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Animal Kingdom | Ethnic Quarters | Isles of Singapore | Landmarks and Memorials | Museums Parks, Gardens & Nature Reserves | Singapore River |
Themed & Other Attractions | World War II Sites

Animal Kingdom

Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom

With more than 3,000 species of buttefly and insect specimens, it is one of the world’s largest collections.

Open: 9.00am-6.30pm daily (last entry 6pm).

Admission: Adult $10 / Child $6.
Approx Touring Time: 1hr 30mins.
Location: 51 Cable Car Road, Sentosa Island.

Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue
or Green Line. Click here to view MRT route map.

Jurong BirdPark
Fly, flap, flutter, float… With over 9,000 feathered friends from 600 species, Jurong BirdPark is one of Asia Pacific’s most impressive bird parks.

Open: 9.00am-6.00pm (daily).

Getting There: Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station (EW27), then take SBS bus 194 or 251.

Night Safari
As the sun sets, a different world comes to life. At the Night Safari, you can look a rhinoceros in the eye, hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas or
watch giraffes glide serenely across the plain in the still of the night.

Open: 6.00pm to midnight (daily), Last ticket sale: 11pm.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then board SMRT Bus 927 to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then
board SBS bus 138. Click here to view MRT route map.

Singapore Zoo
Tired of having the usual breakfast? Then feast with an orang utan, the Oriental small-clawed otter, or even the reticulated python!

Open: 8.30am-6.00 pm.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then board SMRT Bus 927 which takes you all the way to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang
Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138. Click here to view MRT route map.

Underwater World
Situated on Sentosa, Underwater World is a dream haven which showcases the awe-inspiring beauty of a whole different world beneath the seas.

Open: 9.00am-9.00pm (last admission at 8.30pm)

Dolphin Lagoon: 10.30am-6.00pm (last admission at 5.30pm).
Getting There: To Underwater World Singapore (UWS), take the bus on the Blue, Red or Green Lines. To Dolphin Lagoon, take the bus on the Yellow or
Red lines.

Ethnic Quarters

Little India
As you step into Little India, be prepared for an overpowering of the senses! First, you will be greeted by the strong, heady scent of spices and jasmine
garlands, followed by the treasure trove of silverware, brassware, ethnic jewelry and colourful silk saris, dazzling to behold.

Getting There: Take the north east line to NE6, Little India station or take SBS bus number 65 from Orchard Road, alight at Tekka Market along
Serangoon Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Chinatown
Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the first Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The passengers, all men, set up
home around the south of the Singapore River which is known today as Telok Ayer.

Getting There: A short walk from Outram Park (EW16) or Chinatown (NE4) MRT Stations. Click here to view MRT route map.

Geylang Serai
Geylang Serai is the cultural heart of the Malay community in Singapore. At the Malay Village, go back in time and discover the traditional 'Kampung Days'
lifestyle of Malays in the 1950s and 1960s!

Open: Malay Village, 10.00am-10.00pm (daily).

Getting here: Take the MRT to Paya Lebar Station (EW8) and walk towards Geylang Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Kampong Glam
Named after the Gelam tree which used to grow in the area, Kampong Glam was the historic seat of Malay royalty in Singapore. Today, the former Istana
Kampong Glam (Sultan’s palace) has been converted into a heritage museum, the Malay Heritage Centre, to showcase the rich history and culture of
Singapore’s Malay community.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) and walk along Victoria Street towards Arab Street. Click here to view MRT route map.

Isles of Singapore

Kusu Island
A giant sea turtle saves two shipwrecked sailors - a Malay and a Chinese. As an act of thanks, the two men build a Chinese temple, a Malay shrine and a
huge turtle sculpture.

Getting There: Take a ferry from Marina South Pier*.

Return ticket SGD 11.00 adults, SGD 8.00 children 3 to 12 years.

* How to get to Marina South Pier:

Take the MRT to Marina Bay Station (NS27), use Exit A, then board Bus Service 402 from the bus stop outside the station to Marina South Pier. Click here
to view MRT route map.

