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Flower Dome Conservatory

Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of plants and flowers from all around the globe under a single roof at Singapore's Flower Dome. The largest glass greenhouse in the world, Flower Dome is one of the two breathtakingly beautiful conservatories of Gardens by the Bay (the other being, "Cloud Forest"). The temperature and humidity levels inside have been regulated to replicate the cool-dry climatic conditions of the Mediterranean and different arid tropical climates such as those in Australia, South America and South Africa. With an area of around 1.2 hectares, the flower dome conservatory constitutes a total of eight gardens- Olive Grove, Californian Garden, Mediterranean Garden, South American Garden, South African Garden, Australian Garden, the Baobabs and the Succulent Garden. An awe-inspiring field of flowers is present right in the centre of the conservatory. Despite the themes of the flower garden changing from time to time, it is always a riot of colours. The other gardens are also often themed as well, and provide for a one-in-a-million experience. A central changing display screen has been installed to enable flower shows and displays to be held within the conservatory. A perpetual spring indeed, a stroll through the Flower Dome takes one through South Africa's eerie Baobab trees, to the diverse succulents from around the globe, and from Amsterdam's vibrant tulip-fields to Japan's famous Sakura, or cherry blossom trees! With its exotic collection of plants and flowers, Flower Dome is one of Singapore's must-visits! Read More

The Former Ford Factory is a historic site and the venue of a permanent World War II exhibition, located at Upper Bukit Timah Road. Built in 1941 as an automobile factory, the building gained importance as it was the site of British surrender to the Japanese during World War II, in 1942. This national monument is an ideal location for history buffs and tourists to learn about Singapore’s colonial history, and how the Japanese occupation changed the landscape of the country. The Old Ford Factory has four permanent exhibitions and various collections that comprise of archival records, personal items, oral accounts, letters, and other memos that give visitors a multifaceted view of this tumultuous time. Sketching the history of the Lion City from the early twentieth century, the National Archives of Singapore now maintains the Former Ford Factory and museum. The iconic Surrender Room where the British ceded control and the archival letters make the former Ford Factory a poignant visit for patrons to understand and contemplate the consequences of war. Read More

Former Saint Joseph's Institution

The Former Saint Joseph's Institution is a historic building in Singapore located at Bras Basah Road in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area. Currently, it is also known as the Singapore Art Museum as it houses the same. It was designated as one of the National monuments of Singapore in 1992. Read More

Located on the iconic Fort Canning Hill of Singapore, the Fort Canning Park is a historical landmark having witnessed major historical milestones of Singapore. Formerly known as the "Forbidden Hill", it houses 9 historical gardens and is a popular spot for hiking and artistic activity. The nine historical gardens at the Canning Park include Artisan's Garden, Jubilee Park (Phase 1), Pancur Larangan, Sang Nila Utma Garden, First Botanic Garden, Raffles Garden, Spice garden, Armenian Street Park and Farquhar Garden. Other attractions at Fort Canning Park are the remnants of Singapore's early past, dating back to as far as 14th century and the personal bungalow of Sir Stamford Raffles. Tourists can also witness the imitation of the spice market that Raffles started in 1822 along with sculptures that were built in the 1980s. Read More

Fort Siloso is Singapore's only preserved coastal fort converted into a military museum containing World War II memorabilia like guns, remains of fortified military structures and tunnels. The main attraction of Fort Siloso is the Skywalk. Eleven storeys high, it provides visitors with a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The grand fort Siloso Museum displays several exhibits such as realistically made wax mannequins, guns, cannons and an interactive video documentary. Several magnificently made cannons and artillery are also displayed, drawing attention to the various kinds of firearms that were used by the British to defend Singapore during the Second World War. Fort Siloso is maintained by the Singaporean authorities who have placed information boards along the Skywalk as well as next to all the exhibits. The newly opened Surrender Chambers are designed to give visitors a feel of the daily lives of the captured prisoners. Read More

