If you thought the past two Christmases were a bit muted, this year is pretty #sleigh. ha
This December, holiday festivities are back in full swing — with extravagant Christmas light-ups, large-scale carnivals, and other exciting events happening all around the island.
*We’ll be updating this list regularly, so bookmark this article for more Singapore attractions and staycation deals!
Photo credit: Christmas Wonderland
Alright, here’s what you can look forward to this December 2022:
What’s New in Singapore
1) Seasons of Bloom & Christmas Wonderland 2022 at Gardens by the Bay
Photo credit: Gardens by the Bay
Christmas season is here at Gardens by the Bay with festivities like Seasons of Bloom and Christmas Wonderland!
As the finale floral display marking GBTB’s 10th anniversary, Seasons of Bloom showcases various seasons of flowers over the past decade — along with Christmas blooms such as a Christmas tree made out of red and white poinsettias🎄.
Photo credit: Christmas Wonderland
There’s also the hot-favourite Christmas Wonderland, with an exciting lineup of programmes from meeting “Santa”, to beautiful light displays, and live performances!
Don’t miss the Garden Rhapsody Light & Sound show for festive tunes, lights, and sounds at the Supertrees too — playing daily at 7:45PM, 8:45PM and 9:35PM.
*Pro-tip: Book the Christmas Bundle (~from S$19) to enjoy more attractions at cheaper prices! Promotion period is from 28 Nov 2022 to 1 Jan 2023.
*Note: Tickets to Christmas Wonderland must be purchased online as there are no on-site ticketing booths.
Seasons of Bloom
Cost: S$12/adult
Opening hours: 9AM – 9PM, last admission at 8:30PM
Exhibition period: 10 Nov 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Address: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Christmas Wonderland
Cost: S$8 for advanced purchase (2 Dec – 15 Dec), S$10 (16 Dec – 1 Jan), S$12 (same day purchase)
Opening hours: 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Exhibition period: 2 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023
Address: Gardens by the Bay
2) A Universal Christmas: USS’ New Live Shows, Grand Parade, and Xmas Vouchers
Photo credit: Universal Studios Singapore
This year, A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore features all-new live shows like meet-and-greets with Gingy the Gingerbreadman (from Shrek), fun carnival games, and of course, a grand parade.
Photo credit: Universal Studios Singapore
USS’ largest Christmas parade in two years, Santa’s Circus Extravaganza will feature huge floats with an ensemble of 42 casts performing acrobatics and live circus acts, followed by a magnificent snowfall!
*Pro-tip: Book your tickets online to receive S$20 Christmas Treats vouchers and S$5 retail vouchers, on top of a one-day ticket to USS.
A Universal Christmas
Cost: S$98/adult
Opening hours: 11AM – 8PM
Event period: 23 Nov 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Address: Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa
3) Singapore’s Largest Space-themed Festival at Singapore EXPO
Photo credit: Singapore Expo
Meet fellow space lovers and geek out on space-themed activities at Space Fest — Singapore’s largest space-themed festival!
Located at the Singapore Expo, there are two activity shuttle zones to explore. At Zone one, visitors can snap photos with Astronaut mascots and planetariums. You can also join interactive workshops like Planet Creation or Build-A-Rocket with your little ones.
*Pro-tip: Grab a Space cadet passport here and collect activity stamps across the different zones to redeem limited edition Space Fest collectables and goodies!
Photo credit: Singapore Expo
On the other hand, Zone two has more thrilling activities such as Singapore’s largest indoor inflatable theme park, Singapore’s first mobile 5D cinema, and Kiddy Space Karts!
Cost: S$16/pax (Weekday), S$23/pax (Weekend)
Opening hours: 1PM – 9PM (Last entry at 8PM)
Event period: 3 – 30 Dec 2022
Address: 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150 (Outdoor Atrium & Hall 4)
4) New Installations at ArtScience Museum’s Future World Exhibition & MBS’ Digital Light Canvas Show
Photo credit: teamLab
ArtScience Museum’s Future World exhibition has recently unveiled three new permanent installations by teamLab — its most extensive refresh since its debut in 2016!
