Singapore represents one of the most luxurious, and one of the most diverse locations in South East Asia. The city state acts as a crossroads of sorts for different parts of Asia, and combines traditional Malay and Colonial culture with Chinese, Indian and other diasporas. As a result, Singapore is a city that is rich in history of visitors, while being generally more expensive than most other tourist destinations. If you’re travelling to Singapore for a short period of time, you might want to consider breaking down your destinations to a few standout landmarks. From the Sky Park in Marina Bay Sands to Sentosa Island, and the Singapore Flyer, it is possible to see some of the best of Singapore over a couple of days.
1 - Sky Park, Marina Bay Sands
One of the most luxurious examples of Singapore’s modern architecture, the Sky Park resort in the Marina Bay Sands area of the central city is defined by its three 55 story towers, and by its integrated resort features and amazing views over the bays. Visitors can pay to travel around the observation deck without taking on the cost of the rest of the resort, which includes a casino and performance spaces. Designer Moshe Safdie built the towers and the surrounding resort around a pack of cards theme, resulting in the Sky Park having multiple shopping and accommodation layers and viewpoints.
2 - National Museum of Singapore
First opened in 1849 as a library for the growing city state during Colonial occupation, the National Museum of Singapore has expanded in importance and the scope of its holdings. Designed to cover different stages of Singaporean and Asian civilization, the Museum covers zoological and ethnographical trends in Southeast Asia, and also features exhibits on local Malay culture. Art exhibitions, written and visual archives, and precious objects from around Asia also help to make the museum one of the standout examples of its type.
3 - Queen Elizabeth Walk
Renamed in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth, the Walk forms part of Singapore’s downtown Esplanade. Long a part of Singapore’s history the esplanade provides a scenic coastal route that also offers views and access to the Marina Bay. Walks around the Esplanade can also take in theatres, and extensive monuments to Singaporean history. These monuments include an Indian National Army Plaque, a Cenotaph, and guides to the changing shoreline.
4 - Sentosa Island
A favourite with families, the Sentosa Island resort is on the Southern tip of Singapore, and features a wide range of natural and man made attractions. As well as sandy beaches and views back over the city, Sentosa Island includes diving and marine life parks, as well as high quality accommodation, music events, and links to the nearby Universal Studios theme park. Sentosa Island can be easily reached from the mainland by boat and subway.
5 - Singapore Flyer
Similar to the London Eye, the Singapore Eye, or Observational Wheel, is 165m high, and 150m in diameter. The wheel’s capsules can take 28 passengers, who can enjoy a panoramic view over Singapore, the river and Marina Bay. Perhaps the best way to see the whole of the city state and neighbouring islands.Sebastian is a full-time travel blogger. He's current working on an exciting brand exposure project for DirectAsia - a provider of travel insurance in Singapore.
1 comments:
Not sure about number 5 - best way to see the whole of Singapore is either from the top of Marina Bay Sands - from the skypark, or from the top of One Raffles Place - the 1Altitude Bar. Both fo these are *way* higher than the Singapore Flyer :-)
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