Top ‘must Visit’ Attractions on a Singapore Family Holiday
Singapore entices everyone. The moment you set foot in this incredible country, you will be spellbound at its dynamism, modernity, its sheer respect for cleanliness and the harmonious mix of different cultures thriving together. Singapore as a family destination offers options in attractions, leisure, and recreations that entertain all age groups. Be it art, wildlife, culture, shopping or nature, there is a myriad of experiences waiting for you in Singapore. Check out Singapore's top attractions that everyone from kids to elders in your family would love visiting.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay Singapore
Gardens by the Bay Singapore
Marvel at the wondrous creation of man's innovation and the beauty of nature at Gardens by the Bay. A lush green space set right in the centre of Singapore city facing the waterfront, Gardens by the Bay is a state-of-the-art oasis embedded with three mesmerizing garden areas each having breathtakingly beautiful nature attractions. Start your visit right from the magnificent vertical gardens known as Super Trees, stroll around marveling at charming flower blooms at Flower Dome and staring in awe at the bewitching sight of an indoor waterfall at Cloud Dome. Watch the whole arena shimmer at night in beautiful illuminations before you head to the dining precinct and cafes overlooking mind-blowing vistas of the garden or the city.
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park
Visit Asia's biggest bird park and watch more than 5,000 colorful birds of various species in flying freely in their natural green habitat. The park is a kaleidoscopic world of assorted birds set in different arenas where you can feed them from your palm, watch them in free flight or enjoy shows where they perform tricks to entertain you. Some must visit attractions are the Penguin Coasts, Lory Loft and Wings of Asia. You can even have lunch with parrots, explore the park on a buggy ride and witness the ancient art of falconry. Visit the Water Fall Aviary where a tropical forested waterfall provides unique views of free flying birds. Head to the Birdz of Play – a water park and playground built inside the Jurong Bird Park for kids and grownups to have some splashing fun, shop and enjoy some delightful snacks.
Singapore Night Safari
Singapore Night Safari
Singapore Night Safari
Explore wilderness at dusk and darkness at Singapore Night Safari, where you can embark on guided night safari tours and watch animals inhabited in different geographical topographies. Enjoy amazing shows featuring nocturnal creatures and venture out on a one of a kind night safari dining experience where you can have a scrumptious dinner on a tram ride or join a feast at Tipi tents amid wildlife and rainforest ambience. A must see attraction is the Creatures of the night show and Lion and Tiger Token Feeding sessions.
Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Chinese and Japanese Gardens, Singapore
Chinese and Japanese Gardens, Singapore
Among Singapore's places to visit, Chinese and Japanese Gardens are two such attractions that can be visited for purely taking a break from all the glitz of Singapore's sophisticated lifestyle and exhilarating excitement and spend time in the beauty of nature's pristine calmness. A refreshing attraction that doubles as a perfect spot for a family photo shoot with a backdrop of beautiful flora, the Chinese and Japanese gardens are designed along the Jurong Lake to recreate the original architecture, ambiance, and plantation of beautiful gardens of these nations. While you are here, do visit the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Get ready for a wildlife adventure at Singapore Zoo where as soon as you set foot inside, you are transported into a world of thick wilderness with animals roaming freely in open landscapes. Cocooned within the verdant Mandai rainforest, Singapore Zoo is home to over 2000 types of mammals, birds, and reptiles, some of which are rare and endangered. Have an extraordinary chance to see white tigers, pygmy hippos, red river hogs, proboscis monkeys, otters and polar bears. Kids can have a fantastic time interacting with animals at various fun shows and rides specially designed for them, they can even turn into zoo keepers and mingle with ponies, horses, and rabbits and pet them. You can explore the zoo on a tram ride or take a safari ride on a buggy. In all, a trip to Singapore Zoo is a wildlife experience in a nutshell for all ages to cherish.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island, Singapore
Sentosa Island, Singapore
The most popular leisure island resort in Singapore, Sentosa is synonymous with Singapore as anyone visiting Singapore has Sentosa Island by default on their Singapore tour itinerary. Teeming with exciting attractions, Sentosa has loads of exciting recreational experiences for every age group. Visit Sentosa Merlion- an iconic landmark of Singapore, explore the magical oceanic life at SEA Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa and have fun at Adventure Cove Water Park. Spend your time indulging in exciting outdoor experiences such as the Cable Car ride, Luge ride, zip lining, and trying out unique water adventure sports. Don't miss the Wings of Time which is a beautiful display of water, laser and fire show. Another must see attraction in the Universal Studio at Resorts World Sentosa which allures visitors from around the world as this movie based theme park offers state of the art rides, shows, entertainment and attractions based on movies and television series made under the Universal Studio banner. Get set for a thrilling day where you can enjoy rides and shows such as Battlestar Galactica, Shrek 4-D Adventure, Revenge of the Mummy, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure.
Singapore City Tour
Singapore City Tour
Singapore City Tour
A hop on hop off bus tour of Singapore is the best way to explore the city's major landmarks at your own pace. With an option of choosing one day or two day tour, you can journey through prominent Singapore tourist attractions and landmarks, some of which have historic significance. A typical route of a hop on hop off Singapore city tour will take you to visit Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay, Little India, China Town, Suntec City Mall, Asian Civilization Museum.
River Safari
River Safari, Singapore
River Safari, Singapore
A brand new addition to Singapore's wildlife attractions, River Safari is Asia's only river-themed wildlife park where you can wander through the world's largest freshwater aquarium and cutting-edge exhibits that showcase the largest collection of fresh water flora and fauna found in the world. Set amid Singapore Zoo and Night Safari Singapore, River Safari completes your wildlife adventure in Singapore. Don't miss the chance to visit pandas at Giant Panda Forest, view Amazon Squirrel Monkeys at Squirrel Monkey Forest and get the feel of wandering through the thick rainforest of Amazon at Amazon Flooded Forest.
A family trip to Singapore lets you and your dear ones enjoy an amalgamation of nature, innovation, mixed culture, history and metropolitan lifestyle all at once. Don't forget to include time for sampling some street food and shopping in your Singapore tour. Singapore being an island nation located on the southern tip of Malaysian Peninsula, it makes a feasible and an ideal destination for a combination holiday trip. Club your Singapore trip with Malaysia to enhance your holiday experience as there are innumerable things to see and do to enjoy an exciting time with your family in Malaysia. Check out this Singapore Legoland tour package – a combination of Singapore and Malaysia experiences rolled into one to give you complete Asian Family outing.