Lazarus Island & Sisters Island

South of Singapore lie two tiny islands. Though small, they have much to offer, with sandy beaches and inviting waters - ideal for a relaxing get-away.
Swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are recommended.

Getting There: Water taxis to Sisters Island are available for hire at approximately SGD 180 for a return trip from Marina South Pier (31 Marine Coastal
Drive, Tel: (65)62251145).

Pulau Ubin
This rustic village is a reflection of days gone by, when life was simpler. Try leisure walking or cycling to enjoy the natural vegetation and laidback
kampong ambience of this quaint island.

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Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah Station (EW4), then take SBS bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus interchange, followed by a 10-minute boat
ride from the Changi Point jetty. Cost of the boat ride is SGD 2 and the service operates from 6am to 11pm. Click here to view MRT route map. Click here
to view MRT route map.

Sentosa
Sentosa - a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage centre all rolled into one!

Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT station). The cable car operates from
HarbourFront Tower 2, 8.30am to 11pm daily. By taxi or drive in.

St John's Island
A former penal settlement, this large hilly island has been transformed into the perfect locale for a weekend get-away, with swimming lagoons, beaches,
picnic grounds, trekking routes and soccer fields.

Getting There: Take a ferry from Marina South Pier*.

Return ticket SGD 11.00 adults, SGD 8.00 children 3 to 12 years.
For enquiries on ferry service and timings, call the Hotline at 1800-SENTOSA (736 8672) or click here for more information.

* How to get to Marina South Pier:

Take the MRT to Marina Bay Station (NS27), use Exit A, then board Bus Service 402 from the bus stop outside the station to Marina South Pier. Click here
to view MRT route map.

Landmarks and Memorials

CHIJMES
Having undergone a spectacular facelift as a national heritage site, CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is now a popular dining, shopping and entertainment
site. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a breath-taking backdrop for musicals, recitals, theatrical performances and weddings.

Open: Food and beverage outlets: 11am till late (daily). Shops and boutiques: 11am - 10pm (daily). Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station
(EW13/NS25). Click here to view MRT route map.

Dalhousie Obelisk
In harmony with the historic Singapore River area at Empress Place, this stately monument was built to commemorate the visit to Singapore in 1850 by
Marquis Dalhousie, Governor-General of India.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.

Istana
Care to meet the President in his home? If you’re lucky, you just might! The Istana (or “palace” in Malay) is the official residence of the President of
Singapore and just five times a year, its gates are open to members of the public.

Open: Accessible to the public only on selected dates of the year. Please click here for the latest updates. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut
Station (NS24) and walk across Orchard Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Lau Pa Sat
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business
district, the former wet market has been restored and is now a favourite food centre of the locals, offering a wide and affordable variety of local food.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk towards Robinson Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Merlion Park
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 - the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves
quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.

Old Parliament House and the Elephant Statue

What do government and art have in common? The Old Parliament House, for one. Designed and built by George Coleman as a colonial mansion in 1827,
Singapore's oldest government building has been renamed and re-launched as The Arts House.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.

Parliament House
Fancy entering Parliament for a day? All Parliament sittings are open to the public at Parliament House. During sittings, simultaneous interpretations of
the debates (in English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil) are provided.

Open: On sitting days (no appointment necessary). On non-sitting days: By appointment only.Please contact Clerk-of-Parliament. Getting There: Take the
MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards North Bridge Road or take SBS Bus 174 from Orchard Road. Alternatively take a train to Raffles
Place MRT & walk across Elgin Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.

Raffles Hotel
Meet Singapore’s most famous Grande Dame - born in 1887 and never looking better! Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s last great 19th century hotels,
having been the retreat and source of inspiration for many writers and movie stars, including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and
Charlie Chaplin.

Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk towards Beach Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles

Sir Stamford Raffles - Singapore’s founder - stands tall and proud in the form of a dark bronze status in front of Victoria Theatre. Its replica, made of pure
white polymarble, stands at North Boat Quay, an area commonly known as the Raffles Landing Site.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Raffles Place MRT Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Chinese heroism and nationalism are recurring themes at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. Open: 9.00am-5.00pm (Tuesdays to Sundays. Except
Chinese New Year Eve-9.00am to 12pm).Closed on Mondays (including public holidays which fall on Mondays, 1st & 2nd days of Chinese New Year and
Christmas Day). Getting There: Take the MRT to Toa Payoh (NS19) and board SBS 139 or 145, alight at the 3rd bus stop after the Toa Payoh Bus
Interchange. Click here to view MRT route map.

Supreme Court and City Hall

Built in 1939, the Supreme Court’s Corinthian columns, classic design, and spacious interiors featuring murals by Italian artist, Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli,
make it one of the finest buildings ever built during the British Rule of Singapore.

Open: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am-1.00pm (Sat). Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25) and walk along St Andrew's Road
towards the Padang. Click here to view MRT route map.

Museums

Asian Civilisations Museum

As its name suggests, the Asian Civilisations Museum focuses on the heritage of Asian cultures. The first wing (ACM I), located at Armenian Street, is a
meticulously restored neo-classical building dating back to 1910.

Opening Hours : Mon 1pm to 7pm; Tue to Sun 9am to 7pm; late night opening on Friday, free admission from 6pm to 9pm. Getting There: ACM I - From
City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk towards Stamford Road and turn into Armenian Street. ACM II - From City Hall MRT Station (NS25/EW13), walk
along St Andrew’s Road, past St Andrew’s Cathedral, City Hall and Supreme Court. Walk into Old Parliament Lane. ACM II is on the left after The Arts
House.

Changi Chapel & Museum

A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many chapels
built during the Japanese Occupation.

Open: 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily unless otherwise advised). Getting There: Take SBS bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station (EW4). Alight at the bus stop
right in front of Changi Chapel and Museum (after Changi Women's Prison/Drug Rehabilitation Centre). Click here to view MRT route map.

Chinatown Heritage Centre

Life of the ethnic Chinese in early Singapore was simple and almost everyone lived in rented cubicles of shophouses, which were often overcrowded and
disease-stricken.

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Open: 9am - 8pm (Mon-Thu), 9am - 9pm (Fri-Sun). Last Admission is one hour before closure. Getting There: First take the MRT to City Hall Station
(EW13/NS25) and then transfer to Chinatown Station (NE4) or take bus service no. 61, 80, 197 from North Bridge Road. Click here to view MRT route
map.

Images of Singapore
Step back into 14th century Singapore with a little help from the 21st century! At this museum, life-size figures, rare artefacts and state-of-the-art
technology bring the sights, sounds and smells of bygone Singapore to life.

Open: 9am - 7pm daily (last entry at 6.30pm). Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT
station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue or Green Line.

Malay Heritage Centre

There is no site more appropriate for the Malay Heritage Centre than the Istana Kampong Glam - previous home of Malay royalty.

Open: Museum: Mondays: 1pm - 6pm, Tuesdays to Sundays: 10am - 6pm (Last entrance at 5.30pm), Istana Compound: 9am - 9pm (Daily), Cultural
Show: 3 timeslots daily: 10am, 11.30am and 3.30pm Getting There: First take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) or take bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63, 80,
145 197 from North Bridge Road, bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, 197 from Victoria Street or bus service no. 10, 14, 16, 70,
100, 107, 196, 401 from Beach Road. MINT Museum of Toys
MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys), the world's first purpose-built museum for toys, opened in Singapore in May 2006.

Open: MINT Museum Opening hours: 9.30am to 6.30pm daily. MINT Caf? Opening hours: 9.30am to 9.30pm daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to City
Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Raffles Hotel or Bras Basah Complex. The Museum is next to Raffles Hotel and opposite Bras Basah Complex.
Click here to view MRT route map.

Nei Xue Tang

Buddhism is one of the religious pillars of the East. Nei Xue Tang’s priceless collection of Buddhist art works pays tribute to devotees, with Buddhist
artifacts, relics, antiquities and art pieces gathered from Japan and Gandhara to China and Indonesia.

