Top 10 tourist attractions in Singapore every traveller must experience

You may wonder as to how many cities across the world boast of an international airport which doubles as a leisure destination. Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport is all this but so much more than what meets the eye. From housing the world’s tallest indoor waterfall (Rain Vortex) to a wide spectrum of interactive and spatial experiences, Jewel Changi Airport affords a 24-hour layered garden attraction that will grow on you the longer you decide to stay.

Merging nature with technology in one breathtaking display, Gardens by the Bay offers a glimpse into the future in no uncertain manner. Made up of a multitude of features such as the Cloud Forest where you will encounter spiralled walkways and thundering cascades to the magnificently appointed Supertrees, Gardens by the Bay is one iconic engineering marvel that you must not miss out on.

Happen to adore the joys of shopping? Then you’ve come to the right place as Singapore offers retail therapy fans a wide choice of malls to check out. Begin at ION Orchard and get your hands on brands and labels that continue to attract the global shopaholic while if you want a bird’s eye view of Singapore, then make your way to the 56th floor of the said mall where you will find the ION Sky Panoramic Gallery. In the event you seek a break away from all things glitz and glamour, then make time for Wild Honey housed within Mandarin Gallery which is a café that celebrates the cuisine of the world.

Treated as the biggest museum dedicated to modern day Singapore, the splendid National Museum of Singapore is a landmark that will appeal to history and culture buffs coupled by lovers of art. Visitors arriving from Hotel Mi Rochor which is a hotel Bugis Singapore is known for will easily find themselves gravitating towards the Museum’s National Gallery of Singapore. Once inside, you will be able to learn of the intricacies involving contemporary art beginning from the 19th century.

Visits to Sentosa Island are associated with plenty of excitement and fascinating encounters for those of all ages. Beeline for Universal Studios Singapore which showcases 6 themed zones to check out where rewarding rides is the tip of the iceberg. From here, move along to SEA Aquarium and marvel at over 100,00 marine mammals.

Housing in excess of 3,500 feathery friends and 8 larger than life aviaries is a bird park that will never fail to amaze you. Called Bird Paradise, travellers will experience an immersive adventure with opportunities to learn of behavioural patterns included.

Set foot within a hub of biodiversity which plays host to some of the world’s rarest mangroves at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Voyage across wetlands and with some luck, you will be able to feast your eyes on species of migratory birds in the likes of the Asian Dowitcher and Pacific Gold Plover.

Easily accessible via a 15-minute bumboat ride, Pulau Ubin Island will have you immersed in the natural and cultural allure, well away from the bustle of the city. Call by ancient mansions, discover the region’s last remaining kampong but be sure to devote time for the local wildlife. These range from the Red Junglefowl and Hornbills.

Fancy an adrenaline rush that will get you through the day? Then nothing should deter you from spending time with the Slingshot Singapore that will see to it that you are catapulted into the air at dizzying speeds. Though, not for the fainthearted, Slingshot Singapore will guarantee an awesome time in Clarke Quay.

Showcasing chic vibes and an air of modernity, regardless of where your paths lead to, the neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru is an ideal stopover for carefree meanders and foodie trips. Stroll past fancy art deco apartments before picking and choosing from the area’s numerous cafes that serve an assortment of delectables. For flavourful croissants, Tiong Bahru Bakery No is the best fit while for gluten-free bakery products, do make a date with Tiann’s.