Top places to visit

Singapore is a place which offers equal advantages to adults and children alike. Some of the major attractions for children in Singapore are:

The place reminds one of the mass scale destruction caused by the WWII through various drawings, pictures and other sundry illustrations. The centerpiece of this historic site is the duplicate copy of the Changi Chapel which has always been considered a symbol of strength and courage for the people of Singapore. Along with this, the place also displays some of the ammunition and artillery which was used in conventional wars.

The place provides a magnificent blend of an urban and rural village along with the most awe-inspiring views of natural beauty. The place is not considered idyllic for swimming but is not a bad option for having a wonderful evening. The place is highly congested on weekends but is desolate on weekdays.

The place is one of the prime tourist attractions of Singapore which introduces tourists to a wide diversity of marine life which include various species of sharks, stingrays, turtles and sea dragons which can be seen at very close quarters through the 80 meter transparent acrylic tunnel. All such features make this place one of the most opulent oceanariums of the world.

The place gives you an opportunity to interact with over 50 species of butterflies along with various species of insects belonging to different phyla. These insects include rhino beetles, Hercules beetles, mounted butterflies and scorpions.

The Carlsberg Tower is Asia's tallest public observation tower. Tourists can enjoy a full 360 degree view from a height of 131 meters above sea level.

Established in 1859 this 52 hectare park offers a diverse range of flora which allows you to enjoy plant varieties of all four seasons in a single season. The park has up to 250 varieties of Palm trees only which have been planted in a specific area known as the Palm Valley. On Sundays jazz concerts are also organized to attract greater quantity of people. Situated in close proximity to the Botanic Garden is the National Orchid Garden which provides an enormous variety of flora estimated to be up to 60,000 species along with different species of Vanda Miss Joachim, Singapore's national flower. Admission timings in the National Orchid Garden are from 8:30am to 7pm daily with an admittance fee of $2.

The only place in Singapore where you can enjoy the night out in wild surroundings among nocturnal animals is the Night Safari. Occupying a massive area of 40 hectares, the place offers a diverse range of fauna which has been estimated to be up to 1,000 animals belonging to hundred different phyla. The park has been sub divided into three different categories known as Malaysian Rainforest, Indian Jungle and African Sahara all of which provide you the opportunity to interact with all varieties of nocturnal animals. One can also avail of the tram ride which covers the entire park in its 45 minute ride.

The zoo houses a wide variety of caged animals some of them for conservation purposes due to their alarmingly diminishing number which includes species of polar bear and pygmy hippos. Special area for children has also been designed where they are able to interact with tame animals and serve them with different edibles at the same time.

Situated in close proximity to the Zoological Gardens, the Mandai Orchard garden offers the most captivating sights of natural botanic beauty in its numerous varieties of various plants and their refreshing presence.

One of the most intriguing places in Singapore to amble around, Chinatown is considered to be the cultural and social nucleus of the country with the wide range of temples, merchant shops and activity. Even though the place has been experiencing some reconstruction work for a long time, it nevertheless is a place which deserves a visit for people coming to Singapore for the first time.

Take a walk down the Heritage Centre to get a glimpse of the history of Singapore from the time of the earliest settlers to the present. The place mainly characterizes the strenuous routine living of Chinese people in Singapore. The Heritage Center also conceptualizes the major social evils prevalent in the society which include prostitution, gambling and opium addiction. A visit to this place will help you appreciate the challenges faced by people and the ways they overcame them. Hourly guided tours are available.

The Changi Museum reproduces the many small chapels present during World War II. It reminds Singaporeans not only of the terrible past but also of heroism, sacrifice and the undefeated spirit of struggle and courage against outsiders. Moving images of fifty thousand civilians and soldiers imprisoned during that war bring them to life again through photographs and displays of their letters, drawings and personal effects. Among the remarkable artworks is a mural, now a major Singapore attraction, painted by Stanley Warren, who worked as a bombardier.

Do not forget Singapore’s Kampong Glam, where three ethnic strands blend in harmony despite their different origins. Malay and Islamic heritage, Middle Eastern traditions and bohemian charm come together to offer varied shopping and food choices and plenty of enjoyment and renewal.

As soon as you enter this ethnic district, the splendour and variety of its many sights will surprise you. Make your way among the many stalls selling heritage objects and flower garlands. You may admire the henna designs on hands, so treat your wife or daughter to one as a souvenir of Little India. We also recommend not leaving before enjoying a delicious Indian meal at one of the restaurants along the street, offering a variety of authentic dishes from northern and southern India.

This area is famous for its food. Residents and foreigners gather for rich laksa—rice noodles immersed in a spiced coconut meat-stock soup—as well as chilli crab and other delicious seafood.

Singapore’s former City Hall is part of National Gallery Singapore in the Civic District. The City Hall Chamber hosted the formal Japanese surrender ceremony on 12 September 1945. The building later witnessed major political events; Singapore became independent on 9 August 1965.

If you wish to revive memories of 1920, discover the beauty, elegance and charm of this world-famous hotel, restored to its original splendour. What distinguishes it, described as Singapore’s oldest hotel, is its important role in hosting the most prominent famous visitors to Singapore.

The Singapore River has long been considered an economic lifeline as the island’s waterway for transport, since the days when it was a rural district of early settlers. Discover its rich history for yourself on a bumboat tour. Do not miss Merlion Park, where Singapore’s founder, Mr Raffles, once landed, and where you come face to face with a gleaming pure-white marble statue of the founder, Sir Stamford Raffles.

Glide over the water-skiing lake pulled by an overhead cable instead of a boat. Enjoy slalom and trick skiing, kneeboarding or even surfing, all through a cable powered by variable electrical force that helps maintain speeds between 20–58 kilometres per hour.

To imagine how riding G-Max Reverse Bungy feels, picture yourself as a stone in a giant catapult. There is a small difference, though: unlike a catapult, it does not fling you into oblivion. You are securely strapped into a reinforced steel capsule that launches you 60 metres into the air between two 36-metre towers at 200 kilometres per hour.

You really cannot imagine snowy conditions in Singapore..! Temperatures drop below minus 5 degrees Celsius here, and every moment has its own flavour. You can ski, ride snowboards and snow tubes, or simply enjoy playing with and throwing snowballs.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve protects native forest and biodiversity within Singapore’s Central Nature Park Network. Its trails lead towards the summit of Bukit Timah Hill, 163 metres above sea level. The reserve is one of Singapore’s ASEAN Heritage Parks, with routes through protected forest habitats.

East Coast Park stretches towards the horizon across extensive open spaces, providing visitors with enjoyment and relaxation. Today it is a seaside resort and retreat for rest and recreation, where you will meet joggers, cyclists, skaters and anglers.