Joanna James
Singapore is often thought to be a playground for the wealthy. While there's some truth in it, the city-state has much more than modern skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and shopping malls.
Singapore, the futuristic city of Southeast Asia, may not be as glamourous as Dubai or Doha, but it has a lustre of wealth. All kinds of tourists flock to Singapore looking for fun, excitement, and adventure. Most Singapore attractions are man-made, but the city has a few nature spots as well. This is also one of the exorbitant destinations in Asia; accommodation might be a little pricier than you would like – the solution would be co living in Singapore at places like lyf Funan. As long as you don't compare prices to Vietnam or Thailand, you can have an amazing holiday in Singapore.
This doesn't often make it to the lists of things to do in Singapore, but it's totally worth visiting. The only UNESCO World Heritage Site found in Singapore, Botanic Gardens are a stunning piece of nature. Providing a delightful contrast to the city's concrete buildings, Botanic Gardens are inviting to nature lovers. The walking trail found here directs you to the heritage trees of Singapore; the trees are part of a conservation project.
Another not-so-popular Singapore attraction, Singapore Zoo must be visited by every traveller. This is regarded as the best rainforest zoo in the world. The zoo is well maintained, and animals seem to be cared for – the zoo provides ample living space for the animals. Among the zoo's residents are white tigers, monkeys, zebras, mole rats, and kangaroos. Allow yourself a few hours to fully appreciate the zoo.
Beach lovers flock here on the weekends to soak up the sun rays and enjoy water sports. The wealthy visit the island for its high-end bars, cafes, and eateries. This is where you find Southeast Asia's only Universal Studios. The Merlion is an eccentric feature of the island, a figurine with a lion's head and a human body. Underwater World allows visitors to swim with dolphins.
The 19th-century trade hub, Clarke Quay continues to live up to its reputation as a busy spot. Waterfront eateries are the main attraction here, not to mention waterfront entertainment. River taxis offer rides to tourists who want to admire the city's famous landmarks. Bungee jumping is rather popular with the younger crowd. Located within the vicinity are the Civil Defense Heritage Gallery, the Hong San See Temple, and the Asian Civilisations Museum.
A unique experience offered by Singapore, Night Safari Singapore gives you the chance to see the behaviour of nocturnal animals. The park is separated into four areas, and each has a walking trail. The Leopard Trail allows you the experience of seeing leopards, lions, and flying foxes. The Fishing Cat trail observes the habitat of felines that love fish. East Lodge Trail is for seeing tigers, and the Wallaby Trail brings you sights of Australian marsupials.
If you have a taste for colonial architecture, visit the Empress Place Building. The building was named in praise of Queen Victoria. Constructed in 1865, the building features the Neoclassical architectural style. Now the location of a museum – the Asian Civilisations Museum – the building has a collection of artefacts that belong to various cultures and ethnicities. Trade and spirituality form the main theme of the museum. Exhibits found here speak of Chinese culture, faith, religion, and Indian Ocean Trade. The Asian Civilisations Museum illustrates how Singapore's culture is formed.
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