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This is the Singapore of postcards: the Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay, the ship-topped Marina Bay Sands, the spouting Merlion and the durian-spiked Esplanade, all ringing a single glittering bay. Save it for the evening, when the skyline lights up and the free Spectra and Garden Rhapsody shows begin.

Where to go

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Gardens by the Bay

Futuristic Supertrees and cooled conservatories by the bay.

Marina Bay · Half a day

Landmark02

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

The 57th-floor observation deck above the iconic skyline.

Marina Bay · 1–2 hours

Art03

ArtScience Museum

Lotus-shaped museum with immersive digital art.

Marina Bay · 1.5–2 hours

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Singapore Flyer

A giant observation wheel high above Marina Bay.

Marina Bay · About 1 hour

Landmark05

Merlion Park

Singapore's icon, spouting water across the bay.

Marina Bay · About 30 minutes

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Marina Barrage

A grassy rooftop dam for picnics and skyline views.

Marina Bay · 1–2 hours

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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Singapore's arts centre — the spiky 'Durian' on the bay.

Marina Bay · 1–2 hours

Where to eat

Malay · $$

Lau Pa Sat Satay Street

Charcoal-grilled skewers with peanut sauce, best at night.

Downtown Core · Hawker · S$0.80