Open: 10am - 5pm daily. Getting There: Take MRT to Outram Park Station (EW16 - NE3) and walk 700m south along Cantonment Road. Click here to
view MRT route map.

NUS Museums
At the Western end of Singapore lies a jewel of artworks and cultural artifacts. The NUS Museums at the National University of Singapore house a
treasure trove of Asian art pieces.

Open: 9am - 5pm daily (Closed on Sundays and public holidays). Getting There: Take bus service number 96 from Clementi Bus Interchange (near
Clementi MRT Station - EW23). The service goes via Kent Ridge Crescent (loop). red dot design museum
The 2nd red dot design museum was established in Singapore in November 2005. The museum is the anchor tenant and key attraction at the red dot
Traffic, a creative hub located at Maxwell Road. The red dot design museum in Singapore is the physical embodiment of the red dot design awards, an
exclusive exhibition venue for red dot design award winners

Opening Hours: Fri - Tues 11am to 8pm Getting There: From Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15), walk towards Maxwell Road. Travel by Bus: Nearest
Bus Stop is 0.13 km away, with the following services available: SBS - 10, 100, 107, 130, 162, 16M, 196, 65M, 70, 89M, 97 ; SMRT - 75 Click here to view
MRT route map.

Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum

For military and aviation buffs, the Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum is a must-see. Spread over 10,600 square metres of land, the museum
comprises an outdoor gallery and two levels of indoor galleries.

Open: 8.30 am to 5 pm (Tue - Sun except public holidays). Getting There: Take SBS bus 94 (except on Sundays and public holidays) from Eunos MRT
station (EW7) or SBS bus 90 from Toa Payoh bus interchange.

Republic of Singapore Navy Museum

Military and marine enthusiasts will be captivated by the exhibits at the Republic of Singapore Navy Museum - antique marine equipment, historic
photographs, even details of sophisticated, high technology missile corvette vessels.

Open: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri), 8:30am - 12 noon (Sat). Getting There: Take the MRT to Sembawang Station (NS11), then take SMRT Bus 856. Alight
at the bus stop after Sembawang Shipyard on Admiralty Road West. Obtain a gate pass before entering the camp. Click here to view MRT route map.

Royal Selangor Pewter Museum

Pewter, an alloy combining tin, copper and antimony, is a speciality of Southeast Asia - commonly made into decorative and functional objects, with a fine
attention to detail.

Open: 9am - 9pm (daily). Getting There: Take the North-East line and alight at Clarke Quay Station (NE5). By bus: Take 54 from Scotts Road or 32 and
195 from City Hall MRT Station. Also easily accessible by taxi. Click here to view MRT route map.

Singapore Art Museum

Home to the national art collection of Singapore, the Singapore Art Museum resides in a brilliantly restored historic school building (the former St Joseph’s
Institution). Opened in 1996, the museum has 13 galleries and over 4,000 artworks, making it the largest collection of 20th century Southeast Asian art in
the region.

Open: Mon - Sun: 10am - 7pm. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut (NS24) or City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Bras Basah
Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Singapore Mint Coin Gallery

Love makes the world go round... or is it money? The Singapore Mint Coin Gallery houses an impressive collection of coins, medals and medallions from
all over the world.

Open: 9am - 4.30pm (Mon to Fri). Getting There: Option 1 - From Clementi MRT Station (EW23), take SBS bus 154 and alight at the 8th bus stop (not
including the boarding bus stop outside MacDonald's below Clementi MRT Station). Walk in by Penjuru Road. You will see a white building of The
Singapore Mint on your left before the 8th bus stop. Option 2 - From Jurong East MRT Station (EW24/NS1), walk to the bus stop for TIBS Bus 178 outside
Jurong East Library, along Jurong Town Hall Road. Not counting the boarding bus stop, alight at the 4th bus stop and walk in by Penjuru Road. You will
see a white building of The Singapore Mint on your left before the 4th bus stop. Click here to view MRT route map.

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Both stamp and non-stamp collectors will delight in the extensive collection of local and international stamps, and first day covers housed in this quaint
building dated back to 1907.

