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Things to do in Singapore include exploring Marina Bay Sands, where you can enjoy panoramic city views from the SkyPark. Stroll through Gardens by the Bay's futuristic Supertree Grove, and relax on Sentosa Island's sandy beaches or vibrant entertainment spots. Each offers unique experiences within minutes of the city center.
1. Marina Bay Sands
Rooftop views and a dramatic infinity pool make it worth visiting. Float above the skyline, dine under lights, and catch the nightly spectacle.
Korte feiten: Three soaring hotel towers contain over 2,500 rooms and create a skyline-defining silhouette. A cantilevered rooftop platform stretches roughly 340 meters and features a 150-meter infinity pool that visually merges with the city's lights.
Hoogtepunten: A 150-meter rooftop infinity pool lets swimmers feel suspended above the skyline, the water's edge blending with city lights at dusk. The three towers are capped by a 340-meter cantilevered rooftop garden planted with more than 250 trees, surprising visitors with fragrant foliage above the urban core.
2. Gardens by the Bay
Futuristic vertical gardens and towering lit tree sculptures beckon. Walk a skyway, hear music, and feel cool mist under a 35 m waterfall.
Korte feiten: Giant steel 'Supertrees' soar up to 50 meters, hosting lush vertical gardens and hanging planters that shimmer after rain. A cooled conservatory hides a 35-meter indoor waterfall and houses over 1,000 plant species from mountain and Mediterranean climates.
Hoogtepunten: Nightly light and music shows run about 15 minutes and are staged twice each evening, bathing the grove in pulsating color. Step beneath the mist of a 35-meter waterfall inside a fog-wreathed dome, the temperature drops noticeably and exotic orchids scent the air.
3. Sentosa Island
Beaches, rides, and viewpoints make it a full-day playground. Expect sandy toes, skyline photos, and adrenaline-packed attractions.
Korte feiten: A compact resort strip crams white-sand beaches, theme parks, nature trails, and WWII relics into surprisingly walkable distances. Visitors can switch from a cable car panorama to a beachfront bar in under 30 minutes, making a lot possible in a single day.
Hoogtepunten: Three palm-fringed bays each deliver a different mood: an action-packed beach with volleyball courts, a family-friendly cove with shallow water, and a quiet crescent for sunset photos. A 37-meter lion statue with an internal viewing platform once offered 360-degree vistas, and spotting that skeleton of the old landmark still makes for a quirky photo backstory.
Heb je gehoord van gratis wandeltochten?
Na reizen naar meer dan 30 landen, is er één ding dat ik graag vanaf dag één had willen weten, en dat heeft mijn ervaring met nieuwe steden compleet veranderd.
Gratis wandeltochten. Ja, echt gratis. Geen creditcard nodig. Geen addertje onder het gras.
Lokale gids, 2-3 uur
Belangrijke bezienswaardigheden, verborgen pareltjes, lokale verhalen
100% op fooien gebaseerd
Gidsen verdienen alleen fooien, dus ze geven hun absolute best
Je geeft een fooi wat goed voelt
Aan het einde geef je gewoon een fooi wat je passend vindt
Ik heb deze in tientallen steden gedaan en ze waren het hoogtepunt van bijna elke reis. Als je Singapore bezoekt, doe dit dan op je eerste dag. Je zult me later dankbaar zijn.
4. Chinatown Singapore
Vibrant street life and bold flavours make it worth the detour. Expect lantern-lit alleys, sizzling hawkers, and colourful temple rituals.
Korte feiten: Lantern-lined streets pulse with hawker aromas and lacquered shopfronts where herbalists sell remedies beside neon-lit electronics stalls. Colorful temples and cultural centers cluster within a compact grid, and lively festivals can draw crowds of tens of thousands at night.
Hoogtepunten: One market lane stacks more than 200 souvenir and snack stalls beneath a canopy of red lanterns, where charcoal-grilled pork and tropical sweets perfume the air. At dusk, temple bells and lion-dance drums punctuate incense-sweet alleys, and rehearsals often unfold on rooftops before festivals.
