Joanna James
Ranked among Asia's top holiday hubs for families, Singapore offers adults and kids of all ages a wide variety of engaging experiences. From hitting the best theme parks in the country to riding Asia's largest Ferris wheel, here are 5 highlights to add to your Singapore family holiday itinerary.
Towering above the surrounding landscape at a height of 165m, The Singapore Flyer has been compared to the iconic London Eye in both scale and scope. Offering families bird's-eye views of Lion City by day and by night, this one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel cum observation hub should be among the first attractions on every travel itinerary. The air-conditioned glass pods that make up the Ferris wheel rotate at a leisurely pace for 30 minutes, allowing passengers to take in the sights and sounds of Singapore and spot landmarks the likes of the Singapore River, Marina Bay and Merlion Park. The Singapore Flyer is open from Monday to Sunday, and one can enjoy a ride on it between 8:30 am and 10:30 pm.
Whether your family is based at a property belonging to Travelodge Hotels Asia or any other hotel chain, no trip to the Lion City would be complete without a stopover at Universal Studios. Universal Studios is considered one of the top places to visit in Singapore - the island nation is home to the only other instalment of Universal Studios outside of America. Divided into seven thematic zones based on Hollywood blockbusters including Transformers and Battlestar Galactica, the theme park is home to more than 28 awe-inspiring rides. Rollercoasters are some of the most popular highlights at the venue where the Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase is also ranked among the top family rides.
Although the Singapore Zoo is a spectacular point of interest for families at any hour of the day, those who venture down to the wildlife conservation hotspot in the veil of the night are likely to experience something truly special. The Singapore Night Safari is arguably the best family tour option in Singapore as it allows visitors to discover the more than 2500 nocturnal creatures that call the zoo home. The night safari rainforest enclosure is spread out across 35 acres while the drive through this area also includes live commentary.
Having served as Singapore's first leisure island before the advent of the theme parks that have now become popular hubs for tourists, Sentosa Island is no less inviting than it was decades ago. With signature points of interest such as the Adventure Cove Waterpark and its three man-made beaches on offer, one could hardly conceive of a more engaging recreational space in the country.
Gardens by the Bay is one of the newer attractions in Singapore, and a tour of the breathtaking 250-acre enclave, which is collectively known as the Gardens by the Bay, is another must for families. Resembling a park of the future, the area is lined with supertrees and includes captivating points of interest including the Cloud Forest and the Flower Dome. Open from 5 am to 2 am, the Gardens by the Bay also puts on a nightly light and music showcase.
The Gardens by the Bay, which is open from 5 am to 2 am, also features a nightly light and music show.
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