Open: 1pm to 7pm (Mon), 9.00am-7.00pm (Tue - Sun). Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (NS25/EW13) and walk towards Coleman Street.
Click here to view MRT route map.

Parks, Gardens & Nature Reserves

Agricultural Farms
Do you know there are over 200 real working farms in the six Agrotechnology Parks in Singapore, occupying a total land area of 1,500 hectares? Bounded
by the land and manpower constraints, farms practise modern intensive farming that suits the tropical climate. This makes them interesting as unique
Singapore nature attractions.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

It may surprise many to know that the small city-state of Singapore is only one of two cities in the world to have a significant area of primary rainforest
within its boundaries - the other being Rio de Janeiro.

Open: 8.30am - 6.30pm (daily) Getting There: Take the MRT to Newton Station (NS21), then take SMRT Bus 171.

Chek Jawa
For environmentalists and conservationists, Chek Jawa is a gem of marine wildlife. Located at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa is a collection of
six distinct habitats - coastal forest, mangroves, sand bars, seagrass lagoon, rocky shore & coral rubble. Some of these habitats can be found at Pulau
Sekudu, which is considered part of Chek Jawa.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah station (EW4).Then take SBS bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus interchange. Then take a bumboat ride from
Changi Point Ferry Terminal (SGD 2 for a single trip). The bumboat service operates from 6 am to at least 8 pm. Once on Pulau Ubin, either rent a bicycle
from one of the bicycle kiosks or take a local taxi to Chek Jawa.

Chinese Garden
Step into the Chinese Garden and you might just imagine you’re in ancient China! Built in 1975 and designed by Prof Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known
architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.

Open: Main Garden 6am - 11pm (daily). Getting There: The gardens are a 5-minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station (EW25). Click here to

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view MRT route map.

East Coast Park

Looking for a one-stop family fun site? It has to be East Coast Park. Located off the East Coast Parkway, the beach and landscaped terrains make East
Coast Park a weekend favourite for Singaporeans.

Open: Daily. Park is lit from 7:00pm to 7:00am. Getting There: Take a taxi from Orchard Road, or take SBS bus 16 and alight at Marine Terrace. Then
use the underpass to cross the ECP expressway. Or take bus 401 to East Coast Park Service Road (Sundays and Public Holidays only)

Fort Canning Park

Established way back in 1859 as an arms store, barracks and hospital, Fort Canning contains precious memorials of Singapore's early history dating back
to the 14th century and Sir Stamford Raffles' personal bungalow.

Open: Daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk towards Fort Canning Road.

Labrador Park
Labrador Park’s high vantage point led the British to identify it as a defence site to protect the entrance to the harbours of Singapore in 1843. Now, it is
an oasis of tranquillity and offers a picturesque view of the sea.

Open: 24 hours, park is lit from 7pm to 12 am. Getting There: Services 10, 30, 51, 143 and 176. Alight along Pasir Panjang Road and proceed on foot via
Labrador Villa Road. Parks 408: a direct service that plys between HarbourFront Bus Interchange/MRT Station and Labrador Park (Saturdays, Sundays
and Public Holidays from 9am to 7pm). The service departs from the interchange every 30 minutes.

MacRitchie, Peirce & Seletar Reservoirs

The three reservoirs are popular sites for family outings and picnics as they provide a quiet respite to the hustle and bustle of city living. Surrounded by
broad swamps, jungles and greenery, these reservoirs run through the central northern parts of Singapore, providing a serene backdrop to the cityscape.

Open: Daily. Getting There: MacRitchie: Take SBS bus 132 or TIBS bus 167 from Orchard Road. Lower Peirce: Take TIBS bus 167 from Orchard Road.
Upper Seletar: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16) then board SBS bus 138. Lower Seletar: Take the MRT to Yishun Station (NS13) then take
SMRT Bus 851, 852, 853, 854. Click here to view MRT route map.

Mandai Orchid Garden

For over 50 years, Mandai Orchid Garden has been a beautiful sanctuary where a diverse array of spectacular hybrids bloom on a gentle hillside.

