etraveladmin Singapore has a lot to see and do, and luckily, some of the best activities are free, while others are reasonably priced.
Visit Marina Bay Sands and the Mall.
At Marina Bay, you can see Singapore in all of its futuristic glory. Squint your eyes a little and parts of it may appear to be a future Earth from Star Trek. A multi-level mall with an indoor canal, a bayfront boulevard, and stunning views of the financial district’s skyline are all available. Louis Vuitton has also established a massive store on a mini-island accessible via an underwater tunnel. It’s a pretty opulent place.
Explore the vibrant Chinatown.
In the old Chinatown, futuristic high-rises and business districts give way to pastel-colored British colonial architecture. Several Hindu temples, mosques, and other places of worship can also be found throughout the city. This district exudes excitement and hustle, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations. It’s a great place to walk around and find a nice hotel or hostel.
You can take the MRT metro to Chinatown and then explore on foot. Follow this self-guided temple walking tour and be sure to stop by the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, both of which are excellent examples of the city’s cultural and religious melting pot.
Take a walk through the Gardens by the Bay.
Since its inception in 2012, Gardens by the Bay has quickly become the city’s most recognisable landmark. Your visit will not be complete unless you see the massive Cloud Forest Dome (which houses the world’s largest indoor waterfall) and the Supertree Grove (home to futuristic tree-like vertical gardens, with a light show at night).
Visit Singapore’s green spaces.
Singapore is sometimes referred to as the “Garden City.” It does have a lot of green space! Apart from the Gardens by the Bay, I enjoyed climbing the hill in Mount Faber Park and walking across the unique Henderson Waves pedestrian bridge.
And, only about 12 kilometres from downtown, you can enjoy a wonderful slice of primary rainforest complete with walking trails at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Explore Haji Lane and Little India.
Singapore can be overly orderly at times, but its narrowest street reminds you that pockets of creativity do exist.
Haji Lane is known as Singapore’s original hipster enclave, with its boutique shops, Middle Eastern cafes, and street art-covered facades. The shophouses were used as lodgings for Hajj pilgrims on their way to Mecca until the 1960s. They now house many trendy fashion stores.
