In Singapore, there are many beautiful parks and gardens to visit. You should at the very least include the two most famous places on your trip. The 82-hectare Singapore Botanic Gardens, which opened its doors in 1860, is a Unesco-listed tropical wonderland full of lushly themed gardens, including a ginger garden with more than 550 kinds. Don't miss the complex's magnificent National Orchid Garden or the Gallop Extension, which has a wonderful collection of botanical art.

Gardens by the Bay, located in Marina Bay across town, is a huge fantasy landscape with hazy biodomes, cutting-edge Supertrees, and whimsical sculptures. Twice every evening, the Supertrees light up for the Garden Rhapsody performance. Purchasing a ticket for the observatory atop the tallest Supertree will provide you sweeping views of the Bay area. Explore Singapore's green spots if you're a nature lover or outdoor enthusiast looking for some peace and quiet.

The best food vendors in the city are housed in open-air structures known as hawker centers. These food stands offer regional delicacies and regional cuisine. They are advantageously situated close to sizable housing complexes in Singapore, making it simple for you to socialize with locals at the open tables. A hawker center is more than just a food court; they are a Singaporean institution.

Hungry? When you visit this center of Southeast Asian cuisine, you'll want to be. Singapore is home to numerous excellent restaurants, but its hawker centers are legendary. The hawker culture is so essential to Singaporean culture that it was added to the 2020 Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Indulging in a plate of fiery laksa, flaky murtabak (stuffed savory pancake), nutty satay, or BBQ stingray, to mention just a few of the wonderful foods on sale at the 100 or so hawker centers sprinkled around the island nation, is the best way to understand Singaporean culture.

Singapore's cultural scene is much underappreciated than most people realize. This is particularly true given that it is home to some of the top galleries and museums in the area. Get out of your comfort zone this October and spend your leisure time getting back to know Singapore's art and culture scene. Visit a museum to discover more about the past and unseen tales that have influenced our identity. What's best? It's a fantastic activity for two people.

Singapore's ever-growing collection of cutting-edge cultural institutions now puts it on par with the greatest museum cities in the world. Popular attractions include the National Museum Singapore, which chronicles Singapore's history, the Asian Civilizations Museum, an engrossing tribute to Asia's intercultural connections, and the National Gallery Singapore, which houses the largest public collection of Southeast Asian and Singaporean art in the world.

The Peranakan Museum, which honors the vibrant culture of the distinct ethnic group that resulted from the blending of the Chinese and Malay peoples, and the Changi Museum & Chapel, which highlights the tales of the POWs and civilians interned in Changi Prison during the Japanese occupation of Singapore, are just two of the smaller and more eccentric museums to explore.

There are more than 350 parks and gardens strewn across the lush city-state, in addition to Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Botanic Gardens. Five of them are connected by the Southern Ridges, a magnificent 10-kilometer (six-mile) trail that includes Singapore's tallest pedestrian bridge. In addition, you can go to Singapore's highest peak in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and enjoy a treetop walk at MacRitchie Reservoir. And that's only the beginning.

A picture of urban living in the future is taking shape in a part of Singapore that was formerly home to a brickworks and military training grounds. The nation is constructing what it refers to as its first smart and sustainable town, with the goal of providing 42,000 houses in a setting where residents can feel "at home with nature." On the 700-hectare land in Western Singapore, the Tengah project will have five residential areas. The neighborhoods, which go by the names Garden, Park, Brickland, Forest Hill, and Plantation, are made to enhance people' health, wellbeing, and quality of life. To tackle the natural reserves, you'll need a pair of sneakers or hiking boots, and it's usually a good idea to pack a small, portable umbrella in case of sudden tropical downpours, especially from November to January during the monsoon season.

The early history of the island nation is fascinatingly revealed by Singapore's historic districts. Start in evocative Little India, where shophouse boutiques overflow with vibrant saris and fragrant spices. In vibrant Chinatown, serene temples coexist with trendy cafes and eateries, while the Colonial District is teeming with impressive structures built during British rule.

The recently renovated east coast village of Katong, which served as the residence of the wealthy elite from the late 19th to the middle of the 20th century, is home to some of the city's prettiest shophouses, while the 1920s housing estate of Tiong Bahru, tucked behind Chinatown, is now a hipster haven of boutiques and cafes. Beyond that, there are a ton of intriguing neighborhoods to explore. This is a multicultural enclave known by the local Chinese as "niu che shui" (water bullock cart), after the animal-powered barrows that were prevalent on these streets in the 19th century. The ancient Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and the Hokkien landmark Thian Hock Keng Temple, as well as vintage street markets, a variety of restaurants, and bars may all be found today. Historical treasures are also available for the Indian, Malay, and even Arab communities.

Singapore is a wonderful location for animal lovers looking for adventure and discovery due to its abundance of ecological parks, aquariums, and farms in addition to its natural ecosystems, wealth of various flora, and beautiful green spaces. These locations are sure to strengthen your enthusiasm for all creatures and the rich habitats they occupy, whether you are traveling beneath the waves at S.E.A. AquariumTM or discovering abundant biodiversity amidst the natural settings of the Singapore Zoo.

Although nothing compares to seeing animals in their natural habitat, Singapore Zoo's lush, open-air enclosures are a close second, and this zoo is renowned for its conservation initiatives. It is one of the rare locations outside of Borneo or Sumatra where you may stand beneath the shade of the trees while orangutans swing above your head.

Along with River Wonders, which features more than 11,000 aquatic and land creatures, and the nocturnal wildlife-based Night Safari, Singapore Zoo is one of the wildlife attractions that makes up the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in the island's central north. The current Jurong Bird Park will return in 2019 as a component of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve after closing in early January 2023.

Singapore has a reputation for being quite formal, but once you look closer, you'll find it's full of eccentricities. The Chinese mythology theme park known as Haw Par Villa is located on the west coast and may be the wackiest amusement facility you've ever visited. In Kampong Glam, Singapore's vibrant Muslim Quarter, there is a whole museum devoted to old cameras to explore, and there is a ton of bright street art to find all across the city.

At Kidzania Singapore, kids may be anything they want to be! Every child's dream comes true in this kid-sized city near Palawan Beach in Sentosa, where they can fly airplanes and bravely fight fires. Enjoy watching your kids enjoy one of the world's most unusual attractions while playing out your own childhood fantasies!