The Ultimate Hotel and Attraction Guide to Singapore’s North South MRT Red Line

Sat, Aug 31, 2019

Use this guide to help you plan where to stay at hotels near the metro in Singapore along the North-South Red Line MRT with points of interest and attractions nearby.

Singapore’s advanced Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail network comprises 5 interconnecting lines, putting the island’s hotels and major attractions within easy reach of commuters from almost anywhere on the island.

Discover the best hotels near the Singapore MRT, filter by metro line and price, see an interactive map and more on the Singapore MRT hotels search page .

Benefits of Staying Near the North-South Red Line

Singapore’s North South metro line is 45km long and has 26 stations, 11 of which run underground – most of them in the central areas.

The North South Red Line is Singapore’s oldest MRT line. As the name implies, this metro line connects the north and south parts of Singapore. Going end to end takes about an hour.

The line starts at Jurong East at the west end of Singapore and passes through central Singapore before terminating at Marina South Pier. It is one of the busier lines as it passes through major residential towns such as Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, and Toa Payoh.

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Jurong East Area

Is a residential town located in the West Region of Singapore with land allocated for business activities such as the high-tech International Business Park at Jurong Lake. At Jurong Regional Centre and Toh Guan there are 5 shopping malls: IMM, JCube, JEM, Westgate and Big Box.

NS1 Jurong East MRT Station

Singapore Red line North south NS1 Jurong East MRT Station

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This very busy above ground MRT station is an interchange for the East West Green line with a bus interchange located below the station. Surrounded by 3 shopping malls, the station is slated to also interchange with the Jurong Region line.

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Snow City Singapore

No need to fly home for winter. Have an instant Alpine experience on the snowy climbs at Snow City, where you can sledge and ski down the indoor 60-meter long slope.

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Science Centre Singapore

Fun family edutainment with interactive exhibits that focus on ecology and technology with the aim of teaching kids how to look after the earth in the future.

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The Rink

Public ice skating rink for all the family with pay-as-you-skate option for 2 hours at a time. Beginners are welcome. Kids aged 3 - 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Check the schedule for opening times here.

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IMM

Shop here for international clothing and sports brands at low prices at this big outlet mall with kids activity areas and restaurants.

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Genting Hotel Jurong

Modern eco-friendly ‘hotel in a garden’ located 10 minutes walk from the Jurong MRT. Studio and apartment-style rooms with Superior, Deluxe and Deluxe Suite options. Guest facilities include an, gym and laundry service.

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Learn more about the Genting Hotel Jurong here.

Bukit Batok Area

Often abbreviated to Bt Batok, this is a residential town that was previously a pivotal location for the granite quarrying industry as well as rubber and pineapple plantations. Bukit Hill was a strategic stronghold during World War II and was lost to the Japanese, who occupied the factories in the area for four years until 1945 until the British returned to reclaim the area. Much of the natural geography of the area has been preserved at Bukit Batok Nature Park and Bukit Batok Town Park.

NS2 Bukit Batok MRT Station

NS2 Bukit Batok MRT Station Singapore MRT Red line north south

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Opened in 1990, this station’s name is derived from the colloquial name for the site, which translates as Coconut Hill. The station is above ground and kept cool by a specially designed fan system.

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Westwood Bowl

A well used, no frills bowling alley with several lanes on top of a small hill where the Civil Service Club Bukit Batok is located. Many regulars so it’s a good idea to book a lane before you go. Make bookings here.

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West Mall

Trendy multi-storey shopping mall with everything from street fashion and sportswear to accessories and quirky gifts plus a diverse range of international restaurants, including Japanese, Chinese and Thai.

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No hotels near. Closest is at previous stop, NS1 Jurong East MRT Station

NS3 Bukit Gombak MRT Station

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Located at the junction of Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 and Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, this is a busy station in a scenic residential area adjacent to Bukit Batok Town Park.

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Bukit Batok Town Park (“Little Guilin”)

A tranquil public park that’s been skillfully preserved to let you comfortably walk around stone paths and enjoy the stunning tropical surroundings – a lake with tall, granite rock cliffs and tall trees that are home to a wide variety of indigenous birds.

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No hotels nearby. Closest is at NS1 Jurong East MRT Station

NS3A Brickland MRT Station

Modern station, especially busy during peak hours, and a recent addition to the Singapore MRT to serve the Choa Chu Kang Neighbourhood 8 as well as Pavilion Heights and Tengah Brickland District.

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No nearby attractions. Please see next stop on the line, NS4 Choa Chu Kang MRT Station.

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No Hotels nearby. Closest hotel is near NS1 Jurong East MRT Station.

