Children's Holidays: Holidays In Singapore

2023 Author: Amber Richards | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 00:24

Gardens by the Bay

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Gardens by the Bay consists of a rainforest, a flower conservatory and giant electric trees. The rainforest and greenhouse are located inside domes with a unique microclimate that allows flowers and plants from all over the world to feel good. The rainforest is vertical: you walk along the bridges from top to bottom, looking at exotic plants and a huge waterfall. At night, the complex begins to sparkle with hundreds of colored lights and gains even more charm.

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore

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Universal Studios Park consists of seven thematic zones: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Madagascar, Far Away Kingdom and attractions based on the cartoon Shrek …

Universal Studios Singapore

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The newly opened amusement park based on the most famous blockbusters filmed by Universal Studios is located in the center of Sentosa, also called "the island of fun". Very young children, as well as very impressionable adults, may be intimidated by too naturalistic, or too fast (here is the highest roller coaster in Southeast Asia), or too interactive attractions. But those citizens who are already six or seven years old will surely come to indescribable delight. Be sure to go down to the underground kingdom "Revenge of the Mummies" with gigantic statues of the god Anubis at the entrance. The pleasure, however, is not for the faint of heart: you rush along steep hills in pitch darkness and you are constantly attacked by mummies, huge beetles, werewolves and other evil spirits, and it is not clear where water is pouring and flames fall from nowhere. You should set aside at least a day to visit the park - it is possible that you will really like it there and want to ride some of the attractions twice or thrice. In Jurassic Park, you will raft down the river, fighting off the incredible size of dinosaurs and brontosaurs, there is also the Transformers attraction based on the cartoon of the same name - if, of course, you are ready to turn into a transforming robot that fights other techno monsters in the metropolis the future. Younger children love the Madagascar attraction, where you can chat with the characters of this cartoon. And Shrek's Castle, which shows 4D cinema, which gives the feeling of being completely immersed in the reality of the film - at the level of five senses. In Jurassic Park, you will raft down the river, fighting off the incredible size of dinosaurs and brontosaurs, there is also the Transformers attraction based on the cartoon of the same name - if, of course, you are ready to turn into a transforming robot that fights other techno monsters in the metropolis the future. Younger children love the Madagascar attraction, where you can chat with the characters of this cartoon. And Shrek's Castle, which shows 4D cinema, which gives the feeling of being completely immersed in the reality of the film - at the level of five senses. In Jurassic Park, you will raft down the river, fighting off the incredible size of dinosaurs and brontosaurs, there is also the Transformers attraction based on the cartoon of the same name - if, of course, you are ready to turn into a transforming robot that fights other techno monsters in the metropolis the future. Younger children love the Madagascar attraction, where you can chat with the characters of this cartoon. And Shrek's Castle, which shows 4D cinema, which gives the feeling of being completely immersed in the reality of the film - at the level of five senses. Younger children love the Madagascar attraction, where you can chat with the characters of this cartoon. And Shrek's Castle, which shows 4D cinema, which gives the feeling of being completely immersed in the reality of the film - at the level of five senses. Younger children love the Madagascar attraction, where you can chat with the characters of this cartoon. And Shrek's Castle, which shows 4D cinema, which gives the feeling of being completely immersed in the reality of the film - at the level of five senses.

Express ticket

Universal Studios Singapore

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A ticket to Universal Studios entitles you to ride all the attractions an unlimited number of times. Better to buy an express ticket - a little more expensive, but you can skip the queues.