5. Orchard Road
High-energy shopping and dining under a canopy of lights. Expect designer stores, quirky boutiques, and hawker-style bites.
Korte feiten: A 2.5-kilometre retail thoroughfare brims with more than 20 shopping centres and hundreds of street-level boutiques. Neon storefronts sit beneath a canopy of rain trees, and seasonal light displays turn the avenue into an illuminated promenade.
Hoogtepunten: Holiday light displays stretch roughly 2.2 kilometres and draw over 200,000 visitors during the year-end light-up, producing nightly synchronized music and LED scenes. Basement food halls hide hawker-style counters serving mango pomelo salads and kaya toast that locals queue 20 to 30 minutes for, so shopping stops feel deliciously local.
6. Chinatown
A riot of flavor, color, and ritual. Wander alleys, nibble hawker bites, and catch lively street performances.
Korte feiten: Lantern-lit lanes hum with hawker aromas, where fragrant soy, chili, and coffee compete for attention at every corner. Over 70 colorfully restored shophouses line the district, each painted in vivid hues and housing anything from tea shops to tattoo studios.
Hoogtepunten: At night a canopy of roughly 300 red lanterns creates a warm, photographic tunnel, while lion dance troupes with up to 12 performers still parade the streets during festival weekends. Local ritual nights stage 2-metre altars laden with offerings and burning incense, a sensory mix of jasmine, cinnamon, and soy that fills the air.
7. Universal Studios Singapore
Big-screen thrills and family fun, all in one park. Expect high-energy rides, character meetups, and nonstop spectacle.
Korte feiten: Expect seven movie-themed zones packed with over 20 rides and live shows, from high-speed coasters to interactive dark rides. Weekends and public holidays draw the biggest crowds, so weekday visits usually mean shorter lines and faster access.
Hoogtepunten: A waterfront nighttime spectacular syncs more than 1,200 LEDs, fountains, and pyrotechnics to remixed film scores, turning the lagoon into a thumping, colorful stage. Seasonal events bring exclusive character parades and after-hours performances where performers sometimes do five pop-up shows around the park on the same night.
8. Merlion Park
Iconic waterfront statue and sweeping bay views make it worth a stop. Expect close-up photo ops, fountain spray, and skyline panoramas.
Korte feiten: A landmark statue combines a lion's head with a fish's body, symbolizing a city's maritime roots and its legendary 'lion' identity. A smaller cub statue sits nearby and both draw steady photo lines, especially around major holidays.
Hoogtepunten: The main statue rises 8.6 meters and shoots a steady stream of water from its mouth, creating a rhythmic splash that cools the promenade on humid afternoons. Local photographers wait for golden hour when warm light silhouettes the figure against glass towers, creating striking reflections on the bay.
9. Clarke Quay
Vibrant riverside nightlife and colorful shophouses make it worth visiting. You'll find buzzing bars, river cruises, and neon-lit patios.
Korte feiten: Colorful riverside shophouses glow at night, creating a lively strip of restaurants, bars, and alfresco patios. A short bumboat ride along the river offers a compact history lesson while passing under several old bridges in roughly 30 minutes.
Hoogtepunten: A multicolored canopy shelters the central plaza, where DJs and live bands often play until 2–3 AM on weekends, turning the area into a neon dance floor. Local patrons love catching a 30-minute bumboat at sunset and snapping photos by the Read Bridge, a popular spot for reflections and glittering river shots.
10. Singapore Botanic Gardens
Urban oasis worth visiting for peaceful, photo-filled walks. Expect towering rain trees, lily-lined lakes and dazzling orchid displays.
Korte feiten: Expect more than 74 hectares of lawns, lakes and a patch of original rainforest, all tucked inside a busy urban area. A world-class orchid collection presents over 1,000 species and hybrids, labeled with botanical details that delight casual strollers and plant nerds alike.