Choa Chu Kan Area

Choa Chu Kang (Chua Chu Kang) is a modern, densely populated residential area located at the north-westernmost point of the West Region of Singapore. Choa Chu Kang New Town is divided by the Kranji Expressway. Before it was developed, the area was dedicated to growing gambier, pepper, rubber and coconuts. Tigers used to roam the area. The last Singaporean tiger was shot here in the 1930s.

NS4 Choa Chu Kang MRT Station

NS4 Choa Chu Kang MRT Station Singaore MRT North south Red line

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Above-ground Interchange with the western terminus of the Bukit Panjang LRT, located underground, and set to become an interchange with the Jurong Region line by 2026. Busy with commuters during peak hours. The underground LRT station here is one of three MRT stations in Singapore that’s deep enough to act as a bomb shelter and specially designed with an Xchange system to provide ventilation and air conditioning, as well as protection from conventional bomb attacks. However, this station doesn’t have lifts. Only escalators.

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Choa Chu Kang Park

An excellent urban escape for all ages from nature lovers to fitness enthusiasts and kids that need to let off steam. The park is divided into four unique recreational areas that includes a skate plaza, fitness equipment, lawns and event spaces.

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Warren Golf & Country Club

Get into the zone and hone your handicap at this challenging 18-hole golf course and driving range awarded Best Renovated Course in Asia Pacific 2017 by the Asian Golf Awards. There’s plenty to occupy non-golfers and kids too. Green fees vary for members and guests and the number of holes you want to play. Click here for details.

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No Hotels nearby. Closest hotel is near NS1 Jurong East MRT Station.

NS5 Yew Tee MRT Station

NS5 Yew Tee MRT Station Singapore Mrt north south red line

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Centrally located in a cosmopolitan hub of neighbourhoods and heartland malls, this MRT station has a lot to offer in the way of eateries, shopping and entertainment, making it popular with locals, expats and tourists. It’s even a popular place to go on a romantic date.

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Yew Tee Square

A small but compact shopping mall with a wide variety of shops selling electronics, stationery, health food plus a supermarket and food court. If you’re shopping for cheap local groceries to do your own cooking, you can stroll around the wet market next door.

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No Hotels nearby. The closest hotel is near NS1 Jurong East MRT Station.

Sungei Area

In the early 1900s this northern area of Singapore was a mangrove swamp. Furniture making and milling factories were established here in the 1970s and 1980s and the area has remained dedicated to light industry.

NS6 Sungei Kadut MRT Station

Scheduled to open by 2034, this is an interchange station for the North South Line (NSL) and Downtown Line (DTL).

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NS7 Kranji MRT Station

NS7 Kranji MRT Station Singpaore MRT North South red line

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Stopping at a historical location, this above ground MRT station is at the Singapore Turf Club along Woodlands Road, surrounded by historical battle sites, a war memorial cemetery, reservoir and farms for recreational and commercial ventures.

Here you can also board the CW1 Causeway Link shuttle service to the mainland (Malaysia).

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Singapore Turf Club

Have a day at the races and place your bets at Singapore’s only horse racing circuit. You don’t have to dress up like you’re at Ascot but shorts and singlets are not allowed. Horse riding lessons available here too.

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KF1 Karting Circuit

Fast and furious go karting for beginners and pros alike on a track designed to be exciting for newcomers and challenging even for seasoned go karters. Different kart types are available for hire depending on your age and ability. Strict safety rules apply. Click here to find out more.

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No hotels nearby. The closest hotel is near NS1 Jurong East MRT Station.

NS8 Marsiling MRT Station

NS8 Marsiling MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This is one of the earliest stations to be built on the North-South line in the Marsiling residential area but has plenty of nearby facilities, including supermarkets and restaurants.

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Marsiling Park

This very picturesque park is surprisingly quiet given its natural beauty such as butterfly-attracting floral gardens and ample amenities for visitors of all ages including playgrounds and exercise equipment. The stone bridge over the pond is a romantic photo spot.

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No hotels near this station. See NS1 Jurong East MRT Station or NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station

Woodlands Area

From this northern residential town, the Johor-Singapore Causeway connects Singapore to Malaysia. Shops, eateries, and commercial zones are evenly spread through the town comprising three constituencies and nine neighbourhoods (N1 to N9), each with playgrounds, communal gardens, sheltered pavements, multi-level parking lots, barbecue-pits, recreational facilities and trees. The 27-hectare Admiralty Park is located to the east of the Woodlands area, much of which is covered in mangrove.

NS9 Woodlands MRT Station

NS9 Woodlands MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This MRT station is a hive of activity and a popular hangout for locals, expats and tourists with its vibrant, cozy ambiance and plethora of places to hang out and pass the time. Grab shakes, bakes and great coffee here. There’s a cinema, too, plus a variety of shops and hawkers selling their snacks and wares. In 2019 the station is to become an interchange with the Thomson-East Coast Line.

