Supertrees: This 101-hectare wonderland provides a futuristic ecosystem full of aerial walkways above the canopies, lakes, sculpture parks, and 164-foot-tall Supertrees — vertical gardens that harvest solar energy.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens: Founded in 1859, the UNESCO World Heritage site is home to all kinds of walking trails, raw rainforest, sweeping green lawns and an immaculately manicured Orchid Garden with more than 1,000 orchid species.
Heritage Trail Adventures
Heritage trail: A walk through the central area will take travelers on a heritage trail that passes the grand City Hall and Old Supreme Court, the Peranakan Museum, Fort Canning Flagstaff, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Victoria Theater and Concert Hall and The Arts House.
National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore: It is a popular stop thanks to its ever-changing interactive exhibits, including last year’s show by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (pictured).
Experience Marina Bay
Bay breeze: Hugged by futuristic skyscrapers on all sides, Marina Bay is where you’ll find Singapore’s collection of modern architecture. The centerpiece is Marina Bay Sands — a 55-floor hotel and entertainment mecca.
Culinary Delights in Singapore
Local Hawker Centers
Cheap eats: The island is home to the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred meal — Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle — a humble hawker stall that sells a famous chicken and rice dish for just S$2 ($1.42).
Taste of Singapore
Taste of Singapore: At one of the 100-plus hawker centers, travelers can indulge in tasty noodle dishes. The options are endless and all delicious, from the flaky roti prata to grilled satay, kaya toast (a coconut-like jam served with half-boiled egg), Hokkien mee noodles, laksa, Hainan chicken rice, chili crab, and ice kachang — a dessert made with shaved ice, condensed milk, and assorted toppings such as red beans and mango.
Modern Dining Experiences
Hawker 2.0: For a contemporary take on the traditional hawker center, Timbre+ is an artsy outdoor gastropark with more than 30 food stalls, food trucks, craft beer vendors, and live music nearly every night of the week.
Unique Drinking Spots
Classic sips: Singapore might be known for its Singapore Slings — best savored at the famous Long Bar inside the 19th-century Raffles Hotel — but that’s not the only tipple worth a try.
Adventure Beyond the City
Island Hopping
Island hopping: For a more rustic adventure, we’d recommend Pulau Ubin or the Sisters’ Islands (pictured) — perfect for scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and lounging around on the clean beaches.
