PlanoPlanoSingapore compresses an extraordinary range of cultures, cuisines, and ecosystems into 733 square kilometres of island. Things to do in Singapore span futuristic architecture and Michelin-starred hawker stalls to primary rainforest and heritage shophouse districts, all connected by one of the world's most efficient metro systems.
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Sri Mariamman Temple
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, built in 1827 in Chinatown, features a gopuram (tower) covered in hundreds of colourful Hindu deity sculptures visible from the street.
National Gallery Singapore
Two restored colonial buildings (the former Supreme Court and City Hall) house the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian modern art, spanning 8,000 works.
ArtScience Museum
The lotus-shaped building at Marina Bay Sands hosts permanent teamLab installations and rotating exhibitions at the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Tiong Bahru neighbourhood bakeries
Singapore's oldest public housing estate has Art Deco blocks from the 1930s, a traditional wet market, and bakeries like Tiong Bahru Bakery serving flaky kouign-amann.
Tekka Centre in Little India
The wet market and hawker centre on the ground floor of the Little India complex serves southern Indian thali, roti prata, and fish head curry from early morning.
MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk
A 250-metre freestanding suspension bridge at canopy level in the central catchment nature reserve, reached via a 7-km trail through primary rainforest.
Katong and Joo Chiat
The Peranakan (Straits Chinese) quarter in the east has rows of ornate pastel shophouses, traditional Nonya cuisine, and the best laksa at 328 Katong Laksa.
Pulau Ubin island day trip
A 10-minute bumboat ride from Changi reaches this rustic island with kampong (village) houses, mangrove boardwalks, and mountain bike trails through abandoned quarries.
Haji Lane boutiques
The narrow lane in Kampong Glam is lined with independent fashion boutiques, perfume shops, and Middle Eastern textile stores in shophouses painted with street art.
Atlas Bar
A grand Art Deco lobby bar in Parkview Square with a 15-metre gin tower holding over 1,300 labels, serving classic cocktails beneath hand-painted gold-leaf ceilings.
The best months to enjoy things to do in Singapore are February, March, April, July, August. Plan around these months for the best weather and fewer crowds.
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