Hidden gems in Singapore

Hidden Gems of Singapore

Singapore's landscape extends beyond its urban skyline to include the MacRitchie rainforest and the 54-hectare Kranji Marshes, home to 170 bird species. Cultural sites range from the sprawling Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery to the WWII-era ruins of Syonan Jinja. Specialized collections are found at the Mint Museum of Toys and the Singapore Philatelic Museum, while Gillman Barracks showcases contemporary art within colonial-era military buildings. For unique wildlife encounters, the Live Turtle Museum houses a diverse collection of chelonians.

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MacRitchie Nature Trail

This nature trail and TreeTop walk will take you through the last remaining stretch of Singapore rainforest.

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Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

The Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, is a Buddhist temple and monastery in Bishan, Singapore.

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Mint Museum of Toys

The MINT Museum of Toys simplified Chinese: 玩具博物馆; Tamil: பொம்மைகளின் அரும்பொருளகம்; traditional Chinese: 玩具博物館 is a purpose-built museum…

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Saint Joseph Church

Saint Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Singapore. It is located along Victoria Street in the Rochor Planning Area, within the…

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Singapore Philatelic Museum

The Singapore Philatelic Museum was a museum about the postal history of Singapore and its stamps.

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Raffles Marina

Located at Singapore's western tip, this yacht club features the 12-meter-high Johor Straits Lighthouse. The pier offers views of the Tuas Second Link and the surrounding straits.

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Gillman Barracks

At first glance this place seems like a building full of history and an architectural gem of the city.

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Live Turtle Museum

Turtle & Tortoise Live Museum brings nature closer to its visitors more than ever.

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Kranji Marshes

Freshwater marshland and nature reserve featuring woodland and wetland habitats. This 54-hectare site is home to over 170 bird species, including migratory birds and raptors.

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Syonan Jinja

Shinto shrine ruins dating back to the Japanese occupation during World War II. These remains of a structure envisioned as one of the most significant Shinto shrines in Asia are currently inaccessible to the public.

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