Things to Do
Tourist Attractions
Singapore Botanic Gardens
The sprawling Singapore Botanic Gardens provides a great respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and is open from 5am to midnight daily. The National Orchid Garden is the main attraction within the Botanic Gardens – lauded as the world’s largest orchid display it features more than 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids A section which delegates might find particularly interesting is the Healing Garden –showcasing over 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to component parts of the body such as head, respiratory and reproductive systems. Please note this section is closed on Tuesdays. Also within the gardens is the Jacob Ballas Children’s garden – Asia’s first children’s garden – the perfect spot for children to play, discover and learn about the intricacies of plant life.
Gardens by the Bay
Spanning 101 hectares, this award-winning horticultural attraction houses over 250 thousand rare plants and is just a five-minute walk from the Sands Convention and Exhibition Center. From the waterfront promenade, enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. The grounds are perfect for an early morning or evening stroll. Make sure you visit the two magnificent domes – the Flower Dome where you enter a world of perpetual spring and the Cloud Forest where you will find a 35-metre tall mountain covered in lush vegetation shrouding the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and showcasing plant life from tropical highlands up to 2000-metres above sea level. Don’t forget to bring a jacket!
Singapore Zoo
Spread over 28 hectares of lush landscape; Singapore Zoo is home to an extensive collection of exotic species from around the world. Since 1973, Singapore Zoo has been known for having one of the most beautiful wildlife park settings in the world, where animals roam freely in open and naturalistic habitats. A wonderful experience for both adults and children!
Night Safari
A must do in Singapore. Take advantage of the cooler evenings and visit Singapore’s most popular attraction. Embark on a fascinating journey through the world’s first wildlife night park with an exciting tram ride, spectacular shows & up close animal encounters! Take a tour around the park and see over 1000 animals from 115 species as they graze and hunt in natural environments.
River Safari
River Safari is the newest addition to Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s portfolio of award-winning parks. Nestled between Singapore’s two award-winning wildlife parks – Singapore Zoo and Night Safari The River Safari offers an unforgettable adventure inspired by the world’s most iconic rivers. Home to Singapore’s newest celebrities – giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia.
Sentosa
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore with some of Singapore hottest attractions – Universal Studios, the outstanding S.E.A. aquarium and Adventure Cove waterpark. If you are bringing the family (or are still a big kid at heart!) this is the place to go and it is only a 15-minute taxi ride from the Sands convention center. The recently opened S.E.A. aquarium is outstanding – the world’s largest aquarium it features more than 100,000 marine animals from over 800 species across 49 habitats. Universal studios is great fun – the Transformers ride needs to be experienced to be believed and if you love a rollercoaster don’t miss the dueling Battlestar Galactica – not for the faint hearted!
Museums
National Museum
Established in 1849, this is the oldest museum in Singapore and features a gallery focusing on the history of Singapore from the 14th century, plus the Singapore Living Galleries that feature exhibits of photography, cuisine, film and fashion. Watch history come alive at the museum with interactive exhibits, vivid replications of historical moments, heritage artefacts and photographs.
Asian Civilisations Museum
The first museum in the region to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. Located in the newly-restored Empress Place Building, it houses 11 galleries which showcase over 1300 artifacts from the Museum’s growing collections on the civilization’s of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia/ Islamic nations.
Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan Museum is a museum in Singapore specialising in Peranakan culture. A sister museum to the Asian Civilizations Museum, it is the first of its kind in the world, that explores Peranakan cultures in Singapore and other former Straits Settlements in Malacca and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. It is housed in the Old Tao Nan School building at Armenian Street.
Shopping
Singapore is a shopper’s paradise – where to start is the question! Indulge in some retail therapy at one of the many shopping malls along Singapore’s famed shopping belt, Orchard Road. Look out for ION orchard with a whopping 66,000 sq metres of retail offerings. This stunningly futuristic mall looks more of a space voyager’s dream battleship than a swish consumerist haven housing the likes of Dior Homme, as well as trendy budget-friendly options such as Topshop, Forever21 and Mango. Just a walk down from ION Orchard is another shopping sanctuary, Paragon Shopping Centre, home to Gucci’s only duplex flagship in Singapore. Across the side street is Knightsbridge which houses Malmaison and the region’s only Abercrombie & Fitch boutique. Three other shopping destinations include 313@Orchard, Orchard Central and the Mandarin Gallery. But if you fall into that elite brigade of fashionistas who desire the forward-looking, witty or plain eccentric budding local and international indie designers, then troop down to the breezy Haji Lane in the Kampong Glam precinct, for your bargain scouring fix and soothing post-shopping shisha or chai. Also check out Singapore’s latest fashion playground, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® which features local fashion label Raoul and luxe bag and leather retailer Kwanpen as well as Louis Vuitton’s first floating flagship boutique in the world, the Louis Vuitton Island Maison.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
The sprawling Singapore Botanic Gardens provides a great respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and is open from 5am to midnight daily. The National Orchid Garden is the main attraction within the Botanic Gardens – lauded as the world’s largest orchid display it features more than 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids A section which delegates might find particularly interesting is the Healing Garden –showcasing over 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to component parts of the body such as head, respiratory and reproductive systems. Please note this section is closed on Tuesdays. Also within the gardens is the Jacob Ballas Children’s garden – Asia’s first children’s garden – the perfect spot for children to play, discover and learn about the intricacies of plant life.
