Photo taken by Peh Yi Wen
Singapore's very own farmer's market sits in Bukit Timah with tons to explore within. It's the ultimate grocery destination that houses a seafood market, organic store, coffee and tea specialties, craft beers, a cheese specialty store and other stalls with fresh produce. It's a great weekend escape for a date or with the family.
2. Super Tree Grove and the Flower Dome
Gardens by the Bay
Be surrounded by nature like you’ve never seen before when you visit Gardens by the Bay. There are a couple of MUST-VISIT places there, but if you want something free, you can head over to Super Tree Grove. These avatarish trees which tower over you also have a nightly show with music and lights!
If you have money to spare, enter the Flower Dome and be mesmerised by the unique and wide variety of flowers all under one roof.
3. Go Rollerblading
Need some for of exercise? Buy a pair of rollerblades and go rollerblading at our wonderful parks. Aside from it being a free sport (yeah, you don't need to pay hundreds of dollars every month), it also keeps you physically fit. If it's your first time, don't forget the knee pads. Trust us, it will keep you safe from the bruises.
4. Preview Budding Artists
Esplanade Mall
It ain’t called the arts hub for nothing. Preview some of the budding musicians and other artists do what they do best—perform. Best of all, you can watch them for FREE! During the performance, chill with your buds on those comfy seats and watch these people become stars in front of your eyes.
5. Ride the Flyer
Singapore Flyer
Ever wondered how the whole of Marina Bay would look from the top? Wonder no more for the Singapore Flyer gives you the PERFECT view. Do try it at night so you can see all the lights and shows from one of its capsules.
6. Rock out to Bands
Waterfront
Photo courtesy of Singapore Cable Car
If you would rather live your life in safety, forget the GMAX and just go for the cable car rides at Mount Faber. Though you have to go inside this tiny capsule, you’re not gonna be thrown up in the air like those extreme rides. Instead, you will move in what seems to be a 10km/h speed so you can get a top view from this iconic hilltop destination.
10. See Nocturnal Animals at the Night Safari
Mandai Lake Road
Have a deeper understanding of the wildlife and visit the Night Safari. Here, you can ride the tram and take a tour to see nocturnal animals from other countries. While you’re here, don’t forget to try the newest attraction—the Wallaby Trail! After the tour, you can go and eat at the numerous restaurants here.
11. Be One with Nature
Treetop trail, MacRitchie Reservoir
Photo courtesy of ipa.org.sg
There was once a time when Singapore wasn’t all about towering buildings. Yeah, about 30 years back, nature was everywhere. Lucky us, some of these forest areas have been preserved today and are open to the public to appreciate. One example is the MacRitchie Reservoir which has a treetop trail to give you a bird’s eye view of the forest canopy. Perfect for long hikes, the bridge is about 250m long and connects MacRitchie Reservoir’s two highest points.
12. Visit the Merlion
Merlion
If there’s one symbol that best represents Singapura, it would have to be the Merlion. Here’s a suggestion, just take the day off to visit this iconic figure. How long has it been since you’ve gone down to this place to have your picture taken pretending to be drinking the water from its big mouth?
13. Meet Kai Kai and Jia Jia
River Safari
The River Cruise is finally open! And to welcome you to this new attraction are the cute ‘lil pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia! OK, they’re not so little but they’re still adorable and look like stuffed animals you want to bring home! If you buy a ticket to the river cruise, you also get access to the giant panda forest where you can say hello to them.
14. Join The Food Nation
Food Nation