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Woodlands Town Park East

Tucked away a short 1km walk from the MRT station off Woodland Ave 5, climb the steps to the top of the wooded hill in this lush public park and get a great view of the city.

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Causeway Point

This mall gets quite crowded on the weekends as it’s a popular place to shop, eat and escape the heat with the nice and chilly air conditioning.

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No hotels near this station. See NS1 Jurong East MRT Station or NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS10 Admiralty MRT Station

NS10 Admiralty MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Named after the former British naval base located on the northern coast of Singapore, this MRT gets mixed reviews in this densely populated residential area, which makes the station busy with commuters and local residents.

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No attractions nearby.

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No hotels near this station. See NS1 Jurong East MRT Station or NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS11 Sembawang MRT Station

NS11 Sembawang MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Surrounded by apartment blocks, this vibrant MRT station is a busy hub that’s popular with locals, expats and tourists. Lots to do here. Shop, eat and hangout at the variety of shopping, dining and entertainment venues, including a cinema and library.

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Montreal Green

This is a public park for the residents in the surrounding apartment blocks. Nothing special and gets a bit run down but has a couple of playgrounds and exercise facilities plus a jogging track.

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No hotels near this station. See NS1 Jurong East MRT Station or NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS12 Canberra MRT Station

NS12 Canberra MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Scheduled to open by December 2019, this new station on Canberra Link road with a nautical theme was planned to facilitate commuting for local residents in the densely populated area.

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No attractions near this station.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

Yishun Area

Named after pioneering industrialist, Lim Nee Soon, who made his fortune from the rubber and pineapple plantations in the northeastern corner of the North Region of Singapore, the area has since been developed into a residential area with apartment blocks, shops and leisure facilities, including Singapore’s first 24 hour multi recreationally leisure park, where prawning, fishing, drift karting, trampolining and other children’s activities can be found.

NS13 Yishun MRT Station

NS13 Yishun MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Quite a clean and tidy MRT station with a vibrant atmosphere in the heavily populated Yishun residential area with plenty of reasonably priced places to eat, drink and relax – attracting a mix of locals, students, expats and tourists.

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Northpoint City

A large, busy 5-story shopping mall with a wide variety of reasonably-priced shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, including a cinema and library.

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Yishun Pond Park

There’s lots of wildlife living in this public park with a massive pond that’s home to otters and various freshwater fish. The serene and scenic green space is a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding blocks of flats.

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Golden Village Yishun

Cinema complex with 10 movie theatres showing a wide variety of regional and international movies, including the latest Hollywood releases in English and Chinese. Good sound systems. The seats are comfy but don’t recline. See what’s on here.

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Yishun Public Library

Quite a modern-looking, large national library with a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, magazines and audio visuals in various languages and an extensive kids section. The place can get a bit noisy though when there are lots of families visiting in the evenings.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS14 Khatib MRT Station

NS14 Khatib MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This busy above ground station with 24-hour grocery stores and various other convenient amenities is a commuting hub and meeting place for the surrounding community of locals, expats and tourists. The station was upgraded in 2002. Lots of local fare available here from the local food vendors.

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Orchid Country Club

There’s a lot of family fun to be had at this golf and country club on the edge of the Lower Seletar Reservoir. The 18-hole golf course has challenging obstacles for seasoned golfers plus a vast high-tech 160-bay driving range – one of the biggest in Southeast Asia – with an automatic tee-up system. The club has many other sports and leisure facilities for all ages.

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The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum

Feed and play with turtles and tortoises of all shapes and sizes at this family-run venture that aims to rescue and rehabilitate rare species and educate humans.

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Lower Seletar Reservoir Park

Visit this park early in the morning and you’ll see a spectacular sunrise across the reservoir as herons and other exotic wild birds hunt for breakfast. For something more sporty, you can rent kayaks at Water-Venture located on the shore.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS15 Yio Chu Kang MRT Station

NS15 Yio Chu Kang MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Mostly students get on and off at this above ground MRT station – one of the oldest on the North-South line – adjacent to educational institutions including Anderson Serangoon Junior College and Nanyang Polytechnic, as well as the residential and industrial estates in the northern part of Ang Mo Kio.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

Ang Mo Kio Area

Often abbreviated as AMK, Ang Mo Kio is the 3rd most populated area in the North-East Region of Singapore island following commercialization of the area between the mid-1970s and 1980s. However, there are many parks in the town as part of the country’s green initiative. The area is officially divided into 12 subzones. The town centre is located in the heart of Ang Mo Kio and is sandwiched by two town gardens set on natural hillocks.

