10 Places to See in Singapore for Free

10 Places to See in Singapore for Free

Explore the panoramic view in Singapore for free? It's possible now, there are many options Places to see in Singapore without spending too much money. As we all know about this country, everything is expensive more other countries in Southeast Asia. However, there are plenty of places to visit with a beautiful view and panoramic. Here are the 10 Places to See in Singapore for Free:

1. Merlion Park

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Merlion park is one of must visit place when you’re have a vacation in Singapore, Merlion is landmark of the country which has a half lion and a half fish. Located in heart of Central District you can enter this place for free. While you’re enjoy the ambience of this place, don’t forget to take a picture with Merlion statue as a background. This place is most visited by tourist and always crowded and there is some queue to take a picture on the statue. From the statue we can take a picture with the background of Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

 

2. Gardens by the Bay

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Gardens by the Bay located in the Central Business of Singapore, which means this place is a busy area with kind of activities. Although the busiest area, the Garden bay just like oases in the city. The garden is a combination of high-tech greenhouse and one of the scenic places in Singapore is Supertree Grove which connected by sky bridge. Best time to visit the garden in the morning or before sunset. If the night there is a Garden Rhapsody, it will magnificent with music and light around the Supertrees grove.

 

3. Singapore Botanic Gardens

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Places to see in Singapore is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site is Singapore Botanic Gardens, The gardens is a botanical and horticultural plant. Uniquely, this place has more than 60.000 plants and orchid plants. In the middle of Garden, there is a swan lake who lives kind of fish and aquatic plants. The best healing after your tour around Singapore. Even you can picnic on the yard of the Garden. If you want to know the historical stories of the garden, there is a museum inside of the garden. Good news, this is the places to visit in Singapore for free.

 

4. Clarke Quay

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Clarke Quay located on the riverside of Singapore river. Along the street we can find the Colourful Chinese Building that still original building. Not only the historical building but also restaurant, cafe, and bars with waterside scenic view. Clarke Quay is the best places to visit in Singapore for couples, enjoy the nightlife In here such a great moment.

 

5. Southern Ridges

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Do you like outdoors activity? Maybe Southern ridges will be your choices. Besides the outdoor activity, this place is the best place to see in Singapore with a seamless expanse of green open spaces. The walking trails spanning over 10km start from Mouth Faber Park - Telok Blangah Hill Park - Hort park - Kent Ridge Park. If you want to explore the ridges, it's better to come in the morning because it takes 3 hours walking until the finish. In fact, you will never tired because you find the breathtaking landscape with kind of birds and insects.

 

6. Sri Mariamman Temple

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Sri Mariamman Temple or also known as Mariamman Kovil or Kling Street Temple is located in Chinatown district, this is Hindhus temple that was built in 1827, and now became the oldest temple in Singapore. The temple is dedicated to Goddess, especially for Mariamman Goddess. It’s know with her power to curing illnesses and diseases. The festival in Sri Mariamman Temple is Theemithi, this is the fire walking ceremony. If you want to see, the ceremony held in October or November. This temple is also the place to the registry of Hindus marriages.

 

7. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum located at 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore. The temple is restoration from 5 storey temple. If you entrace the temple, immediately you will find stunning hall with high ceiling. The building in the central of Chinatown and opened to public in 2007. This place is adopt by Tang Dynasty and the style of Buddhist mandala. If you want free tour with English speaking, its available every Tuesday and Thursday.

8. Orchard Road

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Who knows about Orchard road Singapore? Yes, everyone known this place. Orchard road is located in the heart of Singapore with has kind of mall and shopping center even there are kind of stall to service your hunger after walk along the street. You will find kind of malls such as ION Mall, Orchard Central and Ngee Ann City. Not only mall you will find of outlet store with famous design branded along the street. Enjoy and explore the sightseeing of this road with fun.

 

9. St Andrew Cathedral

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St. Andrew Cathedral is the first and largest Cathedral in Singapore. Since 1 October 1861 the building was operated and in 1973 this cathedral being one of national museum in Singapore. If you’re visit in the civic district, this places not to be missed because the architecture is such an amazing view. And now become one of new place to visit in Singapore for instagramable photo hunter. If you want came here to know the history, there are free tour guide who speak in English but do the call first.

 

10. East Coast Park

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The last place to see in Singapore is East Coast Park. This park is most popular park for urban people, enjoy the panoramic view of beach on the seashore. This place is best for who visited Singapore on a budget, because this coast is free for all the visitor. The theme of the coast is “Recreation for All” its means all of you can do an activity in here. Mostly local people doing sport like jogging, cycling, beach volleyball and cable skiing. Even you can do water sport like Xtreme Skatepark. East Coast park has public facility like rest room on every area (Area Areas B1, B2, C1, C4, D1, D5, F1, F2, G1 and G2) with shower facility, so the visitor can take a shower after have fun on the coast)

Mostly people come with their family and friend to enjoy and picnic under the coconut palm tree and enjoy their meal box. East Coast Park is also famous as a center of hawker food. Its the best place to hang out with your friend or family, the restaurant is available to yo who want barbecue while enjoy the night ambience.