One of Singapore's iconic sights, the Fountain of Wealth is the largest fountain in the world (listed in the Guinness Book of Records), located at Suntec City - one of Singapore's largest shopping malls. Towering at 13.8 metres, the Fountain of Wealth is built in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, symbolizing wealth and life. The huge 66m bronze ring of the fountain is a symbol of oneness in spirit as well as the solidarity, equality and goodwill which exists between all races and religions in Singapore. The inward flowing water of symbolizes the retention of wealth in Suntec City. Around four times a day, the water is turned off, giving visitors the opportunity to walk around a mini fountain situated at the base of the main fountain. It is believed that going around this mini fountain while touching the water brings good luck. During the night, magnificent laser shows are held at the Fountain. Visitors can dedicate laser messages and songs during these shows. The restaurant area of Suntec City is located at the base of the Fountain of Wealth which forms the main hub of the huge shopping mall. Read More

Positioned currently in Tanjong Pagar, an industrial warehouse neighbourhood in Singapore, Gajah Gallery is a treasure trove where visitors can find exemplary works of art and aesthetics. Previously housed in MICA Building, Gajah Gallery was opened way back in 1996 and has since expanded to become one of Asia’s most culturally significant houses of artwork. Here, visitors can find a vivid diaspora of Asian modern art, not to be seen anywhere else. Gajah Gallery initially began at Monk’s Hill in Singapore but has now metamorphosed into a bigger, grander institution that attracts artistic talent from all over Asia. The gallery has another exhibition house located in an Indonesian city called Yogyakarta. All the exhibitions held here are done so by collaborating with entities like the Singapore Art Museum. This gallery offers a great platform for Asian artists to display their works and also helps them with varied resources. It is a perfect place for art connoisseurs and experience seekers that want to explore the intriguing world of art. Read More

Nestled in Central Singapore, Gardens by the Bay are the botanic gardens of the future, the land of next-gen Supertrees groves, high-tech space domes, and outlandish sculptures. Home to almost 4,00,000 plants, Gardens by the Bay is famous for its awe-inspiring contemporary architecture and the hypnotic Garden Rhapsody, the light and sound show. The vast and colourful super park conservatories is spread across 250 acres of reclaimed land along the waterfront. Its famous Supertree structures, which are futuristic botanical giants connected by a commanding Skyway, offer a mesmerizing view as one traverse the skywalk over the gardens. The over-sized seashell-shaped greenhouse of Gardens by the Bay, called the Flower Dome, is the largest glass greenhouse in the world recreating chilly mountain climates. The garden is divided into three sections namely: Bay East, Bay South, and Bay Central, a garden that connects to the other two made along the waterfront. Of these sections, Bay South is the largest. The world's tallest indoor waterfall in the Cloud Forest conservatory is another major spot to admire. A walk around Gardens by the Bay also offers an expedition to the climate-controlled conservatories and the Supertrees that are worth visiting. Read More

The German Girl Shrine, also known as Berlin Heilingtum, is situated on the island of Pulau Ubin and is one of the most unconventional shrines in Singapore, dedicated to an unnamed German girl who is worshipped as a local deity. An altar is placed within a hardwood structure that was built in the place of a small yellow hut to honour her memory, where visitors pay tribute to the unnamed German girl by leaving behind an array of items like candles, fruits, perfumes, nail polish, and lipstick as offerings. Inside the hut, there is a cross and a cased barbie doll placed at the altar. Though, numerous stories surround the origin of the German Girl Shrine, the most widely believed one is that during World War I an 18-year old German girl jumped to her death in a bid to run away from the British forces who were rounding up German families on the island. Locals and travellers pay their tribute to the memory of the young German girl whose body was found by the coffee plantation workers. Read More

Geylang Serai is one of the biggest and busiest wet markets of Singapore. Situated in the heart of the Malay community, the market is known for selling everything related to Malay food and its preparation at some of the cheapest prices in Singapore. Geylang Serai New Market also specialises in Malay and Indian Cuisine. The market has two storeys - while the ground floor focuses on the famous wet market selling fish and spices and everything in between, the top floor is littered with stalls selling all kinds of delicious food items. Geylang Serai Market is the place to go to try all kinds of local food and to get your own taste of the delectable Malay Cuisine. The place was specially refurbished and built in such a way that it resonates the old markets and adds its own historic charm to it. The old Kampong House resemblance is so striking that many visitors are left in awe of the market and its beautifully intricate heritage. The Geylang Serai Market is especially crowded during the time of Ramadan. Read More