Singapore
By far the smallest of the three Southern Islands, Kusu is also the most pleasant. Step off the boat and into an area of picnic-friendly landscaped…
Must-see attractions in Singapore
Singapore
The low-slung buildings are modern, but Changi Village maintains its village atmosphere; the lively hawker centre next to the bus terminus is the focal…
Singapore
Spooky St John's has a chequered past: it was a quarantine station for immigrants in the 1930s before becoming a political prison and later a…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Declared the World's Largest Fountain (though not Most Attractive) in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998, the Fountain of Wealth has since had its title…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Las Vegas' High Roller may have since stolen its 'World's Biggest Observation Wheel' title, but Singapore's 165m-tall Ferris wheel continues to serve up a…
Singapore
Almost entirely undeveloped, with little more than a bit of jungle and a sweeping beach, Lazarus Island is connected to nearby St John's Island via a…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Chong Fah Cheong’s First Generation is one of Singapore's best loved and most joyful sculptures, depicting five young boys leaping into the river below.
Chinatown & the CBD
Incorporated in a row of shophouses, Al-Abrar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Singapore. At prayer times worshippers often spill out onto the…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Armenians were the first Christian community to build a permanent place of worship in Singapore – this handsome, neoclassical number was designed by…
Singapore
Atop a forest-covered rock on Kusu Island are three bright keramats (Malay shrines) built to commemorate a pious family who lived here in the 19th century…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Dominating this temple is a 15m-tall, 300-tonne Buddha. Keeping him company is an eclectic cast of deities, including Kuan Yin (Guan Yin; the Chinese…
Singapore
Stretching a couple of kilometres along the northeast coast, a short walk from Pasir Ris MRT station, this peaceful, 70-hectare waterside park has no…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Dating from 1917, this relatively modest temple is dedicated to goddess of mercy Kuan Yin (Guan Yin). The temple's name translates as Dragon Mountain…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The most remote and least visited of the quays, Robertson Quay is home to some of the best eateries and bars along the river, including Mexican 'It kid'…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Perched on a small hill, this imposing Chinese temple dates back to 1913. Its sloping tiled roofs and ornamented columns are southern Chinese in style,…
Singapore
Built in 1923 by a wealthy businessman, this Temple comes to life during the ninth lunar month (sometime between September and November) for the Kusu…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Built in 1826, the Old Parliament House is Singapore's oldest government building. Originally a private mansion, it became a courthouse, then the Assembly…
Singapore
The Cheng Huang Temple is constantly buzzing with locals paying their respects. Dedicated to a god who administers justice in the netherworld (must…
Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Completed in 1862, the Victoria Theatre was one of Singapore's first Victorian Revivalist buildings, inspired by the Italian Renaissance. It reopened in…
Little India & Kampong Glam
In tribute to the fictional city from the Batman series, this edifice is often referred to as the 'Gotham Building' due to its art deco architecture. The…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This cavernous 1500-sq-metre contemporary art museum was opened in 2017 by the Parkview Group, owners of the iconic art deco building Parkview Square in…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The name of this Taoist temple translates as Calm Sea Temple, which serves as a reminder that this area was once lapped by waves. Upon reaching dry land,…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Singapore's 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' is the minaret at this curious mosque, sloping about six degrees off-centre due to the sandy soil on which the…
Chinatown & the CBD
Tucked behind red gates next to the Tanjong Pagar MRT station, this temple, seldom visited by tourists, is dedicated to the Chinese City God, who is not…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Back in the 1980s, someone at the tourism board created a myth about a half fish, half lion, and the gawking tourists helped seal its status as an iconic …
Malabar Muslim Jama-ath Mosque
Little India & Kampong Glam
Architecture goes easy-wipe at the golden-domed Malabar Muslim Jama-ath Mosque, a curious creation clad entirely in striking blue geometric tiles. This is…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Also known as the Chettiar Hindu Temple, the open-walled, blue-green temple was completed in 1984, replacing a temple built by Indian chettiars …
Singapore
With its gracefully curving roof, stained glass and gleaming white edifice, this Catholic church displays an interesting mixture of Western and Asian…
Singapore
Seek inner peace at this seven-storey Tibetan Buddhist centre, which holds classes on dharma and meditation (check the website for the schedule), as well…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Formerly the St Joseph's Institution – a Catholic boys' school – SAM now sings the praises of contemporary Southeast Asian art. The museum was undergoing…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This 67m-high memorial is dedicated to the civilian victims of the Japanese occupation of Singapore. The four pillars represent the shared suffering of…
Singapore
Let your own little critters go wild at Rainforest Kidzworld, a Technicolor play area complete with slides, swings and a carousel. Kids can also ride…
Singapore
Built on Orchard Rd in the 1850s, the whimsically ornate Sri Sivan Temple was uprooted and moved to Serangoon Rd in the 1980s before moving to its current…
Sasanaramsi Burmese Buddhist Temple
Singapore
Next door to the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, this towering temple is guarded by two chinthes (lion-like figures) and houses a beautiful 3.5m tall…
Singapore
A hub for Peranakan culture, Joo Chiat Rd is lined with ornate shophouses, dusty antiques workshops, Islamic fashion boutiques, low-fuss eateries and…
Chinatown & the CBD
Small, Taoist Siang Cho Keong Temple was built by the Hokkien community in 1867–69. Left of the temple entrance you’ll see a small ‘dragon well’: drop a…
Singapore
Dedicated to Kuan Yin, goddess of mercy, this beautiful Buddhist temple is home to many festivals throughout the year. Of particular interest to temple…
Little India & Kampong Glam
The polychromatic Hindu Sri Krishnan Temple has a magnificent silver-and-gold shrine.
Singapore
This 5-hectare park was once home to a rubber tree estate. It's history has not been lost as rubber, nutmeg, cacao and cinnamon trees dot the park, as do…
Sentosa Island
The most kid-friendly of Sentosa's three beaches, perfect for a family day out with calm ocean waters, playgrounds and a suspension bridge to an off-shore…
