Local information and activities
Below is a simple guide of what is available in Singapore. Please contact the concierge at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore for further details.
Asian Civilisations Museum
The Asian Civilisations Museum, located in Empress Place building close to Boat Quay, commits itself to preserving Singapore & Asia’s cultural heritage. The neoclassical building has over 2,800sqm of gallery space, a museum shop and dining options. Visitors will be exposed to art and artefacts from China, the Islamic world and parts of Southeast Asia. The museum’s collections draw historical connections between cultures, and includes objets d’art related to ancient trade routes and Tang dynasty shipwrecks. In addition to permanent galleries, special exhibitions showcase relics from museums and institutions across the globe.
Coney Island Park
Coney Island is connected to Singapore by two bridges. Originally measuring just 13ha, the island has since expanded after reclamation to 100ha. Half of the island has been set aside as a 50ha rustic park, which is frequented by families and bird-watchers. It is home to more than 80 species of birds, including the changeable hawk eagle, blue-throated bee-eater and the collared kingfisher. The park also has beach areas. Children will love the natural playground, Casuarina Exploration. Visitors can also rent bicycles at The Punggol Settlement before making their way to the park’s Punggol entrance.
Gardens by the Bay
A national garden and premier horticultural attraction for local and international visitors, Gardens by the Bay is a showpiece of horticulture and garden artistry that presents the plant kingdom in a whole new way, entertaining while educating visitors with plants seldom seen in this part of the world, ranging from species in cool, temperate climates to tropical forests and habitats.
Gardens by the Bay comprises three distinctive waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central.
Jewel Changi Airport
Located right in the heart of Singapore Changi Airport, Jewel integrates one-of-a-kind play attractions and extensive landscaping with over 280 exciting shopping and dining concepts, a 130-room hotel and airport facilities for travellers. Not only is Jewel a shopper's paradise, it has luscious greenery, the world's tallest indoor waterfall and a mind boggling variety of dining and watering outlets.
Mandai Bird Paradise
Mandai Bird Paradise is Asia’s largest bird paradise. The park has gained international acclaim for breeding threatened species, and its large open-concept displays mimic the birds’ naturalistic habitats. Four free-flight aviaries house birds such as the endangered sun conure and the rare Blue Macaws. Other highlights include the Pelican Cove featuring eight types of pelicans, which is the world’s most comprehensive collection.
Marina Bay Sands (MBS)
The Marina Bay Sands integrated resort comprises convention and exhibition facilities, 2,561 hotel rooms and suites, a casino spanning four floors, and the Sands Theatre that features Broadway and West End musicals, amongst others. Sitting 57 floors aboveground is the Sands SkyPark with its iconic 150-metre-long infinity pool. Alongside are restaurants, bars, nightclubs and an observation deck from which to take in sweeping, 360-degree views of the city. The resort’s luxury mall, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, features an extensive selection of designer boutiques, celebrity chef restaurants and dining options. The integrated resort is also home to the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum – the first of its kind in the world – and Spectra, a kaleidoscopic outdoor light and water show that takes place nightly over the waters fronting the Event Plaza.
Merlion Park
Merlion Park is one of the major tourist attractions in Singapore. The Merlion is the official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish. Being of prominent symbolic nature to Singapore and Singaporeans in general, it is widely used to represent both the city state and its people in sports teams, advertising, branding, tourism and as a national personification.
National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District is a state-of-the-art facility with an impressive collection of local & Southeast Asian artists. Two national monuments - the City Hall and former Supreme Court - were remodelled to create this stunning gallery. It is the biggest visual arts venue in Singapore housing the world's largest public collection of modern Southeast Asian art from the 19th century to the present. Its esteemed Southeast Asian catalogue carries names such as Indonesian Romantic painter Raden Saleh and Fernando Amorsolo from the Philippines.
National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore is Singapore's oldest museum. Decades later, the redevelopment of this neoclassical structure incorporated a modern glass and metal extension, which more than doubled its area. Visitors can visit exhibitions that detail national History & Culture. A good starting point is the Singapore History Gallery, which maps the country’s growth. We Built A Nation, a permanent exhibition, contains several never-before-seen artefacts that chronicle Singapore’s first 10 years after its independence. The museum hosts performances, film screenings and events.
Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel is a colonial-style luxury hotel in Singapore. It was established by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies Brothers, in 1887. The hotel was named after British statesman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore. Long Bar has since returned to its original location, serving the iconic Singapore Sling daily. Raffles Gift Shop has also made its return to Raffles Arcade as the new Raffles Boutique.
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is home to some of Singapore’s leading attractions: the S.E.A. Aquarium (one of the world’s largest oceanariums), Universal Studios Singapore (Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park), the Maritime Experiential Museum, and the Dolphin Island and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Other attraction offerings include the Trick Eye Museum, featuring various optical illusion artworks and installations, and the Crane Dance, a pyrotechnic light and water show that is displayed at the Waterfront nightly. Covering an area of 49 hectares, the integrated resort also offers diverse accommodation options across its six hotels, myriad celebrity chef restaurants and dining experiences, varied retail offerings, a casino, a convention centre, and an award-winning spa.
Sands Skypark Obervation Deck
57 floors up is the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck – the best vantage point from which to take in 360-degree views of the city skyline and Singapore Strait, an ancient trade route that was plied for over a thousand years. Sunrise yoga sessions are also held daily (excluding Wednesdays and Fridays) up on the Observation Deck, with single session and package sign-ups available. Details can be found on the official site.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Set in lush greenery, the 158-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens is the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only tropical botanic garden on the list. Its impressive, ornate main gate is a not-to-be-missed photo opportunity. It boasts four pillars and supporting swinging gates framing a cast-aluminium lattice of Bauhinia kockiana, the climber planted at the fencing just beside it. Inside, the gardens is a showcase of spectacular tropical flora, with various species of plants and flowers that makes beautiful photo backdrop.
Singapore Flyer
Experience the world's largest observation wheel and enjoy stunning views of Singapore from 165 metres above ground. Be treated to a visual 360˚ feast of iconic and historical landmarks 165 metres above the ground. Purchase your flight tickets online now! Indulge in a multi-sensory dining experience with the Singapore Flyer Sky Dining or toast to the good things in life with the Premium Champagne Flight.
Night Safari
The Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park. Guests can catch a glimpse of animal life in habitats ranging from the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asian jungles. The park’s four interlinked walking trails feature threatened and endangered species, such as clouded leopard. Visitors can encounter free-ranging wallabies on the Wallaby Trail. Crawling through a cave, visitors can also get close to Ridley’s beauty snakes and Asian black forest scorpions. The Creatures of the Night Show, which showcases survival instincts of nocturnal creatures, is a must-watch.
River Wonders
River Safari holds one of the world’s biggest repositories of freshwater animals, housed in iconic habitats modelled after the Amazon River, Ganges River and more. At the Mekong River exhibit, visitors will see the endangered Mekong giant catfish up close. Land animals such as the Brazilian tapir, jaguar and giant anteater can be spotted from the Amazon River Quest boat ride. Giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia, on a 10-year loan from China, dwell in the Yangtze River zone. The park also holds regular animal encounters with the African grey parrot, green iguana and oriental pied hornbill.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo has established itself as a world-class wildlife park that houses more than 2,800 animals, which roam freely in naturalistic habitats. A popular programme for visitors is the “Jungle Breakfast with Wildlife”, where the zoo’s iconic orang utan, Ah Meng, makes a regular appearance. A raised boardwalk allows for almost-360° views of the creatures swinging and playing amongst the trees & vegetation. The park’s Fragile Forest zone and Elephants of Asia exhibits are great educational experiences for visitors.
The Southern Ridges
Spread over 10km of green and open spaces, a hike through The Southern Ridges takes visitors to five local parks which are linked by park connectors. As part of the journey, travellers cross bridges through the Adinandra Belukar, a distinct secondary forest, and can observe a variety of birds. Henderson Waves is another highlight of the walk. Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge is a marvel during nightfall - it is illuminated with LED lighting. Trekkers can enjoy panoramic views of lush greenery, sights and sounds of wildlife.
For more information on Singapore activities and attractions, please visit https://www.visitsingapore.com/