Discover Marina Bay’s impressive architectural icons such as ArtScience Museum, Gardens by the Bay, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and The Helix on this walking tour. We recommend starting your tour at the award-winning Gardens by the Bay and ending at the Merlion Park, one of Singapore’s most photographed places.
Gardens by the Bay
This 101ha garden has two conservatories, Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, 18 Supertrees, a 128m-long aerial walkway, two lakes, six themed gardens and four heritage gardens. A must-visit for the kids is the Far East Organization Children’s Garden which has a tree house, slides and interactive water tunnels.
Marina Bay Sands
Grab a bite at any of the 80 restaurants, cafes and bar at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Then, go on a shopping spree at over 170 stores which offer the latest designer wear, sportswear, shoes, bags, jewellery, watches, beauty products, electronic gadgets, lifestyle items and more. For stunning, panoramic views of the city skyline, make your way up to the Sands SkyPark.
ArtScience Museum
Discover fascinating aspects of art, science, design, architecture, technology and culture through world-class exhibits from the most renowned collections in the world at this striking lotus-inspired museum.
The Helix
A world’s first, The Helix was designed with a unique spiralling steel structure that resembles DNA. The bridge has four viewing pods that cantilever out over the water.
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Known affectionately to Singaporeans as the “Durians” (the local spiky fruit) because of its spiky roof domes, this performing arts centre has programmes and community festivals throughout the year.
Merlion Park
Meet the half-lion, half-fish Merlion, one of Singapore’s most famous icons and a photography hotspot, spouting water from its mouth at the waterfront Merlion Park.
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Join Locomole’s Marina Bay Scenic Walking Trail and get directions to Marina Bay’s iconic hotspots through an in-built Augmented Reality map.
