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| Boilerpipe Text | The historic
Raffles Hotel
is a
national monument
Built in 1930, the bandstand in the
Singapore Botanic Gardens
is one of its most recognisable structures.
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Tourism
in
Singapore
is a major industry and contributor to the Singaporean economy. In 2019, 19,114,002 tourists visited the country, which was the highest recorded number of arrivals since independence in 1965.
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In 2025, 16,912,283 international tourists visited Singapore, which was almost thrice the country's total population.
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The country is marketed as a "City In Nature" destination by the Singapore Tourism Board under its 'Made in Singapore' campaign in 2023, with
sustainable tourism
as part of the campaign efforts.
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It also claims to be
environmentally friendly
, and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs. Along with this, it also has one of
the world's lowest crime rates
. As
English
is the dominant one of its four
official languages
, it is generally easier for tourists to understand when speaking to the local population of the country, for example, when
shopping
.
Transport in Singapore
exhaustively covers most, if not all public venues in Singapore, which increases convenience for tourists. This includes the well-known
Mass Rapid Transit
(MRT) system. Singapore is the 5th most visited city in the world, and 2nd in
Asia-Pacific
.
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The
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report
2017
ranks Singapore 13th out of 136 countries overall, which was the third best in Asia only behind
Japan
(ranked 4th) and
Hong Kong
(ranked 11th). The report ranks Singapore's business environment, international openness, also travel and tourism policy and enabling conditions as the best in the world (ranked 1st). However, the island nation scored rather low in natural and cultural resources sub-index (ranked 40th).
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In January 1964, the Singapore Tourism Board (then known as
Singapore Tourist Promotion Board
), was set up to market Singapore, then a
state of Malaysia
, as a destination for tourists, to develop and to regulate the tourism industry.
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The
Government of Singapore
had aimed to create more jobs, income and to facilitate trade within Singapore, through the development of the tourism industry.
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Throughout the 1960s to 70s, the tourism board ran multiple advertising campaigns aimed at drawing visitors from different countries and published monthly newsletters to promote multiple attractions in Singapore.
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The
Merlion
was also created as the Singapore Tourism Board's logo in 1964 and was used in promotional materials.
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The Merlion eventually became a well-known Singaporean icon and in 1972, a Merlion statue was erected in the
Merlion Park
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In 1977, there was a record of 1.5 million visitors to the country and tourist receipts were estimated to be S$628 million as compared to 522,000 visitors and S$269 million in tourist expenditure in 1970.
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Throughout the 1980s to 1990s, the tourism board aimed to market the
culture of Singapore
to visitors through the renewal of infrastructure in historical areas such as
Chinatown
and development of new venues for hosting concerts and conventions.
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In 2005, the government of Singapore announced the development of 2
integrated resorts
in
Marina South
and
Sentosa
.
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Plans to develop
Gardens by the Bay
were also announced in that same year.
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The resorts were part of plans to boost the tourism industry which had been facing intense competition from other destinations around the region, particularly from nearby
Bangkok
and
Hong Kong
, which has since also considered legalisation of casinos in the wake of initiatives in Singapore.
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Marina Bay Sands
was officially opened on 23 June 2010,
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while Gardens by the Bay opened on June 29, 2012
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and
Resorts World Sentosa
was officially opened on December 7, 2012.
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Visitor arrivals to Singapore has been increasing since the country's independence in 1965.
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As compared to a total of 99,000 visitors recorded in 1965, Singapore attracted a record-high of approximately 19.1 million visitors in 2019 with receipts at S$27.7 billion, according to preliminary figures by the
Singapore Tourism Board
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The total number of visitors increased by 3.3% from 2018, with increased in arrivals in visitors from China, Indonesia and Australia, while visitors from India and Malaysia dropped 2% and 3% respectively.
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Tourism receipts increased 2.8% from 2018, with most visitors spending in the sightseeing, entertainment and gaming (S$1,593 million), shopping (S$1,457 million), accommodation (S$1,439 million) and food & beverage (S$649 million) categories.
