Things to Do in Singapore

Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land in central Singapore. The stated aim is to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in the city. Gardens by the Bay was intended to be Singapore's premier urban outdoor recreation space, and a national icon.

The Singapore Zoo occupies 28 hectares on forested central catchment area. It opened in June 1973. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16% are considered to be threatened species. The zoo often organizes unique shows for the visitors.

The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, or SMRT, is a rapid transit system forming the major component of the railway system in Singapore, spanning the entire city-state. It opened in 1987, making it the second-oldest metro system. The SMRT has 178.2 kilometres of route, with 106 stations in operation.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 158-year-old tropical garden located Singapore. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses the largest orchid collection of 1,200 species and 2,000 hybrids.

The Singapore Flyer is a giant Ferris wheel in Singapore. It opened in 2008. The Flyer has 28 air-conditioned capsules holding 28 passengers, or up to five wheelchairs and 15 other visitors. The Flyer has an overall height of 165 metres. A complete trip lasts approximately 32 minutes.

Marina Bay Sands Skypark has the world's longest elevated swimming pool, with a 146-metre vanishing edge, 191 metres above ground. It can hold 1424 cubic metres of water. The SkyPark also has rooftop celebrity chef restaurants, nightclubs and gardens. SkyPark has a capacity of 3,900 people.

The National Orchid Garden is located in the Central Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens on the highest hill. Providing a place for 60,000 orchid plants - consisting of 1000 species and more than 2,000 hybrids - is the three hectares of carefully landscaped slopes.

A cloud forest, also called a water forest, is a generally tropical or subtropical, evergreen, montane forest characterized by a persistent, frequent or seasonal low-level cloud cover. The area is covered with fog which gives a magnificent image to the garden.

Orchard Road, a 2.2 kilometre-long boulevard, is the retail and entertainment hub of Singapore. The area is a major tourist attraction. After the reconstruction the road got new street lamps, planter boxes and urban green rooms. The road is full of shopping centers, boutiques and brand shops.

Chinatown is a subzone and ethnic enclave located in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population. In the heart of this diverse Chinese community is an important temple for Singaporean Tamils.

Marina Bay is a bay located in the Central Area of Singapore. It is a 360 hectare extension to the adjacent Central Business District. The Marina Bay is used as an interim event space and public space used for activities such as theatres and carnivals.

The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The night Safari occupies 35 hectares area. It currently houses over 2,500 animals representing over 130 species, of which 38% are threatened species.