Top 5 free and must see things in Singapore

Having just finished travelling Singapore I can finally recommend the top 5 things you absolutely must check out before you leave the country.

Singapore has a ton of things to do, try, and see and it can be mind numbing planning the most important things to experience since it’s a large city that encompasses four major cultures: Malay, South Asian, East Asian, and European.

Lucky for you I’ve can recommend these top 5 places that is worth the time, memorable, and you’ll enjoy!

Let’s go!

1. The Jewel @ Changi Airport

Hopefully you’re making your way into Singapore by flight and have some time to catch this JEWEL coming out of the arrivals gate in Terminal 1 at Changi Airport. If you’re coming in by bus, make sure to visit The Jewel! This one shouldn’t be missed!

2. Gardens By The Bay

This one is a no brainer and is an absolute must visit! The light show that happens twice a day at around 7:45pm and 8:45pm. Right now they have the Garden Rhapsody event which plays some a mix of popular music ranging from classical to “I can show you the world” from Aladdin.

Check out the official website here: https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/

3. Spectra - A Light & Water Show by Marina Bay Sands

This one is close to Gardens By The Bay but you may have to choose between seeing one of the two because this show starts at 8PM and runs for 15 minutes. The quality of this show is up there with what you can expect from Las Vegas! Laser, lights, colours, magic. This is a must see.

Check out the official website here: https://www.marinabaysands.com/attractions/spectra.html

4. Palawan Beach on Sentosa Island

Don’t worry, this island is very easy to get to and is connect by train! It is free and part of a resort park which also has Universal Studios among the other things. Great for the kids. Also right at the train station for the beach there is a McDonald’s and cafes where you can hang out and cool down!

To get here:

1. Head to Vito City Station
2. Go all the way up to the top floor and transfer onto the Sentosa Express train (S$4 round trip as of Oct 2019)
3. Get off at the last station - “Beach Station” and it’s only a short walk to the white sand blue water beach.

5. Marina Bay Sands Hotel/Mall

This hotel looks like it just came straight out of The Sims with it’s unique architecture. Visitors are allowed in the hotel lobby, visit the shops, and awe at the architecture from the inside. There are restaurants and cafes inside that you can try at or simply visit to feel what posh living feels like. The place is grand and every detail inside and out shows that.

Go down the escalators to the connecting mall where all the shopping brands are housed and catch a glimpse of the giant chandelier hangs near the food court!