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In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitor statistics in Singapore fell 85.7% and tourism receipts fell 82.6% (S$4.8 million) from 2019.
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A total of 2,700,000 visitors were recorded that year, which was the first time visitor statistics fell since the decrease in arrivals in 2014.
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Visitors coming into Singapore for short-term visits were also barred from entering and transiting from March 23, 2020, to October 19, 2021.
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In 2021, visitors arrivals further dipped to 330,059 visitors, which was an 88% decrease as compared to 2020.
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In December 2021, amid the spread of the highly transmissible
COVID-19 Omicron variant
, many countries still had travel restrictions, with some governments banning travel completely to curb transmission.
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Travel into Singapore for short-term visits were only resumed in September 2021 with the introduction of
vaccinated travel lanes
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In 2024, the country recorded a total of 16,526,344 visitors, which was an increase of 21% as compared to 2023.
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Year
Tourism Arrivals
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Percentage change from previous period
1965
99,000
1970
579,000
488.1%
1975
1,324,000
128.6%
1980
2,562,000
92%
1985
3,031,000
18.3%
1990
5,323,000
75.6%
1995
7,137,000
34.1%
2000
7,691,399
7.8%
2005
8,943,029
16.3%
2010
11,638,663
30.1%
2015
15,231,469
30.9%
2020
2,742,443
−82%
2025
16,912,283
517%
Year
Tourism Arrivals
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Percentage change from previous year
2015
15,231,469
0.9%
2016
16,402,593
7.7%
2017
17,422,826
6.2%
2018
18,506,619
6.2%
2019
19,114,002
3.3%
2020
2,742,443
−85.7%
2021
330,059
−88%
2022
6,305,744
1,810.5%
2023
13,610,404
115.7%
2024
16,526,312
21.5%
2025
16,912,283
2.3%
Top markets 2000–2010
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network
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Singapore Ducktours (part of
RATP Group
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Top markets 2011–2020
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network,
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Singapore Tourism Board
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Top markets 2021–present
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network
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Challenges to the tourism industry
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Tourism impact of COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021)
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In early 2020,
COVID-19 pandemic
has affected the numbers of foreign visitors across the country. In February 2020, Indonesia raised its travel alert for Singapore to level yellow, urging
Indonesian citizens
to take extra precautions when they visit the city-state.
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Indonesia is among the top source of foreign visitors to Singapore. It is predicted that the number of visitors could fall between 25 and 30 per cent from the 2019 figure.
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On September 16th 2020, Trade and Industry Minister
Chan Chun Sing
announced that all adult Singaporeans will get $100 tourism vouchers, accessible digitally via Singpass, to be used from December 2020 to June 2021. The $320 million SingapoRediscovers Vouchers scheme is part of the government's effort to prop up the tourism sector, which has been decimated by travel restrictions amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
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In April 2022 same day as the
U.K.
,
Ireland
,
Finland
,
Malaysia
and other countries, COVID-19 tourism impact in Singapore was officially ended by early April 2022 as the country moves towards the
endemic phase
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Popular tourist destinations
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Skyline of Singapore featuring
Gardens by the Bay
,
Marina Bay Sands
and the
Singapore Flyer
within the
Marina Bay area
ION Orchard
in Orchard Road
Universal Studios Singapore
's globe located at the entrance of the park
Located within the
Marina Bay area
, the
Merlion
,
Gardens by the Bay
, the
Singapore Flyer
and
Marina Bay Sands
stand among Singapore's most iconic landmarks, prominently defining the city's skyline and serving as symbols of its modern architectural and cultural identity.
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Other popular tourist attractions include the
Singapore Zoo
,
River Wonders
and
Night Safari
. Singapore's
Changi Airport
also offers a range of attractions within its premises, with
Jewel Changi Airport
standing out as the crown jewel. In 2024, Jewel welcomed a record 80 million visitors — the highest annual attendance since its opening in 2019.
