13 Best Things To Do In Singapore (2018 Update)
Singapore is without any doubts the most developed, urbanized
country in Asia, if not in the world!I am sure you will feel it to when
you will discover this unique country-city.
UPDATE: I came back the second time to discover more of this amazing city!
Continue reading if you want to know more about the best spots to visit while in Singapore as well as how to save significant sums of money on sightseeing and restaurants in Singapore.
Here you go, my TOP 13 things to do in Singapore:
SuperTree Grove Light Show is just WOW, seriously! I cannot even describe it properly, but I felt like I stepped in some kind of fairy tale.
The Garden Rhapsody is a show (more like something from outer space) that is held in Gardens by the Bay every evening. The futuristic looking trees/mushrooms are lighted up in different ways together with the music. Every detail is perfectly tuned to create an atmosphere that will give you a fantastic feeling of wonder and stimulate your mind!
Even if it is your 2nd-3rd-4th
time to Singapore, do come back to see the show as they change the
program pretty often. The first time I went there was popular European
music and when I came back 2 years later, it was completely different –
Chinese songs. But still the same spectacular!
I think everyone should see it, it really went beyond my expectation and imagination. It is my dream to take my parents there now!
TIP: The show runs twice a day: at 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and it takes around 15 minutes. Make sure to come a bit in advance, so that you take the coolest spot! (Please check the link above for the updated schedule, sometimes they change the hour).
By the way, all the outdoors shows are all free in Singapore, for example like the next one:
One other great free show that is a must do in Singapore – the Wander Full Light and Water Show.
The show is a choreography between singing fountains and projections on their splashes. There are bubbles everywhere and this holiday atmosphere goes on everyday – don’t miss it while in Singapore!
Show times:
Sunday – Thursday: 8:00pm, 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
NOTE: the time of the show might change, please double check here before going
The best location to see the Marina Bay Sands show is on the left if you are facing the Louis Vuitton store. Another way to explain it – just go outside from the main exit of the Marina Bay Sands shopping mall and you will be in the center of the show!
PRO TIP:
Did you already see the timings of both shows? You can easily plan it
that way that you can see both shows in 1 day (if you need to). It is
about 12-15 minutes to walk between Wonder Full and Super Tree Grove.
Just follow the signs!
Ever wondered how concrete jungles might look like? I mean real jungles built on concrete!
The Singaporeans have created a whole new concept with planted walls, artificial waterfalls – somethings absolutely surreal!
You can learn about rare plants, take some great pictures, enjoy a magnificent view from to the Marina Bay Sands and just walk around this mysterious world built by man. It also features a 35-meter hill (on the picture above) covered in lush vegetation, it is also the world’s tallest indoor waterfall!
The entrance prices are here or on this picture:
Is it worth it to go to the Flower Dome? My friends told me “Not really”, so I skipped it.
PRO TIP: Make sure to have at least 1,5 hours of your spare time, and bring a jacket, as it is quite chilly and moist
inside the conservation area.
UPDATE: I have noticed that most of the times tickets are ~3 USD cheaper here than on the official website. Try it out! 😉
I love parks and that includes botanical gardens. I think I went to one almost in each country I visited!
The one in Singapore is such a beautiful park. You can wander on its alleys and get lost. It feels modern, fresh and ordered. Then, out of nowhere you can just wake up with a huge water monitor lizard in front of you.
The entrance to the Botanic garden is free of charge, but I also do recommend visiting National Orchid Garden (S$5). Unless you are some kind of Orchid expert, you will discover a gazillion new types of orchids which offer a sweet synthesis of visual beauty and matching fragrance.
Various types of orchids are presented, many colors around, great photo opportunities, we took hundreds of beautiful pictures!
It is inside the Botanic garden, but it has a separate entrance.
The Zoo is one of the top attractions in Singapore.
You can see otters, pygmy hippos, giant crocodiles, lions, zebras, rhinoceroses, orangutans and many many other animals
UPDATE: I came back the second time to discover more of this amazing city!
Continue reading if you want to know more about the best spots to visit while in Singapore as well as how to save significant sums of money on sightseeing and restaurants in Singapore.
Here you go, my TOP 13 things to do in Singapore:
SuperTree Grove Light Show is just WOW, seriously! I cannot even describe it properly, but I felt like I stepped in some kind of fairy tale.
The Garden Rhapsody is a show (more like something from outer space) that is held in Gardens by the Bay every evening. The futuristic looking trees/mushrooms are lighted up in different ways together with the music. Every detail is perfectly tuned to create an atmosphere that will give you a fantastic feeling of wonder and stimulate your mind!
Even if it is your 2nd-3rd-4th
time to Singapore, do come back to see the show as they change the
program pretty often. The first time I went there was popular European
music and when I came back 2 years later, it was completely different –
Chinese songs. But still the same spectacular!I think everyone should see it, it really went beyond my expectation and imagination. It is my dream to take my parents there now!
TIP: The show runs twice a day: at 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and it takes around 15 minutes. Make sure to come a bit in advance, so that you take the coolest spot! (Please check the link above for the updated schedule, sometimes they change the hour).
By the way, all the outdoors shows are all free in Singapore, for example like the next one:
One other great free show that is a must do in Singapore – the Wander Full Light and Water Show.
The show is a choreography between singing fountains and projections on their splashes. There are bubbles everywhere and this holiday atmosphere goes on everyday – don’t miss it while in Singapore!
Show times:
Sunday – Thursday: 8:00pm, 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
NOTE: the time of the show might change, please double check here before going
The best location to see the Marina Bay Sands show is on the left if you are facing the Louis Vuitton store. Another way to explain it – just go outside from the main exit of the Marina Bay Sands shopping mall and you will be in the center of the show!
PRO TIP:
Did you already see the timings of both shows? You can easily plan it
that way that you can see both shows in 1 day (if you need to). It is
about 12-15 minutes to walk between Wonder Full and Super Tree Grove.
Just follow the signs!3. The Cloud Forest
Ever wondered how concrete jungles might look like? I mean real jungles built on concrete!The Singaporeans have created a whole new concept with planted walls, artificial waterfalls – somethings absolutely surreal!
You can learn about rare plants, take some great pictures, enjoy a magnificent view from to the Marina Bay Sands and just walk around this mysterious world built by man. It also features a 35-meter hill (on the picture above) covered in lush vegetation, it is also the world’s tallest indoor waterfall!
The entrance prices are here or on this picture:
Is it worth it to go to the Flower Dome? My friends told me “Not really”, so I skipped it.PRO TIP: Make sure to have at least 1,5 hours of your spare time, and bring a jacket, as it is quite chilly and moist
inside the conservation area.
UPDATE: I have noticed that most of the times tickets are ~3 USD cheaper here than on the official website. Try it out! 😉
4. Singapore Botanic gardens
I love parks and that includes botanical gardens. I think I went to one almost in each country I visited!
The one in Singapore is such a beautiful park. You can wander on its alleys and get lost. It feels modern, fresh and ordered. Then, out of nowhere you can just wake up with a huge water monitor lizard in front of you.
The entrance to the Botanic garden is free of charge, but I also do recommend visiting National Orchid Garden (S$5). Unless you are some kind of Orchid expert, you will discover a gazillion new types of orchids which offer a sweet synthesis of visual beauty and matching fragrance.
Various types of orchids are presented, many colors around, great photo opportunities, we took hundreds of beautiful pictures!
It is inside the Botanic garden, but it has a separate entrance.
5. Singapore Zoo
The Zoo is one of the top attractions in Singapore.
You can see otters, pygmy hippos, giant crocodiles, lions, zebras, rhinoceroses, orangutans and many many other animals
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