NS16 Ang Mo Kio MRT Station

NS16 Ang Mo Kio MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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An above-ground MRT station conveniently located on the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, beside Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East and connected to Mo Kio Town Centre via an underground walkway. This metro station is slated to become an interchange with the Cross Island Line in 2029.

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Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East

Once a rubber plantation, this scenic public park capitalizes on its roots with art installations inspired by nature among rubber tree groves and other trees such as nutmeg and scented cinnamon. Locals practice tai chi here and fitness enthusiasts jog and use the exercise equipment.

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Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West

Larger than its eastern counterpart on the other side of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, this park is on a hillock that makes for an interesting walk or challenging jog up a 120-step staircase to the plaza area for a great view.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

Bishan Area

Bishan Town (Bishan New Town) is the most Central point of Singapore, comprising Upper Thomson, Marymount and Bishan East, which is moderately populated with many private residential properties and apartment blocks. The town is also home to two of Singapore’s most prestigious educational institutions, Catholic High School and Raffles Institution.

NS17 Bishan MRT Station

NS17 Bishan MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This is a very busy MRT station that’s an interchange for the Circle Line so it gets very crowded with commuters. From here you can access the basement floor of the modern Junction 8 shopping mall next door.

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Bishan Sports and Recreation Centre

This large state run sports complex is a world-class facility for gymnastics and athletics events with a large swimming pool, gymnasium and much more – all reasonably priced.

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Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

This is a lovely expansive, well maintained modern public park that really puts you in touch with nature with bridges across the river running through the park and sheltered spots to sit and soak up the ambience plus exercise stations. Ideal for joggers, kids and lovers.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS18 Braddell MRT Station

NS18 Braddell MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This is a relatively quiet underground air-conditioned MRT station underneath the junction of Lorong 1 Toa Payoh and Lorong 2 Toa Payohsubdued roads. It’s one of the earlier Red Line metro stations, servicing the residential estates in the northern part of Toa Payoh New Town.

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MacRitchie Trail

This vast 12-hectare reservoir and nature reserve is a popular spot for nature lovers and exercise enthusiasts with a variety of recreational activities on offer on the water and around the reservoir.

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No hotels near this station. The closest hotel is near the NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station.

Toa Payoh Area

Toa Payoh in the Hokkien dialect means ‘Big Swampland’ and was an agricultural area until the 1960s, when the Housing and Development Board began developing the area into Singapore’s second self-contained satellite town with a well-spaced mixture of housing projects, local shops, shopping malls, commercial establishments, schools and entertainment venues. The convenient layout of the town and its connectivity to the metro and bus links have made it an increasingly popular place to live, especially as a large part was also allocated to retain the natural beauty of the area at Toa Payoh Town Garden. The air-conditioned Toa Payoh Bus Interchange integrates with Toa Payoh MRT Station.

NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station

NS19 Toa Payoh MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This combined subway metro station and bus interchange is a bustling shopping zone and actually the oldest station on the Singapore MRT and features on Singapore’s version of the Monopoly board game.

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Toa Payoh Town Park

This charming retro-style public park that was first developed in the 1970s with landscaped gardens populated with willow trees and climbing plants, ponds a large pavilion and gazebos. It’s a lovely place to relax, exercise or even do a photoshoot. There’s plenty for kids to do here too.

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Days Hotel by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Par

Convenient and comfortable centrally located accommodation for budget conscious travellers. The air-conditioned rooms are colourful and well equipped, each with a flat screen TV and iPod docking station.

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Learn more about the Days Hotel by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Par here.

Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan

This is the only 4-star hotel near the Toa Payoh metro station. The 384 guest rooms aim to give you a good night’s sleep with premium Serta mattresses and the facilities are geared towards entertaining all ages.

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Learn more about the Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan here.

Novena Area

This planning area within the Central Region is home to the oldest and busiest hospital in Singapore, Tock Seng Hospital, set up by philanthropist Tan Tock Seng in 1844.

Central to this area is Novena Square, a mixed used development situated directly above the Novena MRT Station, which has 160 stores on 3 floors. Square 2 is located at the Novena MRT Station. It has over 180 specialty stores, selling food and beverages, fashion and accessories, education and enrichment, as well as beauty & wellness services, on five floors. The Novena area continues to be developed as a major commercial and health care hub.

NS20 Novena MRT Station

NS20 Novena MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This is an underground metro station in a residential area linked to three surrounding shopping malls via underground passageways. Tan Tock Seng Hospital is also nearby. The station is rumored to be haunted as it’s built at the site of a Jewish cemetery.

