As a travel freak, I wanted to visit Singapore for so long and finally this summer, I went there with my family. This place looked so mesmerizing that I couldn’t help but share about this amazing place with you.
Singapore, a city-state, which is also known as “Lion City”, is a very popular place located in the Southern end of the Malaysian peninsula. Despite of being such a small city-state, Singapore has become globally popular due to its rapid economic growth and innovative urban development. The city also has different cultures which is like a home to the diverse population. Singapore is also a global hub for technology, finance and tourism. The city is committed to innovation and sustainability in its numerous green initiatives, like the incredible Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands.
This blog serves as the compilation of top 5 tourist attraction places in Singapore. It can be essential for the travelers as it offers the list of number of places to visit in Singapore. It can also be helpful for the tourists or the visitors to plan their itinerary and ensure the memorable trip to Singapore. So, let’s proceed to explore the top 5 tourist places to visit in Singapore.
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LIST OF TOP 5 TOURIST PLACES TO VISIT IN SINGAPORE
Here we have the list of top 5 must visit tourist places in Singapore to make your trip memorable with unforgettable experiences.
1. GARDENS BY THE BAY:
This incredible garden in Singapore has won many awards. It is like a futuristic garden which demonstrates that how technology and nature can coexist. One of the most popular areas of the Gardens by the Bay is the SuperTree Grove, which has many, 25–50 meter tall tree-like structure. Several types of bromeliads, exotic ferns, vines, and orchids can be found in these vertical gardens. These SuperTree does not only have rainwater collection systems and solar panels installed, but also are environmentally friendly and sustainable. The futuristic Gardens by the Bay is a sprawling park set over 101 hectares in the heart of Singapore Cloud Forest features an indoor waterfall and a misty conservatory brimming with exotic plants. There is also a flower dome, which is the largest greenhouse in the world according to the Guinness world records 2015. It replicates the cool-dry climate inside for the plants from the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions.
2. MARINA BAY SANDS:
Marina bay sands is one of the most popular entertainment place with some stunning architecture, an infinity pool and a breathtaking place of attraction. It is a luxury 5-star hotel. It is the representation of development and innovation of Singapore city. The infinity pool at the 57th floor of Marina bay sands is the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool and provides a beautiful view of Singapore skylines. It also has the observation deck for the panaromic view of city called the SkyPark observation deck. At the SkyPark, guests can experience celebrity chef restaurants and world class boutiques. The other such amazing places like gardens by the bay, Singapore flyer, etc. can be seen from the SkyPark observation deck. It also has the mall inside it for the visitors to shop from the luxury brand shops.
3. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE:
Universal studios Singapore is the first Hollywood movie theme park in the southeast Asia, which is located in the Sentosa Island. It is a thrilling destination for the visitors of all ages as it provides many rides, shows and attractions which is inspired by popular Hollywood movies and shows. The park has seven themed areas that take you to Hollywood, New York City, Sci-Fi city and Ancient Egypt all the way through The Lost World Far Away Land from Madagascar. There are zones for a more personalized experience, each offering themed rides, shows and attractions. The most popular rides in Universal studios Singapore are- the transformer ride, Jurassic park rapid ride, revenge of the Mummy roller coaster ride, Hollywood dreams parade, etc. Hence, Universal studios provide full day entertainment with rides, shows and food for those who like Hollywood movies and shows.
4. S.E.A. AQUARIUM:
The S.E.A. Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world which is also situated in the Sentosa Island. It has over 100000 marine animals from more than 1000 species. The Open Ocean tank is the heart of the aquarium, comprising a huge viewing panel where visitors can be amazed by magnificent manta rays, sharks and shoals of fish. It is very exciting and offers an educational insight of the underwater world. Some of the key highlights of the S.E.A. Aquarium are- Open ocean habitat, shark seas, coral gardens, shipwreck habitat, jellyfish gallery, etc. It is the place to get to know about the marine biodiversity or habitat and is also an amazing experience to learn about those species for all ages.
5. BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC TEMPLE:
The Buddha tooth relic temple is a tang-dynasty style Buddhist temple which is located in the Chinatown district in Singapore. It is the place of worship with beautiful architecture and cultural learning. The temple has a very serene and peaceful environment which gives spiritual touch to the visitors. The main highlight of this temple is the 320 kg of gold ‘stupa’ which is believed to be Buddha’s tooth. There is a hall called ‘Hundred Dragons Hall’ in which a majestic statue of ‘Maitreya’ Buddha is encircled and surrounded by 100 small Buddha statues, making it a calm place for meditation. Some more key highlights of this Buddha tooth relic temple are- Bodhi tree, bell and drum tower, museum and cultural center, etc. This temple is very spiritual and makes the visitors learn more about the Buddhism culture.
So, these were the top 5 must-visit places in Singapore that will provide an unforgettable experience and long-lasting memories for the visitors. Plan your trip to Singapore now to dive yourself into the beauty of this city-state.
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