Top 27 Tourist Destination In Singapore | How To Reach | Best Time To Visit

Top 27 Tourist Destination In Singapore | How To Reach | Best Time To Visit | Main Festivals

Singapore, commonly referred to as the Lion City, is a cultural, innovative, and entertainment city in the world. It attracts tourists with the world class attractions, rich heritage and food.

Singapore is known to be clean, well transported and has an exciting shopping street like central road of Orchard and the Bugis street. Other attractions are food tourism where there are hawker centers that offer mouthwatering local delicacies such as Hainanese chicken rice, satay, and laksa. Nature enthusiasts have the opportunity of visiting the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, or the Botanic Gardens which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Singapore can boast one of the safest places in Asia, global connectivity, and suitability of various activities that enable it to be one of the most sought-after and vibrant travel destinations.

Here’s a list of the top tourist places in Singapore with details on how to reach them :

1. Marina Bay Sands

Main Attractions :

A World Famous Luxury Resort

Rooftop SkyPark Marina Bay Sands

Infinity Pool Marina Bay Sands

Stunning Views Of The Skyline Marina Bay Sands

The Shoppes mall Marina Bay Sands

ArtScience Museum Marina Bay Sands

How to Reach : Fly to Singapore International Airport and take the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit which is Metro Train Service in Singapore) to the Bayfront MRT station and follow the sign above board.

2. Gardens by the Bay

Main Attractions :

Gardens

Supertree Grove

Flower Dome

Cloud Forest

Garden Rhapsody Light Show

How to Reach : From exit of the Bayfront MRT Station from exit B it's a short walk via the underground linkway.

3. Sentosa Island

Main Attractions :

A Resort Island

Universal Studios

S.E.A. Aquarium

Adventure Cove Waterpark

Scenic Beaches

How to Reach : Take a MRT to Harbour Front station then go by Sentosa Express monorail or cable car or walk via the Sentosa Boardwalk.

4. Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

Main Attractions :

Zoo

Night Safari

How to Reach : First take the MRT to Khatib station NS14 and then take the Mandai khatib Shuttle Bus to reach zoo.

5. Singapore Botanic Gardens A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Main Attractions :

National Orchid Garden

Serene Lakes

How to Reach : Botanic Garden is easily accessible through MRT station (CC19/DT9).

6. Chinatown

Main Attractions :

Chinatown

Traditional Temples

Street Markets

Authentic Local Food

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Chinatown Food Street

How to Reach : Take the MRT to China Town station (NE4/DT19).

7. Orchard Road

Main Attractions :

Orchard Road

How to Reach : Take MRT to Orchad MRT Station (NS22) or Somerset MRT.

Best Time To Visit

December to June : This time is ideal for sightseeing because of festival celebration. The weather in these months is cooler and pleasant. Chinese new year celebration, Diwali celebration, new year celebration are the main festivals occurred during these season which brings vibrant lights, cultural shows and shopping deals.

This is the best season for outdoor activities because the skies are clear. During this time tourist can visit Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Bay Sands which are more enjoyable.

Main Festivals :

1. Chinese New Year

Importance : This festival is majorly celebrated by Chinese community. This is Chinese lunar new year celebration which take 15 days. Festival lion and Dragon dance are performed and vibrant definition done by Chinese community.

2. Hari Raya Puasa

Importance : This is the muslim festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan with prayers and traditional foods.

3. Deepawali (Diwali)

Importance : This is Hindu festival known as festival of light celebrated with light, firework and Indian food.

4. Thaipusam

Importance : This is also a Hindu festival specially celebrated by Tamils, dedicated to the Lord Murugan in which devoties carrying Kavadi(burdens).