Editor's picks
A local's shortlist — the places worth your time first, each with a tip.
Tiong Bahru
Hidden gemNeighborhood · Central
Art-deco walk-up estate turned hip enclave of indie cafés, bookshops, and a beloved wet market.
Local tip: Skip brunch queues and eat upstairs at Tiong Bahru Market — the chwee kueh and lor mee are the real draw.
Maxwell Food Centre
Food · Chinatown / Tanjong Pagar
Classic hawker centre famous for Tian Tian chicken rice and old-school stalls.
Local tip: Go before noon — the famous stalls sell out and the lunch crowd is brutal.
MacRitchie Reservoir
Nature · Central Catchment
Rainforest trails and the TreeTop Walk suspension bridge minutes from downtown.
Local tip: Start at 7am to beat the heat and humidity; watch for cheeky long-tailed macaques — don't feed them.
Gardens by the Bay
Landmark · Marina Bay
Futuristic Supertree grove plus the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories.
Local tip: The outdoor Supertree light show is free — catch the 7:45pm or 8:45pm slot.
Joo Chiat / Katong
Culture · East Coast
Peranakan heart of Singapore — pastel shophouses, Nyonya food, and Katong laksa.
Local tip: This is where residents go for laksa and kueh, not the tourist strip; pair it with a cycle along East Coast Park.
Haji Lane
Hidden gemNightlife · Kampong Glam
Narrow lane of bars, street art, and indie boutiques beside the golden Sultan Mosque.
Local tip: Bar-hop here on a weeknight; weekends get packed, and the rooftop spots nearby have the best views.
Explore 126 places across Singapore
Museums, landmarks, monuments, heritage sites and parks — mapped, with photos. The most notable spots first.
Museums & galleries
(16)
MuseumNational Gallery Singapore
Public institution and national museum in Singapore
MuseumSingapore Art Museum
Art museum in Singapore
Museum
MuseumPeranakan Museum
Museum in Singapore specialising in Peranakan culture
MuseumJohor Art Gallery
Art gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
MuseumIndian Heritage Centre
History museum in Singapore
MuseumFigure Museum
Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
MuseumKite Museum
Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
MuseumJohor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum
Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
MuseumNUS Museum
University museum in NUS Kent Ridge campus
MuseumKTM Museum
Museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Museum
MuseumThe Maritime Experiential Museum
Maritime museum in Sentosa, Singapore
Scentopia
Museum.
Police Heritage Centre
Museum.
Dialogue in the Dark Singapore
Museum.
Landmarks & architecture
(10)
Landmark
LandmarkMerlion Park
Major tourist attraction at One Fullerton, Singapore
LandmarkThe Istana
Official residence and office of the President of Singapore
LandmarkJohor Grand Palace
Palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
LandmarkParliament House
House of the Parliament for Singapore
LandmarkJohor Bahru City Square
Public square in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Landmark
LandmarkFort Imbiah
Fort.
Former Fort Tanjong Katong
Fort.
Monuments & memorials
(5)
MonumentDalhousie Obelisk
Monument in Empress Place, Singapore
Reef the Chief
Public artwork.
Berlin Wall - old site
Memorial.
Esplanade
Historic monument.
Shonan Chureito World War II Memorial
Memorial.
Places of worship
(72)
Religious
Religious
ReligiousMaghain Aboth Synagogue
Synagogue in Rochor, Singapore
Religious
ReligiousArmenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Armenian church building in Singapore
ReligiousMasjid Hajjah Fatimah
Mosque in Kampong Glam, Singapore
Religious
ReligiousSri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Singapore
19th century Hindu temple in Singapore
ReligiousThian Hock Keng
Mazu temple in Singapore
ReligiousMasjid Abdul Gaffoor
Mosque in Little India, Singapore
ReligiousMasjid Omar Kampong Melaka
Mosque in Singapore
Abu Bakar Royal Mosque
Mosque in Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Religious
Religious
ReligiousMasjid Darul Ghufran
Mosque in Singapore
ReligiousCathedral of the Good Shepherd
Church in 'A' Queen Street, Singapore
Religious
ReligiousMasjid Al-Istiqamah
Mosque in Singapore
Religious
Religious
Religious
ReligiousAn-Nur Kotaraya Mosque
Mosque in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
ReligiousMasjid Yusof Ishak
Mosque in Singapore, named after the Prime Minister (Yusof Ishak)
ReligiousChesed-El Synagogue
Synagogue and national monument in Singapore
Religious
Religious
Religious
Religious
ReligiousPasir Gudang Jamek Mosque
Mosque in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
ReligiousMasjid Al-Amin
Mosque in Telok Blangah, Singapore
Religious
ReligiousMasjid An-Nahdhah
Mosque in Bishan, Singapore
Religious
Religious
ReligiousSaint Joseph's Church
Church in Rochor, Singapore
ReligiousChurch of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church in Singapore
ReligiousKolam Ayer Mosque
Mosque in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Religious
Religious
ReligiousCity Harvest Church
Local independent megachurch in Singapore
Religious
ReligiousCathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
ReligiousYueh Hai Ching Temple
Chinese temple in Singapore
ReligiousChurch of Saints Peter and Paul
Church in Singapore
Religious
ReligiousPasir Pelangi Royal Mosque
Mosque in Johor, Malaysia
Religious
Religious
Religious
ReligiousChurch of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Roman Catholic church in Singapore
ReligiousChurch of the Holy Immaculate Conception
Church in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
ReligiousMakam Habib Noh
Mosque and Muslim mausoleum in Singapore
Religious
Religious
ReligiousAngullia Mosque
Sunni mosque in Little India, Singapore
ReligiousMasjid Hajjah Rahimabi Kebun Limau
Mosque in Whampoa, Singapore
Religious
ReligiousMasjid Haji Mohd Salleh
Mosque in Geylang, Singapore
ReligiousChurch of St Mary of the Angels
Church in Bukit Batok New Town, Singapore
ReligiousChurch of the Sacred Heart
Church in Singapore
Religious
ReligiousChurch of St. Teresa
Church building in Bukit Merah, Singapore
Religious
ReligiousChurch of Saint Francis Xavier
Church in Singapore
ReligiousMasjid Alkaff Kampung Melayu
Mosque in Singapore
Religious
Religious
Religious
ReligiousSri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple
Place of worship.
St George's Church
Place of worship.
The Kusu Kramats
Place of worship.
Heritage & archaeology
(3)Pump House
Historic ruins.
Ruins
Historic ruins.
Shelter Ruin
Historic ruins.
Parks & nature
(17)
ParkSingapore Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden located in Singapore
Park
Park
ParkEast Coast Park
Beach park in the eastern part of Singapore
ParkKent Ridge Park
Park in Singapore
Park
ParkChinese Garden, Singapore
Park in Jurong East, Singapore
Park
ParkBishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Park in Bishan and Ang Mo Kio, Singapore
ParkBukit Batok Nature Park
Park in Singapore
Park
ParkSembawang Hot Spring Park
Sole hot spring park in Sembawang, Singapore
Park
Park
ParkEsplanade Park
Historic park originally built in 1943 located in the Esplanade within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore's central business district.
Park
ParkMore to explore
(3)Southernmost Point of Continental Asia
Visitor attraction.
Sundial Garden
Visitor attraction.
Hoya House
Visitor attraction.
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