Best Tourist destinations in Singapore for family

Singapore is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is such that you would enjoy your tour even if it was for a short period of 6 hours. There are people who have enjoyed the beauty of Singapore even during a changeover at Changi airport. You have free tours that provide such exciting experiences. However, you need a minimum of 4 days to explore the best places in Singapore. Let us look at some places that form part of the Singapore tour packages. This should inspire you to plan your next Singapore family holidays without any delay.

• Singapore Flyer

One sight you should never miss out in Singapore is the Singapore Flyer. It does not matter if you are on a whirlwind tour of Singapore of having a leisurely trip. The experience of the Singapore Flyer is essential to have. You get a majestic 360-degree view of the entire city from a height of 165 metres. This is when you reach the top of the largest observation wheel outside the US. Do not worry about the safety aspect at all. You are in a safe glass capsule and the wheel moves in an imperceptible fashion. You get a fantastic view of the Merlion, Marina Sands, and the Gardens by the Bay, etc. It is pure 30 minutes of ecstasy that no one should ever miss in life.

• The Gardens by the Bay

Peruse any of the Singapore tour packages and you have Gardens by the Bay on the top of every tourist attraction. Situated on 250 acres of reclaimed land near the Marina Reservoir, this is an attempt by the Singapore Government to have a city in a garden. There are three distinct gardens namely the Bay Central Garden, Bay South Garden, and the Bay East Garden. You get a glimpse of the tropical forest themes. The biggest attraction is the presence of orchids, the National Flower of Singapore. Walking on the elevated walkway that connects two of the largest trees allows you to get a panoramic view of the Garden. The best time to visit the garden is after sunset when you have fantastic illumination of the trees. Entry into the main Garden is free, but you have to pay for the walkway, etc.

• Merlion Park

The Merlion is the iconic landmark of Singapore. In Sanskrit, ‘Singa’ means lion and ‘pur’ means ‘city’. This is how the city got its name, Singapur, spelt as Singapore for convenience sake. The Merlion statue is the apt personification of the spirit of Singapore’s history. The Merlion is a mythical creature having the head of a lion and the body of a fish. No one can miss viewing this statue as you make your entry into the city. Take a boat cruise along the Singapore River to get a close view of this majestic and iconic statue. Buy a miniature keychain or idol of the Merlion for remembrance.

• Singapore Zoo and Jurong Bird Park

Zoos are there everywhere in the world. However, they are still a great family attraction. Children would love to see the animals from close quarters. The advantage of visiting Singapore Zoo is that you have the option to go on a Night Safari that takes you into the interiors of a secondary forest. You will be able to see the nocturnal animals in their habitat. This is an entertaining as well as educative experience.

Bird lovers should make it a point to visit the Jurong Bird Park that houses over 5000 birds belonging to more than 400 species. You can feast your eyes on the pink flamingos. This is one of the rare places where you can see the penguin in specifically climate controlled chambers. Spread over an area encompassing 50 acres, this is one of the largest bird zoos in the world.

• China Town and Little India

You can see a lot of Chinese and Indian influence in Singapore. One of the best places to enjoy Chinese food in Singapore is to go to China Town. A walk through the narrow streets in this area literally gives you the feeling that you are in China. You can see exquisite Chinese lanterns hanging all over the place with the Chinese salesmen peddling innumerable Chinese goods.

Similarly, you can have a glimpse of India as well in Little India. You have your quota of temples, mosques, and churches along with the aroma of spicy Indian food coming from every corner. People from countries other than India will get a glimpse of what to expect when they actually travel to India. In fact, it is a sort of an eye-opener to Indians as well.

• Marina Bay

At one point in time, this area was a quiet body of water at the entrance of the Singapore River. Today, this place has metamorphosed into a sprawling area with some of the most luxurious hotels, skyscrapers, and other attractions. This is the location where you can shop to your heart’s content, have some great food, and experience the entertaining nightlife in Singapore. Marina Bay is one of the most favoured travel destinations in the world. It forms an integral part of Singapore family holidays as you can have a great time with your family.    

• Sentosa

Singaporeans find the Sentosa one of the best places to unwind after a tough week. Hence, you can see a beeline of locals to this small island built off the southern tip of Singapore. You have all the relaxation facilities in this area with theme parks, golf courses, and beaches. Dining is a great experience on this island and so is shopping. A trip to this part of Singapore is a compulsory part of all Singapore tour packages.

You have just seen some of the most beautiful places to visit while on a tour of Singapore. There are many more places of great tourist interest in Singapore like the Orchard Road where you can shop till you drop. The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to go to and so is a trip to the Universal Studios. In short, Singapore can give you the thrills of a lifetime.