Singapore Luxury City Guide

The Best Temples in Singapore

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A melting pot of different cultures and religions, Singapore is home to many beautiful temples such as the Buddhist Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the colorful Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.

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The Best Aerial Views in Singapore

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Enjoy the best aerial views in Singapore from these panoramic local landmarks: the elegant Singapore Flyer ferris wheel, the rooftop of the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, the scenic Singapore Cable Car, or from the soaring 1-Altitude Gallery & Bar.

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Universal Studios Singapore

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Universal Studios Singapore is an action-packed adventure theme park for the entire family, located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island. Don’t miss popular themed areas such as the Battlestar Galactica, Shrek and Transformers: The Ride.

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Singapore Zoo & Night Safari

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Attracting 1.6 million visitors each year, the Singapore Zoo is a verdant 28-hectare sanctuary which is home to over 315 species of animals. Make sure to also visit the neighbouring Night Safari and the Jurong Bird Park.

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Sentosa Island

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Attracting over 20 million visitors each year, Sentosa Island is a popular island resort located close to Singapore’s main island. You’ll find a wealth of attractions such as golf courses, a 2 kilometer sheltered beach and the Universal Studios Singapore theme park, where there’s something for everyone here.

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Gardens By The Bay

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Gardens By The Bay is one of Singapore’s most stunning urban outdoor recreation spaces, home to three waterfront gardens set across 101 hectares of reclaimed land. Make sure to visit the Conservatories, the Flower Dome, the Cloud Forest and the Supertrees Grove.

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Marina Bay Sands

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As one of the most striking landmarks in Singapore overlooking Marina Bay, the Marina Bay Sands is a magnificent skyscraper comprising of three towers which are home to an upscale shopping mall, casino, restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment spaces.

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

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Set upon Singapore's highest hill standing at 163 metres tall, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the largest primary rainforests in Singapore with over 500 fauna species and 40 flowering plant species, making this an ideal local hiking spot.

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ArtScience Museum & Science Center

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Singapore’s impressive Science Centre is guaranteed to intrigue and fascinate lovers of science, where its 14 galleries and its 20,000m2 of outdoor exhibition space and ecological garden are dedicated to the fields of technology, science and mathematics. The slightly more eclectic ArtScience Museum combines science with art. Set within a beautiful lotus-shaped building on the edge of Marina Bay, the museum is home to an eclectic mix of permanent and temporary exhibits, where Harry Potter movie costumes live alongside pieces inherited from the Mongol Empire, dinosaur replicas and art photography. Entry is free for children under 12 every Friday.

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Asian Civilisations Museum

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Based in the former Tao Nan School since 1997, the Asian Civilisations Museum showcases the heritage of different regions of Asia that feed into Singapore’s immigration history. Shedding light on the country’s Muslim, Asian, Indian and Chinese heritage, the institution celebrates the cultures represented in the city’s different neighbourhoods. Stunning Buddhas, the Malaysian royal seal, fragments of the Kiswah from Mecca, and a Pejeng drum are just some of the exhibits on show throughout the museum’s 11 themed galleries. In the Singapore River gallery, you can marvel at the archaeological discoveries made in Singapore, bearing witness to the origins of the trading activities that have given the region its power.

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Singapore National Museum

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Established in 1887, the Singapore National Museum may well be the oldest museum in town, however this museum remains ahead of its time in terms of its museology. Set within a building combining glass with Neo-Palladian and Renaissance styles, you can learn about two aspects of the city: its history and the day-to-day life here. Marvel at the national treasures it houses, such as relics from the pre-colonial era, daguerreotypes and a portrait of Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham (the premier Governor of the Straits Settlements) by John Singer Sargent. Occupying a special place in the heart of Singaporeans, the Singapore National Museum regularly hosts events and festivals including the innovative Singapore Night Festival.

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Singapore Art Museum

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When it opened at the beginning of 1996, the Singapore Art Museum was one of the first institutions in the city dedicated to Asian art. Specialising in contemporary art, the museum showcases leading artists including Suzann Victor, Dinh Q. Lê and Cheo Chai-Hiang. Its extension, the SAM at 8q, boasts six galleries exhibiting contemporary art and is located in the heart of the city’s design neighbourhood. The National Gallery Singapore, opened in Autumn 2015 in the former buildings of the Supreme Court and the City Hall, presents a collection of 10,000 works of South-Asian modern art including engravings and sculptures, but also paintings from the Nanyang School, by the leading artists in Singapore between the period of 1950 and 1970.

