The holiday season is here and it’s time to discover beautiful and exotic places around the world. Talking about easily accessible trips outside the country, Singapore can be a noteworthy option. With futuristic sites and unique experiences, Singapore can be just the right destination for families and solo travellers. The country is known for its sleek skyscrapers, street food, landscapes and rich cultural past making it perfect for a relaxed getaway.

Here we’ve mentioned some of the major attractions of this country that you must take note of.

1. Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa

Universal Studios, a popular theme park in Singapore, is located in Resorts World Sentosa. It is the first movie-themed amusement park in Southeast Asia and one of the top tourist attractions in the city. The park offers a total of 28 rides, including several exciting games and activities.

2. Underwater World, Sentosa

Another must-see place in Singapore is the Underwater World located at the Sentosa island. It is an oceanarium where you can see a wide range of marine creatures and explore the stunning marine world of underwater flora and fauna.

3. Gardens By The Bay

Gardens By the Bay is another top tourist attraction in Singapore. It is great for a relaxing trip with your loved ones due to its vibrant offerings of exotic flowers and cascading waterfalls The garden covers around 101 hectares and is home to nearly 4 lakh plant species.

4. Merlion Park, Fullerton Road

Talking about the top tourist destinations in Singapore, how can we forget the iconic Merlion Park which also has been featured in several films like Krrish and Crazy Rich Asians among others? Located in and around Marina Bay, the place is known for its 2 Merlion statues which include a mythical creature with a lion’s head and the body of a fish. The place holds national importance for the country and symbolises the origins of Singapore as a fishing village.

5. The Singapore Zoo

Get closer to the wildlife by visiting the famous Singapore Zoo, located at the Mandai Lake Road. The zoo is a house for more than 2800 types of animals across 300 species and has multiple tourist activities such as animal shows and feeding sessions among others.

What’s the best time to visit Singapore?

With stable temperatures throughout the year, tourists can plan their visit according to their comfort, and depending on the activities they wish to engage in. October and November could be great months to visit Singapore as the prices are lower due to the off-season and the tourist destinations may be slightly less crowded.

December and January mark the monsoon season in Singapore with increased humidity and heavy rainfall. Planning a trip during this time can help unlock affordable hotel rates and enjoy indoor attractions such as shopping malls, museums and galleries.

May to July are wonderful months for shopping enthusiasts visiting Singapore. Despite being the warmest months of the year, they coincide with the Great Singapore Sale, which offers huge discounts across the city’s retail areas.

How much will a 3 to 4-day trip cost?

Being one of the costliest countries in the world, a 3 to 4-day trip to Singapore might cost you around Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per person, including accommodation, food, transport and sightseeing, depending upon your package.