Singapore is a melting pot of different cultures. Its busy streets are full of people from across the world. To experience the best of Singapore is to uncover its cultural diversity, which extends to its tourist attractions. If you are to visit this Southeast Asian city state, it is important that you know where to go, what to do, and what kind of adventures to indulge in order to uncover its colorful reputation.
Don’t fret, as you can get a headstart with some of the amazing free attractions and save your money for a nice accommodation. It is important that you have a lovely home away from home because the tour becomes more enjoyable when you are well-rested, and your hotel is as much of an attraction as the actual destination. Investing some of your travel budget in a Robertson Quay hotel is pretty much a good idea because you can be sure that you can recharge properly and have enough energy to last you the entire journey.
Once your accommodations have been sorted out, you are now ready to explore the city. Start sightseeing at these places that do not require any fee:
Merlion Park
You can’t say you have been to Singapore if you did not drop by the picturesque Merlion Park, which is located right at the heart of the Central Business District. The center of attraction here is the water-sprouting merlion, also known as Singapore’s national icon. It’s half lion and half fish, because “Singa” means lion and this beautiful state was once a quaint fishing village.
The Supertree Grove
One of the reasons other nations look up to Singapore is because it has managed to strike an equilibrium between progressive success and caring for nature, and these huge Supertrees are proof. They are not only impressive because they are 50-feet tall but also because they serve a really good purpose, which is to harvest solar power and provide shelter to different plants. The Supertrees, installed at the Gardens By the Bay, are a spectacular sight at daytime as well as during nighttime when a Garden Rhapsody show is staged between 7:45 and 8:45 PM>
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Want more of Singapore’s tropical appeal? This is the place to be. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses over 10,000 plant species, including orchids, palms, and gingers.
Marina Bay Sands Boardwalk
The Marina Bay Sands may be exclusive to the ultrarich crowd but it can also stun those who are not willing to spend as much. It’s the most prominent structure that embodies Singapore’s majestic skyline. If you take a visit to the Boardwalk by night, you will be treated to a wonderful play of light through a screen that’s made of water.
Sentosa Island
It may be home to luxurious tourist attractions like Universal Studios and Sentosa Cove, but there are a lot of things that you can do in the island without spending a penny. You can simply walk around, enjoy all the wonderful sights, take selfies at some of Singapore’s most iconic symbols (the Merlion statue, the Sentosa Boardwalk, etc.), and sunbathe at any of the beaches. If that will not satisfy your adventurous self, we don’t know what would.
Much of the free attractions are surrounded by paid attractions (which are pretty amusing, by the way). If your budget permits, it is definitely great to spend a sum to check out the sites and adventures that pique your interests.
