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Singapore: what's actually worth it

When Lee Kuan Yew turned a swampy port into a global hub in the 1960s, he didn’t just build skyscrapers; he forged a society that values order above all else.

Build my Singapore day

You feel this in the hushed efficiency of the MRT and the synchronized grace of its people, where chaos is politely exiled. It is a city that has mastered the art of living compactly, offering lush gardens and world-class dining squeezed tightly between gleaming towers. Embrace its clean precision, for here, every detail is curated to ensure your experience is as seamless as it is spectacular, leaving you with memories of harmony rather than just sights.

Do Singapore the way locals do: start slow at Southern Ridges, eat where the regulars do at Lau Pa Sat, let the evening run long at CÉ LA VI Singapore.

Top things to do in Singapore

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Gardens by the Bay
Garden · ★ 4.7 (158,289 reviews)
A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells.
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Merlion Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (76,224 reviews)
The 70-ton merlion statue is one of the city's most iconic sights & is located in this park.
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Supertree Grove
Garden · ★ 4.7 (54,279 reviews)
Unique vertical gardens resembling towering trees, with large canopies & colorful lights at night.
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Cloud Forest
Botanical Garden · ★ 4.8 (31,573 reviews)
Lush vegetation of the tropical highlands & a tall waterfall in a soaring, contemporary greenhouse.
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Flower Dome
Garden · ★ 4.7 (26,576 reviews)
Gigantic air-conditioned glass greenhouse offering themed gardens with many exotic plants.
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National Gallery Singapore
Art museum · ★ 4.6 (16,932 reviews)
Museum of Singapore & Southeast Asian arts housed in a restored municipal building dating to 1929.
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National Museum of Singapore
Museum · ★ 4.6 (16,445 reviews)
Classical & modern architecture converge in this large, vibrant museum of Singaporean artifacts.
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SkyPark Observation Deck
Observation Deck · ★ 4.6 (13,839 reviews)
Hotel's observation deck on the 56th floor offering panoramic city views & 2 upscale restaurants.
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ArtScience Museum
Museum · ★ 4.4 (18,375 reviews)
Design, science & technology exhibits in a distinctive, modern, flower-shaped building.
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Fort Canning Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (11,962 reviews)
A well-known historical landmark, this grassy hilltop park hosts events such as concerts & plays.
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Where to eat

Local favorites, not tourist traps.

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Lau Pa Sat
Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (38,607 reviews)
Rebuilt Victorian covered hawker centre in CBD with local delicacies & international food stalls.
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Galangal
Thai Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (9,092 reviews)
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Maxwell Food Centre
Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (23,553 reviews)
Chinatown hawker center with stands selling street food including famous chicken rice & dim sum.
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Newton Food Centre
Food Court · ★ 4.2 (15,001 reviews)
Lively market with numerous stalls & hawkers offering seafood & local specialities.
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Kimchi Dining | Korean Restaurant Singapore
Korean Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (4,549 reviews)
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MERCI MARCEL ORCHARD
French Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (4,091 reviews)
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Ginger.Lily
Lounge bar · ★ 4.8 (3,435 reviews)
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Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant
Indian Restaurant · ★ 4.2 (9,775 reviews)
Long-standing restaurant in a colorful 1908 shophouse offering Malaysian & Indian cuisine.
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Tours worth booking ahead

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Free Singapore Tour
Tour Agency · ★ 4.9 (8,054 reviews)
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Lion Heartlanders
point_of_interest, establishment · ★ 4.9 (6,954 reviews)
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Royal Albatross - Luxury Tall Ship
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.9 (4,600 reviews)
Romantic dinner cruises aboard an elegant tall ship with sunset multi-course meals.
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Bike Around Tour Singapore
Tour Agency · ★ 5 (3,509 reviews)
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Let's Go Tour Singapore
Tour Agency · ★ 5 (2,771 reviews)
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Tribe Tours
Travel Agency · ★ 4.9 (2,666 reviews)
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Get outside

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Southern Ridges
Park · ★ 4.6 (3,429 reviews)
Scenic, paved walking path connecting to many parks with bridges, wildlife & city views.
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Bukit Batok Nature Park
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.5 (3,270 reviews)
Former quarry with wooded trails, scenic viewpoints, a pond, a playground & a WWII memorial.
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Lower Peirce Reservoir Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (2,091 reviews)
Fishing pier & a lakeside boardwalk through rainforest in a reserve home to long-tailed macaques.
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Macritchie Treetop Walk Trailhead
Hiking Area · ★ 4.6 (1,861 reviews)
Suspension bridge enabling hiking through the forest treetops between Bukit Peirce & Bukit Kalang.
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Chestnut Nature Park
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.5 (1,588 reviews)
Expansive nature park with a range of hiking & mountain-biking trails through scenic woodlands.
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After dark

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CÉ LA VI Singapore
Bar · ★ 4.3 (10,120 reviews)
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Le Noir
Bar · ★ 4.8 (3,077 reviews)
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Long Bar
Bar · ★ 4.4 (3,298 reviews)
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Jigger & Pony
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6 (1,804 reviews)
Cool, relaxed hangout offering classic craft cocktails & many whiskies, plus a small bar menu.
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