Top Attraction 1
Little India. Be prepared for a sensory overload. Start at Little India Arcade and walk down Serangoon Road – along the way, pick up a colourful silk sari or tuck into a delicious North or South Indian meal. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 2
Chinatown. Explore Trengganu, Pagoda, Smith and Sago streets and soak in the Singapore of yesteryear. Chinese New Year is the best time to visit this lively and colourful district. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 3
Marina Bay Sands. This “integrated resort” not only has a casino and several top-notch restaurants set up by celebrity chefs, but also a Sky Park perched on the 57th level, an art and science museum, and a superb theatre used for major productions. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 4
Singapore Botanic Gardens. Singapore’s oldest national park, set up in 1859, is known as a living museum of tropical plants. The National Orchid Garden is brimming with over 1,000 species of orchid. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 5
Universal Studios. Experience the world’s first Madagascar theme park ride; trace the past in Ancient Egypt, then fast forward to the future at Sci-Fi City. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 6
National Museum. The Singapore History Gallery exhibits 11 national treasures, and the Singapore Living Galleries celebrate the creativity of Singaporeans through the themes of food, fashion, film and photography. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 7
Gardens by the Bay. These spralling gardens offer extraordinary sights, two lush conservatories and a dozen towering Supertrees, two of which are connected by the OCBC Skyway. Don’t miss seeing the trees lit up at night. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 8
Singapore Zoo. This is the place to come face to face with a variety of wildlife. The open-air enclosures present animals in their natural environment, captive breeding of endangered species, and attractive landscaping. Another major attraction is the River Safari, which houses two giant pandas from China. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 9
Night Safari. The world’s first night wildlife park, the Night Safari is home to 130 nocturnal species. There are eight zones, including the Indian subcontinent, Himalayan foothills and African plains. For more information, click here.
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Top Attraction 10
Singapore Flyer. Stunning views of the city skyline can be enjoyed from the Singapore Flyer, the world’s tallest observation wheel. The “Full Butler Sky Dining” experience is the first of its kind in the world. For more information, click here.
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