Singapore Theme Parks & Other Attractions

Chinese and Japanese Gardens

The Chinese and Japanese Gardens are off Yuan Ching Road, and adjoin Jurong Bird Park. Each garden covers 13.5 hectares. The Chinese Garden, which occupies the island on Jurong Lake, is done in the classical Northern Chinese Imperial style.

Stroll around the Chinese Garden and take in the majestic stone lions at the entrance, the stoneboat, the towering pagodas and the statue of Confucius. Marvel at the rockeries in the Garden of Romance and breathe in the smell of the culinary and medicinal herbs in the Herb Garden. The most interesting section of the Chinese Gardens is the Suzhou-styled penjing, or bonsai, garden. This section houses some 2,000 pots of penjing and is a must for bonsai buffs.

Across the Double Beauty Bridge are the Japanese Gardens, which are more minimalist in style. You'll find serene gardens, zig-zag bridges, pebbled pathways, stone lanterns and traditional summer houses here.

Opening Hours: Main Garden: Daily from 06:00 – 23:00
Bonsai Garden & Garden of Abundance: Daily from09:00 – 18:00
Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum: Daily from 10:00 – 19:00
Location: Less than 10 minutes walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station on the East–West Line.
Price Range: SG$ 4.50 for adults and SG$ 2 for children - includes both gardens

G-Max Reverse Bungy

The most adrenalin-inducing activity in Singapore has got to be the G-Max Reverse Bungy, Singapore’s first ever bungy. Be launched skywards at 200km per hour to a height of 60 metres for approximately five minutes; the experience is not unlike being an astronaut in a rocket launch. Also for a few more dollars extra, riders can get a T-shirt and a DVD recording of themselves in action, taken by an on-board camera.

Opening Hours: Mon – Thu from 13:00 – 01:00, Fri 13:00 – 02:00, Sat 12:00 – 02:00 and Sun 12:00 – 01:00
Location: 3E River Valley Road in Clarke Quay
Tel: +65 6338 1146

Haw Par Villa

Also known as the Tiger Balm Gardens Haw Par Villa is a theme park built around the heroes and legends of Chinese mythology. The park, built with the fortunes made by the Au brothers from the medicinal cure-all Tiger Balm, features a collection of vivid plaster and concrete figures.

These figures depict the stories of the famous Monkey God, as he makes his Journey to the West; the tragic love story of Lady White Snake; the Divine Maiden, a symbol of love and sacrifice; and the fearless hero Wu Song. There's also the grandiose Nine Dragon Wall and statues of the Laughing Buddha and the gods of Happiness, Wealth and Longevity.

But the piece de resistance of Haw Par Villa is undoubtedly the Ten Courts of Hell, which depict the various punishments suffered by men and women for sloth, indulgence, gambling, drinking and adultery. New additions to Haw Par Villa include a roller-coaster boat ride, and multimedia performances of Chinese legends and myths.

Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 18:00
Location: 262, Pasir Panjang Road
Tel: 7740300
Price Range: SG$ 5 for adults and SG$ 2.50 for children between 3 and 12 years

NEWater Visitor Centre

The NEWater Visitor Center focuses on public education, explaining the advances in water purification technologies for the production of NEWater in water-thirsty Singapore. Visitors are shown around by experienced guides as well as learning through multi-media displays. After the tour ends, visitors will have more understanding of what exactly is in Singaporean tap water.

Opening Hours: Tue - Sunday from 09:00 – 17:30
Location: 20 Koh Sek Lim Road, not far from Tanah Merah MRT station
Tel: +65 6341 0511

Singapore Discovery Centre

Singapore Discover Centre is an 'edutainment' experience. A bus tour takes guests around an 88-hectare training ground for army, navy and air force officers at the SAFTI Military Institute.

At the Shooting Gallery, visitors can try out a computer-simulated shooting game using real rifles or alternatively try the Crossfire Paintball which is ideal for team-building exercises, with entertainment and educational possibilities. Enjoy the 3D iWERKS, a 344-seater world-class theatre, equipped with a five-storey high screen and excellent sound systems along with 2D and 3D viewing.

Opening Hours: Tue – Sun from 09:00 – 18:00, Closed on Mondays
Location: 510 Upper Jurong Road, a 30-minute drive from the city or a 10-minute walk from Joo Koon MRT Station.
Tel: +65 6792 6188

Songs of the Sea

Songs of the Sea is another entertainment choice on Sentosa Island. Here, visitors will enjoy an amazing nightly 25-minute light show with high tech and dramatic effects, special computer-generated images, captivating music and stunning bursts of flame as well as a wonderful display of water jets plus a good story line. This wonderful outdoor theme show is a fun way to spend time with family and friends.

Opening Hours: At 19:40 and 20:40
Location: On Sentosa Island
Tour Available: Sentosa Island Tour (Sunset)