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Peranakan Museum

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The Peranakans are sometimes referred to as “Baba-Nyonya”, a contraction of the Chinese word for father and a variation on the word “donha”, meaning woman in Portuguese. Their unique culture dates back to the 15th century when marriages started occurring between Malaysian, Burmese and Indonesian women with Chinese merchants. Adjoining the Asian Civilisations Museum, the Peranakan Museum is dedicated to these people and boasts a wealth of treasures: from an embroidered table decoration made with more than a million glass beads, to details from the rituals of a marriage stretching over twelve days and exquisite ceramics. Make the most of this opportunity to explore the expertise of this ancestral culture, with only 500 representatives remaining in Singapore today.

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay

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Bathed in natural light, the glass building of the Marina Bay Sands is home to one of Asia’s largest malls, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, home to over 1,800 stores selling the world's most prestigious international labels, along with up-and-coming brands. Within its endless shopping galleries, Christian Dior, Franck Muller and Tiffany & Co. rub shoulders with Anne Fontaine, Moiselle, Charles & Keith, Jimmy Choo and Jo Malone. Don’t miss the stunning “Vuitton Island” in the Crystal Pavilions, the monogram label’s biggest store outside of Paris. For a unique experience, hop on a sampan, a traditional Asian boat, and make your way along the canal inside the complex itself. With a skating rink, casino and all kinds of entertainment, there’s plenty on offer here to keep you busy for the whole day.

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Raffles Shopping Arcade

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The Raffles Hotel, a historic colonial-style hotel built in 1887, is a jewel in the city’s architectural crown. There is also its iconic bar (where it’s customary to toss your peanut shells on the floor) and its impressive upscale shopping arcade. This legendary shopping destination is home to international labels such as Leica, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton, as well as local designers. Choose between the ingredients for the famous cocktail, the Singapore Sling, and made-to-measure suits from the CYC The Custom Shop, the luxury tailor that dresses Singapore’s dignitaries. Located opposite Raffles, the Capitol Theatre is another historic monument. A temple to shopping and entertainment, this complex houses several prestigious brands which cannot be found elsewhere in the city, including Napapijri, Max.Tan and Marimekko. You’ll also find the famous Parisian tearoom, Angelina, which has also made its home here.

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Haji Lane

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Singapore’s colourful and vibrant Haji Lane pedestrian street was once the place where pilgrims came to pick up anything they might need for their journey to Mecca. Today, it's home to a string of hip boutiques and buzzing bars and restaurants. Offering appealing alternatives to the big international brands, vintage clothing stores nestle alongside small fashion designers, quirky homewares shops and “latte art” professionals. Continue your stroll along the nearby Arab Street and its surrounding area. It’s the perfect place to buy shimmering fabrics, such as traditional batik cloth from Malaysia and Indonesia, along with Middle Eastern cultural items such as prayer mats, and alcohol-free perfumes.

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Orchard Road

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Although it has been many years since Singapore's Orchard Road district was filled with orchards, a huge statue reminds us of the time when nutmeg was grown here. Nowadays, shopping centres have laid down their roots in its place. With its nod to the pagoda, Tangs department store paved the way in the 1930s. Following 3 years of renovation work, it recently opened a beautiful new hall dedicated to beauty. The neighbouring Mandarin Gallery department store showcases fashionable Singaporean labels such as Hansel and Jo Soh; close by, Takashimaya department store has a more international feel, with brands such as Christofle and Love Moschino. For lovely watches and jewellery from brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Rolex and Cortina Watch, make sure to visit Paragon department store, while the newest arrival, ION Orchard, shows off its futuristic curves and welcomes both streetwear and high-end fashion labels. A local tip: the shopping malls are joined by interconnecting underground walkways.

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Artrium@MICA & Gillman Barracks

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With its 927 shutters painted the colours of the rainbow, the former police station on Hill Street known as the MICA Building is a striking local landmark. It is on the ground floor of this vibrant building that you’ll find ARTrium, an exhibition space dedicated to promoting and nurturing the visual arts of local and international artists. Set within the former English army barracks, the comprehensively restored Gillman Barracks cultural institution is also a popular place to visit in Singapore. With fifteen international art galleries (including ARNDT, Mizuma Gallery and Fost Gallery), a Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) and several restaurants, the Gillman Barracks will fascinate lovers of art with its variety of exhibition spaces and galleries.

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Top things to do in Singapore

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The Best Temples in Singapore

The Best Aerial Views in Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore

Singapore Zoo & Night Safari

Sentosa Island

Gardens By The Bay

Marina Bay Sands

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

ArtScience Museum & Science Center

Asian Civilisations Museum

Singapore National Museum

Singapore Art Museum

Peranakan Museum

The Shoppes at Marina Bay

Raffles Shopping Arcade

Haji Lane

Orchard Road

Artrium@MICA & Gillman Barracks

Palm Beach Seafood

Pangaea

Din Tai Fung

Restaurant André

Pasarbella Market

Burnt Ends

Jigger & Pony

The Populus Coffee & Food Co.

The Coffee Academics

Candour

IlLido at the Cliff

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