1. Gardens by the Bay (Cloud Forest and Flower Dome)
A large waterfront garden with two climate-controlled glasshouses. Cloud Forest has a 35-metre indoor waterfall and a misty mountain of plants, and the outdoor Supertree Grove is free to walk through.
- Area
- Marina Bay
- Hours
- Cloud Forest: daily 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., last admission 8:00 p.m. Outdoor Supertree Grove and gardens: 5:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. Cloud Forest closes now and then for maintenance; the next closure listed is October 26, 2026
- Price
- Cloud Forest alone S$26 adult, S$22 child (3–12); Flower Dome and Cloud Forest combo S$46 adult, S$32 child (non-resident rates). Supertree Grove is free
- Getting there
- Gardens by the Bay MRT (TE22, Thomson–East Coast Line), Exit 1; or Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16) and an underground link
- Tip
- Plan about an hour inside Cloud Forest. Stay for the free Garden Rhapsody light show on the Supertree lawn (7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. daily, per a visitor guide). Check the Gardens' site before you go, since the exhibit changes and the conservatory closes for maintenance.
2. Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
A viewing deck at the top of the three-tower hotel, looking over the harbour, the Gardens and the city skyline.
- Area
- Marina Bay
- Hours
- Non-peak 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4:00 p.m.); peak 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (last entry 9:30 p.m.)
- Price
- Non-peak S$35 adult, S$31 child; peak S$39 adult, S$35 child; family package (2 adults, 2 children) S$110 non-peak, S$126 peak. Under 2 free · book ahead
- Getting there
- Bayfront MRT (Circle and Downtown lines), linked to the hotel
- Tip
- Entry is by time slot and the venue strongly encourages buying online first. Children under 13 must be with an adult. Skip the S$118 "Sunset in the Sky" package, which includes champagne.
3. Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden
A big, shady park with lawns, lakes and walking paths. The National Orchid Garden inside it has thousands of orchids.
- Area
- Tanglin / Orchard
- Hours
- Gardens: daily 5:00 a.m.–midnight. National Orchid Garden: 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (last entry 6:00 p.m.)
- Price
- Gardens free. National Orchid Garden S$15 adult (standard rate), S$3 seniors and students, children under 12 free
- Getting there
- Botanic Gardens MRT (Circle and Downtown lines) or Napier MRT (Thomson–East Coast Line)
- Tip
- Go early in the morning, before the heat builds. Bring water and a hat.
4. Jewel Changi Airport (Rain Vortex and Canopy Park)
A glass-and-steel complex next to the airport with a 40-metre indoor waterfall, a forest walk, and a play park. A good way to spend a long layover or the hours before a late flight.
- Area
- Changi Airport
- Hours
- Rain Vortex: daily 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., with a light and music show at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (also 10:00 p.m. Friday–Sunday and on public holidays). Canopy Park: Monday–Thursday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Friday–Sunday and public holiday eves 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; last admission 30 minutes before closing
- Price
- Rain Vortex: no entry fee listed. Canopy Park S$8 standard entry (4 attractions); bundles start at S$29 child and S$39 adult
- Getting there
- Connected to the airport terminals; Changi Airport MRT is the closest station (check the Jewel site for walking links)
- Tip
- Canopy Park attractions have a minimum height of 110 cm.
5. Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan)
Singapore's best-known mosque, with a golden dome and two minarets, at the centre of the old Malay and Arab quarter.
- Area
- Kampong Glam
- Hours
- Walk-in visits Saturday–Thursday 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed to walk-in visitors on Fridays
- Price
- Free for walk-in visits (visitor numbers are limited per entry)
- Getting there
- About a 10-minute walk from Bugis or Jalan Besar MRT; enter through Gate No. 5 on Bussorah Street. Address: 3 Muscat Street
- Tip
- Men need sleeved tops and long pants; women need long sleeves, nothing low-cut, and bottoms to the ankle. Robes are lent at the counter on a first-come basis. Remove your shoes. The main prayer hall and second floor are off limits unless you are with mosque staff. Group tours (Monday–Thursday mornings) must be booked two or more months ahead.
- Muslim-friendly
- A working mosque. Visitor hours are separate from prayer times, and the mosque is closed to walk-in visitors on Fridays. Contact the mosque to ask about praying there.
6. Kampong Glam, Bussorah Street and Haji Lane
The old Malay and Arab quarter, set aside for Malay, Bugis and Arab settlers in 1822. Arab Street has textile and batik shops, Bussorah Street leads to the mosque, and Haji Lane has small boutiques and murals.
- Area
- Kampong Glam
- Hours
- Open streets; shops mostly open from late morning. Haji Lane boutiques open around 11:00 a.m.–noon
- Price
- Free to walk around
- Getting there
- Bugis MRT (East–West and Downtown lines), about 5–8 minutes on foot
- Tip
- Visit on a weekday before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. for fewer people. Avoid the area on Friday from noon to 2:00 p.m. Bussorah Street also has shisha cafés, which you may want to skip with kids.
- Muslim-friendly
- Halal restaurants are easy to find here. Look for the MUIS certificate on the door.
7. Little India and Chinatown
Two historic districts you can do on foot. Little India has Serangoon Road, the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and the Temple of 1,000 Lights. Chinatown has restored shophouses, temples such as Thian Hock Keng and Sri Mariamman, and Maxwell Market.
- Area
- Serangoon Road / South Bridge Road
- Hours
- Open streets; individual temples, shops and stalls keep their own hours
- Price
- Free to walk around
- Getting there
- Little India MRT (NE7) for Little India; Chinatown MRT (NE4) exit A for Chinatown
- Tip
- Do one district per half day. Dress modestly for temple visits and expect to take your shoes off.
- Muslim-friendly
- Tekka Centre in Little India has Indian-Muslim stalls. Masjid Abdul Gafoor is a short walk from Little India MRT. Check halal status stall by stall at Maxwell and other hawker centres.
8. Sentosa Island
A resort island with beaches, Universal Studios and family attractions. It is an easy half or full day out from the city.
- Area
- Sentosa
- Hours
- Sentosa Express monorail runs about 7:00 a.m. to midnight; the Sentosa Boardwalk walkway is open 24 hours (per a transport guide)
- Price
- Sentosa Express about S$4 (return is free); the boardwalk is free; Bus 123 about S$1–3. No separate island entry fee for people arriving by monorail or on foot
- Getting there
- HarbourFront MRT, then the Sentosa Express from VivoCity (Level 3) to Resorts World, Imbiah or Beach station, or a 10–15 minute walk along the Sentosa Boardwalk
- Tip
- Pick one or two things (a beach, or one park) rather than the whole island. Attraction tickets are sold separately.
9. Singapore Zoo
An open-style zoo in the rainforest, popular with families.
- Area
- Mandai
- Hours
- Daily 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)
- Price
- S$49 adult, S$34 child for international visitors (includes 9% GST); children under 3 free with a paying adult over 21
- Getting there
- Mandai Khatib bus shuttle and public transport; see the Mandai site's "Getting Here & Around" page
- Tip
- Buy tickets online at buy.mandai.com. Go at opening time to see more animals before the heat of the day.
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