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Interesting Places to Visit in Singapore |
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Here is a list of interesting places to visit in Singapore.
Snow City
At Snow City, you will feel like you are having winter season in the middle of Singapore. Unlike Myanmar, Singapore has only two seasons - hot summer days and gloomy rainy days. Using a special technology, snow is created and constantly kept chill. You can play winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, etc. Or you can just play with snow.
Address: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road
Nearest MRT: Jurong East MRT
Contact: 6560 2306
Website: www.snowcity.com.sg
Escape Theme Park
Escape Theme Park was opened in May 2000 and is Singapore's largest and most technologically advanced theme park. It Occupies an area of three hectares and offers visitors a chance to experience 15 thrilling rides (roller-coaster rides, etc.)
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close Singapore 519599
Nearest MRT: Pasir Ris MRT
Contact: 6581 9112
Website: www.escapethemepark.com
Wild Wild Wet
Located in Downtown East, Singapore's newest and biggest water theme park, Wild Wild Wet features many water rides. With a wave pool, water rafting boats, hair-raising water slides, there are many amazing adventures to explore. Wild Wild Wet has a host of exciting rides which are suitable for little ones, teens and adults.
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close Singapore 519599 (just beside Escape Theme Park)
Nearest MRT: Pasir Ris MRT
Contact: 6581 9112
Website: www.wildwildwet.com
Sentosa
Sentosa is a popular resort island in Singapore, which offers a variety of attractions, museums and other facilities to provide a variety of experiences, recreation and entertainment to visitors. Some of the attractions include Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon, Butterfly Park, Songs of the Sea (previously known as Musical Fountain Show), Sentosa 4D Magix, Siloso Beach, 12-storey-high Merlion, Fantasy Island, Volcanoland, etc.
Address: Sentosa Island
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront MRT (You can take sentosa shuttle bus from HarbourFront)
Contact: 1800-SENTOSA (736-8672)
Website: www.sentosa.com.sg
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong BirdPark houses over 9,000 colourful birds of various shapes and sizes. The newly revamped BirdPark offers a range of new and exciting exhibits and facilities. The fun-filled shows like Birds n Buddies Show, Birds of Prey Show, etc., will truly amaze you.
Address: 2 Jurong Hill Singapore 628925
Nearest MRT: Boonlay MRT
Contact: 6265 0022
Website: www.birdpark.com.sg
Singapore Zoo
At the Singapore Zoo, you will come face to face with many wild animals. It has over 3,200 mammals, birds and reptiles and fishes. Occupying over 28 hectares, you will have to set aside a day to thoroughly walk around the zoo.
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio or Choa Chu Kang MRT
Contact: 6269 3411
Website: www.zoo.com.sg
Chinese Garden
Step into the Chinese Garden and you might just imagine you are in ancient China! Built in 1975, Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.
Address: 1 Chinese Garden Singapore 619795
Nearest MRT: Chinese Garden MRT
Contact: 6261 3632
Website: http://www.jtc.gov.sg/Portfolio/GardensAndParks/Pages/chinesegarden.aspx
Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Garden)
Built in 1937 by the entrepreneurial Aw Boon Haw for his brother Boon Par, Haw Par Villa is the typical house of Chinese folklore. Aw Boon Haw was born in Yangon, Myanmar, and later migrated to Singapore. He was best known for his business: Tiger Balm, which is famous all over the world. Haw Par Villa epitomizes the Chinese moral values and cultural heritage.
Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628
Nearest MRT: Buona Vista MRT (Take SBS Transit bus 200 from Buona Vista MRT)
Contact: 6872 2780
Website: nil
Science Centre Singapore
For budding scientists, the world-acclaimed Science Centre Singapore will keep your mind racing with more than 1,000 interactive exhibits depicting the wonder and beauty of science. It has over 850 exhibits spread over eight exhibition galleries.
Address: 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Nearest MRT: Jurong East MRT (Take SBS Transit bus 335 from Jurong East MRT)
Contact: 6425 2500
Website: http://www.science.edu.sg/ssc/index.jsp
Singapore Discovery Centre
Singapore Discovery Centre’s main objective is to promote the Singapore Story through entertainment and interactive activities. Occupying over 4,500 square metres, it consists of 5 main galleries around 8 different themes.
Address: 510 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638365
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay MRT (Take SBS Transit bus 193 & 182 from Boon Lay MRT)
Contact: 6792 6188
Website: www.sdc.com.sg
Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer offers its visitors breathtaking, 360° panoramic view of Singapore. Located at Marina Bay, it sits beside a three-storey Retail Terminal with an exciting array of retail and F&B choices. Standing at a 165 metres, visitors will be able to experience remarkable scenes of the Singapore skyline.
Address: 30 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039803
Nearest MRT: free shuttle bus from 25 Scotts Road DFS Galleria @ Scottswalk, Mezzanine Floor Singapore 228220 (kindly register at JTB Orchard Lounge)
Contact: 6734 8829
Website: www.singaporeflyer.com
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a living cultural monument in the heart of Chinatown, accommodating what Buddhist leaders regard as the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. The architecture and interiors are inspired by the Tang Dynasty, an era where Buddhism flourished in China. Visitors can also rest and enjoy refreshing tea and healthy vegetarian snacks in the cozy Lotus Heart Tea House on the 2nd floor or visit the Dining Hall in the basement where free vegetarian meals are distributed daily.
Address: 288 South Bridge Road Singapore 058840
Nearest MRT: Chinatown MRT
Contact: 6220 0220
Website: www.btrts.org.sg |
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