Hoogtepunten: Step into a glasshouse where more than 1,000 orchids bloom in astonishing colors, including the famed Vanda Miss Joaquim that influenced a national emblem. Quiet mornings host a ritual of staff releasing butterflies near the orchid walk, dew-glittered wings and petals making for stunning macro photos.
11. National Museum of Singapore
Discover Singapore’s story through 1.6 million artifacts showcasing culture and history. Experience immersive sights and sounds that bring the past vividly to life.
Korte feiten: More than 1.6 million artifacts span local culture and global connections across 18 galleries. The building mixes a 1900s neoclassical façade with futuristic glass extensions from 2006.
Hoogtepunten: An immersive gallery simulates a 1900s Singapore street scene with sounds, smells, and voices that bring history alive. The Glass Passage lobby glows blue at night, inspired by a natural river, creating a captivating first impression.
12. ArtScience Museum
Explore innovative exhibitions blending art and science. Interact with cutting-edge digital installations that respond to your movements.
Korte feiten: The museum's lotus-inspired design features 21 finger-like extensions, each housing different galleries and exhibitions. One of the unique aspects includes the exhibitions that blend art, science, design, media, architecture, and technology under one roof.
Hoogtepunten: The museum's roof channel collects rainwater for use in the building’s water features, making it an eco-friendly marvel. Visitors can experience the "Future World" installation, an interactive digital art exhibit that responds to movement and touch.
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Populaire steden in Singapore
Traditionele zoete gerechten
Kueh Lapis
Kueh Lapis gets its striking rainbow layers because each thin layer is baked separately, sometimes 18 or more times for one cake, which makes it a test of patience and precision for bakers.
Ondeh Ondeh
Ondeh Ondeh hide a molten gula melaka center that bursts in your mouth, the pandan-flavored chewy dough and shredded coconut turn each bite into an unforgettable sweet pop.
Dodol
Dodol is cooked with coconut milk, jaggery and rice flour and stirred for hours until it becomes glossy and chewy, it is a beloved celebratory sweet often shared at festivals.
Traditionele hartige gerechten
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese Chicken Rice elevates simple poached chicken with rice cooked in the bird's own fat and stock, which is why the fragrant rice is as celebrated as the chicken.
Chili Crab
Chili Crab was born from a hawker's late-1950s experiment tossing fresh mud crab in a tangy, sweet-and-spicy tomato-chilli sauce, and Singaporeans famously mop up that sauce with fried mantou.
Laksa
Laksa fuses Chinese and Malay tastes into a rich, coconutty, spicy noodle soup, and the Katong style crews the noodles into short strands so you can eat it with just a spoon.
Traditionele dranken
Teh Tarik
Teh Tarik, literally pulled tea, is theatrically poured between two vessels to create a silky froth and to cool the drink, and expert pullers can stretch a long, ribbon-like pour without spilling.
Sugarcane Juice
Fresh sugarcane juice is pressed on the spot at hawker carts and kopitiams, its bright grassy sweetness and a squeeze of lime make it an iconic, thirst-quenching street drink.
Barley Water
Barley water is a cooling hawker classic made from simmered pearl barley and often brightened with lime or pandan, it has been used for generations as a simple remedy for heat and digestion.
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Reacties (5)
Eat at hawker centres away from the riverside, like Tiong Bahru or Old Airport Road, go after 7pm for cheaper plates and shorter lines.
Amazing food scene and spotless streets, 4 days was enough to see Gardens by the Bay, hawker centres, and a Sentosa day. Very humid though.
Ik vond de netheid en veiligheid prettig, maar het voelde krap en duur, drie dagen voelden gehaast en er waren veel rijen bij de attracties.
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Skip single fares, get an EZ-Link or use your contactless bank card for MRT and buses, top up at 7-Eleven or MRT machines to save time and money.
Marina Bay light show is unreal at night, but the area is packed and restaurants are expensive. Still worth a night visit.