Things To Do and Must-Visit Places in Singapore from a local

Singapore is a melting pot of culture and the 4 main ethnic groups include Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. This guide comprises attractions, art and culture, parks and nature depending on your interest.

Attractions

Merlion Park
The Merlion Park is a famous Singapore landmark.
Many tourists flock here and take pictures of themselves drinking the merlion water.

Gardens by the Bay
Enjoy the Cloud Forest, Flower Dome and free Supertree Show at 7.45pm and 8.45pm
My KLOOK code is <chloelunlun> for 5% off, min.spend $50.

Other attractions include:
Marina Bay Sands
Universal Studios Singapore
Singapore Zoo
Sentosa Island
Night Safari

Art and culture

Sultan Mosque @ Kampong glam
Kampong glam was once reigned by the Malay Sultans.
It is now preserved as the Muslim centre of Singapore.
Admire the architectural design of Mosques in Singapore where the Muslims pray.
You can find Malay and Middle-Eastern cuisine here.

Haji Lane @ Kampong Glam
Haji Lane is famous for its street art, stylish accessories and quirky cafes/bars.

Chinatown
Chinatown was the ethnic enclave for the Chinese settlement.
It was a transit point for coolies (unskilled labourers) going to Malaya.
The word "coolie" is derived from the Chinese word "kuli" which means "hard labour".
You can also find statues of Samsui women and shophouses here.
Samsui women were Cantonese and Hakka immigrants from southern China.
Do visit the Chinatown Complex Food Centre and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Nearby there is Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, which was built in 1827.

Little India
Little India is the centre for the large Indian community in Singapore.
Do check out the Mustafa Centre.

Peranakan Museum
Peranakan generally refers to a person of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage.
The young female Peranakans are known as "Nyona" while the males are known as "Babas".
You can find out more from the famous Singaporean drama titled "The Little Nyonya".
If you want to see the residences of Peranakans, you have to go to Melaka or Penang in Malaysia or alternatively Joo Chiat in Singapore.

Other attractions include:
Art Science Museum
Haw Par Villa

Parks and Nature

Fort Canning Park
It is a place of historical importance as a political, military and cultural landmark.

Other attractions include:
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Sungei Buloh (you can see crocodiles, kingfishers, and eagles here)
MacRitchie Reservoir
Pulau Ubin
Marina Barrage

Singapore is a walkable city!

Do check out my other post on the Best hawker food in Singapore

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