Singapore Tourist Attractions

Singapore offers a blend of futuristic landmarks, lush greenery, cultural enclaves, and world-class entertainment options. Here are details on the top attractions across the city-state:

Nature & Futuristic Landmarks

Gardens by the Bay Click to open side panel for more information A premier horticultural attraction spanning over 100 hectares in the heart of Marina Bay.

• Highlights include the giant glass greenhouses—the Flower Dome Click to open side panel for more information and the misty Cloud Forest Click to open side panel for more information , which houses a massive indoor waterfall.

• Don't miss the iconic Supertree Grove Click to open side panel for more information , featuring tree-like vertical gardens that light up during the nightly Garden Rhapsody sound and light show.

Marina Bay Sands Singapore Click to open side panel for more information An iconic integrated resort defined by its three soaring hotel towers connected at the top by a sprawling rooftop park.

• Features the SkyPark Observation Deck, offering sweeping views of the city skyline and Singapore Strait.

• Includes a luxury shopping mall, celebrity chef restaurants, and the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum at its base.

Jewel Changi Airport Click to open side panel for more information A multi-dimensional lifestyle destination located right at Changi Airport.

• Houses the HSBC Rain Vortex, a 40-meter-tall indoor waterfall surrounded by a four-story indoor rainforest known as the Shiseido Forest Valley.

• Offers canopy park mazes, walking nets, and hundreds of retail and dining outlets under its glass-and-steel dome.

Wildlife & UNESCO Heritage

Singapore Botanic Gardens Click to open side panel for more information Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 82-hectare tropical garden is over 160 years old.

• Features the National Orchid Garden, home to the world's largest orchid display showcasing thousands of species and hybrids.

• Includes tranquil walking paths, historical trees, a swan lake, and open spaces for outdoor picnics.

Singapore Zoo Click to open side panel for more information A world-renowned open-concept zoo located in the Mandai rainforest region.

• Animals inhabit spacious, landscaped enclosures separated from visitors by hidden moats and natural barriers.

• Offers guided tram tours and close-up interaction opportunities with wildlife from tropical Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Sightseeing & Cultural Hubs

Merlion Park Click to open side panel for more information A landmark waterfront destination located along Marina Bay.

• Home to the iconic Merlion Click to open side panel for more information statue—a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish—spouting water into the bay.

• Serves as a prime photo spot with panoramic views of the Marina Bay Sands waterfront skyline.

Sentosa Click to open side panel for more information A vibrant resort island located off Singapore's southern coast dedicated entirely to fun and relaxation.

• Features pristine sandy beaches such as Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong Beach.

• Packed with major attractions, including Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, resort hotels, golf courses, and beach clubs.

Chinatown Click to open side panel for more information A historic district that seamlessly blends heritage, culture, and bustling modern commerce.

• Features colorful, restored shophouses along narrow streets filled with market stalls and street food hawkers.

• Houses cultural sites such as the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.