Spectra – A Light and Water Show at Marina Bay Sands
Grab a snack, drink, and a seat on the boardwalk in front of the famous Marina Bay Sands and enjoy a 15 minute light and water show with the perfect backdrop of the city. There are two shows nightly at 8 pm and 9 pm. On Friday and Saturday nights, there is an additional show at 10 pm. [$Free]
For more information, visit their website: Spectra – Marina Bay Sands
Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is Asia’s 2nd largest observation wheel. It’s spacious and air conditioned capsules offer 360 degree views of the beautiful Marina Bay Sands and downtown Singapore. You may want to purchase tickets online so you can ensure you don’t have to wait in line on arrival. [~$25]
Clarke Quay
Clake Quay is a riverfront district which boasts tons of bars and restaurants. It is fun to visit during the day or for nightlife. [$Free]
Hawker Centres
Hawker Centres are open air food courts with a variety of food stalls serving local Asian cuisine. The food is amazing and is very affordable, only a few dollars for a meal. They were set up by the Singaporean government as a more sanitary option to street food. As you may know, Singapore is generally a very expensive country so it is great to save money when you can! [~$3-$6]
Merlion Park
Merlion Park contains the largest Merlion statue which is a famous landmark and symbol of Singapore. The fish body represents the original beginnings of Singapore as a fishing village. The lion head represents Singapore’s original name “Singapura” which means “Lion City” in Maylay. The statue spouts water from its mouth into the Singapore River. [$Free]
Stay at Marina Bay Sands
If you have seen pictures of the Singapore skyline, you have most likely noticed the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel with an infinity pool on the 57th floor. It is a 5 star resort and a bit pricey, but if you have the room in your budget, splurge for a night there. I had been dreaming of staying here since studying abroad in 2013 and thought this would be the perfect chance. We paid for the most basic room with a garden view, and they upgraded us to a city view suite on arrival. The room was great, but we spent most of our time soaking up the sun and the views from the pool. [~$300+]
Gardens by the Bay
This nature park spans across 250 acres with three waterfront gardens. It is the most visited attraction in Singapore. There are two conservatories, one being the Flower Dome, which is the largest glass greenhouse in the world. It is free to enter the main park but to enter the conservatories or other indoor gardens, you have to pay an additional fee. [$Free+]
Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay
Enjoy a free light show of the vertical gardens at Gardens by the Bay with shows twice nightly. [$Free]
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