Due to Covid-19, international travel has come to a complete stop, and this has reignited the local’s interest to explore and discover the city state again. As everyone is familiar with, Singapore has several notable attractions such as Garden by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Fountain of Wealth, Singapore Zoo and many others. Despite the popularity for all the notable attractions, they remain as tourist attractions which by now these places must have been frequented countless times by the locals.
So, to rediscover Singapore, we need to uncover hidden gems that the locals are unfamiliar with until recently. These places have caught our attention as it has been shared many times and still ongoing on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. Bookmark this page and make it your to-do list on your next visit to Singapore, as we are going to explore the seven new popular tourist destinations of Singapore during the Covid-19 pandemic.
1. Raffles Marina Lighthouse
This lighthouse is currently the most popular sunset viewing spot in Singapore. As this venue is open to the public, in the evening you will find the locals strolling around the piers and enjoy the atmosphere. Apart from being a sunset spot that offers stunning view, this location is also popular among the couples for wedding photography.
Address: 10 Tuas West Dr, 638404
Opening Hours: Daily | 8:00 – 22:00
2. Marina East Breakwater
Another popular Singapore sunset spot right now is the breakwaaters at Marina East Park. The place went viral on social media platform recently, spurring people to make their way there to enjoy the beauty of the sea while having picnics. This is an excellent location for photography with Singapore’s skyscrapers as the backdrops while admiring the sea and having a good time with friends and family.
Address: Marina East Dr
Opening Hours: Daily | 24 hours
3. Bougainvillea Field at Marina Bay
The Bougainvillea flower is a signature plant in the Singapore landscape. The amazing multi-coloured Bougainvillea flower field at Marina Bay creates a gorgeous backdrops for photos and Instagram posts. Walking through the field gives you an immense sense of serenity due to its peaceful and relaxing ambiance.
Address: Bayfront Ave. (Marina Bay MRT Exit A)
Operating Hours: Daily | 24 hours
4. Bukit Batok Nature Park (Little Guilin)
Bukit Batok Nature Park, also known as ‘Little Guilin’ is another popular spot due to its granite rock formations in the lake that resembles the majestic limestone karst hills in the city of Guilin in China. Bukit Batok Nature Park is easily accessible as it’s only 5-minutes walk from the Bukit Gombak MRT station. The majestic and towering granite rock cliffs are so breathtaking as if you’ve been transported to Guilin!
Address: Bukit Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650242
Opening Hours: Daily | 7:00 – 19:00
5. Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge
The Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge has become a popular destination among Singapore photographers. The Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge constructed back in 1932, is the only Pratt truss bridge in Singapore where the design features vertical supports and diagonals that slope down towards the centre.
Address: Hindhede Dr, Singapore 589318
Operating Hours: Daily | 7:00 – 19:00
6. Islands Day Tour
Fancy an island getaway from the city? Take a ferry that will take you to St. John’s, Lazarus and Kusu island! You can start your adventure at Marina South Pier where you can get your Singapore Island Cruise ferry tickets at their ticketing booth. The cruise will start at Marina South Pier to St John’s Island, then Kusu, before heading back to the South Pier again. You can visit Lazarus Island to enjoy the pristine beach and the scenic landscape, then easily travel to St John’s Island via a causeway with a 15-min walk. If you want to visit the temples, go fishing, or enjoy a picnic, you can visit Kusu Island as well. Plan your holiday to the Islands and enjoy your weekends with your family or friends in the sun.
Address: Marina South Pier MRT station
Operating Hours: Mon – Thu 10.00 – 17.00 / Fri – Sun 08.30 – 18.00
Book Ticket Online
Credit: Photo from www.jasminealley.com
7. Water Lily Pond Viewpoint
The last spot on the list is the Water Lily Pond Viewpoint. It was just a regular lotus pond situated inside the Marina Gardens, until some shutterbugs discovered this location that creates a wonderful insta-worthy photographs with Marina Bay Sands as the backdrop. If you’re an instagram-enthusiast, you should not miss this!
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Operating Hours: Daily | 05.00 – 02.00