Autonomous Abstraction: Continuous Phenomena From The Universe To The Self
Photo credit: teamLab
Inspired by the spontaneous order phenomenon, this artwork features colourful dots blinking in individual cycles and synchronising when near each other. But when touched, they disperse with a sound.
Aerial Climbing Through A Flock Of Coloured Birds
Photo credit: teamLab
Step onto this 3D installation of colourful hanging bars and watch as they become brighter and emit a sound unique to their colour. The bars are all linked so as people navigate across them, it affects other people’s interaction with the artwork too.
Sketch Flight
Photo credit: teamLab
Lastly, Sketch Flight allows you to see the world from the perspective of a hawk, butterfly, or aeroplane (whichever you prefer). All you have to do is sketch it on paper and watch it come to life on the screen.
Cost: S$23/adult
Opening hours: 10AM – 5:30PM
Address: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
5) Singapore’s First Children’s Museum Opens — Free Admission till 31 Mar 2023
Photo credit: Children’s Museum Singapore
Singapore’s first-ever museum dedicated to children of ages 12 and below has opened its doors. The Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) will function as a “starter museum” for young visitors to the museum-going experience.
Children can get to learn about Singapore’s heritage and culture through the hands-on interactives at the museum.
Photo credit: Children’s Museum Singapore
The CMSG features a permanent exhibition — A Voyage Back in Time, which spans four galleries on the ground floor. There are also three special galleries that will be refreshed regularly.
Cost: Free, until 31 Mar 2023 (Pre-booking required)
Opening hours: 9AM – 1PM & 2PM – 6PM, Tue – Sun
Address: 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
6) Holly Jolly Christmas at Capitol Singapore & CHIJMES
Photo credit: capitolsingapore via Instagram
If you’re looking for a wintry Christmas experience in tropical Singapore, head over to Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES.
From now till 26 December, there’ll be an array of Christmassy activities put up at Capitol Singapore. There’ll be a European-themed Christmas market, carolling at the iconic Singing Tree, and even “snowfall” that happens every half an hour.
Photo credit: chijmes.sg via Instagram
Over at CHIJMES, there are caroling and concerts, light projection shows, and also live football screenings during this football season.
From now, shoppers can also stand a chance to redeem a mall voucher when they spend S$30 at either Capitol Singapore and/or CHIJMES.
Event period: 18 Nov – 26 Dec 2022
Locations: CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore
7) Rifle Range Nature Park — Explore Singapore’s newest nature park
Photo credit: nparksbuzz via Instagram
Singapore has a new nature park — Rifle Range Nature Park, a 66-hectare buffer park of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Parkgoers can explore the nature park via a network of boardwalks and trails, and stop by several photo-worthy spots for that ‘gram of achievement.
There are six trails with distances ranging from 113m to 842m long, passing wetlands, quarries, and wildlife habitats.
Photo credit: nparksbuzz via Instagram
For parkgoers who are looking for a more rustic hiking experience, there are the Banyan (647m) and Gaharu Trails (842m) beneath the grove of the banyan trees. And for parents who wish to bring their young ones on a nature expedition, there’s the Forest Exploration Trail (113m) with logs and boulders for children to hone their balancing skills.
Opening hours: 7AM – 7PM
Nearest MRT station: Beauty World (DT5), Exit A.
8) STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown 2022-2023
Photo credit: STAR ISLAND via Facebook
Wrap up the year with a bang at STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown on 31 Dec — featuring a 70-minute long fireworks celebration! Watch as these specially hand-crafted artisanal Japanese “Ghost Effect Shell” fireworks bloom in a red-to-white gradation.
Set against the iconic Marina Bay Sands, it’ll be a night to remember with flashing lights, loud music and large-scale pyrotechnics!
Cost: From S$68/pax
Event period: 31 Dec 2022
Address: The Float Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039805
9) New Aviation-themed Don Don Donki opens at Jewel Changi Airport
For those who simply can’t get enough of Don Don Donki, good news — a new Donki outlet has opened at Jewel Changi Airport.