Gardens by the Bay
Spanning 101 hectares, this award-winning horticultural attraction houses over 250 thousand rare plants and is just a five-minute walk from the Sands Convention and Exhibition Center. From the waterfront promenade, enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. The grounds are perfect for an early morning or evening stroll. Make sure you visit the two magnificent domes – the Flower Dome where you enter a world of perpetual spring and the Cloud Forest where you will find a 35-metre tall mountain covered in lush vegetation shrouding the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and showcasing plant life from tropical highlands up to 2000-metres above sea level. Don’t forget to bring a jacket!
Singapore Zoo
Spread over 28 hectares of lush landscape; Singapore Zoo is home to an extensive collection of exotic species from around the world. Since 1973, Singapore Zoo has been known for having one of the most beautiful wildlife park settings in the world, where animals roam freely in open and naturalistic habitats. A wonderful experience for both adults and children!
Night Safari
A must do in Singapore. Take advantage of the cooler evenings and visit Singapore’s most popular attraction. Embark on a fascinating journey through the world’s first wildlife night park with an exciting tram ride, spectacular shows & up close animal encounters! Take a tour around the park and see over 1000 animals from 115 species as they graze and hunt in natural environments.
River Safari
River Safari is the newest addition to Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s portfolio of award-winning parks. Nestled between Singapore’s two award-winning wildlife parks – Singapore Zoo and Night Safari The River Safari offers an unforgettable adventure inspired by the world’s most iconic rivers. Home to Singapore’s newest celebrities – giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia.
Sentosa
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore with some of Singapore hottest attractions – Universal Studios, the outstanding S.E.A. aquarium and Adventure Cove waterpark. If you are bringing the family (or are still a big kid at heart!) this is the place to go and it is only a 15-minute taxi ride from the Sands convention center. The recently opened S.E.A. aquarium is outstanding – the world’s largest aquarium it features more than 100,000 marine animals from over 800 species across 49 habitats. Universal studios is great fun – the Transformers ride needs to be experienced to be believed and if you love a rollercoaster don’t miss the dueling Battlestar Galactica – not for the faint hearted!
Museums
National Museum
Established in 1849, this is the oldest museum in Singapore and features a gallery focusing on the history of Singapore from the 14th century, plus the Singapore Living Galleries that feature exhibits of photography, cuisine, film and fashion. Watch history come alive at the museum with interactive exhibits, vivid replications of historical moments, heritage artefacts and photographs.
Asian Civilisations Museum
The first museum in the region to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. Located in the newly-restored Empress Place Building, it houses 11 galleries which showcase over 1300 artifacts from the Museum’s growing collections on the civilization’s of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia/ Islamic nations.
Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan Museum is a museum in Singapore specialising in Peranakan culture. A sister museum to the Asian Civilizations Museum, it is the first of its kind in the world, that explores Peranakan cultures in Singapore and other former Straits Settlements in Malacca and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. It is housed in the Old Tao Nan School building at Armenian Street.
Shopping
Singapore is a shopper’s paradise – where to start is the question! Indulge in some retail therapy at one of the many shopping malls along Singapore’s famed shopping belt, Orchard Road. Look out for ION orchard with a whopping 66,000 sq metres of retail offerings. This stunningly futuristic mall looks more of a space voyager’s dream battleship than a swish consumerist haven housing the likes of Dior Homme, as well as trendy budget-friendly options such as Topshop, Forever21 and Mango. Just a walk down from ION Orchard is another shopping sanctuary, Paragon Shopping Centre, home to Gucci’s only duplex flagship in Singapore. Across the side street is Knightsbridge which houses Malmaison and the region’s only Abercrombie & Fitch boutique. Three other shopping destinations include 313@Orchard, Orchard Central and the Mandarin Gallery. But if you fall into that elite brigade of fashionistas who desire the forward-looking, witty or plain eccentric budding local and international indie designers, then troop down to the breezy Haji Lane in the Kampong Glam precinct, for your bargain scouring fix and soothing post-shopping shisha or chai. Also check out Singapore’s latest fashion playground, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® which features local fashion label Raoul and luxe bag and leather retailer Kwanpen as well as Louis Vuitton’s first floating flagship boutique in the world, the Louis Vuitton Island Maison.
