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Tourist Attractions in Singapore

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Singapore

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About Singapore

The Republic of Singapore is one of the most amazing countries in Southeast Asia. Fans of urban tourism and futuristic attractions come here to see the amazing Gardens by the Bay, the Universal Studios movie-themed theme park, the Optical Illusion Museum, and the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and especially its observation deck.

Connoisseurs of flora and fauna should definitely visit the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, the Singapore Botanical Park, the Oceanarium, the Butterfly Park, and the unique Jurong Bird Park. The local zoo will delight its guests not only with an extensive exposition of animals, but also with various entertainment shows, among which the Night Safari is particularly noteworthy. Local attractions and markets of Singapore’s ethnic districts will allow you to immerse yourself in Arab, Indian or Chinese culture.

Event travellers go to Singapore to attend the National Food Festival, Spring City Festival, Fashion Festival and the Formula 1 Night Race. As souvenirs from this hospitable country, they usually bring various electronics, footwear and knitwear, Indian spices or Chinese potions.

Top-30 Tourist Attractions in Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

4.6/5
45530 reviews

One of Singapore’s most famous landmarks, the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, is located in the Central region of the country. More than 2 thousand rooms are provided to its guests by this amazing 55-storey building. It also houses a casino, a museum, several restaurants and two theatres.

Singapore Changi International Airport

4.7/5
43181 reviews
One of the largest airports in the world with over 280 awards for quality of service. Singapore Changi Airport consists of 5 terminals, including a budget terminal and a VIP service area. Changi’s conference halls are often used for business negotiations, exhibitions and festivals.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Sentosa

4.7/5
8901 reviews
Sentosa Island is one of the most popular resorts in Singapore. Clean beaches, comfortable hotels and many entertainment centres guarantee guests an unforgettable holiday. There is also a large amusement park, an oceanarium and the Siloso Fort, which is accessible to visitors.

Bukit Timah

0/5
In the late 1800s, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve was established in central Singapore. The reserve is located on the hill of the same name, which is considered to be the highest point in Singapore. You can climb to the top by asphalt stairs surrounded by many benches for resting, or by a special sightseeing tram.

Clarke Quay

4.5/5
40585 reviews
In the second half of the 20th century, the wharves and docks of Clar Key Quay were replaced by bars and clubs, making it a popular destination for Singaporean tourists. The waterfront’s wide pavements are air-conditioned, so even on the hottest of evenings, it’s cool. And for those who like water excursions, there are regular river trams from Clar Kee.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Gardens by the Bay

4.7/5
130975 reviews
In the south of the country lies the amazing tropical park “Gardens by the Bay”. The tree-like structures of the “Gardens” were specially built here for different purposes – some, for example, are used to curl rare species of lianas, while others are used to collect rainwater. There are passageways between the “trees” that offer magnificent views. The Gardens by the Bay also has two greenhouses, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest.
Open time
Monday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Singapore Flyer

4.6/5
19535 reviews
The giant structure was built in the early 2000s. It is a Ferris wheel that almost every Singaporean tourist tries to visit. The popularity of the Singapore Flyer is not surprising, as each of its 28 comfortable capsules allows you to admire the beauty of the city from a breathtaking height of 165 metres.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore

4.6/5
18076 reviews
Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre is renowned for its perfect acoustics. It hosts international stars, opera concerts and musicals, as well as conferences and exhibitions. Inside the Esplanade, there are two concert halls, a library and an exhibition hall.
Open time
Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM

ArtScience Museum

4.5/5
13855 reviews
The original appearance of the Museum of Art and Science attracts many tourists. The museum aims to explore the creative process in science and art and its impact on society. The 60-metre asymmetrical building consists of three floors divided into 21 galleries.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Raffles Singapore

4.5/5
4812 reviews
In the centre of Singapore is a historic hotel built in the late 1800s. Luxurious rooms and chic restaurants make it a popular tourist destination. Named after the founder of Singapore, the Raffles Hotel’s facilities also include a tropical garden, a landscaped courtyard and a Victorian museum.

Orchard Central

4.3/5
11224 reviews
The centre of commerce and entertainment and a significant tourist attraction in Singapore is Orchard Road. The local skyscrapers and entertainment centres house a huge number of shops and boutiques providing a wide range of clothes and shoes to suit all tastes and wallets. The Orchard Road neighbourhood is considered one of the most prestigious in the country.
Open time
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Little India

0/5
Singapore’s Little India is a fairly compact ethnic neighbourhood full of national flavour. Here you can buy traditional clothes, spices, jewellery and souvenirs. Local cafes and restaurants offer national Indian cuisine. There are also several Hindu temples in the area.

Chinatown

0/5
Singapore’s Chinatown was once one of the most crime-ridden neighbourhoods in the country, but today these places are prized by tourists for their safety and national flavour. Chinatown is home to many shops and pharmacies, while Eat Street is home to tea houses, restaurants and pubs serving a wide range of Chinese cuisine.