The aviation-themed outlet sets itself different from the other 14 outlets in Singapore with a new halal corner, dining hall, sake bar, and section with exclusive travel and cosmetic products. If you aren’t heading to Japan anytime soon, this Donki at Jewel Changi could be a nice—and cheap—alternative.
Donki’s first-ever halal corner has more than 100+ halal Japanese products that include snacks, noodles, beverages, and cooking ingredients.
And if you’re like me who’s eagerly waiting for airlines to resume direct non-stop flights to Okinawa, there’re exclusive Okinawan snacks available only at this outlet!
If you’re feeling peckish, there’s also the Senraku Deli dining hall that offers customisable bento sets that starts from S$8.90. Prefer something lighter to munch along the way? There’s also a takoyaki (octopus balls) counter serving freshly made takoyaki at $5.80 a set.
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Address: Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, #B1-224, Singapore 819666
Ongoing Events & Deals in Singapore
10) The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022
Sebastian Masuda, ‘Final Weapon’ (2017), THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro
Making its first global stop out of Japan, The Doraemon Exhibition is here in Singapore from 5 Nov 2022 – 5 Feb 2023!
Catch your favourite blue robot cat at the National Museum of Singapore, in the form of original manga drawings by author Fujiko F Fujio and contemporary artworks by both local and Japanese artists.
The artworks reinterpret Doraemon in our changing world and one highlight is a 2m-tall Doraemon display by artist Sebastian Masuda — decorated with items like lego bricks and cute accessories.
Doraemon-themed Café by Toraya Confectionery, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro
Besides the artworks, fans can also try the Doraemon-themed dorayaki (red bean pancake) at S$6.90 each, at the pop-up cafe of Toraya (a Japan-famous Toraya confectionary shop 😋).
Merchandise sold at The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022, THE DORAEMON EXHIBITION SINGAPORE 2022 ©Fujiko-Pro
There’s also a Doraemon souvenir shop where you can bring home Doraemon-themed cups, bags, and folders!
Cost: S$30/adult
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Exhibition period: 5 Nov 2022 – 5 Feb 2023
Address: 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
11) Jurong Bird Park’s Grand Closure — $10 admission for local residents
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
One of Singapore’s oldest attractions and animal sanctuaries, Jurong Bird Park, will be closing on 3 January 2023. And to celebrate the 51 wonderful years before moving to the brand-new Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, park admission tickets will be sold at a promotional price of S$10 (U.P. S$36.10) to local residents from 19 November 2022 till 3 January 2023.
Visitors can follow a staff-curated trail to learn more about the park’s best-kept secret spots by themselves. 😉 Or join a new Nostalgic Signature Tour in November, where seasoned guides bring guests back in time as they share the park’s storied history.
In addition, there are also traditional pushcarts selling local hawker fare and carnival activities set up to bring out the festive spirits happening in the park.
Cost: S$10/pax
Opening hours: 8:30AM – 6PM
Address: Jurong Bird Park, 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925
12) Avatar: The Experience at Gardens by the Bay
Garden by the Bay’s Cloud Forest has transformed into the world of Avatar — with five unique zones to fulfill your Pandoran wanderlust.
Fly your own Banshee, create your own Avatar and catch Pandoran wildlife like Viperwolves as you explore interactive exhibitions and all its hyper-realistic models. Don’t miss the native Pandoran flora too like Vein Pods scattered around, to complete the true Avatar experience.
Cost: S$35/adult
Opening hours: 9AM – 9PM, last admission at 8:30PM
Exhibition period: 28 Oct 2022 – 31 Mar 2023
Address: Cloud forest, Gardens by the Bay
13) Changi Festive Village is back in Terminal 3 and Jewel Changi
With the Christmas season peeking around the corner, Changi Festive Village is back in both Terminal 3 and Jewel Changi Airport! 🎄
One could experience over 30 carnival games and rides such as the 3D Shooting Range, Boat Ride and Dino Kart 3.0 which could be played with credits. These credits can be earned through a 1-to-1 conversion rate (S$1 = 1 credit), or by spending a minimum of S$50 (S$80 for supermarkets and Jewel).
