Singapore

Official Flag

Capital: Singapore
National Language: English / Malay / Mandarin / Tamil
Population: 5,469,700
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Motto: "Onward, Singapore"




TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

1. Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Flickr/Erwin Soo
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort that has it all: A luxury hotels, restaurants, a mall with canal running through it, an ArtScience Museum, a collection of shops, a convention center, theater, and other entertainment center, also a Marina Bay Sands Skypark. 


2. Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay, Singapore
Wikimedia/Jpatokal
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay located within the Singapore River Planning Area. It was named after the Second Governor of Singapore, Sir Andrew Clarke. A popular tourist destinations who looks for relaxation.


3. Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Flickr/Tee Eric
Garden by the Bay is a nature park in Central Singapore. It consist of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. Bay South Garden is the largest among the three. The park is very popular for an event planning.


4. Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Wikimedia/Mat Honan
Raffles Hotel is a legendary five-star hotel in Singapore. It is a colonial style hotel established by two Armenian brothers from Persia, Martin and Tigran. The hotel is iconic. It combines beautiful architecture with exclusive service. It was first opened in the 1887.


5. Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer
Flickr/Sarah Ackerman
The Singapore Flyer is an iconic giant Ferris Wheel in Singapore. It has 165 meter high and is the world's largest observation wheel. The construction takes two years and a half. It opened on the year 2008. It has 28 air conditioned capsules and can accommodate 28 passengers. 


6. Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Wikipedia/Calvin Teo
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a famous attraction for both overseas and local residents. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens  from 5am to 12midnight  every single day of the year without charging a fee.


7. Chinatown
Chinatown, Singapore
Flickr/William Cho
Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood  featuring Chinese cultural and Chinese historical elements.


8. Universal Studio
Universal Studio, Singapore
Flickr/William Cho
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within the Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Isalnd, Singapore. It is the first and only theme park in SouthEast Asia. The Universal Studios attracted more than 2 million visitors in the 9 months from its opening.


9. Buddha Tooth relic Temple
Buddha Tooth relic Temple, Singapore
Flickr/Ryan Custodio
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown District, Singapore. It was founded in 2002 by Venerable Shi Fazhao. The temple features many facets of Buddhist arts and culture of Singapore. 


10. The Merlion
The Merlion, Singapore
Wikipedia/Christian
The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. It was designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board in 1964. It was designed by Alec Fraser-Brunner, a member of the Souvenir Committee and curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium.