15 Local Tourist Attraction Hot Spots Which You Might Have Miss out As a Singaporean
Singapore has a lot of local attractions which Singaporeans might have missed out on, from the Marina Bay Sands to Skypark Observation Deck and more, here is a list of places which you might have missed out on and you need to visit at least once.
These are the guideline for you to travel to those local tourist hotspots like a local as What to eat, where to play and how to get from one place to another.
Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
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With specimens of more than 3,000 species of butterflies and rare insects, you can even find 1,500 beautiful butterflies flutter around freely in this tropical rainforest. Then you can also head to the bird and animal aviary which is filled with colourful macaws, iguanas and also another insect here too.
Address:51 Imbiah Rd
Singapore
099702
Price:$10-$16
Contact:
www.jungle.com.sg
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Opening hours:9.30am-7pm
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
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From dinosaur fossil, sperm whale skeleton and the largest species of turtle ever recorded here, where it is perfect for anyone who is interested in wildlife.
Address: National University of Singapore
2 Conservatory Dr
Singapore
117377
Price:$9-$21
Contact:
lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg
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Opening hours:Thu-Sun, 10am-5pm
Singapore Musical Box Museum
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Here these musical boxes in the museum are where you can learn about antique musical boxes telling a unique story for the craftsmanship over the past year, and this museum aims to upkeep the preservation of these artifacts.
Address:168 Telok Ayer St
Singapore
068619
Price:Free-$12
Contact:
www.singaporemusicalboxmuseum.org
6221 0010
Opening hours:Mon & Wed-Sun 10am-6pm
The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum
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This sanctuary for more than 200 turtles and tortoises of over 60 species which including some rare reptiles too, previously located in Chinese Gardens for 18 years now it has moved to leisure park in Yishun’s Orto and you can find some wondrous Mata-Mata, fearsome alligator snapping turtles, and one muscular 60-year-old Asian Turtle.
Address:81, #01-16 Lor Chencharu, ORTO
Singapore
769198
Price:$6-$14
Contact:
www.turtle-tortoise.com
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Opening hours:Daily 10am-6pm
Merlion Park
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With more than 8 metres tall and spouting water into the bay where this central figure of many postcard and souvenirs was fashioned by a local craftsman, this 70-tonne culture that draws tourist all day long is one of the six commissioned merlions.
Address:Downtown Core
Singapore
Istana
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This White House where the President of Singapore resides in and often opens its grounds for free to the public on special occasions including National Day, Chinese New Year, and Hari Raya Puasa. Where the main Istana building itself was completed in 1869 and the gardens which make for a lovely walk with old Japanese artillery gun, lily ponds and the burial grounds of the Bencoolen Muslim.
Address:Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore
Orchard Road
Singapore
238823
Contact:
www.istana.gov.sg
Opening hours:The Istana grounds are open to the public annually in celebration of the following occasions: Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya Puasa, Labour Day and National Day. Opening hours are usually from 8.30am to 6pm.
Fort Silosa
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This one World War II-related site where on the northwestern tip of Sentosa is the last remaining inactive coastal gun in Singapore where it has been converted into a military museum containing a treasure trove of WWII memorabilia.
Address:Siloso Point, near Underwater World, Sentosa Island
33 Allanbrooke Road
Singapore
099981
Contact:
www.fortsiloso.com
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Opening hours:10am-6pm
Fort Canning Park
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Here where you can find these colonial-era relics to learn about the paramount roles the park played in the defense of the island and even before the British arrived. For some tranquility, make your way to the Sang Nila Utama Garden which features the Javanese split gates and a reflective pool with lily pads.
Address:Fort Canning Road
Singapore
179618
Contact:
www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=16&Itemid=73
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Opening hours:Daily 24hrs
Raffles Hotel Singapore
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This restored colonial building from 1887, where the world-famous Raffles Hotel provides a relaxing gateway in the heart of the city, and the hotel has just undergone a meticulous two-year refurbishment.
Address:1 Beach Road
Singapore
189673
Singapore Flyer
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This 42-story, 165 meters observation wheel continues to pull tourists who come for the breathtaking view of 360-degree views of the city in of the 28 air-conditioned UV protected capsule.
Address:31 Raffles Ave
Singapore
039804
Contact:
www.singaporeflyer.com.sg
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Opening hours:8.30am – 10.30pm
Madame Tussauds
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This waxwork museum Madame Tussauds where they are offering attractions include the World Leaders, History, Film, Sport, Music, and TV where there are also A-list party section such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and friends are placed.
Address:40 Imbiah Rd Imbiah Lookout Sentosa
Singapore
Contact:
www.madametussauds.com/singapore
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Opening hours:Daily 10am-9pm
Baba House
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Over the 120 years old which this blue shophouse is thought to be one of Singapore’s most authentic remaining Peranakan residential properties and once belonged to a wealthy Peranakan family who heads the household as a shipping merchant.
Address:157 Neil Road
Singapore
088883
Price:FREE
Contact:
www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba
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Opening hours:By appointment
Haw Par Villa
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Opened in 1937 where this weird and wonderful park was named after its owners, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par where the brothers made their fortune from the acclaimed cure-all ointment Tiger Balm, here you can find Multicoloured statues and tableaus from Chinese history and mythology.
Address:262 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore
118628
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Opening hours:Daily 9am-7pm
MINT Museum of Toys
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This private museum is considered to be the largest collection of its kind where it showcases over 50,000 pieces of vintage toys and one-of-a-kind pieces sourced from 40 countries.
Address:26 Seah Street
Singapore
188382
Contact:
www.emint.com
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Opening hours:Daily 9.30am-6.30pm
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
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Here you can find the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck which sits atop of the three hotel towers. At 200 meters above ground, you can find the awesome view of landmarks such as the Singapore Flyer, the Esplanade and colorful shophouses along the Singapore River, and the Merlion statue too.
Address:Marina Bay Sands 57/L
10 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore
018956
Contact:
www.marinabaysands.com/sands-skypark.html
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Opening hours:10am-10pm (gates close at 9.30pm)