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Sisters' Island Marine Park

Sisters’ Island Marine Park

Free: All time Sisters’ Island Marine Park is a 40-acre marine park which encompasses the land and waters surrounding Sisters’ Islands. The area that the park occupies has a vast variety of marine life, including hard and soft corals, and sea anemones. Being located in close proximity to one of the world’s busiest ports, the...
The Arts House

The Arts House

Free: All time Occupying the almost 200-year-old building that was Singapore’s first Parliament House, The Arts House has played an active role in the Singapore arts and creative scene. The House promotes and presents multidisciplinary programmes and festivals such as literary arts, film, performing and visual arts. Address: 1 Old Parliament Lane Opening hours: Daily...
Panorama View from ION Sky Observatory

Panorama View from ION Sky Observatory

Free: All time To get an amazing view of Singapore from up top, head over to ION Sky Observatory on Orchard Road. Go to ION Art Gallery on Level 4, then take the express elevator up to Level 55. You’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the from the city center. Admission is free....
Sultan Mosque

Sultan Mosque

Free: All time The Sultan Mosque has a long history that goes back to 1824. The architectural style seems to be straight out of the Arabian Nights. When Singapore was ceded to the British in 1819, Sultan Hussain Shah of Johore acquired small fortunes in exchange for their power. The Sultan decided to build a...
Free Singapore City Tour

Free Singapore City Tour

Free: All time For those having a long overlay at Changi Airport, consider joining the free tour offered at the airport. It’s required that you have at least 6 hours to spare till your connecting flight. The free 2.5 hours guided tours include Heritage Tour (during the day) and City Lights Tour (during the evening)...
Thian Hock Keng Temple

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Free: All time Thian Hock Keng is one of the oldest and most important Hokkien Temple in Singapore. The temple was built in traditional southern Chinese architectural style. The entire structure was assembled without nails. However, curiously, the gates are Scottish and the tiles Dutch. Built in 1839, the temple was once the favorite landing...
Sri Mariamman Temple

Sri Mariamman Temple

Free: All time Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. Built in 1827, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power in curing epidemic illnesses and diseases. Located in the heart of Chinatown, the temple’s kitschy and ornamental tower entrance or gopuram, has been a landmark to generations of...
Henderson Waves Bridge

Henderson Waves Bridge

Free: All time Henderson Waves is a 274-meter long pedestrian bridge. At 36 meters above street level, it is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It was designed to emulate wave-form – made up of seven undulating curved steel ribs that alternately rise over and under its deck. Its shape allows hidden recesses for people...
Senado Square

Senado Square

Free: All time Senado Square has been Macao’s urban centre for centuries, and is still the most popular venue for public events and celebrations today. Located close to the former Senate building, Sam Kai Vui Kun is also a reminder of the active participation of the local Chinese community in general civic affairs, providing a...
Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai) Temple

Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai) Temple

Free: All time This temple is located close to the old´Chinese Bazaar area, which nowadays functions as St. Dominic’s Market, still keeping the essence of the original function of the area. The date of construction of the temple is unknown, although plaques recovered from the site indicate a restoration date of 1792. The location of...
Leal Senado Building

Leal Senado Building

Free: All time Originally built in 1784, this was Macao’s original municipal chamber, a function it maintains to the present. The name “Leal Senado” (“Loyal Senate”), derives from the title “City of Our Name of God Macao, There is None More Loyal” which was bestowed by Portuguese King D. John IV in 1654, after Portugal...
St. Augustine's Church

St. Augustine’s Church

Free: All time First established by Spanish Augustinians in 1591, this church maintains the tradition of organizing one of the most popular processions through the city, the Easter Procession, with thousands of devotees. The normal religious service of this church also takes into account an especially strong participation from the local Filipino community. St. Augustine’s Church...