14) Monumental Hunt in the Civic District
Photo credit: National Heritage Board
School holidays are nearing and here’s an enriching activity you can do together with your young ones!
Here’s a fun way to learn about Singapore’s national monuments with the young ones! Monumental Hunt — launched by the National Heritage Board — is an adventure game where players solve puzzles scattered across national monuments like St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Former Hill Street Police Station, and Central Fire Station, along the way.
Cost: S$20/adult, S$15/child
Activity timings: 10AM, 11AM, 12PM
Activity dates: Saturdays from 5 Nov – 17 Dec 2022
Meeting point: Asian Civilisation Museum
15) Vibe Hotel opens in Singapore
Photo credit: Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard
There’s a new Vibe Hotel in town — the first to open outside of Australia. Opened and managed by Far East Hospitality, the Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard is located in the residential enclave of Orchard Road. So while it’s within walking distance of Singapore’s most famous shopping belt, it’s away from the noise and hustle.
Photo credit: Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard
Vibe Singapore is a 256-room hotel that has rooms of five categories — Superior, Deluxe, Family, and Suites. If you’re not heading overseas this year-end, Vibe Singapore could be a great staycation option for couples and even young families.
Rates: From $250++/night
Address: Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard, 24 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228518
16) The Great Bay Fiesta — Early bird discounts before 15 Nov
Year-end festivities are soon rolling out throughout the island, and one of the biggest events would be The Great Bay Fiesta that’s happening from 1 December 2022 to 1 January 2023.
The month-long Great Bay Fiesta will be held at Bayfront Event Space, with multiple activities clustered into four main event segments — The Great Cirque des Cascades, The Great World Carnival, The Great Food Fiesta, and Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice.
Tickets have gone on sale and you can enjoy an early bird discount that’s up to 20% off till 15 November.
Cost: From S$10/pax
Opening hours: 1PM – 10PM
Event period: 1 December 2022 – 1 January 2023
Location: Bayfront Event Space
17) Mega Carnival at Downtown East starts 19 Nov — Early bird 10% discount
Photo credit: Trip.com
You know Singaporeans take the year-end festivities very seriously when multiple large-size carnivals are set up around the island. Besides The Great Fiesta that’s happening at Bayfront Event Space, there’ll also be the Mega Carnival at Downtown East.
Happening between 19 November to 5 February next year, the Mega Carnival will feature more than 20 game stations and rides, as well as dinosaur-themed exhibits and VR attractions. The best deal of Mega Carnival? You only need to pay for entry and can enjoy all the activities offered at the carnival.
Photo credit: Trip.com
Some activities and attractions you can look forward to at Mega Carnival include a VR tation, colourful inflatables, slides, obstacle courses, and more!
Carnival-goers can also look forward to iconic carnival attractions and activities such as a food truck and the swan pedal.
Tickets start at S$28 per entry with a limited time slot of 2.5 hours. Book by 18 November and get a 10% discount!
Cost: From S$28/entry (10% off early bird discount by 18 Nov 2022)
Opening hours: 12PM – 9PM (Weekday), 10AM – 9:30PM (Weekend, PH, and eve of PH)
Event period: 19 Nov 2022 – 5 Feb 2023
Address: D’Marquee Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599
18) Celebrate the holidays with a staycation at The Clan: Festive Kinship package
Not too sure how to utilise your remaining annual leave? Here’s a good idea: reward yourself and your loved ones with a specially curated staycation package at The Clan Hotel.
Available for booking from 18 November 2022 to 29 January 2023, the staycation package includes a two-night stay at The Clan Hotel’s MASTER series Premier Room or Grand Premier Room. Other privileges also include a leather crafting workshop for two pax, a 6-course Festive Feast at QĪN Restaurant & Bar, S$100 QIN dining credits, and an exclusive rum-infused festive cocktail.
