Explore the Top Attractions In Singapore
It is always worthwhile to explore the top attractions in Singapore if you are planning to visit the country. You might not be able to fit in all the beautiful sights in your itinerary, but you might as well try to check out the all the highly recommended ones with the limited time that you have.
Night Safari
The night safari is a national wildlife park and a zoo at the same time. The night safari boasts a hundred various species, most of which are rare or endangered species. You have a choice of three different walking trails to explore a forty-hectare jungle teeming with a thousand nocturnal animals frolicking in their natural habitat. You can tour by means of a tram at your convenience, for additional charge.
Orchard Road
This is the Champs-Elysees of Singapore. It is 2.5 kilometers long, and was once a pepper and nutmeg plantation. Today, it is packed with luxurious restaurants, glamorous malls, and swanky hotels. The most renowned shopping centers in the arean are Ngee Ann City, Wisma Atria, The Hereen, Centrepoint, and Tangs Department Store. There is still some concession to the old- the Peranakan Shop Houses close to Emerald Hill. These were built at the beginning of the 20th century, and have not yet been torn down to make way for modern structures.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
This botanic garden was founded in 1859. It cultivated the first rubber plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia in 1877. Its general purpose is to cultivate plants that have economic potential. Known as one of the biggest botanical reserves in the world, it is 52 hectares vast and contains more than 600,000 specimens of plants. It introduces to the visitor plants in different kinds of settings, such as orchid gardens and a tropical jungle. It has its own orchid garden, a tea room, spice and herb gardens, an eco lake, and a visitors’ centre.
Fountain of Wealth
The fountain is in the center of Suntec City Mall. It is one of the top attractions in Singapore because it holds the record as the world’s largest fountain. It has a base of 1,683 square meters, and weighs 85 tonnes. Water shoots up to thirty metres into the air. Feng shui experts say that the water should flow inwards because it is symbolic for wealth pouring in. Touching the water, they say, will bring you luck.
Sentosa
Sentosa means tranquility. Sentosa in Singapore refers to an entire island resort that boasts a multitude of attractions. It has historical spots, landscaped gardens, a series of adventure parks, pubs, spas, museums, and more. There is an underwater world that is the most massive oceanarium in all of Asia. It also has an amazing lights display on some nights.
When you are going through the top attractions in Singapore, don’t forget to bring a camera so that you can prove to your friends that you really did see all these lovely places. Also, it’s always best to set off early in the morning so that you can fit a lot of things into one short day.