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IRAS Gallery - The Singapore Tax Story

Singapore is proud of its progressive history, so much so that the administrators have built a museum dedicated to telling the story of how they’ve been collecting taxes since 1819, complete with interactive exhibits. Located on the 1st floor of Revenue House

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Police Heritage Centre

Take a 15-minute tour to learn about the history of Singapore’s police force from the exhibits on display. Kids get a free toy police vehicle at the end of the tour.

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Oasia Hotel Novena

Contemporary designer hotel offering comfort and convenience for travelling executives and leisure travellers. Superior, Deluxe, Club and Connecting rooms for up to 4 adults plus 2 kids are well equipped with high-end amenities such as LED TVs, iPod-compatible sound system, coffee/tea facilities, and elegant bathrooms with rain showers.

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Learn more about the Oasia Hotel Novena here.

Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena

Ideal for couples seeking a romantic urban retreat, the hotel is part of the vibrant shopping, dining and office complex at Royal Square at Novena. From this high-rise upmarket hotel, you get great views of the city from its plush Deluxe and Premier rooms and the rooftop dining venue and infinity pool, plus the luxury of the Marriott’s unique brand of warm hospitality.

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Learn more about the Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena here.

Museum Planning Area

This historical central area of Singapore has a vibrant arts scene and a lot of greenery. Parks and open spaces take up a third of the area – Fort Canning, Istana Park and Bras Basah Park. As the name suggests, the area is home to several museums, including: the National Museum of Singapore, the Singapore Art Museum, the Asian Civilisations Museum, the National Archives of Singapore and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.

There are ten national monuments in the area: the Armenian Church, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Cathay Building (now The Cathay), the Central Fire Station, the House of Tan Yeok Nee, the MacDonald House, the Old Tao Nan School (Peranakan Museum), the National Museum of Singapore, the Old Hill Street Police Station and the Singapore Art Museum (formerly Saint Joseph’s Institution).

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has designated this area a ‘green lung’ in the Central Area, bridging the Orchard area and the Downtown Core with transport networks for vehicles, pedestrians and public transport. A significant portion of the area has been earmarked for future development.

NS21 Newton MRT Station

NS21 Newton MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Underground metro station Interchange with Blue Downtown Line (DT11) but to transfer you need to exit this station (tap out) and walk a while to enter (tap in) at the DT11 station within 15 minutes. The trains arrive and depart in both directions every 7 minutes and every 5 minutes on the Downtown line.

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The Song Of India

Michelin star restaurant serving up modern Indian cuisine in the opulent setting of a classic black and white heritage bungalow nestled in a tropical garden. Indulge in the culinary journeys dreamed up by Master Chef Manjunath Mural, indoors or al fresco on the patio, while admiring the contemporary Indian art on display.

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Sheraton Towers Singapore

Stay in heritage-themed suites with marble bathrooms and get pampered with a personal butler service or an organic aromatherapy spa treatment. According to Conde Nast Magazine, this hotel is one of the best in the world. Say no more…

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Learn more about the Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel here.

Goodwood Park Hotel

Stay at this gazetted national monument to get a true taste of Singapore’s colonial history and 5-star hospitality. This award-winning heritage hotel dates back to 1900 and is an endearing pioneer of the Singapore tourism industry. Conveniently situated a few minutes from the central business district, the hotel is a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens with two outdoor swimming pools. Business and leisure travellers will enjoy the hotel’s modern amenities, including complimentary wired and wireless internet access, a fitness centre, beauty and spa services, restaurants and meeting venues.

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Learn more about the Goodwood Park Hotel here.

Orchard Road Area

Orchard Road got its name from the nutmeg, pepper and fruit orchards that the road once led to in the 19th century. Today, Orchard Road is a 2.2 kilometre-long major road in the Central Area of Singapore, flanked by hotels and pedestrian shopping centres housing numerous upmarket restaurants, coffee chains, cafés, nightclubs.

Orchard Road became a one-way street in 1974 and has an extensive underground infrastructure, including pedestrian walkways between the malls and connecting to other streets in the vicinity.

Orchard road was designated to be completely smoke-free by 2019, with the exception of designated smoking areas. There are currently around 40 designated smoking areas, including five public ones at Orchard Towers, Far East Plaza, The Heeren, Cuppage Terrace, and behind Somerset MRT station.

NS22 Orchard MRT Station

NS22 Orchard MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This is one of the busiest underground metro stations on Singapore’s North-South line as it is a major station for commuters as well as being in the middle of three large shopping malls at the junction of Scotts Road and Orchard Road. The labyrinth of platforms and tunnels can be confusing and will become even busier when it becomes an interchange with the Thomson-East Coast Line in 2021.

