Joanna James
Singapore might be a tiny island off the coast of Malaysian Peninsular, but it boasts of many picture-perfect places. With its concrete jungle ebbed in modernity, and lush greenery peeking from each nook and cranny, Singapore presents excellent photo opportunities to its visitor.
Straight out of a fairy tale, the Gardens by the Bay is one of the most sought-after locations for that ideal Instagram picture. Its supertree grove, in particular, holds the spotlight with its futuristic façade. With the tallest equalling the height of a 16-storey building, these spectacular supertrees tower over this location in a majestic manner. The stunning waterfall at the Cloud forest dome, which boasts of a myriad of plant species that grows 2000 metres above sea level. The blankets of flowers that drape each corner of this location would fill your photographs with colours.
Singapore's equivalent of Melbourne's alleyways depicting retro murals and eye-catching artwork, Haji Lane provides mesmerising backdrops that would bring your Instagram fantasies to life. With avant-garde and traditional paintings contributing to the colourful swirls, you can have a marvellous time posing in front of these brilliant portrayals done by the top-street artists in Singapore. With many shops and artisanal cafés blended seamlessly among these artworks, it is one of the best places to visit in the country.
When you gaze upon this beautiful neo-classic landmark of Singapore, you'd never guess that it used to be a jail and torture chamber! It looks as if it's straight out of a fairyland with its eye-popping rainbow-coloured windows. It's considered one of the finest buildings and one of the best tourist attractions in Singapore. The six-storey building encompasses the Italianate style of architecture with its central courtyards, intricate corbels, arcades, and balconies. However, its exterior is the most-photographed from across the road, where people stand in the middle of the traffic to capture the complete façade with its multi-hued shutters.
Marina Bay Sands is undoubtedly the most iconic sight of Singapore, with its three towers adjoining the gigantic boat-like structure housing the famous rooftop pool. Featured in most pamphlets and travel books in Singapore, it is one of the top places of interest in the country. Why not take a picture with the magnificent view this building offers, particularly at dusk, when the ambiance in the area take a magical turn. Place yourself near the esplanade drive near Merlion Fountain for that Instaworthy angle.
The Joo Chiat's dreamy alleyways and the pastel-coloured buildings give you the much-desired background to capture that dreamy instagrammable picture. The hints of Peranakan culture can be identified at this beautifully restored terrace houses in Joo Chiat road. Lining the Koon Seng Road, these pretty shophouses in Katong have been gazetted as a conservation site by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore. With the old exterior being refurbished with beautiful colours, the place would give you that desired effect without the need of that much-used filter of Instagram. Find out more about other attractions that you may fancy by visiting popular sites such as Well Known Places.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
