Singapore is such a great country full of culture, entertainment, scenery and industry. Even though the country is small and just has the once city, it is packed with interesting things to do. The nice thing is that several of these things are free and who doesn’t love free?
1.Sri Mariamman Temple
Build in 1827, Sri Mariamman is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple and it has been designation a National Monument. Several festivals and celebrations are held here each year.
2.Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
This Buddhist temple has the distinct honor of housing a tooth relic from the Buddha that was found when a stupa collapsed in Myanmar. You will also find the Eminent Sangha Museum and a theater that holds cultural performances, talks and film screenings in the temple complex.
3.Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a 250-acre landscaped garden full of themed gardens, flower market, event center, scenic walkways, conservatories and the elevated Skyway. The neat thing about the skyway is that it is built on vertical gardens. The vertical gardens were still relatively new when we were there, but they are going to be amazing when they finish growing in. In the evenings you can enjoy a light and music show called the OCBC Garden Rhapsody.
4.Singapore Zoo
This 69-acre zoo first opened in 1973 and contains 315 different species of which 16% are threatened. The zoo display animals in naturalistic, ‘open’ exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors. Along with numerous other awards and distinctions, Singapore Zoo houses the largest captive colony of orangutans in the world.
5.Underwater World
This mostly underground oceanarium is home to more than 2,500 marine animals of 250 species from different regions of the world. Visitors can ride on a travelator that carries them through 272ft of glass tunnels where they will view coral reefs, stingrays, moray eels, turtles, sharks and many other marine animals. Interactive exhibits include a touch pool, a stingray feeding pool, an anti-gravity fish feeding tank and a shark feeding pool.
6.Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
This Buddhist monastery was established in 1920 and still holds the title of the largest monastery in Singapore. The grounds cover 246 acres and contain stupas, prayer halls, bell towers, drum towers, a crematorium and a columbarium which houses over 200,000 niches. An outdoor statue of Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas, stands between the Dharma Hall and the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, which is pretty fascinating. As is customary with Buddist temples, there is a Bodhi Tree on the grounds which had its sapling brought from the sacred Bodhi tree at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, which was itself brought as a sapling from the sacred Bodhi Tree of Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha was said to have attained enlightenment. The main feature of the monastery is a 42-foot tall Buddha statue, one of the largest in Asia.
NOTE: This is a functioning place of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered and no shoes are allowed in the buildings. Behavior needs to be quiet and respectful.
7.Tiger Sky Tower
At a height of 360 feet, Tiger Sky Tower is the tallest observation tower in Singapore. This attraction is different from other observation towers in that it starts at ground level. The large disc-shaped air-conditioned cabin is fitted with glass windows all round and revolves slowly as it ascends the tower up to 299 feet. From the top one can view the entirety of Singapore’s skyline and a panoramic view of the island. On a clear day, one may even be able to see at part of Johor Bahru and Indonesia.
8.Peranakan Museum
This museum boasts the distinction of housing the world’s most distinctive and comprehensive Peranakan museum collection of artifacts and wares. What are Peranakan? Peranakan are the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to British Malaya (now Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore) between the 15th and 17th centuries. The museum houses ten permanent galleries showcasing the main themes of Peranakan life during that time period along with interactive and hands-on exhibits.
9.Universal Studios Singapore
The name pretty much tells what this place is about. Universal Studios Singapore is a movie-themed adventure park where you can ride roller coasters, float down water rides, see shows, hang out with your favorite movie characters and eat a variety of foods geared towards the seven different themed sections of the park.
10.Sentosa Island
This island resort boasts a plethora of activities to keep you busy. On this island you’ll find a 2 km (1.2 mi) long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, MegaZip Adventure Park, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, Madame Tussauds Singapore, iFly Singapore, a 23-foot Merlion, 14 hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore. There is plenty of nature walks, as well, since 70% of the island is covered by secondary rainforest, the habitat of monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora.
As you can see, Singapore has so much to offer visitors.
1.Sri Mariamman Temple
Build in 1827, Sri Mariamman is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple and it has been designation a National Monument. Several festivals and celebrations are held here each year.
2.Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
This Buddhist temple has the distinct honor of housing a tooth relic from the Buddha that was found when a stupa collapsed in Myanmar. You will also find the Eminent Sangha Museum and a theater that holds cultural performances, talks and film screenings in the temple complex.
3.Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a 250-acre landscaped garden full of themed gardens, flower market, event center, scenic walkways, conservatories and the elevated Skyway. The neat thing about the skyway is that it is built on vertical gardens. The vertical gardens were still relatively new when we were there, but they are going to be amazing when they finish growing in. In the evenings you can enjoy a light and music show called the OCBC Garden Rhapsody.
4.Singapore Zoo
This 69-acre zoo first opened in 1973 and contains 315 different species of which 16% are threatened. The zoo display animals in naturalistic, ‘open’ exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors. Along with numerous other awards and distinctions, Singapore Zoo houses the largest captive colony of orangutans in the world.
5.Underwater World
This mostly underground oceanarium is home to more than 2,500 marine animals of 250 species from different regions of the world. Visitors can ride on a travelator that carries them through 272ft of glass tunnels where they will view coral reefs, stingrays, moray eels, turtles, sharks and many other marine animals. Interactive exhibits include a touch pool, a stingray feeding pool, an anti-gravity fish feeding tank and a shark feeding pool.
6.Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
This Buddhist monastery was established in 1920 and still holds the title of the largest monastery in Singapore. The grounds cover 246 acres and contain stupas, prayer halls, bell towers, drum towers, a crematorium and a columbarium which houses over 200,000 niches. An outdoor statue of Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas, stands between the Dharma Hall and the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, which is pretty fascinating. As is customary with Buddist temples, there is a Bodhi Tree on the grounds which had its sapling brought from the sacred Bodhi tree at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, which was itself brought as a sapling from the sacred Bodhi Tree of Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha was said to have attained enlightenment. The main feature of the monastery is a 42-foot tall Buddha statue, one of the largest in Asia.
NOTE: This is a functioning place of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered and no shoes are allowed in the buildings. Behavior needs to be quiet and respectful.
7.Tiger Sky Tower
At a height of 360 feet, Tiger Sky Tower is the tallest observation tower in Singapore. This attraction is different from other observation towers in that it starts at ground level. The large disc-shaped air-conditioned cabin is fitted with glass windows all round and revolves slowly as it ascends the tower up to 299 feet. From the top one can view the entirety of Singapore’s skyline and a panoramic view of the island. On a clear day, one may even be able to see at part of Johor Bahru and Indonesia.
8.Peranakan Museum
This museum boasts the distinction of housing the world’s most distinctive and comprehensive Peranakan museum collection of artifacts and wares. What are Peranakan? Peranakan are the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to British Malaya (now Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore) between the 15th and 17th centuries. The museum houses ten permanent galleries showcasing the main themes of Peranakan life during that time period along with interactive and hands-on exhibits.
9.Universal Studios Singapore
The name pretty much tells what this place is about. Universal Studios Singapore is a movie-themed adventure park where you can ride roller coasters, float down water rides, see shows, hang out with your favorite movie characters and eat a variety of foods geared towards the seven different themed sections of the park.
10.Sentosa Island
This island resort boasts a plethora of activities to keep you busy. On this island you’ll find a 2 km (1.2 mi) long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, MegaZip Adventure Park, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, Madame Tussauds Singapore, iFly Singapore, a 23-foot Merlion, 14 hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore. There is plenty of nature walks, as well, since 70% of the island is covered by secondary rainforest, the habitat of monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora.
As you can see, Singapore has so much to offer visitors.
No comments:
Post a Comment