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Shaw Theatres Lido

Watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and other regional movies on big screens, including 3D screenings. Great sound system, good popcorn, cold air conditioning and comfy seats, so if even if the movie isn’t your cup of tea, you’ll be able to chill for an hour or two. If you’re not a movie buff then there’s plenty of shopping to do at the nearby malls and fashion stores.

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Hilton Singapore

Traveling executives often opt for the Hilton Singapore’s high-end business support facilities and amenities such as the executive rooms and suites, which give you separate work and leisure space, all with a proprietary touch of class. Here you get luxurious city and sunset views from your room with floor-to-ceiling windows as well as from the rooftop leisure space.

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Learn more about the Hilton Singapore Hotel here.

Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore

Looking for a different kind of luxury than the big hotel chains offer? The Royal Plaza on Scotts promises to take you to the next level of comfort and has been voted ‘Best Independent Hotel’ by TTG Travel Awards for nine consecutive years. Perhaps one of the favourite perks of staying here is the espresso coffee machine in each room.

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Learn more about the Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore Hotel here.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

When space is at a premium in Singapore, especially in the central district, staying here is a real treat to the senses in the capacious rooms, public lounges and award-winning restaurants. A recent refurbishment has transformed the guestrooms and ensuite bathrooms with extended vanity areas into commodious accommodation of clean lines tempered with classic touches such as signature 1956 Eames desk chairs

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Learn more about the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel here.

NS23 Somerset MRT Station

NS23 Somerset MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This underground MRT station is the third on the popular Orchard Road shopping belt along the North South Line and the shortest between any two MRT Stations on the red line. The station connects to Comcentre, Singapore Power Building, Skate Park, 313@Somerset, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Mandarin Orchard, The Heeren, Faber House, Orchard Point, Peranakan Place and Emerald Hill.

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Penang Road Open Space

A pleasant green space in the middle of the urban sprawl of high-rise shopping malls. The park is operated by the state and well maintained. The trees provide welcome shade after a jog and there’s even a pub nearby so you can exercise your elbow as well.

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Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore by Shangri-La

Modern family-oriented resort with bird’s eye views of the city from the rooms, especially the Paranormal Club Room and the rooftop swimming pool. The high-rise hotel is directly above the Somerset MRT station, making it a convenient, centrally located place to stay and easily commute.

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Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road

If you’re looking for affordable luxury and convenience for the family then this hotel might fit the bill with lots of complimentary perks such as free wifi, coffee and tea, inclusive breakfast, and lots of amenities in rooms that sleep up to three adults.

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NS24 Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station

NS24 Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This is a major, centrally located interchange MRT station at the eastern end of Orchard Road connecting three metro lines: North-South Line (red); North-East Line (Blue); and Circle Line (orange), making it one of the busiest stations on Singapore’s metro network.

Upgrades have made the station easily accessible for disabled passengers

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Fort Canning Park

Spend the day wandering around this significant landmark to get a real feel for Singapore’s turbulent history. Points of interest within the park include Battlebox Military Museum in a WWII-era bunker, Gothic fort gates, cannons and the modern addition of the GX-5 Extreme Swing amusement park ride.

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National Museum of Singapore

Learn about Singapore’s past, present and future with innovative, interactive exhibits for a dose of edutainment for all ages and interests that combines art and science. It’s the city state’s oldest museum. Established in 1887, it was originally on Stamford Road as the Raffles Library and Museum, but despite its age, the ambience is most definitely contemporary.

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Fort Canning Lodge

Surprisingly low-cost hotel in the heart of the Downtown area operated by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Singapore. The non-smoking property offering 175 spacious rooms with floor to ceiling windows has all the amenities you need for a very comfortable stay, including a swimming pool which overlooks the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park.

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Rendezvous Hotel Singapore

Go retro and enjoy the eye candy of staying at a hotel that’s artistically inspired – featuring different art mediums ranging from static sculptures and paintings to interactive multimedia art installations. Each of the room types has a distinctive style. Sleep in minimalist chic room or a unique arts-themed club room. Executive suites have a Kitchenette area with an in-room Nespresso coffee machine.

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NS25 City Hall MRT Station

NS25 City Hall MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Underground station next to Singapore’s historic City Hall – a national monument designed and built by the architects A. Gordans and F. D. Meadows from 1926 to 1929 – and in the grounds of Gothic-style St. Andrews Cathedral.

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Singapore Art Museum

Appreciate contemporary Asian art in the contrasting surroundings of a former 1950s Catholic school, where a variety of art events, festivals and exhibitions are regularly held.