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Situated in the southern region of Singapore,
Sentosa Island
remains one of the country's most popular resort destinations, boasting a number notable
landmarks
. Among them is
Fort Siloso
, a historic coastal fortification built to defend against Japanese forces during
World War II
. Visitors can explore the fort's collection of wartime artillery, ranging from smaller-caliber guns to a 16
pound
(7 kg) cannon.
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Sentosa is also home to major attractions such as
Universal Studios Singapore
and
Skyline Luge Singapore
, a luge where guests navigate a purpose-built track while lying supine and steering by shifting their weight or pulling on the sled's straps. As part of Singapore's broader initiative to enhance its tourism appeal, two of Sentosa's marquee attractions are undergoing significant upgrades. The
S.E.A Aquarium
, which first opened in 2012, was under refurbishment and was rebranded as the
Singapore Oceanarium
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It was re-opened to the public on July 24, 2025 after its expansion.
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Similarly, Universal Studios Singapore recently unveiled a new attraction in February 2025 as part of its ongoing development.
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Beyond Sentosa, Singapore continues to broaden its tourism offerings in other regions. In the
north region
, the
Mandai Wildlife Reserve
has introduced several new highlights.
Bird Paradise
, a sprawling aviary which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible, including a flock of one thousand
flamingos
, opened in May 2023, while Rainforest Wild Asia, an adventure-driven zoological park, welcomed its first visitors in March 2025.
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Complementing these attractions is the newly launched Mandai Rainforest Resort, a rainforest-themed eco-resort that began operations in April 2025.
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Other popular areas includes the four-ethnic quarters of Singapore,
Chinatown
,
Geylang Serai
,
Kampong Glam
and
Little India
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and also
Orchard Road
, a famous upscale shopping area, with numerous internationally renowned
department stores
,
shopping malls
,
restaurants
, and
coffeehouses
located in its vicinity.
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Cultural and historical landmarks
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Sri Mariamman Temple
, is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple located in
Chinatown, Singapore
A former British colony, Singapore has various historical and cultural landmarks with British and regional influences in its architecture. Such cultural landmarks include the
Masjid Sultan
, one of Singapore's most important mosques which was completed in 1826. The
Thian Hock Keng Temple
, one of Singapore's oldest Chinese temples, which was completed in 1839 and the
Sri Mariamman Temple
, which was built in 1827, making it the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
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Other historical monuments include the
Kranji War Memorial
,
Civilian War Memorial
,
Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
,
Yueh Hai Ching Temple
,
Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery
and
Istana Kampong Glam
.
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Singapore has four major museums depicting the art and history of the country and of the region. The
Asian Civilisations Museum
specialises in the material history of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia, from which the diverse ethnic groups of Singapore trace their ancestry, while the
Peranakan Museum
, the first of its kind in the world, explores
Peranakan cultures
in Singapore and other former
Straits Settlements
in
Malacca
and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in
Southeast Asia
.
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Singapore's
National Museum of Singapore
is the oldest museum in the country, with its history dating back to 1849, mainly showcases collections of nation-building and the history of Singapore from the 14th century in a story-telling approach,
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while the
Singapore Art Museum
is a contemporary art museum focusing on art practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. Other smaller museums include
Changi Museum
, which showcases collection of paintings, photographs and personal effects donated by former POWs (Prisoners of War) during the
Japanese Occupation of Singapore
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and the
Mint Museum of Toys
, which has a collection of 3,000 toys and childhood memorabilia from the mid-19th century to mid-20th Century.
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Sightseeing Bus fleet
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Historically, their fleet was made up of second-hand step-entrance double deckers in 2001–2004 for the City Sightseeing/Singapore Ducktours operation in Singapore, but new open-top buses were used beginning January 2006. Electronic destination displays (which uses Mobitec MobiLED in larger font) were added in January 2006 to replace roller-blinds in stages. As of 2023
, Big Bus Tours has Volvo B9TL/Optare Visionaire or MCV DD103, Dennis Trident 2/East Lancs Lolyne, DAF DB250LF/Plaxton President and Ayats Integral buses, where they will progressively be replaced by Volvo BZL/MCV EvoSeti double decker buses as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. City Sightseeing and Gray Line Tours uses Alexander Dennis Enviro400 buses.
