Tourist Attractions & Monuments Singapore City

At the heart of the Central Catchment nature reserve, which extends over 2,000 ha, lies MacRitchie Reservoir. Far from the polished jungle of the botanical gardens, here you're really in the rainforest, and some of the trails can be strenuous. A 12 km trail (about 5 hours' walk) circles the reservoir. It can be very hot, so take water, good shoes and mosquito repellent. If walking isn't your thing, you can enjoy the reservoir by renting a kayak from the Paddle Lodge.

Changi Airport has more than one surprise in store, and here's one of the most delightful! In the world's first airport butterfly garden, you can immerse yourself in an enchanting tropical habitat, with an abundance of flowering plants, lush vegetation and a 6-metre waterfall. More than 1,000 tropical butterflies, representing up to 40 different species, can be seen here as the seasons change. You'll appreciate the educational corners and observation enclosures, perfect for a visit with children.

Changi Beach Park, located at the northern end of Changi, is one of the region's oldest coastal parks. Popular with locals and tourists alike, it offers a pleasant kampung atmosphere. There are many activities to enjoy here, including picnics, fishing and jogging, as well as watching the sun rise and set, and even watching planes take off and land. But of course, the pristine sandy beach and calm waters of the China Sea are first and foremost prized for swimming and water sports.

Perched atop Jewel (level 5), Canopy Park invites you to enjoy a fun, refreshing and surprising experience. From labyrinths to bouncing nets, a variety of attractions await you. Admission to Canopy Park includes access to the slides, mist bowls, petal garden and walking trails. Covering an area of 14,000 m², there's something for everyone, young and old alike. Enjoy dinner under the sparkling glass roof, surrounded by lush vegetation. An original break!

This nocturnal safari takes place in a 40-hectare park opposite the zoo. It's one of Singapore's star attractions, with night-time strolls and encounters with many protected and endangered animals. You can see the pangolin, theclouded leopard, the Malay tapir, theflying fox, a species of bat with an imposing wingspan, and the Malay tiger. The visit takes place in a small train.

Tan Yeok Nee, originally from Teochew, made his fortune in the pepper and gambier trade. In 1885, he built himself a superb house. It is the only one of its kind in Singapore. It features large granite columns and is home to many beautiful sculptures imported from China. After Tan Yeok Nee's death, the house had a motley crew of owners: a stationmaster, a bishop, the boarders of a girls' school and even the Japanese army during the occupation, then the Salvation Army.