Offbeaten 23 Things to do in Singapore for 48 Hours

by Abbi Clarke Traveler

At first Sigapore would make you think business, official meetings, industrial affairs and other work related stuff. However if you plan to enjoy and explore this city with the help of travel planner, you can totally go offbeat with that stereo type thinking. The city can be a lot of fun if you know exactly where to visit here.

Try the Food:Singapore is often used as a stopover while getting somewhere else. If this is the same in your case, extend your stop over from a day to two and indulge in the mouthwatering delecacies of the city. Chinatown and Robertson Quay are splendid options to feast your tummy. The Arab street is replete with restaurants and bars where you can explore the variety in food here as well.

Explore the City: If you get a little inquisitive and dive into the history of the city, Singapore might just interest you. You could take a boat ride from the Changi point ferry terminal and get to the petie island village through the concrete jungle in the city. The village can be understood better by hiring a bike to get around it. Enjoy a meal at the village leisury stroll around the mangrooves and head back towards your ferry with a little extra historic knowledge. A better way of exploring singapore is by taking a walking tour and understanding the city and culture through a local's perception.

Sentosa islands: On a visit to this city, the Sentosa islands shold top your list of Must things to do in Singpaore. The island although may eat up an entire day of your trip, it is totally worth it. The entertainment you can look forward to at the island include;

Mountain fun:

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Singapore Cable Car
Skyline Luge Sentosa
Madame Tussauds Singapore
MegaZip Adventure Park
Sentosa 4D AdventureLand
Sentosa Merlion
Sentosa Nature Discovery
Tiger Sky Tower
Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom

Water fun:

Gogreen Cycle & Island Explorer
Gogreen Segway® Eco Adventure
iFly Singapore
AZZURA Beach Club
MegaZip Adventure Park
Port of Lost Wonder
The Flying Trapeze
Wave House Sentosa
Wings of Time
Animal & Bird Encounters
SeaBreeze Water - Sports @ Wave House
Skyline Luge Sentosa
Southernmost Point of Continental Asia
Tanjong Beach Club
Underwater World Singapore & Dolphin Lagoon
Adventure Cove Waterpark

Enjoy the city free of cost: You could visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple thats just about 6 years old or the 6 National Heritage Board museums namely the National Museum of Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, Peranakan Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Reflections at Bukit Chandu and Singapore Art Museum.

Another free entertaining option is the many beaches in the city. You could spend all day here enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of the beautiful beaches and take a dip in the water as well.

Visit the breathtaking gardens of Singapore and treat your eyes to the light showat the supertree groove of gardens by the bay. The natural botanic gardens like the National Orchid Garden and Burkill Hall are worth a visit too.

Other than the famous sentosa islands, singapore has a couple of other islands as well. These islands are ideal for day trips, picnics, leisure time at the beach and more.

If you think a holiday is for rest and relaxation, but want to feel like you've done something adventurous at the same time climb the 163.63 meter tall peak. That may feel like nothing but it is indeed the tallest peak of Singapore.

Last but not the least, the city hosts concerts every night that one can enjoy for free. Witness the spectacular local and international talent with commendable musical performances here.

Singapore is quite deceptive, the city is popular for professtionalism with business minds and industrial centers. However, entertainment is deep rooted to the city undoubtedly. If your spouse is off on a business trip for a day or two to singapore, tag along and explore the fun side of the city with kids.

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