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Singapore - What to see? Where to go? What to do?

Although only around 600 sq km in size, Singapore has many unique attractions and experiences to offer, ranging from tropical nature and exciting nightlife to multi-ethnic culture and the latest fashions.

Have a look at our recommendations, dive into the diverse little worlds of Singapore by simply grabbing a cab or hopping on a bus or train, and make the most of your stay in Singapore. For information on local transport click here.

Watch the Calendar of the Tourism Board for events happening during the Colloquium. For more information on all the attractions listed below, either follow the links or go to www.visitsingapore.com. 

Animal kingdoms

Night Safari – Experience the magic of the world-famous Night Safari, the world’s first wildlife park built for night visits. Start off your visit with the Night Safari’s cultural performances or 'Creatures of the Night' show, followed by the various suggested trails through the park or a tram journey that takes you through the scenic landscapes teeming with nocturnal animals. 
Click here to join one of the Colloquium buses to the Night Safari.

Jurong Bird Park – Thousands of birds, ranging from African lovebirds to the Arctic Penguins.

Singapore Zoological Gardens – A newly renovated zoo with a wide variety of animals, including a Singaporean-born polar bear, animal shows, animal feedings and rides.

Views

Singapore Flyer – Singapore’s 165m observation wheel that provides 360 degree views of the cityscape, from the nearest view of Marina Bay Sands to the furthest view of neighbouring Malaysia. This unparalleled view is just a ten-minute walk from the Colloquium venue Suntec. You can get walking and bus directions from City Hall MRT station to the Flyer here. New Asia Bar– This happening bar is located on the 71st floor of Singapore’s tallest hotel - Swissotel The Stamford - and at 226m is also the third tallest hotel in the world. Enjoy some drinks and take your panoramic pictures. Happy hour is from 3-9pm daily or dine one level lower at the Equinox Restaurant. Get there directly from City Hall MRT, a two-minute walk straight through Raffles City Shopping Centre. Mount Faber – At 105m, Mount Faber provides panoramic views of the Harbour Front district (the world’s busiest port), Sentosa Island and the other southern islands off Singapore. For more romantic moments, visit Mount Faber when night falls, dine at the top of the mountain, take a cable car ride to Sentosa, or even dine while taking a cable car! Take bus 409 or the cable car from Harbour Front MRT to get up there.

Places of interest

Merlion Park – Visit the statue of Singapore’s most popular icon: The Merlion, an imaginary figure with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Stroll around the esplanade and take-in the beautiful postcard scenery while spotting the nearby Flyer, Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, One Fullerton (Singapore’s six star hotel), the high rises of the business district, the hotels surrounding Suntec and the traditional buildings of the colonial district. Closest MRT stations are City Hall and Raffles Place. Esplanade Theatres on the Bay– One of the most recognisable tourist attractions due to its dome-shaped roof which resembles Singaporeans’ favorite tropical fruit, the durian (see under ‘Food’). Non-Singaporeans may rather think of a bee's eyes. Offering daily performances, including concerts, theatre, opera and ballet, The Esplanade also houses an outdoor stage, a mall and cosmopolitan food outlets. Look out for their programme of free performances! Be sure to walk there from City Hall MRT through the underpass where you can watch some exhibitions on your way as well as catch up-and-coming dance artists practicing.

Singapore River – Take in the impressive sweep of the Singapore River where traditional shop houses nestle beside the neo-classical splendour of the city’s fine colonial buildings and the overwhelming heights of the business district skyscrapers. Dine in one of the many restaurants or take a River Cruise or Taxi. MRT Raffles Place.

Botanic Gardens/Orchid Garden – Spread over 52 hectares and close to the city centre, the Gardens showcase many outstanding plant collections, including many rare specimens. If you love orchids then the National Orchid Garden has 20,000 orchid plants on display. Last admission to the Orchid Garden is at 6pm. Getting there: best take a cab.

Marina Barrage – Singapore’s 11th and newest reservoir is also the country’s largest Solar Park and one of the latest sightseeing areas. Located inside is the Sustainable Singapore Gallery, some food outlets, and a rooftop viewing deck with excellent panoramic views across the dam. Free shuttle bus service from Marina Bay MRT.

Ethnic districts

Kampong Glam/Muslim district – The must-see iconic building in Kampong Glam is the Sultan Mosque, the largest mosque in Singapore with a capacity of 5,000 persons. The main streets to stroll through in Kampong Glam are Arab Street and Haji Lane where local designer stores are located in tiny old houses, along with Arabic restaurants, handicrafts, cloths and shisha cafes. Closest MRT: Bugis. Little India – ‘Teh Terik’, Singapore’s famous hand-pulled cup of tea, curry and tandoori, fresh coconut juice – these various authentic Indian delicacies can be found right in Little India. Follow your nose to the spice-centred streets with their colourful temples. MRT stations: Little India and Farrer Park. Chinatown – Famous for its Night Market, Food Street, Heritage Centre, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and mosques. To get the most authentic feel, hop on a trishaw and have a ride through Chinatown, before venturing into the streets and tasting the wide variety of local foods while browsing night market stalls. MRT stations: Chinatown (most central), Outram Park, Tanjong Pagar.

