Joanna James
The city-state of Singapore, despite its size, has many notable landmarks for visitors. No wonder it has been a favourite travel destination, especially for families from all around the world. Check out these places next time you are in Lion City.
This waterfront walkway is a vibrant 3.5-km boulevard with many sites to visit. Check out Marina Centre, Collyer Quay and Bayfront! This Broadwalk has gorgeous fountains, free live performances and yoga sessions. Other attractions like Wonder-Full, Helix Bridge and the ArtScience Museum are top landmarks in Singapore. The ArtScience Museum is a unique building not to be missed. It's styled like a lotus with 21 science and art showrooms.
Constructed over 250 hectares and located close to the Marina Reservoir, Gardens by the Bay is one of the must-visit attractions in Singapore. There are three waterfront gardens in all. The largest is Bay South, stretching over 54 hectares. It holds the world's largest glass greenhouse and has two conservatories, the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Bay East is 32 hectares overlooking the boulevard. It connects to the Marina Reservoir and has some stunning views of Singapore.
Found near Marina Bay, it became operational in 2008. There are 28 air-conditioned glass cubicles made to hold 28 passengers. The "flight" lasts for 30 minutes. As one could anticipate, the sights are incredible! Enjoy aerial views of Singapore, extending as far as Sentosa Island. The likes of My Singapore Travel can provide you with plenty of travel inspiration while in Singapore.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Botanic Gardens in Singapore is more than 160 years old. TripAdvisor states that it is the most visited Botanical Park in Asia and offers free access to all its visitors. There are more than 10,000 varieties of flora, spread across its 82 hectares of parkland. The National Orchid Garden is perhaps its most prominent attraction. However, an entrance ticket is needed to enter its premises. This section is around 300 hectares, with 1000 types of orchids and 2000 hybrid species. A miniature tropical rainforest covers 6 hectares of the grounds. Other interesting sites include Swan Lake, Symphony Lake and Eco Lake. It's the ideal place for families to spend time together. You can find something for everyone in this exquisite botanical park.
Sentosa Resort Island is 15 minutes from downtown Singapore. The site used to be a fortification ground in the 19th century and a military headquarters during World War II. The place is packed with attractions like Universal Studios, forest adventures, casinos, shopping and famous restaurants. The cable car journey to the resort island is an attraction as well! It is one of the best ways to observe the iconic Merlion of Singapore. Another significant highlight is the Tiger Sky Tower. It is the tallest observation point in Singapore.
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