Singapore Zoo

4.6/5
41243 reviews
In 1973, the famous Singapore Zoo was established to showcase animals in their most natural habitat. You can get around the zoo by tram, boat and even by pony. In addition to the animals on display, there are several types of animal shows and special shows for children.
Open time
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Butterfly Garden

4.5/5
7435 reviews
About 300 species of butterflies are represented in a special park on Sentosa Island. There is also the so-called “insect kingdom” – a 70-metre cave where various species of beetles, scorpions, spiders and millipedes are exhibited. For those who want to take away a few memorabilia, the Butterfly Park has a souvenir shop.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Night Safari

4.3/5
28540 reviews
Many tourists rush to visit Singapore’s unique Night Safari after sunset. Here you can see animals that live mainly at night. Special “moon” lighting allows you to see all the inhabitants of this zoo without disturbing their peace. For the convenience of visitors to the Night Safari, tour buses are available.
Open time
Monday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 7:15 PM – 12:00 AM

Marine Life Park

4.5/5
636 reviews
One of the world’s largest oceanariums opened on Sentosa Island in 2012. “Sea Life” consists of the oceanarium itself, divided into 10 zones, and an amusement park, where neither adults nor children will be bored. In the oceanarium you can see such rare sea creatures as roach rays and cephalopods Nautilus pompilius.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Singapore Botanic Gardens

4.7/5
40185 reviews
At the beginning of the 19th century, the first Botanical Garden was established in Singapore, which subsequently gathered on its territory all the diversity and beauty of local nature. Even the densest tropical thickets of this garden are equipped with pedestrian walkways. The heart of the Botanic Garden is deservedly called the National Orchid Park.
Open time
Monday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Jurong Bird Park

4.5/5
20172 reviews
Not far from the centre of Singapore, on the slopes of Jurong Hill is Asia’s largest bird park of the same name. The park provides the most natural environment for the feathered inhabitants. There are more than 10 thematic zones in Jurong Park, including the World of Darkness – an aviary, which creates night twilight in the bright daytime, the Penguin Coast, where cool temperature is constantly maintained and a special amphitheatre, where Bird Shows are held.

Sultan Mosque

4.7/5
9853 reviews
Singapore’s oldest mosque was built between 1824 and 1826 by Sultan Hussein. Nearly a century later, the old mosque, which had fallen into disrepair, was replaced by a new Saracen-style mosque. Since 1975, the Sultan Hussein Mosque has been considered a national monument in Singapore.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sri Mariamman Temple

4.5/5
4736 reviews
The oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman is located in the centre of Chinatown. The Sri Mariamman was founded in 1827 and is now considered a national monument. This working temple is open to the public free of charge. However, there is a small fee for the opportunity to photograph Sri Mariamman from inside.
Open time
Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

4.6/5
9633 reviews
According to legend, after the cremation of the Buddha, 4 of his teeth were left behind and taken by his disciples to different countries for safekeeping. It is believed that one such tooth was brought from Myanmar to a Singapore temple. Followers of the Buddha believe that the relic is currently housed in a golden chest which is on display at the Temple of the Tooth in Chinatown.
Open time
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Peranakan Museum

4.4/5
1775 reviews
The Peranakan Ethnographic Museum is an informative ethnographic museum dedicated to the local Peranakan people, housed in a 19th century building. As a result of mixed Chinese-Malay marriages, a unique ethnic group with its own original culture, language and even cuisine has emerged. The museum displays antique furniture, crockery and Peranakan clothing, as well as souvenirs for souvenirs.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Universal Studios Singapore

4.6/5
92645 reviews
Sentosa Island is home to an unusual entertainment park dedicated to the film industry. Several themed zones, each in the style of a favourite film or cartoon, will surely not leave its guests indifferent. Tickets allowing you to visit Universal Studios for several days in a row can be purchased at the city box office.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Illuseum Berlin

4.1/5
4783 reviews
There are more than 100 3D paintings in the museum. All exhibits can be viewed at close range or even touched with your hands. The museum’s territory is divided into six thematic galleries, which are available to everyone on a daily basis.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Fountain of Wealth

4.4/5
3515 reviews
Designed according to the rules of Feng Shui, Singapore’s Wealth Fountain was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records in 1998 as the largest in the world. It is believed that if one performs special actions near the inside of the fountain, it will bring wealth and prosperity. The Wealth Fountain is switched off at certain hours especially for this purpose, giving everyone an opportunity to perform a money ritual.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Formula 1 Singapore - Singapore Night Race

4.6/5
75 reviews
Since 2008, Singapore has been hosting one of the rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship. This event attracts many racing fans to the country. The uniqueness of the Singapore city circuit lies in the fact that the competitions are held here at night with powerful artificial lighting, and the cars move anti-clockwise.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

SkyPark Observation Deck

4.6/5
10208 reviews
The observation deck is located on the roof of Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Despite the fact that there is a fee for entry, this place attracts a lot of Singaporean tourists all the time. The best time to go up here is in the evening, when you can enjoy a stunning view of the city from the top of the hotel.
Open time
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Spectra - A Light & Water Show

4.7/5
3322 reviews
An amazingly beautiful light and music show taking place on Sentosa Island. This performance combines a show of fountains and lasers, a musical and fireworks lights. Fountain jets “dance” in front of the delighted spectators to specially written music, and laser beams project various images onto a special water screen. Regular volleys of fireworks complete the Songs of the Sea experience.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM
Thursday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM
Friday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM, 10:00 – 10:15 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM, 10:00 – 10:15 PM
Sunday: 8:00 – 8:15 PM, 9:00 – 9:15 PM

Merlion

4.6/5
38072 reviews
One of the most famous symbols of Singapore is the mythical creature Merlayon, consisting of a lion’s head and a fish’s body. The “lion” part of this animal acts as a symbol of fearlessness and strength, while the “fish” part indicates the country’s close connection with the marine element. The Merlayon statue is now located in the square in front of the Fullerton Hotel and is a very popular tourist attraction.