Geylang Serai – One of the famous areas during the Malay Festive seasons, Geylang Serai will be filled with various food stalls, shops selling festive cuisine and clothes, and bright decorations. The Cultural Museum in Geylang Serai showcases a collection of artifacts and performances which offer insights of the lives of the Malay community in Singapore. Take the MRT to Paya Lebar and walk towards Geylang Road. Peranakan Experience – Peranakans are a community of people following traditional Chinese festivals and traditions but in terms of food, language and dressing, they portray strong Malay influence. To explore Peranakan culture, architecture and food, head down to Katong and Joo Chiat area (closest MRTs: Paya Lebar and Eunos). To understand more about their culture, visit the Peranakan Museum, a 10-minute walk from City Hall MRT. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown

Singaporeans love their food! You can find local food courts (cheap!) as well as a variety of local and international fast food and restaurants almost everywhere. The must tries Carrot Cake - Not sweet western carrot cake! But fried rice flour, white raddish, soy sauce, eggs, garlic and spring onion. Char Kway Teow – Literally "fried flat noodles" with soy sauce, chilli, prawns, cockles, egg, bean sprouts and Chinese chives. Chicken rice – Chicken and rice cooked in chicken broth, served with several dips and sliced cucumber. Chili crab – Hard-shell crabs cooked in thick gravy with a tomato chili base. Chicken Rice Satay Curry laksa – Coconut-based curry noodle soup, with tofu puffs, fish sticks, shrimp and cockles. Durians – Love them or hate them – revered as the 'king of fruits' in South East Asia, their unique odour is not always appreciated and they are banned from many hotels, buses and trains. Roti prata – Singaporean evolution of the Pakistani and Indian paratha, a pancake bread, available with various sauces or fillings. Satay – Diced or sliced grilled chicken, goat, lamb, beef, pork or fish, served with a spicy peanut sauce dip, slivers of onions and cucumbers, and ketupat (rice cakes). Singapore Sling – The traditional cocktail, a mixture of gin, cherry liqueur, grenadine, pineapple and lemon juice, best sipped from the outdoor bar at the Raffles Hotel. Tiger – The local beer. Lau Pa Sat – Food court that offers a wide variety of local cuisine, set within unique Victorian architecture, located in the central business district. Raffles Place MRT. East Coast Seafood Centre – The most famous area to have seafood in Singapore as almost all well-known seafood restaurants are concentrated here, just by the seaside. Nearest MRT: Bedok. More convenient: taxi will take around 15 min from the city. Shopping Suntec City & CityLink – Surrounding the Suntec conference towers are shopping malls with a wide variety of stores. At City Hall MRT station, go up to Raffles City Shopping Centre, or head directly along CityLink, an underground pedestrian mall, leading to Marina Square with more than 300 shops. Lastly, the Suntec City Mall welcomes you with its four thematic shopping zones. Just don’t get lost in shops on your way to the Colloquium! Orchard Road – A shopper's paradise stretching all the way from Orchard MRT to Dhoby Ghaut MRT filled with shopping malls, branded and not-so branded outlets and restaurants. Make sure you have some ice cream from one of the ‘uncles’ serving it from their wagons on the street. Vivocity – Singapore’s largest shopping mall with 335 stores is located at Harbour Front MRT. There's also a rooftop amphitheatre, playground and various open/event spaces. After shopping, go to roof area to enjoy great views of the harbour and across Sentosa Island. Mustafa Centre – Singapore’s only 24-hour shopping mall is in the middle of Little India. It mainly caters to the budget market, offering a wide range of goods and foods at some of the lowest fixed prices in Singapore. A three minute walk from Farrer Park MRT. ‘Thieves Market’ – So named in the 1930s when the open-air market first started, because the goods on offer here were allegedly acquired via dubious means. Today it's really a flea market attracting inveterate bargain hunters and intrepid tourists. Closest MRT: Little India, towards Sungei Road. 12 noon until 7pm (There are no street lamps!). Adventure/Sports/Wellness G-Max Reverse Bungy – Singapore’s first bungee, located right next to Clarke Quay. Enjoy the scenic view over the River while being launched up! East Coast Beach Park – A fun and leisure area right next to the coast. Hire a bike or rollerblades and chase along the East Coast or do some bowling, golf or tennis. If you are looking for water sports: Mana Mana East Coast beach club offers kayaking, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, catamaran and stand-up-paddle boarding, while Ski 360° is meant for fans of cable skiing or wakeboarding; participants are pulled by an overhead cable erected around the banks of a lake. And after all these exhausting activities, you can end your day dining at the East Coast Seafood Centre or relaxing in some bar by the beach! Spa – Massages, aromatherapy, body wrap, foot reflexology... Looking for a bit of pampering? Be it day spa or a quick massage, indulge yourself in one of Singapore's many luxurious spas. Nightlife Clarke Quay/Boat Quay – Alongside the Singapore River are Clarke Quay and Boat Quay - rows of ornate shop fronts that house clubs, pubs and restaurants. Look out for every Asians favourite night sport: Karaoke. MRTs: Clarke Quay and Raffles Place. St James Power Station – Hosting several clubs in one, offering different kinds of entertainment, mainly live performances, from Rock/Pop hits, Hip Hop/R‘n’B, Latin to Chinese Pop. Harbour Front MRT. Zouk – One of the world’s top 10 clubs, located near the River at Robertson Quay/Jiak Kim Street (getting there: best by taxi). House, Electro. The Butter Factory – Famous for Hip Hop, R‘n’B. Close to Merlion Park/One Fullerton. Raffles Place MRT. Cinemas and museums Cinemas – Most shopping centres have cinemas screening the latest international movies. Sinema Old School near Dohby Ghaut MRT shows independent productions, both local and international. Asian Civilisations Museum – Presentation of the pan-Asian cultures and civilizations that make up Singapore's multi-ethnic society. National Museum of Singapore – Permanent exhibitions on Singaporean life and history, as well as temporary exhibitions, festivals, events, screenings, workshops etc. Singapore Art Museum – The largest public collection of over 7,500 20th Century Singaporean and South East Asian artworks in the world.