5 Condiesel LARC V (Originally from
Singapore Armed Forces
, withdrawn in 2000 and converted in 2002. Progressively withdrawn from June 2022 after introduction of electric LARC-EV).
2 Condiesel LARC-EV (Built in January 2022)
Nature sight-seeing
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The monument to
Chopin
in the
Singapore Botanic Gardens
, just south of
Symphony Lake
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Singapore has a variety of parks and projects which often feature its natural tropical environment.
Singapore has four zoos, namely, the
Singapore Zoo
,
Night Safari
,
Bird Paradise
and
River Wonders
. The
Singapore Zoo
displays animals in 'open' naturalistic, spacious, landscaped enclosures separated from the visitors by hidden barriers, moats, and glass, with various shows and events occurring throughout the day to allow visitors to interact with the animals.
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Night Safari
is the world's first nocturnal zoo, set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night, it is divided into seven geographical zones, which can be explored either on foot via four walking trails, or by tram.
Bird Paradise
is the largest bird park in Asia with extensive specimens of exotic bird life from around the world, including a flock of one thousand flamingos.
River Wonders
features a
tropical rainforest
setting
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and features 10 different ecosystems around the world, with 5000 animals of 300 species. Among the main attractions in the River Wonders is a pair of male and female
giant pandas
– Kai Kai (凯凯) and Jia Jia (嘉嘉)
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– which are housed in a specially constructed climate-controlled enclosure which change throughout the four seasons emulating their original environment.
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Supertrees at
Gardens by the Bay
, at night.
Among the various gardens and parks located in the country, Singapore's
Singapore Botanic Gardens
and
Gardens by the Bay
are most popular amongst tourists. The
Singapore Botanical Gardens
, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
is a 52 hectares tropical garden, among its main attractions includes the National Orchid collection with over 3000 types of
orchids
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growing.
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Gardens by the Bay
, designed as a series of large tropical leaf-shaped gardens, each with its own specific landscaping design, character and theme. Its main attractions are the two conservatories, the Flower Dome, which replicates a mild, dry climate and features plants found in the Mediterranean and other semi-arid tropical regions,
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and the Cloud Forest, which replicates the cool moist conditions found in tropical mountain regions between 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level, found in South-East Asia, Middle- and South America.
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Other main attractions include the Supertree Grove, which features tree-like structures, known as Supertrees that dominate the Gardens' landscape. They are vertical gardens that perform a multitude of functions, which include planting, shading and working as environmental engines for the gardens.
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Singapore also has two
ASEAN Heritage Parks
, which are the
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
, an extensive
nature reserve
which covers much of the
Bukit Timah Hill
, and is the only remaining place where primary rainforest still exists on the island,
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and the
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
, which is known for its high variety of bird species, crabs, mudskippers and flora and fauna.
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Pulau Ubin
, is an offshore island situated in the
north-eastern
island group, is one of the last rural areas to be found in Singapore, where the last of undeveloped
kampongs
(villages) and wooden jetties, abandoned quarries and plantations, with an abundance of natural flora and fauna. The island forms part of the
Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area
(IBA), identified as such by
BirdLife International
because it supports significant numbers of visiting and resident birds, some of which are
threatened
.
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One of the more popular spots on the island is,
Chek Jawa
, a previous coral reef 5000 years ago, where several ecosystems can be observed in one area.
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Lau Pa Sat's Satay Street occupies
Boon Tat Street
, which closes each evening to host open-air satay stalls.
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Singapore's cuisine
reflects its multicultural heritage, shaped by its role as a major international port since its establishment as a British trading post in 1819.
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A large part of Singaporean cuisine centres around the
hawker culture
in the country. Hawker stalls first began around mid 1800s and were largely made up of street food stalls selling a huge variety of foods.
