm-1am Fri 2pm-3am Sat 1pm-3am Sun 1pm-1am

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Lantern Festival

by walterwu

This year (2011), a Lantern Float display is being held at Boat Quay on the Singapore River.A number of floats are "anchored" along Boat Quay with display on the Chinese Zodiac alongside the riverside bank between the Boat Quay and Central Mall.The best time to visit it is in the evening after sunset.When is it held? It is usually 2 weeks before the Chinese Lunar Calendar on the 15th day of the eighth month, which is usually, in September every year. Free display alongside the river.

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Clarke Quay

by cal6060

Another great location west on Singapore river is the Clarke Quay. This is the place where you can start you river cruising with Singapore River Cruise or Hippo River Cruise. Other than that, you can experience the Extreme Swing in here. There are plenty of shops, malls, outdoor and Indoor restaurants and food courts in the area. The north side of the river between Clarke St and Read St with the Central Fountain Square is the most interesting place to explore. It has some old buildings from the 60s converted into modern beautiful restaurants and shops. Don't miss the " Forbidden City" restaurant nearby with early Southern China Architecture. Nearby Shopping Malls: Central, Somerset Liang Court, Riverside Point, Central Mall, Merchant Square, Central Square. Nearby Attractions: Clarke Quay Old Shop houses , MICA Building.

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Clarke Quay: River House

by cal6060

River House is the one of the two old southern Chinese style houses remaining in Singapore. It has been restored becomes bar and restaurant in Clark Quay. It is named " The Forbidden City", decorated with big statues of Terracotta Army from Xian. It is a beautiful way to restore the building, and famous for tourists to take pictures in front of the building. The Singapore Heritage Signboard wrote:"The southern Chinese-style house was constructed in the later half of the 19th century for a merchant named Tan whose identity has been lost to history. Having served as residence and godown for gambier, biscuits and other commodities, River House was faithfully restored by skilled craftsmen in 1993. It is one of only two traditional Chinese-style dwellings remaining in Singapore. "

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

by cal6060

I passed by this old catholic church on my way to the Queen Street Bus Terminal. This white Gothic style architectural building is a small community church in Singapore. During my visit, I did not take any pictures from its interior, cause there was a funeral ceremony. Don't miss this white church if you come to Singapore via Queen Street Bus Terminal.

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Victoria Singapore Hotel  Singapore

 1 Review and 114 Opinions  Didn't stay there but was there for western steak lunch. 

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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore  Singapore

 7 Reviews and 1190 Opinions  Our door 2.5 meter swimming pool 

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Le Meridien Singapore  Singapore

 4 Reviews and 16 Opinions  I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, as the room was huge, with lots of amenities and a very... 

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