Lion Tail Park
The Merlion Park, located in Marina Bay, is an iconic landmark in Singapore. The 8.6-meter-tall and 70-tonne Merlion statue continuously spouts water, and was designed by Singaporean sculptor Lim Nang Seng. The fish body represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village called Temasek, while the lion head symbolizes its earliest name, "Singapura" meaning "lion city" in Malay. In addition to the original Merlion statue, there is also a smaller 2-meter-tall and 3-tonne Merlion statue in the park.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is an iconic landmark of Singapore that won the 2012 World Building of the Year award. It consists of a greenhouse (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest), 18 super trees, a cultural heritage garden, a botanical world, Dragonfly Lake, and Kingfisher Lake. The Gardens by the Bay Children's Garden was newly opened in early 2014. It is a great place to get close to nature, with lush trees, exotic flowers and plants, and rippling water. Walking on the OCBC Skyway of the super trees, visitors can also enjoy the views of Marina Bay Sands Hotel and the Ferris wheel. At night, the lights of the super trees are very modern and visitors should not miss the light show at 19:45 and 20:45, where changing colors match the music and add to the stunning charm of this "future forest".
Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Sands SkyPark
Marina Bay Sands Hotel is the largest hotel in Singapore, consisting of three 55-story towers that slope at a 26° angle and boast an "air garden" at the top. The hotel's lower levels contain a large shopping mall, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a super-sized casino, while the rooftop "air garden" features a garden, jogging track, infinity pool, and the world's largest cantilevered observation deck, providing an unparalleled view of Marina Bay.
The Singapore Flyer (a giant observation wheel)
Located by the Singapore River, the Singapore Flyer, standing at 165 meters, is the largest observation wheel in Asia. It offers a panoramic view of attractions such as the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, F1 Singapore Grand Prix circuit, and the ArtScience Museum. On clear days, visitors can also see the coastlines of Malaysia and Indonesia. The ride is smooth and not intimidating with a round trip taking about 30 minutes. Below the Flyer, there is the "Singapore Food Trail", a food court with over 800 seats decorated in a 1960s style, making guests feel as if they have entered a time tunnel.