Marine Life Park Water Park and Aquarium

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Start with a visit to the aquarium, otherwise the kids won't have the energy to explore the world's largest collection of marine animals. The Oceanarium, which has been filled with more than 54.6 million (!) Liters of water, was recently opened. The diversity of its fauna is impressive: more than 800 species and 100,000 individuals, including 200 sharks, huge stingrays, dolphins, various jellyfish, as well as a giant, 10-storey building, coral reef with all its numerous inhabitants. Those wishing to get to know marine animals better can go snorkeling, swim with sharks and dolphins. Nearby is an equally exciting water park with such steep adrenaline slides that it is dangerous to take small children on most of them. Except, perhaps, a wooden pirate ship with many stairs and small slides, where the kids having fun until they drop, are constantly poured with water. A special pleasure is to relax in an inflatable ring and start sailing along the Adventure River that runs through the entire park. Along the coast - the revived scenery of "Indiana Jones": the remains of ancient civilizations, cascades of waterfalls, steam-smoking caves, dense jungle, where you can hear the cries of wild monkeys and strange birds.

Candylicious candy store

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Across from Universal Studios is another children's paradise - the world's largest candy store, Candylicious. There are candy-covered trees at the entrance, and the store offers 5,000 kinds of candy, ice cream and gum in floor-to-ceiling vessels. (Note that in Singapore, you cannot throw gum on the sidewalk, the fine is S $ 500.)

Singapore Zoo

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Singapore Zoo

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In the zoo with an area of 28 hectares, animals live without cages. There are more than 3000 species of them, including the rarest white tigers, two pandas and giant sea cows in the aquarium that love to swim up to the glass and look people in the eyes. It is also the only zoo in the world where orangutans live in free content (with them you can arrange breakfast here). You should definitely visit the "Fragile Forest", inhabited by tiny rare individuals - flying foxes, mouse deer, lemurs, etc.

Night safari

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The world's only nightlife park of wild animals is divided into seven geographic zones: the Himalayas, Equatorial Africa, etc. It is home to over 2,500 animals that go hunting at night - you can watch them in the immediate vicinity. Open daily from 19:30 to 24:00.

Center of Singapore

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The center of Singapore consists of the modern part and the old city, where the colorful wooden houses of the colonial times have been preserved. There are several ethnic neighborhoods in the neighborhood: Little India, Chinatown and the Arab Quarter. Children, however, may not be so interesting there, unlike, for example, a half-hour cruise on an old boat on the Singapore River (boats leave from 9 am to 10 pm). In this way, you can quickly see the main attractions of Singapore - the beautiful Boat Quay and Clarke Quay embankments, the Esplanade Theater and the country's symbol - the statue of Marlion (this is a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish). After the cruise, take a look at the city from a height and ride the Singapore Flyer 165 meters high (about 42 floors). This Ferris wheel is the largest in the world, from which you can see Indonesia,located 45 km. The booths are designed for 28 people - they often host parties, dinners, five o'clock tea, make suggestions or just sip the signature Singaporean cocktail Singapore Sling. Nearby is another unique attraction - the MarinBay Sands Hotel. It consists of three 200-meter towers, 55 stories each, and their roofs are connected by a giant boat. In fact, this is a pool with an infinity effect (water seems to flow over the horizon, but in reality it pours out over the edges into the catchment, from where it is pumped back). There is also an observation deck and one of the most fashionable establishments in Singapore, Sky on 57 fusion restaurant, from where you can enjoy wonderful views. Also check out one of the most popular food courts in Southeast Asia. The food there is simple and inexpensive, but generally very good quality. Taste traditional Singaporean chili crab, udons, the freshest shrimp, lobster and other seafood garnished with a variety of rice.

Where to live

Shangri-La's RasSentosResort & Sp on Sentosa Island is designed for families with children. There is a great beach, a pool with slides for children, a two-story kids club with lots of entertainment. The restaurant has a generous children's menu (buffet with cute children's dishes and endless kebabs, pancakes, steamed vegetables, fruits, a chocolate fountain and other desserts).

When to go

Singapore has a hot and humid climate, almost all year round the daytime temperature is around + 30 ° C. It often rains from October to January.

Visa

It takes about three days by e-mail through the Visa Application Center for Asian countries, if there are scans of confirmation from the hotel, your photo and flight booking. If you fly to Singapore with Singapore Airlines, Emirates or Qatar Airways, the airlines themselves issue the visa.