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Fun Places to Go in Singapore
Excitement and Entertainment in the Lion City
Singapore offers much more than shopping malls and spectacular architecture. From the entertainment attractions of Sentosa Island to the lively riverside bars of Clarke Quay, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city.
Here are seven places worth exploring in Singapore.
Sentosa Island
Singapore fun – Sentosa Island
From Marina Bay, you can reach Sentosa Island by cable car, train or simply on foot.
Attractions include Universal Studios, golf courses, beaches, museums, adventure parks, a dolphin lagoon and much more.
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay
Restaurants and cool bars along the historic riverside quay of the Singapore River come alive at night. You can even enjoy dinner or a drink aboard one of the traditional Chinese junks moored along the quay.
The Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel
Even if you don’t try the famous Singapore Sling cocktail, a visit to the colonial-style Raffles Hotel is a must. Opened in 1887, this iconic hotel has welcomed numerous celebrities over the years, including Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward, John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor.
The Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail created in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel.
- 30 ml Gin
- 15 ml Cherry Brandy
- 120 ml Pineapple Juice
- 15 ml Lime Juice
- 7.5 ml Cointreau
- 7.5 ml Dom Benedictine
- 10 ml Grenadine
- A Dash of Angostura Bitters
- Garnish with a slice of Pineapple and Cherry
Orchard Road
ION Shopping Mall, Orchard Road
One of Asia’s most famous shopping streets, Orchard Road is lined with shopping malls, department stores and international brands.
Its name comes from the nutmeg, pepper and fruit orchards that once occupied the area in the early 20th century.
Club Street
Club Street
Club Street is one of Singapore’s popular dining and nightlife destinations. The street is lined with beautifully renovated old shophouses, now occupied by restaurants, bars and art galleries.
Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer
Standing 165 metres tall, the Singapore Flyer is one of the world’s tallest observation wheels.
It offers spectacular panoramic views of the city, Marina Bay and beyond.
Geylang Red Light District
Geylang Red Light District
Geylang is Singapore’s best-known red-light district, an area of adult entertainment surrounded by traditional shophouses, restaurants and colourful street life.
The district stretches along Geylang Road, with its nightlife concentrated around several lorongs (lanes).
Highlights of Singapore
- Let’s go to Singapore – An introduction to the “Lion City”
- A Touch of the Past: Geylang – The red-light district and old shophouses
- Singapore’s Spectacular Architecture – Exploring the city’s impressive skyline
- Cultures of Singapore – The Arab Quarter, China Town and Little India
- 10 Weird Laws in Singapore You Should Know Before You Go
- Fun Places to Go in Singapore