FX.co ★ 7 unusual places in Singapore

Changi Airport

Changi Airport, with a capacity of more than 50 million passengers a year, is located 20 km from Singapore. It is well-known for its popular nature-themed entertainment and retail complex called "Jewel Changi". The multi-dimensional tourist destination has more than 280 restaurants and retail outlets. In the evenings, visitors can enjoy a light and sound show near the 40-meter waterfall HSBC Rain Vortex. Changi Airport has a modern infrastructure, well-coordinated staff, and a high level of service. On its territory, there are also spa centers, cinemas, and museums.

Gardens by the Bay

Created in 2012, the futuristic gardens of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, is one of the main attractions of the city. The 101-hectare garden is filled with huge metal structures entwined with plants and greenery. Residents and travelers call them supertrees. Some of these supertrees are connected by the OCBC Skyway, a 128-meter aerial walkway. It also serves as an observation deck. Gardens by the Bay includes three gardens – Southern, Eastern, and Central where the flora of South America, Africa, and Asia is presented. Apart from that, there are many other interesting places, e.g. two huge greenhouses, a supertree grove, as well as a restaurant and a bar on top of one of them. The large children's entertainment area, Children's Garden, is always a hit with the kids.

Marina Bay Sands

A trip to Singapore is impossible without visiting the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel, which is considered a landmark of the city. This posh hotel has a casino, conference rooms, a bar with an exciting city panorama, a swimming pool, and a huge shopping center. The architecture of Marina Bay Sands is truly magnificent. Three high-rise towers are united by a roof platform in the shape of a ship. The hotel has 2,500 rooms with views of the South China Sea or Marina Bay. The SkyPark Observation Deck, designed by architect Moshe Safdie boasts scenic views of the panoramic vistas of Marina Bay. It is located at an altitude of 200 m above sea level.

Resorts World Sentosa

Travelers will definitely be interested in Resorts World Sentosa, which is sited on the southern island of Sentosa. Resorts World Sentosa Singapore is home to six unique hotels, restaurants, casinos, and theme parks: "Sea Life", "Dolphin Island", S.E.A. Aquarium, and a water park. Travelers are also eager to visit Universal Studios theme park, featuring thrilling rides, shows, and attractions based on popular films and TV shows. There are also casinos and nightclubs. There are more than 60 restaurants with Asian and European cuisine on the territory of the resort.

Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic

The golden-roofed Temple is located in Chinatown. This is a world-renowned place of worship where the left Canine tooth of Gautama Buddha is enshrined. Preparations for the construction of this temple began in the late 1980s. The religious building is distinguished by a discreet design but rich interior decoration. The Buddhist Culture Museum on the third floor holds an array of revered artifacts of the Buddha and his teachings. In addition, the temple presents examples of the art and culture of Singaporean Buddhists.

Merlion Park

The mythical creature Merlion with the body of a fish and a lion's head is widely used as Singapore’s mascot and national personification. The height of this sculpture is 8.6 m and the weight is 70 tons. The statue of the mythical creature was installed at the mouth of the Singapore River and became the hallmark of the city. The Merlion statue serves as a fountain: a powerful stream of water erupts from the lion's mouth into the river. In the evening, visitors can admire the spectacular illumination of the sculpture. The Merlion cub with a height of 2 m and a weight of 3 t is placed nearby. Merlion represents Singapore as a city of Lions and the lower Fish tail represents Singapore as a fishing village and seaport. Moreover, the traditional Malay name of Singapore - the city of lions. The Merlion sculpture was installed in 2002 in the park of the same name, which overlooks Marina Bay.

ArtScience Museum

ArtScience closes the list of Singapore's unusual attractions. This is the place where Art meets science through a blend of art, science, and technology. The museum with a total area of 6,000 square meters accommodates 21 galleries where international exhibitions are held. The most famous of them are dedicated to the wreck of the Titanic, the works of brilliant artist Salvador Dali, etc. The ArtScience Museum, working in collaboration with the Japanese art collective TeamLab, constantly attracts thousands of visitors. Interactive features of ArtScience enable people to see the world of the future, in which art complements science.