Top Ten Things To See When Holidaying in Singapore
As one of the fast growing economies, the island state of Singapore often conjures up images of men in business suits making their way to their offices in lofty skyscrapers. This however is a misnomer as the country happens to be one of the most visited holiday destination in south East Asia attracting millions of people to its shores every year. People come from far and wide to attend not just the various business and trade conference but also for its Singapore shopping festival and its numerous other attractions.
If you too are also contemplating a vacation in Singapore and wondering what all places to visit, sit back for we have got an interesting mix of sites for you that combines the best the city has to offer in terms of wildlife, religion and history and yes while booking the air ticket don’t forget to book a holiday apartment in Singapore too.
Singapore Zoo / Mandai Zoo
A must visit for those with kids , the Singapore Zoo formerly known as Singapore Zoological Garden located on the far north of the island has over 315 species of animal in the zoo, many of which come under the endangered species list . Various shows like the Breakfast with an Orangutan, Splash Safari, and Animal Friends etc held children and visitors interact closely with the animals and help them get a clear understanding about the animals at large. Facilities for holding birthday parties and weddings are also available within the zoo premises. Trams, boat, pony and horse carriage rides, wheelchairs and strollers are available to help you move around the zoo.
To make best use of your outing at the zoo it is recommended that you opt for a ticket that combines both the zoo as well the night safari. However, do make it clear at the time of buying the ticket if you wish to view both parks on the same day or different days.
Night Safari at Singapore Zoo
One of Singapore most popular attractions, the night safari happens to be one of world’s first nocturnal zoos located adjacent to the Singapore Zoo and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Spread over 40 hectares, one can see around 120 species of animals all in their natural surroundings during the night thanks to the varying shades of lighting that resembles moonlight.
What makes both the Singapore zoo and the night safari different from other zoos is that here in Singapore the animals are not caged rather they are separated from the visitors with natural barriers such as moats and cattle grids.
Jurong Bird Park
The world's biggest bird park in terms of number of birds, and second largest both in number of bird species and land area, the Jurong Bird Park built on the western slope of Jurong Hill is a beautiful landscaped aviary where one can see around 5,000 birds of 380 species take flight in their natural environment.
Singapore Botanic Garden
If you are tried from the hustle and bustle of the city and want some peace and quiet in the midst of nature then head for the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Bordered by Holland Road and Napier Road to the south, Cluny Road to the east, Tyersall Avenue and Cluny Park Road to the west and Bukit Timah Road to the North, the garden is not very far from your holiday rental and one can easily walk down or take an MRT to reach there. The Garden established way back in 1822 is opened all days of the week from 5am to 12 midnight. Admission is free except for the National Orchid Garden which is definitely worth a visit.
Underwater World, Sentosa Island
Another popular gateway is the oceanarium located on the island of Sentosa. The aquarium is home to over 2,500 marine animals of 250 species from different regions of the world. The main highlight of the underwater world is the Dolphin Lagoon program – an educational and interactive session; the dive with the shark and the swim with the dolphin programs. Tickets need to be bought for all these events and can be booked online also.
The good thing about Underwater World is that it is easily reachable from both Singapore as well as from within Sentosa so irrespective of whether you stay in a serviced apartment in Singapore or in a holiday apartment in Sentosa, you can easily reach the venue. And yes, when in Sentosa, don’t forget to visit the Tiger Sky Tower and the Universal Studio Theme Park
