Joanna James
A tropical island in South East Asia Singapore is an amazing destination for a family holiday. With charming streets lined with trees depicting their Garden City concept, numerous world-class attractions and intriguing places to visit, your family will cherish the memories of the trip to Singapore.
Strategically positioned over a 3-storey terminal building at enchanting Marina Bay, this massive flyer is 165 metres tall and 150 metres in diameter thus being one of the world's largest observation wheels. Enjoy a family ride in one of the 28 air-conditioned capsules. A sunset ride is enchanting with views of the Singapore river, Raffles Place, Marina Bay and more magically lit up as enjoyed by families at 5-star hotels in Singapore.
A lovely futuristic nature park on over 101 hectares adjacent to the Marina reservoir. Containing three waterfront gardens with different features such as supertree structures, skywalks, gigantic greenhouses and hundreds of plants and thousands of brilliant blooms. It is a park that is often visited by guests at Grand Park City Hall as not only the adults but the children too love to explore the gardens.
This is an edutainment centre managed by the Ministry of Defence in Jurong West. It takes you to the past, gives a feel of the present and inspires you about the dreams and aspirations of the nation through attractions, fun and interactive galleries and multi-sensory learning experiences.
Give your children an awesome day out at Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studio theme park, Universal Studios Singapore. Do thrilling rides, and interactive shows and savour many attractions based on blockbuster movies. More than half of the rides here are specially designed for Singapore, so feel wowed.
One of the best rainforest zoos in the world, Singapore zoo opened its gates in 1973. With over 2800 animals of 300 species including white tigers, Malayan tapirs and crocodiles this zoo has won many local and international awards, spend a day here to give a feel of the wild animals in proximity.
A great place to take your family to cool off from the tropical heat and have fun at the same time. The first raft slide in Southeast Asia, Ular-Lah offers an adrenaline-pumping water ride that is thrilling although there are many other slower fun rides here less adventurous children can do.
Fire station tours are done by Singapore Civil Defence Force to make awareness and learning for kids which is also a fun tour for them. Being introduced to fire vehicles and daily operations at the fire station will keep them engaged and happy. The Central Fire Station located at Hill Street is just across from Grand Park City Hall, which makes it one of the most convenient hotel to stay in if you are planning on having a family trip. Keep a lookout for their Family Suites as well!
An iconic museum which brings about a mix of science and art through fascinating stories. The museum arranges regular touring exhibitions from overseas through various collaborations such as the American Museum of Natural History, famed furniture designer Herman Miller and many other unique initiatives to keep adults and children engaged.
Visiting this indoor arena is a fine way to have your kids learn skating or if they know it already, to have fun doing it here to escape the heat and have a rollicking time. With sub-zero temperatures within, make sure they are properly garbed.
A bustling and exotic neighbourhood everyone loves to visit. Have your children experience the street stalls, pick up souvenirs, admire the old architecture, view the magnificent Hindu and Chinese temples and enjoy tasty snacks at the Hawker's Centre.
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