The 101 best things to do in Singapore

The Lion City may be one of the smallest cities in the world but it is undeniably an exciting place to be. It’s home to beautiful gardens, impressive architecture and iconic attractions that top every tourist’s bucket list, even locals who are still discovering their very own backyard. You know the usual suspects: Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Sentosa. But if you scratch beneath the surface, you’ll find dozens of things to do and see – you just need to know where to look. 

Not sure where to start? Leave it to us to show you around. Our Time Out Do List not only takes you to the world’s longest elevated infinity pool and first safari park for nocturnal animals but also to the forested nature reserves, offshore islands and hawker centres for some of the best (and cheap) food to refuel. We’ll even take you to hell and back via Haw Par Villa.

And if you still have some energy to burn, check out the best things to do in Singapore this week and this weekend.

What is it? This majestic airport mall is home to the tallest indoor waterfall and over 280 dining and retail outlets.  

Why go? If there's one thing to see, it's the HSBC Rain Vortex – and there's no missing it. When you're done gawking at that, you can head to other spots to chill out: Shiseido Forest Valley, Shaw IMAX, and Petal Garden, just to name a few. There are tons of retail shops and dining venues too. Standouts include The Backyard Bakers (awesome brownies), Birds of Paradise (botanical-inspired gelatos), Violet Oon (Peranakan fare), In Good Company, and Don Don Donki. 

Don't miss The hourly light and sound show at the HSBC Rain Vortex, the mall’s 40m-tall indoor waterfall, from 7.30pm to midnight.