Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Beyond Changi and the Jewel - Must-See and Off-Beat Spots around Singapore

Beyond Changi and the Jewel

Must-See and Off-Beat Spots around Singapore

Photo by Jeffry S.S

Marina Bay

Gardens by the Bay

A futuristic nature park with the iconic Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome. Don’t miss the nightly light show (Garden Rhapsody) at Supertree Grove, happening at both 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM, which is a mix of different iconic songs from around the world, and the OCBC Skyway (bridges connecting the Supertrees) for panoramic views and an even better view of the show.

SuperTree Grove (Daytime)
Photo by Elina Sazonova

SuperTree Grove (Nighttime)

Cloud Forest

Flower Dome
Photo by Gardens by the Bay

Marina Bay Sands & SkyPark

Home to the world-famous infinity pool, The Shoppes (luxury shopping mall), the ArtScience Museum, and a casino. The SkyPark offers one of the best views of Singapore’s skyline ($25 to $30 USD), but there are also cheaper and even free alternatives for viewing the skyline.  Be prepared to pay a high price for the Hotel here; the average price, from what I've seen, is around $600-$700 USD per night.

Marina Bay Sands
Photo by Timo Volz

The Shoppes Photo by Marina Bay Sands

SkyPark
Photo by Tripadvisor

Additional Sights:

  • Marina Barrage (Great for picnics & kite-flying)

  • Esplanade Roof Terrace (Free skyline views)

  • The Projector (Indie cinema in a retro building)

  • Lau Pa Sat (Historic hawker center with satay street at night) <-- Must-Go

Esplanade Roof Terrace

Lau Pa Sat

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