One Day in Singapore

Fort Canning is a hill in the middle of the city, 18 hectares of park above the civic district, where the British built a fort in 1859. Underneath it is the Battle Box, the bunker where the decision to surrender Singapore was taken in February 1942, open on a guided tour. The spiral tree tunnel near the gate is the photograph everyone stops for. Allow an hour, more with the tour.

The National Gallery Singapore is a visual and cultural delight, showcasing over 8,000 art pieces from Singapore's National Collection. This collection is one of the largest and most invaluable compilations of modern Singaporean and Southeast Asian Art, expressing the rich culture, heritage and history of the region.

Arab Street is a street that retains the beautiful Arab culture while also being in the know of the trends of the world. The street gets its name from history, as an Arab merchant owned it and also because it was known to be an Arab Kampong or village. The shops and stores on both sides of the street proudly display and highlight all that the Arab culture has to offer.

Connecting the Marina Central to Marina South in the Marina Bay area of Singapore lays the gorgeous Helix Bridge in all its glory. Previously known as the Double Helix Bridge, the design of this beautiful piece of architecture is built upon the double helix structure modelled on the structure of the DNA. The unique structure symbolises 'life, continuity, and renewal of growth'.

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Museum is a Chinese Buddhist temple found in the Chinatown district of Singapore. It is dedicated to the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic, said to be the left canine tooth of Lord Buddha which can be found in the shrine, constructed in 2007.

Cloud Forest, in the middle of Singapore, replicates the world of rainforest in one of the large glass conservatories of Gardens by the Bay. Cloud Forest houses a 35-metre tall man-made mountain studded with a fresh growth of tropical plants and epiphytes.

The world's most famous wax museum Madame Tussauds has its very own branch on the Sentosa Island of Singapore. Officially opened on 25th October 2014, this museum was the 7th Asian branch of Madame Tussaud's chain of wax attractions globally. The Madame Tussauds of Sentosa features wax statues of remarkable celebrities and icons.

The Esplanade is a performing arts centre situated near the Marina Bay which focuses on international artists and has hosted over 37,000 shows. The Esplanade has had over 26 million guests for over 15 years and counting. It is a 60,000 square meter expanse dedicated just to theatre and arts.

Home to around 40% of the native flora and fauna of Singapore, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the two ASEAN Heritage Parks in Singapore, part of the regional network that forms the range of the representative ecosystems of ASEAN. The 400-acre reserve sits on Bukit Timah Hill, the highest point on the island, and was gazetted as a forest reserve as far back as 1883.

One of the most popular neighbourhoods of Singapore, Chinatown is all about the hustle bustle and authentic Chinese food and culture. Chinatown is one of a popular hotspot for sightseeing in Singapore where one can get a glimpse of traditional shop houses, temples and heritage.

The cosmopolitan of Singapore, Marina Bay forms the elaborate cityscape and is home to some of the most impressive hotels, skyscrapers and attractions that Singapore has to offer. Marina Bay Sands and its boat-shaped SkyPark stand on one side and Gardens by the Bay with its Supertrees on another, while the Merlion looks across the water from the far bank.

Famous as a party hub of Singapore, Clarke Quay comes to life during the night. Once a hub of commerce during the 19th century, today it lives up to its legacy of being a busy center, just with more polish and sheen. Restaurants, bars and live music venues line the Singapore River here, and the bumboats that leave from the quay are the usual way to take a river cruise.

If shopping is on your mind then head straight to Orchard Road of Singapore, a favourite hotspot among locals and foreigners, and one of Asia's most famous shopping streets. Luxury malls, flagship stores, cinemas and cafes run the length of the boulevard, and the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's President, stands along it. The road is named after the fruit orchards it once led to.

Gardens by the Bay is a unique concept that is quickly gaining the attention of the visitors. This man-made garden is a perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Situated opposite to Marina Bay Sands, one can witness a view of the garden from its top.

The Universal Studio is an absolute treat for your children, friends and family. The Studio features 24 attractions across seven zones, each with its own exciting theme. Walk through the different worlds of Madagascar, Far Far Away, The Lost World, Ancient City, Sci-Fi City, New York and Hollywood and be mesmerised in this wonderland.

Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is the country's first and only tropical botanic garden on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. First of its kind in the whole of Asia and third in the world, these gardens are over a hundred and fifty years old star visitor attraction.

Standing at a height of 165 metres, the Singapore Flyer is Asia's largest giant observation wheel. The Flyer has always been one of the attractions that mark Singapore unique and one of its kind. The 360 panoramic view is absolutely and can be enjoyed along with several optional luxuries that the flyer provides to its guests.

A trip to Singapore is incomplete without a visit to its famous Little India neighbourhood. With delicious aroma of food and vibrant colours teasing your senses, the place gives a feel of being in India with the discipline of Singapore. Serangoon Road runs through the middle of it, with the wet market and hawker stalls of the Tekka Centre at one end and the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple part way along.

Pulau Ubin is a 10.2 square kilometre island lying northeast of Singapore. Translating to Granite Island in Malay, Pulau Ubin is considered to be one of the last places where one can truly enjoy and experience Singapore for what it used to be, before rapid urbanization set in.