| Going somewhere during the weekends? These are some famous places of interest that you can check out during your stay.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo has more than 3,200 mammals, birds and reptiles residing and in the zoo, you can come face to face with many threatened species.
Opening hours: 8.30am - 6.00pm (daily)
Singapore Night Safari
The Night Safari house over 900 animals of 135 exotic species.
Opening hours: 6.00pm to midnight (daily)
Location:80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
Getting there: Either take a MRT to Choa Chu Kang (NS4) and take a SMRT bus 927 or take a MRT to Ang Mo Kio (NS16) and take a SBS bus 138.
Jurong Bird Park
It is the largest and most impressive bird park in the Asia Pacific with more than 9,000 feather friends of more than 600 species.
Opening hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm (daily)
Location: 2 Jurong Hill Singapore 628925
Getting there: Take the MRT to Boon Lay (EW27) and take bus 194 or 251.
Singapore Botanic Garden
Beautiful, alluring, exquisite. An ideal place for nature lovers. New attractions, such as the Ginger Garden, Evolution Garden, Coolhouse and the Children's Garden are being added to keep the Gardens relevant as a leading destination. Today, the Gardens is geared towards entrenching itself as a tropical botanical institution of international renown, a key tourist destination and a flagship park.
Opening hours: 5.00 am to 12 midnight daily.
East Coast Park
A cool place to relax and enjoy the beach. Many families opt to come here to spend valuable time together. Cycling, rollerblading, BBQ are the few of many activities that can be done.
Getting There: Take MRT to Orchard (NS22) and take SBS bus 16, alight at Marine Terrace and use the underpass to cross the ECP expressway or take bus 401 to East Coast Park Service Road (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays only).
Sentosa
Sentosa the name of Peace Tranquility, used to be a fishing village and was transformed into an island resort in 1972. Today,Sentosa is a themed attraction with Tropical Resort, Nature Park, Heritage Centre and the Integrated Resort (coming soon).
Getting There: Either take the MRT to Harbourfront Station (NE1) then take the Sentosa Bus from HarbourFront bus terminal or via Cable Car from HarbourFront Tower 2. Alternatively, via taxi, car or walk in can reach too.
Singapore Flyer
The world's largest giant observation wheel, offers visitors breathtaking, 360° panoramic views of Sinagpore and beyond. Standing at a stunning 165 metres, visitors will be able to experience remarkable scenes of the Singapore skyline: the magnificent Marina Bay, towering skyscrapers and tropical greenery. Check out the website for more details.
Opening Hours: 8.30am - 10.30pm (daily)
Website: www.singaporeflyer.com
Pulau Ubin
A delightful retreat from the bustle of Singapore - an island with a rural lifestyle. Traditional fishing huts called kelongs are built on stilts over the sea, while orchard trees, shrubs and flowers abound. Visitors can see a duck farm, a prawn farm, go camping and enjoy hiking areas. There is a lake in a disused quarry and plenty of wildlife. You can also hire a bike to pedal around the island. Hence,there's also a seafood restaurant which offers delicious fresh seafood which to settle your hunger.
Getting there: Board a rustic bumboat at the Changi Village pier. |