Singapore, five times crowned by The Economist as the most expensive place in the world, seems suddenly dashed hopes to have fun there. But, don’t get it wrong, it turns out Singapore also has free tourist attractions that are literally good. Suitable to show off on Instagram for those who want to look exist but still in the budget.
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Singapore Art Museum
SAM has built an important public collection of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with a growing component in international contemporary art. Drawing from its collection, the museum collaborates with international art museums to co-curate contemporary art exhibitions. Visitors can extend their SAM experience through exhibition-related education and public programmes such as tours, talks, workshops, special curator and artist tours, as well as downloadable activity sheets.
This art museum is filled with unique sculptures, funny works that kids would love, also very interesting 3D paintings. So with free entrance, you can enjoy art. -
Farmart Centre
Looking for an idyllic weekend getaway to relax? Or maybe seeking a casual dining place where you can tuck into your favourite hawker food such as satay, BBQ seafood, Tze char, etc.? We provide everything from animal feeding and farm tours to live seafood picks in a lush green environment, where you can refresh your senses and have a great time!
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Gardens By The Bay
Authentic, beautiful, and unique. Not just an ordinary garden, especially when the lights are lit to welcome the evening. A garden with a wide range of unique plants can be entered for free too, you know!
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Meandering Southern Ridges
This 10-kilometer overpass connects 3 tourist parks at once, with beautiful green scenery around it. The three parks themselves are Telok Blangah Hill, Mount Faber, and Kent Ridge Park.
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Esplanade Roof Garden
If picnic in the alfresco is too usual, now you can picnic on the roof of a beautiful building! The sights of Singapore at night will bewitch you, as well as the modern ambience.
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Changi Airport
Usually, people came to the airport just for waiting and boarding. most of the time we feel pretty anxious, hurried, bored, exhausted, restless and even stressed because of various circumstances we face in an airport. It’s different in Changi, all facilities are there to make you comfortable so you could feel the best airport experience and enjoy your time. There are always great places for brunch before your flight, in Changi. So many restaurants or cafe there. Or you can enjoy the garden, swimming, watching movies, etc. Get bored while waiting for your flight? No more.
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Singapore Botanic Garden
Singapore’s oldest garden is a treasure trove for plant lovers or those who simply want to have a good time outdoors. A testament to Singapore’s reputation as a City in a Garden, the Botanic Gardens is the country’s first UNESCO Heritage Site, joining the ranks of iconic landmarks such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and The Great Wall of China.
Established in 1859 by the Agri-Horticultural Society, 60 acres of land were transformed from a disused plantation into the popular recreational garden you see today. As well as being a favorite recreation venue for jogging, dining or just lazing about, the sprawling grounds are also a leading center for botanical and horticultural research.
Highlights include The National Orchid Garden, which boasts the world’s largest orchid display, with over 60,000 plants and orchids. Meanwhile, the SBG Heritage Museum features interactive and multimedia exhibits and panels that detail the Gardens' rich heritage, while the CDL Green Gallery displays botanical related exhibits. Kids will have a blast at the Jacob Ballas Children’s garden where they can play and learn all about plant life. A host of restaurants and cafes are also available to satisfy thirsty and hungry visitors after a day out in the sun. And once you’re ready to step back into the concrete jungle, the Orchard Road shopping district is mere minutes away.
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Changi Point Boardwalk
Do you want to go there? If getting a taxi, ask to go to the Changi point ferry terminal. There are shops and a hawker center there, and probably much more but it seemed very quiet and subdued the day we were there. Anyway, it’s a very pleasant seaside walk along the coast and past the airport flight path. There are some children’s playgrounds and a few food shops, most of which were closed as we walked past. Lying on the grass at the midpoint, listening to the waves on the beach was very peaceful. The boardwalk is kept very clean, like the rest of the city.
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Mount Faber Park
Mount Faber, formerly Telok Blangah Hill, is a hill about 105 metres (344 ft.) in height, located in the town of Bukit Merah in the Central Region of Singapore. It overlooks the Telok Blangah area, and the western parts of the Central Area. The summit is accessible by Mount Faber Road or Mount Faber Loop via Morse Road, but there are many footpaths or trails leading up the hill. The main paths are: Marang Trail which leads from Marang Road at the Harbourfront MRT station (Exit D) and the Southern Ridges Park Connector which connects from Telok Blangah Hill Park, Kent Ridge Park and Henderson Waves. It is a frequent tourist destination, as it provides a panoramic view of the increasingly dense central business district within the Central Area. Its slope includes a tower that is part of the Singapore cable car system that connects to HarbourFront and Sentosa. It is accessible from the HarbourFront MRT Station.
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Palawan Beach
Located in the center of Sentosa, Palawan beach has swaying palm trees, shimmering white sand, expanses of blue green water and lively beach bars. A fun zone, Port of Lost Wonder is themed on pirate world, and is popular among kids and adults alike. The place is complete with a rope bridge, few wooden beam towers, a pirate ship, and numerous treasure boxes. Indulge in swimming, and lazy lounging to have a great time.