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With Singapore forever being considered one of the most expensive places to visit, we thought we\u2019d set the record straight by offering you top attractions<\/a> that you can visit, absolutely free. From galleries and museums to parks, walks, markets and more \u2013 if you know where to look, you can keep yourself busy while leaving your wallet at home. In fact, by simply walking along the city streets, you will already be impressed by the many beautiful sights that you’ll come across,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes it even better is that Singapore has so much to offer in the free department. If you\u2019re traveling on a budget<\/a> and are wondering what are some of the things you can do for free while in Singapore, we have zeroed down on the freebies. Yes, you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune to have fun, enjoy the city and create great memories. You just need to enjoy the simplest things and what life brings to you. There is no happiness greater than contentment. Whether you\u2019re a history nerd, a lover of arts and culture or an urban explorer, Singapore has something to offer you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips on\nhow to enjoy one of the most-visited cities in the world without emptying your\nbank account.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Marina Bay Sands Light Show<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marina Bay Sands offers Light and Water Show every night at\n8pm and 9pm which is free-to-public. Spectra the Light & Water Show\nreflects Singapore\u2019s journey to becoming the cosmopolitan city of today. The\nimpressive Spectra Show will surely captivate the audiences with its alluring\nsymphony of music, colorful LED lights that use 500 watts LED fixtures,\nchoreographed fountain jets and visual projectors. There is an open area on the\nwide wooden deck right in front of the fountains for the visitors\u2019 convenience.\nThis free 15-minute show mesmerizes visitors with its dancing water fountains,\ncolorful visual arts, inspiring orchestral soundtrack and special lighting\neffects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marina Bay Sands Light Show<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Sentosa Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sentosa Island is an absolute adventure playground of theme\nparks, water parks, natural attractions, and resorts for visitors of all ages. This\npopular island resort is visited by over 20 million people every year. You can\nspend whole day exploring the island for FREE. This island offers entertainment,\nadventure rides, beach relaxation all at one place. Once you are in Sentosa\nIsland, you can take the easily available bus, tram or train to move around the\nisland. These transport services within the island are free of cost and will be\nextremely convenient to commute during your Sentosa Island tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the free attractions in Sentosa include a picturesque trek 11-storeys high along Fort Siloso Skywalk, Light and Water Crane Dance Show with fireworks, a walk through the jungle at Sentosa Nature Discovery, visit to Sentosa\u2019s three beaches; Palawan Beach, Tanjong Beach and Siloso Beach and even guided tours to see original cannons and guns at historic Fort Siloso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sentosa Island<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Merlion Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Merlion Park hosts one of Singapore’s most recognizable\nmonuments. The Merlion statue is the national icon of Singapore and is placed\nat the mouth of the Singapore River, in the Central Business District. Your\nholiday would not be complete unless you don\u2019t click a picture with the Merlion\nStatue in the background. The head of Merlion represents Singapura, the city’s\nfirst name, which means ‘lion city’ in Malay. The fish tail and body symbolizes\nSingapore’s old days as a small fishing town. The park is free to visit at any\ntime of the day (though we recommend visiting at night). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merlion Park<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Singapore\u2019s Last Kampung<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to experience what Singapore was like 100 years ago,\nvisit Kampung Lorong Buangkok. Deep in the heartlands, this is the last of mainland\nSingapore\u2019s traditional Kampungs (villages). Established in 1956, this little\nvillage was once home to more than 40 families, now around 20 households\nremain. The area has an eclectic blend of history, culture and a super-trendy\nlifestyle scene. Although far from the word \u201cglamor\u201d attached to Singapore\u2019s\nidentity in the eyes of the world, this village actually keeps a portrait of\nthe other side that is rarely found in the modern era of Singapore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Singapore Kampung Lorong Buangkok<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buddha Tooth Relic, is one of Singapore\u2019s main attractions, and probably the largest landmark in Chinatown. The Temple and Museum (BTRTM) is a religious and cultural institution, which houses a relic said to be a tooth from Buddha. The Buddha Tooth Relic is a huge Tang style building that combines a temple and a museum and was founded in 2007 only. So it\u2019s both a place of worship and a cultural centre with outstanding exhibitions. Guided tours last about 2 hours and are free of charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Light Show at the Supertree Grove of Gardens by the Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore\u2019s largest tourist\nattractions and is known for its wonderful nightly light shows. Sprawling\nacross 101 hectares of reclaimed land in the centre of the island, it\u2019s an\naward-winning horticultural development. One of the highlights is the Supertree\nGrove. Measuring between 25 and 50 metres tall, these cyborg-looking\n\u2018Supertrees\u2019 are designed with large canopies that provide shade in the day and\ncome alive with an exhilarating display of lights and sounds at night. Once\ndarkness falls, they are lit up, and a light show takes place at 7.45pm and\n8.45pm daily for 15 minutes. It\u2019s all free. Please note: Entrance fees apply\nfor admission to Cloud Forest and Flower Dome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supertree Grove of Gardens by the Bay<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Supertree Grove of Gardens by the Bay<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

