How to spend top weekend in Singapore City - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Raffles Place by Day Colorful amusement parks, comfortable beaches, internationally famous hotels and restaurants – what else can Singapore offer to its guests? Even if you visit Singapore during a transit flight and have to spend several hours in Changi Airport waiting for departure, you can still have some great time. If the waiting interval between the flights is more than five hours, all clients of the airport can sign up for a unique service – a free excursion to the city that covers all main landmarks of Singapore. Transit passengers can select from several tour routes. They can visit the most interesting and authentic districts of the city-state or can attend a shorter excursion and see the most famous architectural landmarks in less than two hours.
Capsule hotels have already become usual for modern travelers, and one of the most attractive and unusual hotels in this category is open in Singapore. The Pod - Boutique Capsule Hotel is … Open
If it’s not the first time you visit Singapore and you know picturesque Chinatown and Little India like the back of your hand, it’s time to try some extreme entertainment. Virtually every amusement park offers thrilling rides for the bravest guests, but the legendary Tiger Sky Tower takes pride of place. The height of the tower is 130 meters, and there is a large cabin for up to 72 people. The cabin reaches the top of the tower and then makes several circles. While on top, you will be able to see the city-state in detail and feel the splash of adrenaline because of the significant height.
When you familiarize yourself with all outstanding landmarks of the city, it’s high time to start searching for the “unluckiest” building in Singapore. That’s an unofficial name that locals gave to a modern skyscraper located not far from Bobby Fabrics. The high-rise building looks ordinary at a glance, with an unusual triangle shape being its only difference. However, Feng Shui experts claim that such a shape of the building brings bad luck. Many locals hurried to change the place of living when the construction works ended. Those, who don’t follow Feng Shui rules, continue admiring the wonderful example of modern architecture. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
While selecting the best hotel in Singapore, don’t forget to pay attention to the high class Park Regis Singapore. It is open in a magnificent modern building with the façade being … Open
The Singapore Gems Building jewelry manufacturer is one more interesting place that draws the attention of thousands of travelers. Even if you don’t plan to buy new jewelry pieces, it’s still worth to visit the factory and attend an incredibly interesting excursion. Singapore Gems Building has a large exhibition hall where visitors will see true masterpieces of jewelry art. Amazing pictures made of semi precious stones, unusual jade figurines, skillfully made vases, unique necklaces and rings that you will never see in any other shop in the world – these are just some of the items exhibited.
River Tour A walk in Flea market promises to be no less interesting. The majority of travelers prefer to pass the market by when they see chaotically installed rails with old clothes. If you decide to forget about squeamishness and look behind the rails, you are likely to find many valuable antique items, beautiful old paintings, and interesting souvenirs.
It’s hard not to get lost in the variety of luxurious hotels in Singapore. Many upscale travelers choose to book a room at the high class Pan Pacific Singapore. This hotel offers a … Open
If you are already well-aware of all popular restaurants in Singapore and want something new, head to a clinic to dine. C Clinic is the name of one of the most unusual restaurants in the city. As you can guess from the name, it’s a hospital themed restaurant. Large medical lamps, wheelchairs instead of ordinary chairs and hospital beds instead of sofas – these are just some surprises that await you in the restaurant. Prepare to find wine served in real IV drips, spirits – in syringes, and the score will look like a receipt from a doctor.
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Notable celebrations and festivals in Singapore

Vesak Day is a celebration that takes place on a traditional scale and embodies the birth of Buddha at the moment when Prince Gautama attained enlightenment. All followers of Hinduism visit temples and actively donate on these days. Buddha temples are decorated with solemn lights, hymns in Sanskrit sound everywhere, the atmosphere of peace and joy penetrates even into the business district of the city, which never seems to be sleeping. Seasonal sales often reminiscent of holidays, the Festival Of Dance, the Holiday of the Name, the Festival of Food and many other fun wonders every day open to tourists in Singapore. … Open
Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore City
♥   Restaurant 'Peach Blossoms' Singapore. Type - Cantonese. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dolce Vita' Singapore. Type - Italian. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Melt Café' Singapore. Type - International. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Shinji (Beach Road)' Singapore. Type - Sushi. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Garibaldi' Singapore. Type - Italian. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Singapore City and around
♥   Art museum '8Q SAM' Singapore, 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Singapore Art Museum' Singapore, 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'ArtScience Museum' Singapore, 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'National Museum of Singapore' Singapore, 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Singapore City Gallery' Singapore, 1.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Singapore City
♥   Palace 'Istana Tyersall' , 5.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Istana Besar' , 21.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Istana Pasir Pelangi' , 22.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Istana Bukit Serene' , 25.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Original sights of Singapore City, deserving Guinness book

Helix Bridge

From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
Stahl served as the main building block for the bridge construction. Helix is ​​located in the center of lively Singapore and connects two large districts - Marina Center and Marina Bay. In 2010, a few weeks after the opening, Helix Bridge was awarded the 'World's Best Transport Building' award during the World Architecture Festival Awards. The size of the bridge is quite impressive. Its length is 280 meters. For the tourists and city dwellers, four large viewing platforms were set up on the bridge, opening the magnificent panorama to Singapore's most picturesque districts. … Read further

Marina Sky Park

From the series “Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities”
A unique observation platform is often used for various special occasions, including weddings, so tourists have to specify its availability in advance. The observation deck is open not only for customers of a luxury hotel, but also for ordinary travelers. It’s just enough to buy a ticket. However, only guests can have swim in the pool, which is also quite unusual, and use bar services. … Read further

Masjid Sultan

From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
At once there can be about 500 believers. The main peculiarity of the building is a huge gilded cupola. The mosque is situated on the territory of the popular touristic district Kampong Glam that’s why it is known mostly for every tourist. But not everybody knows that the first mosque was built there even at the beginning of the 19th century. Later the Muslim community has drastically increased and needed a bigger mosque. The building of the new mosque has begun by order of Sultan Hussain Shah. Until nowadays the mosque is named in honour of him. … Read further

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