SINGAPORE
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Some attractions not to be missed!
Merlion Park
You’ve probably seen images of Singapore’s national icon, the mythical Merlion with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.
The body symbolises Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, meaning 'sea town' in Old Javanese. Its head represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura, or ‘lion city’ in Malay.
Today, you can glimpse this legend at Merlion Park. Spouting water from its mouth, the Merlion statue stands tall at 8.6 metres and weighs 70 tonnes. This icon is a ‘must-see’ for tourists visiting Singapore, similar to other significant landmarks around the world.
Distance from Congress Venue: 1.2km (12 min on foot)
The lush and beautiful Gardens by the Bay is dominated by the sleekly sculptured biodomes—marvels of architecture, design and engineering.
It’s hard to miss the sprawling 101-hectare lot right by the water in Marina Bay. Two huge futuristic structures rise out of the greenery at Gardens by the Bay, which was designed with environmental sustainability in mind.
These are the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest cooled conservatories, the world’s largest columnless greenhouse. The freestanding unsupported glass roofs enclose expansive spaces unmarred by any pillar or column.
Besides ultra-modern design, the conservatories also use cutting-edge technologies for better energy efficiency.
Distance from Congress Venue: 1.5km (16 min on foot)
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Botanic Gardens
Singapore’s oldest garden is a treasure trove for plant lovers, or those who simply want to have a good time outdoors.
A testament to Singapore’s reputation as a City in a Garden, the Botanic Gardens is the country’s first UNESCO Heritage Site, joining the ranks of iconic landmarks such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and The Great Wall of China. Established in 1859 by the Agri-Horticultural Society, 60 acres of land were transformed from a disused plantation into the popular recreational garden you see today.
Distance from Congress Venue: 6.5km (10 min by car)
The award-winning Singapore Changi Airport offers visitors a variety of attractions spread across its four terminals. Singapore’s main airport is an experience not to be missed, as it is consistently ranked as one of the best in the world. Whether you’re stopping by on a layover, or jetting in or out of Singapore, there’s always something to do at all hours, within its four terminals.
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National Gallery Singapore
Take in the region’s newest and largest museum of modern Singapore and Southeast Asian art housed within two of Singapore’s awe-inspiring national monuments. The latest jewel in Singapore's art crown, the National Gallery Singapore is a visual arts institution housing an unparalleled collection of modern Singapore and Southeast Asian art. Dedicated to curating a collection that will provide insights into the unique art, heritage and history of the region, this is a must-visit destination in Singapore.
The Gallery showcases more than 8,000 pieces from Singapore’s National Collection, making it one of the world’s largest and most invaluable public collections of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art from the 19th century to the present day. The focus of the National Gallery Singapore is to provide a unique experience of art and to inspire international appreciation of our rich history and heritage.
Distance from Congress Venue: 1km (10 min on foot)
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Located at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, visitors get to enjoy experiential learning journeys at the 26-hectare award-winning Singapore Zoo. Singapore Zoo's world-famous naturalistic exhibits offer many opportunities to experience the wonders of wildlife, with more than 4,200 animals of over 300 species, of which 34 per cent are threatened.
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Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is one of the most renowned bird sanctuaries around the globe.
Waterfall Aviary is the park’s largest walk-in aviary, housing over 600 free-flying birds from 50 species, including the endangered sun conures, common crowned pigeons and Von der Decken’s hornbills. Set against a 30-metre high waterfall, it’s also the world’s first and tallest man-made waterfall.
Another noteworthy exhibit is African Treetops, a 3,000 square metre and nine-storey high flight aviary. The aviary features African birds, with over 300 birds from over 30 species, and is a popular highlight among visitors who get to feed starlings and turacos while walking across suspended bridges.
Distance from Congress Venue: 25km (28 min by car)
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