Open: 8.30am - 5.30pm (daily). Getting There: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138. Alternatively, take SMRT Bus 927
from Choa Chu Kang (NS4) MRT Station. Click here to view MRT route map.

Marina City Park

For a breathtaking view of the city skyline and the sea, Marina City Park is the place to be! Here, you can marvel at a spectacular two-tier large pond with
the fountain jetting water 18m high.

Open: Daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to Marina Bay Station (NS27). From the station, it's a short walk, or take SBS bus 400. Click here to view MRT
route map.

Mount Faber
Take in the panoramic views of the harbour, Sentosa and other Southern islands from the top of Mount Faber. Or wait till night falls to see the city lights
after dark while you chill out at the cafeteria.

Open: Daily. Getting There: Take SBS Transit Service Parks 409 from HarbourFront Centre, or take a taxi or the cable car from HarbourFront Tower 2.
Click here to view MRT route map.

Pasir Ris Park

Right in the eastern part of Singapore is a favourite family weekend spot. This coastal park of some 71 hectares includes a six-hectare mangrove swamp
traversed by boardwalks for visitors to appreciate the rich mangrove flora and fauna.

Open: Daily. Getting There: Take the MRT to Pasir Ris Station (EW1), then board SBS bus 403. Click here to view MRT route map.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens
showcases many outstanding plant collections. Some highlights include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden.

Open: 5am - 12 midnight (daily). Getting There: Bus services coming to the Gardens are: SBS No. 7, 105, 123, 174 and TIBS No. 75, 77 and 106 along
Holland Road; and SBS No. 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 186 and TIBS No. 67, 171 along Bukit Timah Road.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore's first and only protected wetland nature reserve. Home to over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna,
the 87-hectare conserved wetland habitat is also a "refuelling point" for birds on the East Asian Australasian Flyway.

Open: 7.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), 7am - 7pm (Sun and public holidays). Getting There: Take SMRT Bus 925 from either Woodlands MRT Station (NS9) or
Kranji MRT Station (NS7). This bus stops at the Wetland Reserve's entrance on Sundays and Public Holidays. On weekdays and Saturdays, alight at the
Kranji Reservoir Carpark for a 20-minute walk to the Wetland Reserve. Click here to view MRT route map.

Singapore River

Boat Quay
Looking for a swingin’ good time? Then head on down to Boat Quay - the trailblazer of the Singapore entertainment scene.

Getting There: Head towards the Singapore River from Raffles Place MRT (EW14/NS26). Click here to view MRT route map.

Clarke Quay
Shop, eat and be entertained by the riverside! Featuring five blocks of restored warehouses, Clarke Quay offers a quirky alternative to mainstream
attractions, with second-hand and antique shops, Sunday flea markets and restaurants with an amazing array of F&B options.

Getting There: Head to the Riverfront from Clarke Quay MRT (NE5). Click here to view MRT route map.

Robertson Quay
A more laid-back cousin to Boat Quay, Robertson Quay offers a more tranquil ambience for dining and entertainment by the Singapore River. Housing a
string of hotels hugging the river against a background of the old go-downs of Singapore, Robertson Quay is the perfect locale for an evening out.

Getting There: Best by taxi. Alternatively take a river taxi from Boat Quay or Clarke Quay.

Themed & Other Attractions

Carlsberg Sky Tower

Feel Like Getting High? Catch panoramic views across Singapore, Sentosa and the Southern Islands from Singapore’s highest viewing platform.

Open: Daily from 9am to 9pm (Last ride at 8.45pm) Getting There:Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront
MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue or Green Line.

Cinemania
Craving for some excitement? Then hop onto a ride so real that gets you right into the action of a movie!

Open: 12noon to 8pm. Last admission is at 7.30pm. Getting There: Take NEL to Harbourfront Station and then take the Sentosa bus from Harbourfront
Centre Bus Terminal. On Sentosa, take either the Blue or Green line bus.