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Peranakan Museum

Learn about the art and cultural roots of Singapore’s Chinese community dating back to the colonial era and the communities they established across Southeast Asia. The building, formerly the Tao Nan School built in 1912, contains one of the finest and most comprehensive public collections of Peranakan objects.

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Capitol Theatre

This former classic cinema is now a performing arts theatre after being restored while keeping its nostalgic retro ambiance.

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St. Andrew’s Cathedral

A very active Christian church that welcomes visitors of all faiths and gives services in various languages for Hokkien, Filipino, Indonesian, Mandarin and Myanmar nationals. Take a guided tour around this magnificent building, which was was consecrated by Bishop G.E. Cotton of Calcutta in 1862.

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Swissôtel The Stamford

If you’re visiting Singapore on a business trip and your budget extends to giving you a choice of some of the city’s more upscale hotels, then you might want to opt for the ‘unrivalled comfort’ of Swissotel The Stamford, which is hailed as Singapore’s leading business hotel and one of the tallest hotels in Southeast Asia. This hotel prides itself on providing business travellers with comprehensive business services to make working away from home more convenient with high-tech amenities and specialist convention facilities. And if you need to wine and dine your clients, the hotel offers a vast choice of bars and restaurants.

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Fairmont Singapore

Situated above City Hall in Singapore’s central business and shopping district, this award-winning hotel aims to cater to the most astute travelers and offers you the ‘highest degree of pampering’. The 778 lavish guestrooms include double rooms and signature suites with harbor and city views, plus an extensive collection of 15 distinctive bars and restaurants promising a gastronomic galavant around the world – from China and Japan to Italy and beyond – and an exotic spa.

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Downtown Core Area

Singapore’s modern history began here. It is where Stamford Raffles and representatives of the British East India Company set up a free port in Southeast Asia. As the old harbour grew along the mouth of the river bank, the city expanded around it and is now the financial Heart of Singapore – the central business district colloquially known as Downtown Core. The headquarters and offices of numerous international corporations are situated here, as well as the Singapore Exchange and several governmental institutions, notably the seat of Parliament and the Supreme Court of Singapore.

The bayfront land is prime property for many integrated resorts, including the Marina Bay Sands, one of the most expensive buildings in the world, with the most expensive standalone casino at Bayfront Avenue.

NS26 Raffles Place MRT Station

NS26 Raffles Place MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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One of the deepest underground metro stations in Singapore, this MRT station is conveniently located in the heart of the central business district and easily accessible from various entry points on all sides. All major international banks are located here and it’s close to several attractions, including the Raffles Place Park, Merlion Park, the Downtown Core and the Fullerton Hotel.

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Fuk Tak Chi Museum

For an authentic insight into the life and times of Singapore’s Cantonese immigrants, visit Singapore’s oldest temple, which was originally built in 1824 for Confucianists and Taoists at Far East Square. In 1998, the temple was restored and converted into a museum, featuring artifacts and miniature displays of the island’s rich Chinese history and culture.

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The Fullerton Bay Hotel

When you’re planning to stay in Singapore’s most prestigious location and deserve the best, The Fullerton Bay Hotel is probably your best bet. The modern 100-room waterfront hotel is a blend of contemporary refinement that pays tribute to Singapore’s vibrant heritage and has been awarded ‘Best Hotel in Singapore’ by DestinAsian’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the 3rd consecutive year, as well as being recognized as one of the Top 1 Percent of Hotels in Singapore by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2017.

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Ascott Raffles Place Singapore

If you’re staying in Singapore’s central business district for a while and want the comforts of home, the luxury apartments at this serviced residence are a prime choice. The 1950s heritage structure was once the tallest building in Southeast Asia, and was restored with an art deco facade that exudes opulence. All the suites are decorated with original artwork, modern kitchens with washing machine and dryer, stylish dining rooms and plush sleeping areas.

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Amoy Hotel

This boutique hotel with just 37 guest rooms distinguishes itself from the usual city hotels by catering to the sophisticated traveller that values personalised service in an intimate environment for short or long stays. The hotel’s theme pays tribute to the Zhengzhou settlers from China responsible for Singapore’s historical trading past with modern oriental beds in living spaces with chinese heritage accents.

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NS27 Marina Bay MRT Station

NS27 Marina Bay MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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Located on the boundary of Downtown Core and Straits View areas, this underground MRT interchange station connects to the Circle Line terminus. The station becomes a triple interchange in 2021, when Stage 3 of the Thomson-East Coast Line opens here, joining Dhoby Ghaut MRT station and Outram Park MRT station. This stop used to be the closest to Marina Bay as it was the southern terminus of the North South Line until 2014, when Marina South Pier MRT station opened and became the new southern terminus.

