Joanna James
Travellers to Singapore, brace yourself for itinerary-packed days as the island city-state is rich with fascinating attractions, treating you to a delightful city getaway. Come, get out and about, and tour the best of Lion City’s unmissable treasures, making wonderful memories in Singapore.
An oasis of serenity in the heartland, the serene Botanic Gardens of Singapore make for a quick getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of the lively metropolis. The UNESCO-designated botanic gardens date back a mind-boggling 164 years, all the way back to the mid-19th century, and has since been one of the top attractions in the city, favoured by locals and tourists alike, and undefeated by the springing of new rival attractions, including the likes of Gardens by the Bay. The gigantic 250-acre extent is home to oodles of nature and beauty. The gardens invite you to savour more than just a moment of peace and quiet.
Crowned the best rainforest zoo in the world, Singapore Zoo, set within the island city-state’s heavily forested central catchment area, is an incredible day-trip destination, especially for families on vacation with kids in tow. The 28-hectare haven for wildlife has a wide variety of animals calling it home, with orangutans, zebras, meerkats, mole rats, white tigers, kangaroos and the Komodo dragon being the highlights. Besides offering visitors the traditional zoo experience, it also offers a night safari, and river safari and features Jurong bird park.
Singapore and the city-state’s association with shopping is one that hardly requires any introduction. In the vibrant metropolis that’s renowned for its fantastic shopping venues, the 2.2-kilometre stretch of bustling boulevard that comprises Orchard Road is Singapore’s widely favoured retail heart, where the longing shoppers go to treat themselves to a slice of lavish retail therapy. From international labels to flagship stores and eclectic boutiques, you are sure to be left spoiled for choice.
The glamorous Lion City is one that’s surely meant for admiring and what better place to take in the stunning cityscape than the SkyPark Observation Deck? 57 floors high in Singapore’s iconic landmark destination, the swanky Marina Bay Sands, visitors to the city-state are invited to savour breathtaking city views from arguably the best vantage point in all of the metropolis. While it is undoubtedly a sight worth admiring at any time of the day, it is at its most beautiful once the darkness descends and the glimmering skyline comes alive.
Singapore is not exactly one that’s renowned for its beaches, but off the city’s southern coast, the white sandy beaches that ring the picturesque Sentosa Island are too good to pass up. Savour a slice of sun, sand and sea in the vibrant Lion City and retreat to a fine hotel near Bugis, including the likes of Hotel 81 Lavender, and carry on with your exploration of the exciting city.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