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Influenced primarily by Chinese, Malay, and Indian culinary traditions—mirroring the country's ethnic composition—Singaporean food has evolved into a rich tapestry of flavors.
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This diversity is most evident in the nation's
hawker culture
, which dates back to the mid-1800s when street vendors began offering a wide variety of affordable dishes.
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In
hawker centres
—an enduring cornerstone of daily life—cross-cultural influences abound. Malay stalls often serve halal versions of Chinese or Tamil dishes, while Chinese vendors incorporate Malay and Indian ingredients and techniques. Some dishes fuse elements from all three cultures, alongside influences from across
Asia
and
the West
.. This culinary blend was internationally recognized when Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed on
UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
in 2020.
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With hawker centres and
food courts
more prevalent and accessible than
restaurants
, dining out is a common practice among Singaporeans,
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especially given the affordability and variety these centres offer. Notable among them are
Lau Pa Sat
,
Newton Food Centre
, and
Maxwell Food Centre
, where several stalls have earned
Bib Gourmand
recognition.
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Food is also a key pillar of Singapore's tourism strategy, promoted alongside shopping as one of the nation's top attractions by the
Singapore Tourism Board
. The
Singapore Food Festival
, held every July, celebrates this culinary diversity. Thanks to its multicultural roots, abundant international options, and a price range catering to all budgets, Singapore has earned its reputation as a global "food paradise." Iconic local dishes include
kaya toast
,
chilli crab
,
fish head curry
, laksa and
roti prata
,
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and the beloved
Hainanese chicken rice
—often regarded as Singapore's national dish.
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Aerial Panorama of Merlion Park and its surrounds
Singapore Tourism Board
promotes a variety of events all year round for tourists. Some of the anchor events are the
Chingay Parade
,
Singapore Arts Festival
and
Singapore Garden Festival
.
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The
Singapore Food Festival
is held every July to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. Other annual events include the
Singapore Sun Festival
, the Christmas Light Up, and the Singapore Jewel Festival.
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Since 2008, Singapore has hosted the
Singapore Grand Prix
, part of the FIA
Formula One
World Championship.
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The inaugural race, held on a new street circuit at
Marina Bay
, was the first night-time event in
Formula One
history.
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The race was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
. In 2010, Singapore hosted the inaugural
Youth Olympic Games
, where the
Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
said the Games is expected to generate a minimum of 180,000 visitor nights for Singapore.
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Communications in Singapore
Culture of Singapore
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The historic [Raffles Hotel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffles_Hotel "Raffles Hotel") is a [national monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_monuments_of_Singapore "National monuments of Singapore")
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Built in 1930, the bandstand in the [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens") is one of its most recognisable structures.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-1)
**[Tourism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism "Tourism") in [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore "Singapore")** is a major industry and contributor to the Singaporean economy. In 2019, 19,114,002 tourists visited the country, which was the highest recorded number of arrivals since independence in 1965.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2) In 2025, 16,912,283 international tourists visited Singapore, which was almost thrice the country's total population.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3)
The country is marketed as a "City In Nature" destination by the Singapore Tourism Board under its 'Made in Singapore' campaign in 2023, with [sustainable tourism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_tourism "Sustainable tourism") as part of the campaign efforts.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-4) It also claims to be [environmentally friendly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentally_friendly "Environmentally friendly"), and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs. Along with this, it also has one of [the world's lowest crime rates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Singapore "Crime in Singapore"). As [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language "English language") is the dominant one of its four [official languages](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_language "Official language"), it is generally easier for tourists to understand when speaking to the local population of the country, for example, when [shopping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping "Shopping"). [Transport in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Singapore "Transport in Singapore") exhaustively covers most, if not all public venues in Singapore, which increases convenience for tourists. This includes the well-known [Mass Rapid Transit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Rapid_Transit_\(Singapore\) "Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)") (MRT) system. Singapore is the 5th most visited city in the world, and 2nd in [Asia-Pacific](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific "Asia-Pacific").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-5)