G-Max Reverse Bungy

Singapore’s first ever bungy! Be launched skywards at 200km per hour to a dazzling height of 60 meters! Experience G forces similar to those
experienced by astronauts in a rocket launch, all in the safety of the latest G-Max technology.

Open: Weekdays: 3pm till 12am, Weekends: 12pm till 1am Getting there: Take the MRT and alight at Clarke Quay station, exit by the Eu Tong Sen Street
and turn left to cross the Coleman Bridge.

Haw Par Villa

Built in 1937 by the entrepreneurial and charismatic Aw Boon Haw for his brother Boon Par, Haw Par Villa is the quintessential house of Chinese folklore.

Open: 9am - 7pm (daily). Getting There: Take SBS bus 200 from Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21), SBS bus 10, 30, SMRT Bus 188 from Harbour Front
Centre, SBS bus 143 from Orchard Road or SBS bus 51 from Chinatown.

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NEWater Visitor Centre

Our NEWater is one that has stirred a variety of reactions in Singapore and elsewhere. Find out more about this Singapore success story!

Getting There: Nearest MRT Station : Tanah Merah

Bus Services available : 12, 24, 31 & 38
*A free shuttle bus from Tanah Merah MRT station operates at intervals of an hour and 45 minutes, from 8.45am.

NTUC Lifestyle World-Downtown East

Welcome to the land where the fun never ends! A self-contained entertainment district, NTUC Lifestyle World - Downtown East offers a comprehensive
mix of over 40 food and beverage, entertainment and specialty retail outlets.

Open: 10am to 10pm (Sat, Sun, gazetted public holidays and school holidays). Getting There: Take the MRT to Pasir Ris Station (EW1) and take SBS Bus
354 from the bus interchange or walk for 5 minutes to reach NTUC Lifestyle World.

Sentosa Luge & Skyride

The first ever Luge in Southeast Asia. Part go-cart, part-toboggan, pure excitement - the luge is a fun-filled gravity ride that's safe for all ages.

Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue
or Green Line.

Sijori WonderGolf
Certified by the World Minigolf Sport Federation, the 18-hole miniature golf courses at the Sijori WonderGolf are uniquely landscaped with shrewd
designs, wicked slopes and obscured obstacles to test the skills and dexterity of the avid golfer.

Open: 9am to 7pm daily, last entry at 6pm Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT
station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue or Green Line.

Singapore City Gallery

See the whole of Singapore from a unique vantage point, right under your feet! An exclusive, giant aerial photograph gives you a panoramic view of
Singapore without climbing great heights.

Open: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Mon to Fri), 9.00am - 1.00pm (Sat). Getting There: Take the MRT and alight at Tanjong Pagar Station (EW 15). Click here to
view MRT route map.

Singapore Discovery Centre

Spanning a total floor area of 4,500 square metres, the new Singapore Discovery Centre consists of 5 main galleries around 8 different themes. Guests
will be able to immerse themselves in Singapore’s past, present and future, travelling through time to key moments in our nationhood and experiencing
them “as they happen”.

Open: 9.00am to 6.00 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays, and 9.00 am to 8.00 pm on Saturdays. It is closed on Mondays, except during school and public
holidays. Getting There: Take SBS Bus no. 193 & 182 from Boon Lay MRT Station. A quick 30-minute drive from the city, the the PIE and turn off at exit
no. 40 or AYE exit no. 20.

Singapore Science Centre

For all budding young scientists and aspiring ones, the world-acclaimed Singapore Science Centre will keep your mind racing with over 850 interactive
exhibits depicting the wonder and beauty of science.

Open: Science Centre (10am to 6pm); Omni-Theatre (10am to 8pm). Closed on Mon except public holidays and school holidays. Getting There: Take the
MRT to Jurong East Station (EW24/NS1) then take SBS bus 335.

Ski 360°
Cable skiing or wakeboarding as its name implies, is waterskiing or wakeboarding where the participants are not pulled by a boat but by an overhead
cable, very similar to a snow ski lift, but erected around the banks of a lake.