Cost: From S$1,848 nett / 3D2N staycation package
Book period: 18 Nov 2022 – 29 Jan 2023
Stay period: 28 Nov 2022 – 5 Feb 2023
Address: The Clan Hotel Singapore, 10 Cross Street, Singapore 048417
19) Merlion on Vacation — Explore Singapore in the metaverse and win prizes
What happens if the Merlion, the tourism icon of Singapore, went on a vacation? You can find out through a free virtual adventure — Merlion on Vacation.
Within the game, which is set in Singapore in the metaverse, players can explore a virtual hotel known as M Social Decentraland, where there’ll be mini-games featuring Singapore landmarks such as Orchard Road, Gardens by the Bay, and even Maxwell Food Centre.
Players who complete the games will stand a chance to win a one-night stay at M Social Singapore, as well as other F&B vouchers and merchandise.
20) Singapore Biennale 2022 — Natasha
No Ghost Just a Shell (2000) by various artists.
After 2 years, the Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022) is finally back and is themed, Natasha! To celebrate the return of the Singapore Biennale, the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) welcomes art lovers to its sprawling and ambitious forms of contemporary art.
Jordanian artist Raed Ibrahim’s series of clay tablets coded to reflect obscuring events and subjects.
There are three new venues — the Singapore Flyer, International Plaza, and 22 Orchard Road, that will join the exciting lineup of locations around Singapore!
Singaporean artist Zarina Muhammad’s Moving Earth, Crossing Water, Eating Soil at St John’s Island.
There will also be a series of public programmes held on 16, 21, and 22 October 2022, where you can participate in talks, workshops, and performances held by artists and collaborators.
Cost: From ~S$10/ticket
Exhibition period: 16 Oct 2022 – 19 Mar 2023
Opening hours: 10AM – 6:30PM
Address: 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065
21) Sunday Buffet on the Royal Albatross — Free-flow Prosecco and 50% off for kids
Photo credit: Tall Ship Adventures Pte Ltd
Young families who are looking for a less scary kind of Halloween experience this year can consider hopping aboard the Royal Albatross.
The luxury tall-ship is commencing their pirate-themed brunch buffet — sailing nearby Sentosa every Sunday, starting 25 September.
Photo credit: Tall Ship Adventures Pte Ltd
The 2-hour-long buffet sail will serve an all-you-can-eat spread of salmon sashimi, sushi, and free-flow prosecco, as well as complimentary freshly shucked Canadian oysters. There will also be special entertainment onboard for the kids during the sail.
*Pro-tip: Use the promo code <KIDSFUN> for an additional 50% discount!
Cost: S$195/adult, S$125/child
Sail timing: 11AM – 1PM
Promo period: Until Dec 2022
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
22) MENTAL: Colours of Wellbeing — New Exhibition at ArtScience Museum
You know that it’s okay to feel what you are feeling, right?
MENTAL: Colours of Wellbeing is not an exhibition about mental illness, but a representation of the uniqueness of every mental health journey. This exhibit features interactive installations that are not only educational but aesthetically pleasing and intriguing.
There are 24 interactive exhibits, art projects and large-scale installations that invoke different feelings and emotions through the familiar and surreal. MENTAL aims to celebrate the differences and complexities of everyone’s mental health journey while raising awareness of the importance of its well-being through art and science.
Cost: S$18/adult
Exhibition period: 3 Sep 2022 – 26 Feb 2023
Address: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
23) Pop-up cinema Projector X: Picturehouse opens at The Cathay
Photo credit: The Projector
The iconic Cathay Cineplex may have closed down in June 2022, but cinema-goers can look forward to a new pop-up cinema starting 19 August 2022.
Project X: Picturehouse is the latest venture by independent cinema The Projector, and will feature both art-house and mainstream films! That’s not all — the cinema’s open spaces have been decorated with upcycled furniture and will be used to host live events and art exhibitions.
No announcements yet on when the pop-up will be held until, so snap up tickets while you can!
Cost: From S$10.50/ticket
Opening hours: See film timings
Address: 2 Handy Rd, #05-01, Singapore 229233
24) Fort Canning Park — New Heritage Gallery and Spice Garden
Walk through five zones of Singapore’s history at the Heritage Gallery in Fort Canning Centre. The exhibition details the founding of Singapore and Fort Canning’s influence on Singapore’s growth. Interactive stations and excavated artefacts are also on display.
