Joanna James
As one of Asia's top tourist hotspots, there's much to do and uncover in the Lion City. Here are some of the more unique activities visitors can try their hand at during a holiday in the country.
Experiencing the sunset in Singapore is never more enjoyable than when one is floating around on a doughnut-shaped inflatable boat. Meals and snacks are also served on board as one travels down Singapore's scenic quays.
Head down to the Selfie Coffee Café to drink a cup of coffee with your face etched on it cream. The hipster cafe staff snaps a selfie of customers before creating this bespoke beverage that's the talk of the town.
Gardens by the Bay is not only home to the SuperTrees but also one of the largest greenhouses on the planet. Step inside the Flower Dome to discover a wealth of blooms the next time you holiday in the Lion City.
There's nothing quite like touring the sights in Singapore on a Vespa sidecar and visitors can sign up for this unique tour option to explore the backstreets of the country and its trendy suburbs. This unusual tour is also the best way to learn about Singapore from a local guide who also serves as the driver of the Vespa.
A day trip to Pulau Ubin is a must experience highlight for all visitors based in the Lion City but this adventure is made all the more unusual when one uses a bumboat to travel from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to the island.
While Singapore is home to countless fine dining establishments, the joys of digging into local delicacies at the hawker centres scattered around the Lion City cannot be surpassed. Affordable and diverse, the sheer variety of cuisines available at the hawker centres cannot be beaten.
Signing up for a culinary class or a cooking demo is not only open to those based at a property belonging to the park hotel group or any of the five-star hotels in Asia Pacific. Lessons in how to prepare Hainanese chicken rice and Singapore chilli crab are available in local cooking classes around the city.
This trail which allows hikers to walk along 10km of treetops on elevated bridges is the perfect adventure for active visitors holidaying in Singapore.
Spend the night at the S.E.A Aquarium in Sentosa Island to truly experience an "under the sea" encounter like no other.
As one of Singapore's most artsy and hipster areas, shopping in Kampong Glam's Haji Lane and Arab Street is a good way to pick up unusual souvenirs and collectables. What's more, the area's apparel and accessories stores also offer something special for those with eclectic tastes.
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