Open: Monday - Friday: 10am - 10pm, Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 9am - 10pm. Getting There: By Bus : 401* from Bedok Interchange, By Car : Via ECP,
Exit 7A, Car Park : Paid parking at E1 & E2, Free parking at D5, *Only operates on Saturdays & Sundays

Snow City
Snow in tropical Singapore? No, you’re not dreaming! At Snow City, Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, you can experience real snow, a sub-zero
climate and a three-storey high snow slope!

Open: Daily on Tue - Sun, closed on Mondays : 10.30am - 6.30pm

Public Holidays and MOE - approved school holidays : 9.00am - 8.00pm. Getting There: Take the MRT to Jurong East station (EW24/NS1) and walk
towards Jurong Town Hall Road. It is located next to the Singapore Science Centre. Bus Services : 335, 198, 178, 66. Click here to view MRT route map.

Turf Club/Horse Racing

Horse racing in Singapore has had a long and illustrious history, beginning in 1842 with the formation of the Singapore Sporting Club by a group of racing
enthusiasts.

Getting There: Take the north south line to NS7, Kranji staion, which is located adjacent to the MRT Plaza entrance of the racecourse. Or take bus
services 170, TIBS178, TIBS925, TIBS960 and TIBS961 which ply along Woodlands Road and stop in front of the Kranji MRT station. Click here to view
MRT route map.

World War II Sites

Battle Box
Tucked into the hillside of Fort Canning is the Battle Box, the largest underground command centre of the British Malaya Command Headquarters during
World War II. Comprising 22 rooms linked by a corridor, this complex is bomb-proof and also capable of recycling its own air supply.

Open: 10.00am-6.00pm (Daily). Last entry is at 5.00pm. Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk uphill past Park Mall and
towards Fort Canning Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

Changi Chapel & Museum

A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many chapels
built during the Japanese Occupation.

Open: 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily unless otherwise advised). Getting There: Take SBS bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station (EW4). Alight at the bus stop
right in front of Changi Chapel and Museum (after Changi Women's Prison/Drug Rehabilitation Centre). Click here to view MRT route map.

Civilian War Memorial

This memorial was erected to remember the shared experiences and struggles of the major races of Singapore during World War II. Every year on 15
February, a memorial service is held here to remember the victims of the war.

Getting There: A short walk from City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25).Fort Siloso
Built by the British in the 1880s to protect the western entrance to the Singapore harbour, Fort Siloso is the only preserved British coastal fortification in
Singapore today.

Open: 10am - 6pm (daily). Last admission at 5.30pm. Getting There: Take the Sentosa Bus from Habourfront Centre Interchange (just next to
Harbourfront MRT station). On Sentosa, take the bus on the Blue, Red or Green Line.

Johore Battery
Built by the British in 1939 for the defence of Singapore, the Johore Battery is a gun emplacement site consisting of a labyrinth of tunnels. The tunnels
were used to store ammunition to support three monster guns that could fire 15-inch shells.

Open: 9.00am-5.00pm (Daily). Getting There: Take SBS Bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4) and alight at the bus stop opposite Selarang Camp.
Alternatively, take a taxi. Click here to view MRT route map.

Kranji War Memorial

Kranji War Memorial honours the men from Britain, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, India, Malaya, the Netherlands and New Zealand who gave their lives for
freedom in World War II.

Open: 7.00am-6.00pm (daily). Getting There: Take SBS bus 170 from Rochor Road or take the MRT to Kranji Station (NS7) and it is a 5-minute walk
away.Reflections at Bukit Click here to view MRT route map.

Chandu
Go back in time to 1942 when 1,400 soldiers of the Malay Regiment made their stand against 13,000 Japanese soldiers, choosing death over dishonour.

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Open: 9.00am-5.00pm (Tue - Sun). Getting There: Take SBS Bus 10, 30, 51, 143 or SMRT Bus 176, 188. Alternatively, take a taxi from Buona Vista MRT
Station (EW21) or Redhill MRT Station (EW18). Alternatively take a taxi.

Source : Tourism of Singapore

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