A 5-min walk away from Fort Canning Centre is the recently revamped and expanded Spice Garden. It holds 180 different species of plants and highlights the key spices in Singapore’s trading efforts.
Beyond the Spice Gallery is an interactive replica of an old-school spice provision shop and Kopitiam in the sheltered underpass.
Cost: Free
Opening hours:
Spice Gallery: 7AM – 10PM
Fort Canning Heritage Gallery: 10AM – 6PM
Address: Fort Canning Park, River Valley Rd, Singapore 179037
25) A Minion’s Perspective Experience
B-Banana? The minions are coming to town in an international touring exhibition — A Minion’s Perspective Experience.
There are eight themed rooms featuring familiar locations like Gru’s lab and the Minions Zone. Guests can also play interactive games (build a minion, anyone?) or catch snippets of the latest film, Minions 2: The Rise of Gru!
Cost: S$30/pax
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Address: Resorts World Sentosa Waterfront, 26 Sentosa Gateway #01-38/39/43/44
26) Patricia Piccinini: We Are Connected — Hyperrealistic Sculptures at ArtScience Museum
Enter an uncanny but friendly world of hyperrealism and hybrids.
Patricia Piccinini: We are Connected questions the possibility of a hybrid world through a nurturing lens, where humans, animals, and technology exist as one entity. The exhibition features hyperrealistic sculptures of strange beings and encourages the celebration of differences.
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands
The artworks appear in the forms of mechanised animals and mutated human beings that are strange at first glance yet oddly familiar. Piccinini challenges visitors’ thoughts on what it means to exist with different kinds of life and to celebrate a world filled with wonder and difference.
Cost: S$18/adult
Event period: 5 August 2022 – 29 January 2023
Address: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
27) Cable Car Sky Dining — Premium Four-course Menu at only S$149++/pax
Photo credit: Mount Faber Leisure
Running out of date ideas in Singapore? This August, take your other half to new gastronomic heights on a cable car. From 4 Aug, Mount Faber Leisure Group‘s Cable Car Sky Dining is presenting an all-new menu on its Stardust Cabin. Diners will get to savour sumptuous food while overlooking the spectacular panoramic view of Sentosa and the Harbourfront surroundings.
The four-course menu includes Spanish carabinero prawns, fresh Hokkaido scallops, Teriyaki Glazed Unagi and choices of mains between oven-baked lobster tom yum goong and slow-roasted lamb loin.
Cost: S$149++/pax (2 pax per cabin – reservation required)
Promo period: From 4 Aug 2022
28) New Cinema at ArtScience Museum with Free Film Screenings
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands
We recently said goodbye to the legendary Grand Cathay Cinema, but there’s a new kid in town. Located at the ArtScience Museum, ArtScience Cinema will feature award-winning films like Fantastic Mr. Fox and Where the Wild Things Are for free!
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands
They take surround sound very seriously here and have swapped out speakers for wireless headphones. So you can expect nothing but a fully-immersive experience!
The cinema’s curated selection of films is available all year round, with some films being switched out occasionally.
Cost: Free (unless stated otherwise)
Event period: Permanent
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Address: ArtScience Museum, Level 4, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
29) Chinatown Walking Tour Led by Ex-Triad Leaders
Photo credit: Triad Trails
For those who are looking for a unique tour experience in Singapore, how about a walking tour led by an ex-gang member?
Uncovering the underbelly of Singapore’s past dark secrets of gangs, drugs and crimes, Triad Trails is a 2.5h walking tour around Chinatown guided by an ex-offender. Participants can also get to have an up-close and personal dining experience with their tour leader.
Cost: S$80/pax
30) 20% off ferry tickets to the Southern Islands for the TTI community
If you’ve not given the Southern Islands a visit, here’s your chance to do so with 20% OFF your ferry tickets, valid until 31st December 2022. The promotion is exclusive to readers and subscribers of The Travel Intern with the code <TTI>.
