Many travellers avoid Singapore due to its infamously high expenses and perceived lack of tourist attractions. Leaving Singapore out of your Southeast Asia itinerary, however, is a tremendous mistake!
Here are 5 reasons why you should add Singapore to your travel plans:
The Jewel at Changi Airport Alone Is Worth the Trip
Air travel can be tedious, especially when preparing for or returning from a long-hour flight, but Singapore Changi Airport makes you want to stay even longer. May it be because of the rooftop pool and jacuzzi, or the movie theatres that are open 24 hours a day. It could be the shopping and entertainment complex located within Terminal 1. It is all centered on the world’s highest indoor waterfall and a four-story garden that includes a hedge labyrinth, sculptural playscapes, a glass-bottomed bridge, and sky nets that you can bounce and walk on.
The Food
If the way to a person’s heart is genuinely through their stomach, then anyone who travels on a culinary journey across Singapore will fall irreversibly in love with the city. Hawker centres strewn over the island will introduce you to the island’s multi-cultural food with a wide range of selections, which includes Chinese, Malay, and Indian flavours. With everything from world-class restaurants to scrumptious hawker dishes, Singapore lives up to its reputation as a foodie’s paradise.
Nature and Gardens
The vast concrete jungle of Singapore hides traces of greenery dispersed around the city. Green spaces around the corners give pleasant breaks from the city’s year-round heat, while Gardens by the Bay, where technology and nature merge to create a rich crown jewel in the heart of the metropolis, blooms with futuristic imaginings. The Singapore Botanic Garden is Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site which is the ideal setting for an afternoon picnic amidst lush greenery.
The Shopping
Singapore is known for its shopping malls, which can be found on every corner of the island. The shops along Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands are among the country’s most renowned shopping centres, boasting big-name brands from multinational groups. Design Orchard, located along Orchard Road, features world-class designs proudly manufactured in Singapore. The building’s first level, curated by popular local store Naiise, serves as a portal into the magical world of Singapore design, displaying a wide variety of local designers ranging from artisanal products to furniture and apparel.
Family-Friendly Places
Prepare to have a fun time with your family at one of these exciting locations. The Singapore Zoo is regarded as one of the top zoos in the world and is a must-see for all animal lovers. The Night Safari is an adrenaline-pumping adventure for anyone seeking an up-close and personal encounter with things that go bump in the night. Even more fascinating adventures await the entire family at Resort World Sentosa. Your children will be thrilled to add new images of themselves with their favourite fictional characters to the family album at Universal Studios Singapore. At the SEA Aquarium, you may swim with marine creatures or escape the tropical heat at the Adventure Cove Waterpark. The choices are practically unlimited!