Destination Singapore: Popular Attractions

Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Jo-Ann in Travel

Sentosa Island

Sentosa by Robert Nyman

This park is filled with activities. It is comprised of four hot spots.

1. The Imbiah Lookout:

The Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, Singapore Cable Car, Skyline Luge Sentosa, Tiger Sky Tower, Mega Zip Adventure Park & The Merlion [captured in the photo above.]

2. Siloso Point:

Fort Siloso, Underwater World Singapore & Dolphin Lagoon.

3. Beaches:

Animal & Bird Encounters, AZZURA Beach Club, iFLY Singapore, Wave House Sentosa, Songs of The Sea etc.

4. Resorts World Sentosa:

Crane Dance, FestiveWalk, Lake of Dreams, Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium, Universal Studios Singapore, Voyage de la Vie etc.

For More Information on Sentosa see link: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/

Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo by Rie H

Come Enjoy The Night Safari as dusk falls. Enter  the world’s first wildlife night park!

White Tiger at Singapore Zoo by Tim-Sheerman-Chase

Attractions include:

Australian Outback, Cat Country, Critters Longhouse, Elephants of Asia, Fragile Forest, Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia, Polar Bear, Primate Kingdom, Proboscis Monkeys, Reptile Garden, Wild Africa, White Tiger [captured above], Free-Ranging Orang Utans to name a few.

For more information: http://www.zoo.com.sg/

Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park by Jhecking

Put on your sun shades, your most comfortable sneakers, a bottle of water and your ready to explore the bird park.

Attractions include:

African Waterfall Aviary, Bird Discovery Centre, Birdz of Play, Dinosaur Descendents, Heleconia Walk, Hornbill & Toucans Exhibit, Jungle Jewels Flight Aviary, Lory Loft, Parrot Paradise, Pelican Cove, Penguin Coast, Southeast Asian Birds Aviary [to name a few].

The bird park allows for interaction with these lovely birds.

Highly Recommended:

French Kiss by Riza Nugraha

 The Lory Loft is the Bird Park’s fourth walk-in flight aviary and the world’s largest Lory Flight Aviary. The park allows for interaction with these lovely birds. These chromatic and vociferous Lories and Lorikeets are absolutely pleasant to watch.

For more information: http://www.birdpark.com.sg/index.html

Little India

Little India in Singapore by James Cridland

Little India is the midpoint for the large Indian community in Singapore. Also being a sanitized adaptation of the real thing, Little India is a popular tourist attraction and is one of the most prismatic andengaging places to visit in Singapore.

The Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Little India Singapore by Flying Cloud

This can be found in Little India Serangoon Road, where its tall Gopuram (tower) shows the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

 Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay and Singapore River by Edwin Lee

 “Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay.”   This historical landmark has been has transformed into a nightlife scene which is probably the best in Singapore.

Clarke Quay by alantankenghoe

 When you visit Clarke Quay in the daytime jump on a boat and hear the fully narrated story with the history of the river and it’s importance in Singapore’s development.

China Town

Chinatown, Singapore by Chantal Boogers

“Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population. Chinatown is located within the larger district of Outram.” For those persons who may want to purchase lovely souvenirs, grab a bite at one of the many restaurants or just in the mood to wander around, China Town is the place for you.

Marina Bay

Singapore Night View @ Marina Bay Sands by Justin Hee

At Marina Bay you’ll be able to view the lovely city upon the Singapore Flyer and the Sands SkyPark. It’s perfect for a laid back excursion along the waterfront boardwalk with your family and friends. From the view your able to view the world-famous Merlion or set foot on The Helix [the world's first curved double helix bridge].

For more information:http://www.marina-bay.sg/index.html