The Circle Line section of the station was awarded the winner of the Small Project Award at the World Architecture Festival in 2012. When Stage 6 of the Circle Line opens in 2025, Marina Bay station will be directly linked to the HarbourFront MRT station via Singapore’s southern coast, completing the circle line.

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Marina Bay Link Mall

This subterranean mall is a hub of retail stores, restaurants and cafes with an air-conditioned Underground Pedestrian Network (UPN) connecting to the Raffles Place metro station. Find upscale wining and dining venues on the waterfront Ground Plaza. A prestigious financial centre occupies the upper floors. There are multiple entry points at street level and below ground.

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Red Dot Design Museum

If you’re an enthusiast of technological innovation then a visit to this small but unique modern museum might pique your interest with displays of design works from various disciplines, including innovative products, research concepts, communication works and art with a focus on the melding of humans, nature and robotics.

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Marina Bay Sands Casino

Whatever game you play (except poker) that brings Lady Luck to your side, you’ll find it at one of the 300 tables featuring more than 20 games at Singapore’s biggest casino. There are slot machines, too, plus a plethora of evening entertainment – from Broadway-style theatre shows and world-class DJ parties at the eclectic mix of pubs and clubs to more than 80 dining venues.

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Sands SkyPark Observation Deck

See Singapore in all its glory from the 57-storey high observation deck up in the heart of the Marina Bay area from which you can view the Gardens by the Bay, the Supertree Grove and sea view from Marina South Pier to the Singapore Strait.

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ArtScience Museum

The riverside lotus flower-shaped building is a venue where contemporary artforms and science come together. Here you can see pop-up exhibitions and showcases featuring collaborations with education, art, science and technology partners; listen to esteemed industry leaders giving engaging presentations; and view on-screen features a range of exciting filmmakers and artists from Singapore and beyond at various stages of their careers.

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Marina Bay Sands Singapore

This sprawling integrated resort fronting Marina Bay opened in 2010 and is Singapore’s most iconic hotel. If fact it was billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion. Stay here and you can swim in the world’s largest Infinity Pool. From the deluxe, premier and family rooms you’ll enjoy city views and access to the resort’s integrated attractions, restaurants and shops.

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The Westin Singapore

This is Singapore’s first integrated hotel located within an office building, occupying levels 32 to 46 of Asia Square Tower 2 commercial development in Marina Bay in the bustling financial district. Being more than 30 floors high the views across the bay from the 305 guest rooms and 16 very exclusive suites are stunning. For a top-notch stay there’s the Harbor View Suite and the Presidential suite.

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Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore

Studio apartments with a chic 21st-century aesthetic designed to appeal to business and leisure travelers. Each unit comes with a kitchenette, rain shower, Bluetooth sound system, as well as a Samsung mobile phone and tablet for you to use.

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NS28 Marina South Pier MRT Station

NS28 Marina South Pier MRT Station Singapore MRT North South Red line

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This underground metro station located in Straits View area is the southern terminus on the North South MRT Line, near Marina South Pier and the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore. This is the terminal to use if you’re taking a day trip on a boat or ferry to the Southern Islands such as Kusu Island and Saint John’s Island.

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Singapore Maritime Gallery

Learn about Singapore’s dynamic maritime history and how the city state grew from being a small trading post in the 13th century to a premier international hub port at this interactive gallery. You can even try your hand at sailing.

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Marina Barrage

Visit this leisure space for an informative day out atop this installation that has a practical purpose of creating a freshwater lake to boost Singapore’s water supply and acts as a tidal barrier to prevent flooding in low-lying city areas.

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Flower Dome & Cloud Forest

Take an awe-inspiring walk inside the two largest columnless greenhouses in the world – The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Kids love it and the adults become kids again!

The Flower Dome is filled with exotic plants from five continents in nine different Gardens, including thousand-year-old olive trees and unusual Baobabs from the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions.

Cloud Forest features even more plants in a stunning setting with an indoor waterfall and a “mountain” that you work your way down and go through different zones. This dome has an emphasis on conservation and educating visitors on changing our ways to help the environment.

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Supertree Grove

Best seen at night, these 25 to 50 metre-tall ‘supertrees’ are lit up in an exhilarating display of lights and sounds after sunset. You can even make a trip to the top of one of these towering supertrees and stroll along the 22-metre-high OCBC Skyway to enjoy panoramic vistas of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline.

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There’s much more to discover in Singapore!

Singapore is world renowned for being one of Southeast Asia’s best developed business and tourist hubs with something interesting to see and do in almost every corner of the city state. Many of these world class hotels and attractions are located near the metro lines.

The Ultimate Hotel and Attraction Guide to Singapore’s East West MRT Green Line