Singapore, Singapore
Things to do in Singapore
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The 20 sights and activities SquadAbroad travelers put in their Singapore trips most, ranked by how many trips include them.
20 places
Ranked by how many SquadAbroad trips include each place.
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Singapore
A garden city of hawker centres, rooftop bars, futuristic architecture and some of Asia's best shopping.
Rank 2
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ArtScience Museum
Shaped like an unfurling lotus flower on the Marina Bay waterfront, the ArtScience Museum blends creative culture with scientific innovation. Visitors wander through dynamic, interactive digital installations—most notably teamLab’s permanent exhibition, where vibrant light and soundscapes respond directly to human movement. It offers a captivating, hands-on experience for anyone interested in the intersection of contemporary art, design, and technology.
Rank 3
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Asian Civilisations Museum
Housed in a neoclassical heritage building along the Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum explores centuries of artistic and cultural exchange across the continent. Visitors come to trace historical trade routes through masterfully curated galleries featuring ancestral sacred art, imperial textiles, and rare maritime cargo recovered from the 9th-century Tang Shipwreck.
Rank 4
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Dominating Singapore’s Chinatown with its striking Tang-dynasty architecture, this four-story temple houses what is revered as a sacred tooth relic of the historical Buddha. Visitors can explore richly gilded prayer halls filled with thousands of miniature statuettes, an extensive Buddhist culture museum, and a peaceful rooftop garden featuring a massive prayer wheel.
Rank 5
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Cloud Forest
Housed within a massive glass conservatory at Gardens by the Bay, the Cloud Forest replicates the cool, misty climate of tropical mountain highlands. Visitors are greeted by a dramatic 35-meter indoor waterfall cascading down a lush, plant-draped mountain. Aerial walkways wind through the canopy, offering close-up views of rare orchids, carnivorous pitcher plants, and ferns veiled in mist.
Rank 6
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Fort Canning Park
Rising above downtown Singapore, Fort Canning Park is a historic hilltop landmark layered with centuries of heritage, from 14th-century Malay kings to a British World War II command center. Shaded walking paths lead through lush spice gardens, past archaeological sites, and down to the underground Battlebox bunker. It offers visitors a peaceful, leafy retreat from the surrounding city alongside a compelling look at Singapore's origins.
Rank 7
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Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a futuristic nature park famous for its towering, plant-covered Supertrees and massive climate-controlled glass conservatories. Visitors come to walk along elevated skyways, explore the misty Cloud Forest with its 35-meter indoor waterfall, and see exotic plant life from around the globe. At night, the gardens draw crowds for a synchronized light and sound show set against the Marina Bay skyline.
Rank 8
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Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa is an eccentric outdoor cultural park renowned for its collection of over a thousand vivid, life-sized statues and dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese folklore, mythology, and history. Visitors come to explore its surreal landscape, anchored by the famous Ten Courts of Hell exhibition detailing graphic depictions of karmic punishments in the afterlife. It is a uniquely unconventional destination that offers a fascinating look into traditional morality tales and Singapore's heritage.
Rank 9
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Jewel Changi Airport
Enclosed within a striking glass-and-steel dome, Jewel Changi Airport blends premier shopping and dining with a multi-level indoor rainforest. It is best known for the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, which plunges seven stories beneath an expansive central skylight. Visitors come to stroll through terraced garden trails, cross elevated canopy bridges, or simply spend a layover immersed in one of the world's most innovative transit hubs.
Rank 10
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Mega Adventure Park
Perched on Sentosa Island, Mega Adventure Park is an outdoor attraction known for high-altitude challenges and sweeping coastal views. Thrill-seekers come to tackle treetop obstacle courses, free-fall simulators, and the signature 450-meter MegaZip, which carries riders over the jungle canopy directly to the sands of Siloso Beach.
Rank 11
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Merlion Park
Merlion Park is anchored by Singapore’s national emblem, an iconic statue with the head of a lion and the body of a fish spouting water into the bay. Positioned along the water's edge, it provides unobstructed vantage points across Marina Bay toward Marina Bay Sands and the downtown skyline. Visitors gather here to see the historic civic symbol up close and stroll along the open waterfront promenade.
Rank 12
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National Gallery Singapore
Housed within Singapore’s former Supreme Court and City Hall, the National Gallery showcases the world’s largest public collection of modern Southeast Asian art. Visitors can wander through expansive galleries tracing regional visual history, connected by an airy glass canopy that fuses neoclassical architecture with modern design. The rooftop terrace also offers sweeping views across the Civic District and the Marina Bay skyline.
Rank 13
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National Museum of Singapore
Housed in a 19th-century neoclassical building fused with modern glass architecture, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest cultural institution. Visitors can explore comprehensive multimedia exhibits that chronicle the island's transformation from a regional trading port to a global metropolis. Rich historical artifacts and immersive digital installations make it an essential stop for understanding the country's heritage and identity.
Rank 14
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Night Safari
As the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park, Singapore's Night Safari allows visitors to observe hundreds of animals in open-concept habitats designed to mimic moonlight. Guests can explore the lush rainforest setting via a guided tram ride or quiet walking trails that wind through habitats housing Malayan tigers, flying squirrels, and Asian elephants. It offers a rare opportunity to witness nocturnal predators and grazers during their most active hours.
Rank 15
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
As Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens showcases over 160 years of tropical horticulture just minutes from the urban center. Visitors come to wander shaded pathways through ancient rainforest remnants, relax around tranquil lakes, and view the world's largest orchid display at the National Orchid Garden. It offers a peaceful, lush escape that seamlessly balances conservation, history, and recreation.
Rank 16
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Singapore Flyer
Towering 165 meters above Marina Bay, the Singapore Flyer is one of Asia's largest observation wheels, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the city's skyline. A gentle 30-minute rotation inside spacious glass capsules reveals panoramic sights of waterfront landmarks and distant islands on clear days. Visitors come for an unhurried, elevated perspective of the metropolis, particularly captivating at dusk as the urban lights turn on.
Rank 17
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Singapore Zoo
Set within a lush rainforest along the Upper Seletar Reservoir, the Singapore Zoo is celebrated worldwide for its pioneering open-concept habitats that use hidden moats and natural landscaping instead of traditional cages. Visitors wander shaded boardwalks to observe thousands of animals from across the globe, including free-ranging orangutans swinging through the tree canopy overhead. It is a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts seeking close-up, humane encounters with rare and endangered species in naturalistic settings.
Rank 18
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Skyline Luge
Located on Sentosa Island, Skyline Luge combines an open-air chairlift with gravity-powered downhill cart tracks. Visitors ride the Skyride up for panoramic coastal views, then steer their carts through purpose-built hairpin turns, tunnels, and downhill slopes at their own pace. It is a popular destination for travelers seeking a fun outdoor thrill, especially after dark when the tracks are illuminated with colorful neon lighting.
Rank 19
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Slingshot Singapore
Located at Clarke Quay, Slingshot Singapore is an extreme thrill ride that catapults passengers nearly 70 meters into the air at speeds reaching 160 kilometers per hour. Visitors strap into the open-air capsule for a surge of pure adrenaline paired with fleeting, bird's-eye views of the surrounding city skyline.
Rank 20
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Sultan Mosque
Anchoring the historic district of Kampong Glam, Sultan Mosque is Singapore's premier Islamic landmark, instantly recognizable by its massive golden domes and striking Indo-Saracenic architecture. Visitors come to admire the intricate craftsmanship of the grand prayer hall, learn about the nation's Malay-Muslim heritage, and experience the lively cultural hub surrounding its gates.
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