Check out the ferry schedule here.
Cost: From $15/ pax (bef discount)
Promotion period: Till 31 Dec 2022
Read more: Singapore Southern Islands Guide — Island Hopping Around Lazarus, St John’s, Kusu and Sisters’ Island
31) Scentopia at Sentosa – Singapore’s First AR Perfume-making Experience
Photo credit: Scentopia Singapore
A new attraction at Sentosa combining Augmented Reality (AR) has arrived in Sentosa, showcasing the island’s history as an important point along the spice route to the garden city it is today.
Visitors can learn more through the Augmented & Scented Exhibits at Scentopia with the use of their smartphones, and take part in free guided tours happening at hourly intervals.
Photo credit: Scentopia Singapore
You can even design and create your own personalised fragrance at the perfume-making workshop with over 6000 scent wands available at Scentopia.
Costs: From S$95/pax
Opening hours: 11AM – 7PM
Address: 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore
32) Climb the Clock Tower of Victoria Concert Hall and Victoria Theatre
Photo credit: Art House Limited
There are several places in Singapore you can climb for that panoramic view of the city skyline, but this is one you’ve likely not tried before.
First opened exclusively to hotel guests who bought a S$528 staycation package in 2020, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall’s 54-metre-tall Clock Tower now has public guided tours!
The 60-minute tour includes access to the Clock Tower, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, plus the Heritage Gallery.
Cost: S$30/pax
Venue: Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, 9 Empress Place, Singapore 179556
33) New Trickeye @ South Side Opens on Sentosa + Free Cable Car Ride
Photo credit: Sentosa
Trickeye Museum at Resorts World Sentosa has relocated to Southside Interim Market in Sentosa, bringing you new and familiar optical illusion exhibits that are loved by people of all ages. At Trickeye @ Southside, visitors can also experience even more fun with the Augmented Reality App at the AR Trickeye Zones.
That’s not all, visitors can also enjoy a free cable car ride on the Sentosa Line with the purchase of admission tickets to Trickeye @ Southside.
Cost: From $32/pax
Opening hours: 10AM – 6PM (Thu – Mon)
Address: Southside Interim Market, 80 Siloso Road, #01-04 Block B, Singapore 098969
34) New Escape Game: Escape from St. John’s Island
Explore one of Singapore’s Southern islands in an all-new thrilling escape game by award-winning tour operator Tribe.
In Escape from St. John’s Island, players race against time to find a cure in a world struggling during a new pandemic. Only Sentosa and St John’s Island remain unaffected and you are tasked to obtain missing journal pages to solve this mystery.
With a time limit of four hours and a team of up to five members, it’ll be an exhilarating experience to share with your friends and family while you wreck your brains at this large-scale escape room. The tour includes a two-way ferry ride and a guide so you don’t have to worry about getting lost!
*Pro-tip: Bring along food and water as there are no resources on the island
Cost: S$481.50/group (up to 5 pax)
Tour timing: 9AM – 1:30PM (every Sat)
Meeting place: Marina South Pier, 31 Marina Coastal Dr, S018988 (Tour ends at either Marina South Pier or Sentosa Cove)
35) First ATV Adventure Park in Singapore for ages 4 and above
Photo credit: Mud Krank via Instagram
If you’re an adrenaline junkie craving an off-roading outdoor adventure, Kranji has just what you’re wanting. Mud Krank is an all-new ATV (all-terrain vehicle) trail riding facility that’s available for anyone above the age of four.
Photo credit: Mud Krank via Instagram
Perfect for families or a group of friends (up to five), Mud Krank allows participants to race through sand and mud on four wheels in an open yet safe environment. Each session lasts from 15 to 20 minutes and is an all-weather event.
Cost: From S$20/child and S$35/adult
Operating hours: 2PM – 6:45PM (Child); 8PM – 10PM (Adult), closed on Mon
Address: 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2 Gallop Kranji Farm Resort, Farm H, Singapore 718813
36) Spend a Night in a Container Hotel at Haw Par Villa
Photo credit: Shipping Container Hotel
The Container Hub (previously known as Shipping Container Hotel) has moved its pop-up hotel to Haw Par Villa, providing one more option to folks looking for an extraordinary staycation experience in Singapore.
