Joanna James
Singapore is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist hotspots worldwide. But the Lion City has so much more to offer than just Marina Bay Sands and the designer outlets of Orchard Road. If you scratch beneath the surface, you'll find a plethora of exciting things to do far from the usual tourist traps.
Haw Par Villa is a theme park, but not the typical type of theme park you'll visit on a holiday. As a place designed to make you feel more uncomfortable than excited (but thrilling), Haw Par Villa can be described as one of the weirdest theme parks in Singapore. Revolving around Chinese history and mythology, this place is full of gaudy-coloured statues and sculptures that depict how souls are being punished in different hideous ways. You may not want to tour this park alone, just saying.
Location: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore
It's like throwing darts, but with an axe. Visit the Axe Factor for some target practice with a twist, where you can send a mini axe whirling down the lane, aiming for the bullseye. You will gain points based on where your axe hits on the target board, and as you may have already guessed, the bullseye is the moneymaker. It is undoubtedly an unconventional way of having fun and one of the most interesting things to do in Singapore.
Location: 200 Turf Club Road, No 01-32A The Grandstand, Singapore
Do you get a kick out of smashing things? Then the Fragment Room is a must-visit place in Singapore for all you ill-tempered souls out there. Enjoy 30 minutes of rage time smashing all sorts of objects from plates, glasses to electronic appliances and various other fragile items. One of the best things about this is the feeling that you get when you know you don't have to clean up after yourself.
Location: 490 MacPherson Road, Singapore
Located on the bustling shopping street, Orchard Road, The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. You will find that Istana somewhat resembles the looks of the world-famous White House in Washington, D.C, even though it is not commonly referred to as the White House of Singapore. Enjoy the lush gardens and handsome architecture as you tour the Istana gardens. Do keep in mind that the Istana is open to the public only five days a year, which is why it made it to this list.
Location: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore
If you are looking for a posh hotel to stay in the heart of spectacular Singapore and enjoy short drives to every corner of the city, there are many stylish and comfortable hotels, including the likes of PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road Singapore.
Also known as the Vintage Cameras Museum, this one-of-a-kind museum houses over 1,000 vintage cameras and old-school photography equipment. The museum building itself resembles a giant camera, which makes for a great capture for your Instagram.
Location: 8D Jalan Kledek, Singapore
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