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10 Free things that you must do in Singapore

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May 30, 2006
3.0 of 5 stars based on 13 votes
Singapore expensive? Not if you know where to go!
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Singapore
  • Category: Perfect weekend
  • Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Never been before, Repeat visitors, Theater
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Seniors, Students, Budget travelers, Tourists
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  • Tags: Singapore, places, cheap, free, attractions
1. Raffles Hotel
Raffles Hotel Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Ave price: $674
This is one of the oldest hotel in Singapore. Just go and soak in the atmosphere! Don't be too casually dressed and just walk into the hotel Visit the shops there & don't miss out the toilets! They are gorgeous!
2. Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, Singapore
One of the newest places for the arts, Esplanade has an unique appearance and is THE place to go for any performing arts performances! You can also go and browse through the shops and even the library. You can also admire the arts on display!
3. Merlion Park
http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/la...
Not to be confused with the Merlion in Sentosa, this Merlion has been watching over Singapore River since 1972! Recently relocated to an area which is adjacent to One Fullerton, the Merlion now sits proudly in a newly constructed 2,500 square metre park. There is also a Merlion cub and both Merlions sprout out water day and night! Also, it offers an excellent view of the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay. Excellent for photo taking during the day or night!
4. National Library Singapore aka Lee Kong Chian Reference Library
http://www.nlb.gov.sg/CPMS.portal?_nfpb=true&VisitUsHandler_1_actionOv...
The flagship library, this newly completed building boost a collection of 530,000 print and non-print materials and is over 7 storeys tall! Free talks are also organised regularly. If not, just walk in and browse!
5. Singapore Botanic Garden
http://www.sbg.org.sg/index.asp
One of the green places in Singapore, it is located near the US embassy in town and is a haven away from the bustling Orchard Road. There are also performances on weekend! Pack some sandwiches and have a picnic there!
6. Little India
Little India, Singapore, Singapore
People watch in Little India. Immerse yourself in the exotic scents and just browse in Little India. You will make lots of wonderful discovery!
7. Queenstown in Singapore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queenstown,_Singapore
Want to know how typical Singaporean live in? The oldest self contained town in Singapore, Queenstown has lots of old flats and old flavour of Singapore! Just take the MRT, alight and absorb the atmosphere there!
8. Singapore City Gallery
http://www.ura.gov.sg/gallery/index.html
The place to go to know about Singapore! Best thing about it? Catch a bird's eye view of Singapore without climbing up a sky scraper. Enjoy and test yourself with the interactive games! Best of all, entry is free! Visit the website for the address and how to get there!
9. East Coast Park
East Coast Park, Singapore, Singapore
Go there to enjoy the breeze. Walk along the sea. Ogle at the impressive oil tankers. If you have your own skates, bring it along!
10. Marina Bay
http://www.marina-bay.sg/
The last stop of the MRT North Line, Marina Bay will be undergoing massive renovation soon! In the meantime, this reclaimed area boost to be the home to many steamboat restaurants that offer very cheap seafood! There is also a bowling alley. Lots of open space for kite flying, it is indeed an escape from the bustling city area. It is almost like another world all together. Enjoy it before major building works begin.
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