Singapore in a Day; Perfect Itinerary for a Long Layover

In the ‘Jewel’: 

1. The Waterfall – Shiseido Forest Valley and Rain Vortex (FREE to enter and enjoy) 

The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, cascading down 7 storeys in the heart of the Jewel complex. Immerse yourself amongst the sounds and smells of the canopy as you step into a garden wonderland with dozens of walkways and seating to move at your own pace as you gaze upon this towering water feature, flowing from a vortex hole in the ceiling. You can also view this feature from the basement levels behind glass for a closer feel to the mesmerising waterfall. 

2. Canopy Park and other paid attractions

If you are looking to stay within the airport bounds (for connecting flight convenience or visa reasons), there are plenty of interactive activities and zones at an additional small fee. The Canopy Park includes attractions such as the Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden and Topiary Walk that allow a fully immersive art and sculpture experience at approximately $8 SGD per adult (other price categories available). And if immersive art still doesn’t quite entertain you enough, there is also a hedge maze ($14 SGD), Mirror maze ($19 SGD) and 25 metre high Walking Net ($19 SGD) to take your experience to the next level. Costs of these additional paid attractions also include a Canopy Park ticket in their prices. 

Terminal 1: 

3. Cactus garden 

Escape to the rooftop to a 24 hour bar surrounded by over 100 species of cacti for a surreal and unique garden setting. Bask in the sun or drink under the stars, this stunning union of nature and entertainment will guarantee an interesting topic of conversation and perhaps you’ll even learn something new about these tenacious prickly plants. 

Terminal 2: 

4. Sunflower Garden

A golden rooftop garden that will put a smile on your face. A stunning nursery of sunflowers to embrace and capture a photo with. Open 24 hours, every day, you can enjoy these radiant flowers while soaking in the natural sun’s rays, or venture to the roof at night to experience the magical scene under special, gentle lighting. 

Terminal 3:

5. Butterfly Garden

Embrace the beauty of the Butterfly. Delicate and agile, these quick little insects are often difficult to encounter up close in the wild. However, as the world’s first butterfly enclosure within an airport, you can step into a room filled with these flying beauties at any time and watch them sit peacefully upon the greenery or eat some of the sweet fresh fruit laid out for them. A perfect opportunity to get up close to these cute and curious creatures, but try not to touch them or disturb their flight. If you’re interested in learning more about the various species, nutrition, breeding and life-cycle of the butterflies, you will find plenty of information boards within the enclosure. There is also a glass wall on the front of the cocoon chamber, so that you can witness the cycle of the butterfly at all stages of its transition to the winged beauty that we adore. 

6. Climbing Gym 

Ready to take your visit to a whole new level? The team at ‘The Rock School’ have opened an indoor climbing wall on the 3rd basement level of Terminal 3. For an additional fee, you can expel some energy and get in a fun workout on the wall. Using their auto belay ropes technology, it’s easier than ever to come in, clip in and climb up the wall for some exciting indoor entertainment. 

Terminal 4:

7. Chandelier 

This 16 metre, vertical, play structure provides fun for all ages! Take to the skies as you climb through this exciting, floor to ceiling, net chandelier. Open 24 hours and located right in the middle of the departure hall in Terminal 4, this playground could not be more convenient. 

Easily one of the most iconic attractions in Singapore, Gardens by the Bay simply can’t be missed on your itinerary. A marvelous combination of urban art meets natural flora, this stunning garden will allow you to experience nature in both an exhilarating and educational manner. 

With FREE admission to more than 10 unique themed gardens and attractions, featuring thousands of plant species, it will be hard to pick your favourite spot. From greenery, to wetlands, to the spectacular Supertree grove, you will fill your camera roll with hundreds of beautiful flowers, colours, and lights. Most of the free attractions are open from 5am to 2am, so no matter the time of day or night, you will be able to experience the gardens either with the natural sunlight or under spectacular lighting and colour displays. 

For an additional fee, you can also take to the skies and experience Singapore from a higher perspective from one of the Skyway observatory platforms or gaze upon rare and wonderful flora displays in the temperature-controlled conservatory domes. 

So whether you just enjoy a casual walk through the gardens or would like to learn more about exotic plant species, Gardens by the Bay will leave you satisfied and amazed. For more information about this beautiful area or to book some of the spectacular paid experiences, visit the Gardens by the Bay Website or follow this link; Gardens by the Bay

The Merlion is the official mascot of Singapore. It is a mythical creature that resembles the head of a lion on the body of a fish. With rich historical significance, an 8 metre tall merlion statue and water feature can be found overlooking Marina Bay in Merlion Park. Approximately a 20 minute walk from Gardens by the Bay, enjoy a casual stroll through the streets of Singapore to come and marvel at this iconic symbol. The Park also features a few smaller Merlion statues, wishing wells and lovely eateries to explore. 

Singapore is known for its impressive architecture and incredible ability to merge art and nature to create a beautiful undertone within a bustling cityscape. As you walk through the streets you are likely to find many outdoor art installations of every size, colour, and medium. With many of the works created by local artists, they portray an intriguing aspect of Singapore’s heritage. The installations are scattered throughout the country, however, there is one particular street in the business district that has a much denser collection of works. The walkways of De Souza Street and Raffles Place, surrounding Singapore’s Prestigious Art Gallery, exhibits 8 individual large scale sculptures as well as many more within a few minutes walk. Some of the more iconic sculptures in this area are ‘Momentum’ by David Gerstein, ‘Singapore Soul’ by Jaume Plensa, ‘All the Essentially Essential’, and ‘Mirror Balls’ across the river.