Far from a hellish experience, the rooms come fully equipped with a functioning kitchen complete with a built-in induction hood and hob, fridge, microwave oven, washing machine, TV, dining table, sofa, and two Queen size beds.
Hotel guests can also request an electric BBQ table grill with a S$20 top-up.
Photo credit: Shipping Container Hotel
A stay at The Container Hub at Haw Par Villa would definitely check off multiple entries on the bucket list — having a one-of-a-kind staycation, staying over at a haunted theme park, and living out of a recycled shipping container.
Hotel guests are also entitled to a 50% discount off ticket prices to Haw Par Villa’s newest attraction, Hell’s Museum (U.P. S$18).
Cost: From S$250/night (up to five guests per room)
37) Revolving Gondola SkyHelix Sentosa
Singapore’s highest open-air panoramic ride, the SkyHelix Sentosa, slowly spirals upwards to a height of 35 metres, bringing riders spectacular and unobstructed views of Sentosa and the Southern Islands.
Don’t miss the specially concocted cocktails at the snacks bars, available with other light refreshments that you can purchase and bring up while enjoying your 12-minute long ride.
Cost: S$16.20/pax
Location: Imbiah Lookout Station, Sentosa
38) Lee Kong Chian Museum — New Parasite Exhibit
Photo Credit: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
One of the most underrated museums in Singapore, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum has launched a new temporary exhibition — Body Snatchers: Nature’s Zombies and Vampires.
The exhibition explores the terrifying world of parasites while educating museum-goers about parasites and how they play a part in the ecosystem.
Some of the parasites on display include tapeworms and cymothoid crustaceans, the latter is a parasite found in fishes that fully replaces its host’s tongue 😱
The Body Snatchers exhibition is expected to run until the end of October 2022.
Cost: S$16/adult
Opening hours: 10AM – 6PM (Tue–Sun)
Location: National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377
39) Klook’s Singapore Multi Attractions Pass — Bundle Savings
Save on Singapore attractions with Klook’s Singapore Multi-Attraction Pass bundle where you can access up to five attractions at discounted prices.
Some of these places include Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, and SkyHelix Sentosa. What’s more, it’s an open-dated ticket that is valid for 30 days — giving you the flexibility to choose where and when you need a vacation!
*Note: Wings of Time, Singapore Cable Car and Singapore Flyer will be temporarily closed on specific dates. Do check online before going.
Cost: From ~S$85/adult for two attractions
40) Cycle, kick scoot, and chill out with Gogreen @ St John’s Island
Photo credit: Gogreen Holdings
If you’ve visited St. John’s and Lazarus Islands, you’d know that they’re both rather big to cover on foot. Exploring the southern islands has gotten more convenient with Gogreen @ St John’s Island. You can now rent bicycles and kick scooters for visitors to rent.
Photo credit: Gogreen Holdings
Transport rental aside, you can also get kites, beach mats, and beach tents if you’re planning to hang and chill at any of the island beaches!
Cost: S$35/pax (2hr rental with kite-flying)
Operating hours: 10AM – 4:30PM on weekdays, 10AM – 5PM on weekends
Looking for new things to do in Singapore?
Rediscovering Singapore never ends, especially when there’re always new things popping up at every corner of the island. Whether it’s sailing to offshore islands like Pulau Ubin or stepping out of your comfort zone for epic experiences, there’ll always be parts of our little island to (re)discover!
In the meantime, stay inspired by bingeing on travel books and shows, enjoying awesome virtual tours, and picking up Lightroom skills to give your travel photos new life!
Still bored? Here are more cool stuff to check out in Singapore:
– Places to eat in Singapore: 12 Unique Restaurants in Singapore Even Non-Foodies Will Find Impressive
– Unique staycations to book: 16 Underrated Hotels to Spend Your S$100 SingapoRediscovers Vouchers
– New things to do: 15 Things to Do in Singapore for Outdoor-Loving Singaporeans
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