Have you ever felt like Singapore is too small for you and that you are always looking for new places to visit? Singapore is a buzzing metropolis with futuristic skyscrapers and architecture reminiscent of sci-fi movies. But, in addition to its beautiful art galleries, world-class restaurants, and over-the-top tourist places, the city also has hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path treasures. Check out these sites to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover parts of Singapore you never knew existed.
Smith Marine Floating Restaurant
Fancy tucking on the day’s freshest catch at a modern kelong floating between Pulau Ubin and Changi Point Ferry Terminal? Take a 15-minute boat ride to the Smith Marine Floating Restaurant, where you may dine on a variety of seafood dishes. Kelong is a type of offshore platform made primarily of wood that is usually found in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Many people are unaware that Singapore has its own kelong, Smith Marine Floating Kelong Restaurant, which opened in January 2015. Diners can catch Snapper and Seabass for their dinners and then leave it to the chefs to prepare a delectable dish. The restaurant is Halal-certified, and you will be spoiled for choice with their extensive menu.
Pearl’s Hill City Park
Pearl Hill City Park is a nine-hectare public park in the Singapore suburb of Pearl’s Hill Terrace. The Pearl’s Hill Reservoir is located beneath the park. Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Outram Park, and Chin Swee Road all border it. This park is quite the hidden spot in the city. In close proximity to Chinatown, Pearl’s Hill City Park provides some greenery. It gives city residents a spot to unwind and enjoy in the scenery. A pond with lotus and water lilies can be also found. Take a short walk from Outram Park MRT Station to the top of a hill, where you may rest in the woodland surroundings, feed the terrapins in the pond, observe the occasional squirrel, or continue your jogging.
Parkview Museum
Bugis is home to a museum in case you did not know. If you travel about the neighbourhood, you will come across Parkview Square, a massive structure that has been dubbed a Batman’s Gotham building due to its architectural design. The structure houses numerous offices, embassies, and even a museum. The Parkview Museum hosted a number of international exhibitions, including Disturbing Narratives, which ran from June 2019 to February 2020, as well as themed showcases and guided museum tours for art enthusiasts.
Bollywood Veggies
Visiting Bollywood Veggies is already half of the adventure. Traveling through Singapore’s countryside might make you feel as if you’re not even in the country. With its bright green and yellow signs, lush plants, and bustling café, it is impossible to miss. Bring the kids along for an informative tour, and while inside, take some time to walk about the farm, where you will find a variety of fruit trees, vegetables, an irrigation pond, and a variety of banana trees. Take some time to relax beside the magnificent lotus pond at the trail’s end for a moment of tranquilly. Following your tour of the farm, dine at Poison Ivy Bistro, where the veggies and herbs are picked fresh from the garden and local delicacies such as Nasi Lemak and Laksa are available.
