Joanna James
Tipped to be one of Asia's top holiday hotspots, Singapore is home to some of the region's top cultural and recreational highlights. Here's a rundown of some of the island's main attractions.
Often regarded as the best venue to catch a bird's eye view of Singapore island, the Singapore Flyer is often compared to the London Eye due to the many similarities between the observation rides. Hopping on board a capsule by day or night is a great way to discover the mesmerizing beauty of the country from a truly unique vantage point.
Having opened its doors to the public in 1859, the Singapore Botanic Gardens have been captivating visitors for over a hundred years. As one of the country's oldest parklands, the lush sanctuary is home to a whopping 10,000 plant varieties and is ranked among the world's top orchid breeding and research hubs. Spread out across a vast expanse, it is also one of the island's largest nature reserves.
As the most illustrious and largest museum in all of Singapore, this iconic museum is divided into two galleries. Offering visitors a compelling look at the creative, economic, cultural and political evolution of the Lion City the Singapore Living Galleries explores the fashion, film, food and photography spheres of the island while the History Gallery takes a look back at the nation's legacy.
Ranked among the best highlights for families holidaying in Singapore, the museum is no ordinary edutainment highlight in the Lion City. The beautifully curated space combines the diverse worlds of science and art to create stunning exhibits that inform and educate. The recently refurbished museum now features an exhibition titled Future World where high-tech inventions and digital exhibits take centre stage.
Regarded as a shopper's Mecca for the masses, the culture enclosure known as Little India offers Singapore holidaymakers a little piece of India in the heart of Singapore. Sign up for a Little India Heritage Walk to explore the many points of interest located within the area while a shopping spree at Mustafa and a wining and dining tour of the area's finest restaurants and street food joints are also a must for first-time visitors. Bargain hunters, in particular, will find a tour of Little India an exhilarating experience as it is one of the most budget-friendly retail hotspots in all of Singapore.
As a manmade garden which reaches unbelievable heights that match a 16 storey building, Gardens by the Bay is a key attraction all visitors must uncover on a trip to Singapore. The SuperTree Grove is undoubtedly it's most popular region as it features 18 gardens that are vertical. The OCBC Skywalk, as well as the conservatory domes, are also worth exploring on a tour of Gardens by the Bay. Visitors based at PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Singapore or any similar Singapore apartment hotel complex will find that they are in close proximity to the attraction.
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