Singapore Flyer is the new iconic attraction of Singapore. Give you a stunning view 165m from the ground, right above the shimmering Marina Bay waterfront, to another iconic places and historical landmarks of Singapore down below. Such as Singapore River, Raffles Place, Merlion Park, Empress Place and the Padang. As the Flyer wheel turns 360^o, you will have the most breathtaking and panoramic experience of Singapore. While having the spectacular ride, you can also have your taste buds experiencing the local favorites and international cuisine from the Flyer restaurants. The Flyer is open from 8.30am to 10.30pm, giving you the variety of day and night sky view. It's located around 20 minutes from Changi airport or 10 minutes from the popular shopping street, Orchard Road [Get directions].

Singapore Zoo offer daylight and night adventures (Night Safari) of animals’ life. You can explore the zoo by riding the tram, by foot or join the adventure packages. On daylight, the Zoo offers many shows such as feeding the animal, animal encounters and ride, animal photographs and some special event's show. On the Night Safari, you will have a closer look of the nocturnal animals life. You can also choose to go on the tram ride, or by foot, even both experience.

The Singapore Zoo open between 8.30am to 6pm. and the Night Safari starting from 7.30pm to 12 midnight daily. Wheelchairs are available for free (on first come first serve basis). Strollers for little one and little wagon for bigger kids to pushed and pull around, also available to rent. 90% of the zoo area is accessible by wheel. The Singapore Zoo is located around 30 minutes journey from the city [Get directions]. There are also pickup services provided by the Zoo and BusHub from some places around Singapore for certain fee.

The Singapore Botanic Garden is a 63.7 hectares area of botanic and experimental garden located around 20 minutes by car from Changi Airport or 10 minutes from Orchard Road [ Get directions]. You can just walk accross the area, but highly advised to get the map and brochures provided at the entrance and on information boards, to guides you along the way. Except for the Orchid Garden, other area in Botanic Garden is free.

The Botanic Garden main attraction is the National Orchid Garden (in the Central Core area). It's around 10 minutes walk from the Visitor Centre. The Orchid Garden now offer a permanent showcase, the largest diplay of tropical orchids in the world. It's offer the diversity, richness and beauty of over 1000 orchid species and 2000 hybrids. Orchid Garden open from 8.30am to 7pm daily.

Most of the garden area is enjoyable for all ages. But the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, is designed specially for your little ones. It's has its own entrance at Bukit Timah (same entrance with the NUS Bukit Timah Campus). This garden is has quite large area suitable for kids to explore and interactively learn about life science. The garden divided into smaller area like Water Play area, play ground, a tree house with slides and sling, nature maze, and some interactive exhibits on the life science (such as photosyntesis showcase and showcase of different uses of plants). There is also a refresment area near the entrance. Its open for children and their parents, from 8am to 7pm daily.

Another interesting places in Botanic Garden are the lakes. There are three lakes, namely Symphony Lake, Eco-Lake and Swan Lake. The Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage on Symphony Lake occasionally has free concerts on weekends. Notable performers include the Singapore Symphony Orchestr and Singapore Chinese Orchestra.

Sentosa Island is a small island in the southern coast of main island of Singapore. It has 2km long beaches, with some cafes, restaurant and hotel/resorts. Interesting activities for visitor are golf courses (available for kids and adults), water sports along its three main beaches (Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong Beach) and have some adrenalin pump on the Sentosa Luge and Skyride, or the Flying Trapeze.

There are number of places within the island, offering various attractions/shows for visitors:

One of popular places is The Merlion. This is the biggest replica of iconic symbol of Singapore, a 37 meters tall creature that can be 'climbed' using elevators inside. On its top, you will be rewarded by 360o fascinating view of Sentosa Island and southern side of Singapore. Down below, the Merlion Walk, a 120 meters long mosaic walkway is a nice place to get the huge look of The Merlion, or have a rest, even for kids to play in its water park.

Another places to visit; the Tiger Sky Tower (previously known as Carlsberg Sky Tower), Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, Underwater World, also coming soon in 2010 is the world-class family resort of Resort World and amusement park of Universal Studio Theme Park.
Some regular show and attraction can be viewed at the Dolphin Lagoon, at Palawan Amphitheatre for Animal and Bird Encounters and at the Beach Station for Song of The Sea (a musical show with water and lasers effects).

Singapore's Chinatown is a large area composed of a several sub-districts. There are four main districts - Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh - each with its own distinctive flavour. Highly visited during the Chinese New Year and Mid Autumn Festival, but also having hive activities all year round. You can have your cultural appetite adventures on its food street, shopping for gems and heritage items at its street market and explore its heritage journey at the Chinatown Heritage Centre.

Dempsey Hill/Tanglin Village was the British Army barracks. Left its green side as the fresh air, relax vibe and green surrounding to current Dempsey Hill. Its known for its antique, teak furniture shops and carpets dealers. Now also known as wine-dine destinations with cozy atmosphere and perfect place for a night-out. There are more than 15 restaurants and bars offering wines and various tastes of dishes from east to west, an art school, art and antique galleries, a spa and a child entertainment centre.

Dempsey Hill provide pick up services from several places, such as:

• Dempsey Hill, Blk 8D Bus-stop outside Gleneagles Hospital
• Bus-stop in front of Thai Embassy
• Orchard Boulevard Road (In front of Four Seasons Park)
• In front of ‘Au Petit Salut’ (Bus-stop B01)