7. Singapore Botanic Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Botanical Gardens of Singapore house an array of\nbeautiful botanical and horticultural attractions located in Central Singapore,\nonly a five-minute-long drive from the famous Orchard Road. With 74 hectares of\nspace and free admission, the garden features more than 10,000 varieties of\ntrees, plants, flowers; including the region\u2019s most notable collection of\npalms, orchids, cycads and gingers, beautiful lakes, animals, and much more. The\nsprawling gardens are varied, well sign posted and have ample shade and rest\nareas. The Gardens have strategic three cores. The first is Tanglin, which is\nalso known as the heritage core, which showcases the historic charms of the old\ngardens; the central core is also known as the tourist belt; and the last core\nis called Bukit Timah, which is the educational and discovery zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Singapore Botanic Gardens <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

8. Bukit Batok Town Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bukit Batok Town Park is a nature park located in the\nprecinct of Guilin in the town of Bukit Batok, Singapore. The park was created\nfrom a disused granite quarry. As such, it has a resemblance to the granite\nrock formations in Guilin, China. Hence it is also known as Little Guilin or Xiao\nGuilin among the Chinese. The view of the granite formation is splendid, while\nthe lake is serene. The town park is a hot favourite with couples taking their\nwedding pictures, as well as nature lovers and residents in seek of a momentary\nrespite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Pro-tip: visit at sunset to\nget the most breathtaking views!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bukit Batok Town Park <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

9. Singapore Ethnic Quarters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Singapore is known for its vibrant history and diverse\nEthnic Quarters. In fact the Ethnic Quarters offer the exact picture of the\ncultural diversity that goes to make up the distinctive character of Singapore.\nLittle India is an intriguing area of shops selling everything from saris to\nfreshly ground spices. Chinatown has antiquated shops selling ethnic products,\nand every corner has the distinctive architecture of decorated temples and\nbuildings. A range of exotic textiles is available in Arab Street, the heart of\nthe Malay quarter, including batiks from Indonesia, silks, sarongs, and shirts.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Singapore Ethnic Quarters<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

10. Sri Mariamman Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1827, Sri Mariamman Temple (which was popularly\nknown earlier as Kling Street Temple), is the oldest Hindu Temple in Chinatown.\nDedicated to Goddess Mariamman, this Temple is known for the amazing power of\nthe goddess in curing infectious diseases. The significance of the Sri\nMariamman Temple is very high, because it is not only a place of worship for\nthe Hindus in Singapore, but it also serves as a temporary shelter for the\nimmigrants. The temple allows the immigrants to stay in the temple until they\ncan find a stable job and a stable place to live. The place also offers Hindu\nmarriages, cultural and social services are being offered to the public as\nwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sri Mariamman Temple <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sri Mariamman Temple <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

11. Concert at the Esplanade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Esplanade is a performing arts center which is an iconic\npart of Singapore. Located on the edge of Marina Bay, it is designed with an\nattractive architectural design. The durian-shaped Esplanade has been a prickly\npart of Singapore since 2002, welcoming locals and tourists alike to its public\ntours that reveal the history and architecture of the local landmark. Esplanade\nSingapore has a 1,600-seat Concert Hall, a 2,000-seat Theater, various\nrehearsal studios, a recital studio, an outdoor Theatre, a library, Visual Arts\nSpace, and much more, including a roof terrace, where visitors are encouraged\nto play music or show their talents to others. The philosophy of this place is\nthat people should be able to enjoy art for free from time to time, which is why\nthey organize free concerts and various exhibitions frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esplanade Singapore <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

12. Library@Orchard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A popular sightseeing spot in Singapore, Library@Orchard is\na chic, cosy space that would look right at home in the pages of a trendy\nmagazine or book on design. It opened in October 2014 and presents a new\nconcept on lifestyle, design and the applied arts. Located on the third and\nfourth floors of the Orchard Gateway shopping mall in the popular Orchard Road\nshopping district, the library has a collection of around 100,000 publications.\nThe collection of books and magazines also stands out from those at other\npublic library branches with its focus on design, including fashion, graphic\nand interior design – which caters to a fashion-conscious crowd. If you’re\nvisiting Orchard Road, make this place your #1 spot. Even if you’re not a book\nlover, the library is worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Library@Orchard <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

13. And Lastly Just Explore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to go looking for something to do whilst in Singapore,\nbut in actual fact, the absolute gems are usually found just by wondering\nabout. Try to explore at all times of day: sunrise, throughout daylight hours,\nsunset and after-dark; you\u2019ll be amazed by what you can find, see and capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed all the freebies Singapore has to offer and that it has inspired you to plan a trip to the Lion City soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter the pennies in your pocket, you can see the city in all its glory and beauty! To save even more money, book our all-inclusive Singapore tour packages<\/a> for an unforgettable experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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