The *[Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_and_Tourism_Competitiveness_Report "Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report") 2017* ranks Singapore 13th out of 136 countries overall, which was the third best in Asia only behind [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") (ranked 4th) and [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong") (ranked 11th). The report ranks Singapore's business environment, international openness, also travel and tourism policy and enabling conditions as the best in the world (ranked 1st). However, the island nation scored rather low in natural and cultural resources sub-index (ranked 40th).[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-6)[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-7)
## History
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See also: [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board")
In January 1964, the Singapore Tourism Board (then known as **Singapore Tourist Promotion Board**), was set up to market Singapore, then a [state of Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_in_Malaysia "Singapore in Malaysia"), as a destination for tourists, to develop and to regulate the tourism industry.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-8)[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-9)[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-10) The [Government of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Singapore "Government of Singapore") had aimed to create more jobs, income and to facilitate trade within Singapore, through the development of the tourism industry.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-11) Throughout the 1960s to 70s, the tourism board ran multiple advertising campaigns aimed at drawing visitors from different countries and published monthly newsletters to promote multiple attractions in Singapore.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-12)[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-13) The [Merlion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion "Merlion") was also created as the Singapore Tourism Board's logo in 1964 and was used in promotional materials.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-14) The Merlion eventually became a well-known Singaporean icon and in 1972, a Merlion statue was erected in the [Merlion Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion_Park "Merlion Park").[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-URASkylineMerlionMove-15) In 1977, there was a record of 1.5 million visitors to the country and tourist receipts were estimated to be S\$628 million as compared to 522,000 visitors and S\$269 million in tourist expenditure in 1970.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-16)
Throughout the 1980s to 1990s, the tourism board aimed to market the [culture of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Singapore "Culture of Singapore") to visitors through the renewal of infrastructure in historical areas such as [Chinatown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore") and development of new venues for hosting concerts and conventions.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-17)[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-18) In 2005, the government of Singapore announced the development of 2 [integrated resorts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_resort "Integrated resort") in [Marina South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_South "Marina South") and [Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa "Sentosa").[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Proposal_to_develop_Integrated_Resorts-19) Plans to develop [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay") were also announced in that same year.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-20) The resorts were part of plans to boost the tourism industry which had been facing intense competition from other destinations around the region, particularly from nearby [Bangkok](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok "Bangkok") and [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong"), which has since also considered legalisation of casinos in the wake of initiatives in Singapore.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-21) [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") was officially opened on 23 June 2010,[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-MBS_opening-22) while Gardens by the Bay opened on June 29, 2012[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-23) and [Resorts World Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resorts_World_Sentosa "Resorts World Sentosa") was officially opened on December 7, 2012.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-GrandOpening-24)
## Tourism statistics
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Visitor arrivals to Singapore has been increasing since the country's independence in 1965.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3) As compared to a total of 99,000 visitors recorded in 1965, Singapore attracted a record-high of approximately 19.1 million visitors in 2019 with receipts at S\$27.7 billion, according to preliminary figures by the [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board").[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-COVID-19-25) The total number of visitors increased by 3.3% from 2018, with increased in arrivals in visitors from China, Indonesia and Australia, while visitors from India and Malaysia dropped 2% and 3% respectively.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2) Tourism receipts increased 2.8% from 2018, with most visitors spending in the sightseeing, entertainment and gaming (S\$1,593 million), shopping (S\$1,457 million), accommodation (S\$1,439 million) and food & beverage (S\$649 million) categories.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2)
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitor statistics in Singapore fell 85.7% and tourism receipts fell 82.6% (S\$4.8 million) from 2019.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26) A total of 2,700,000 visitors were recorded that year, which was the first time visitor statistics fell since the decrease in arrivals in 2014.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26) Visitors coming into Singapore for short-term visits were also barred from entering and transiting from March 23, 2020, to October 19, 2021.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-27)
In 2021, visitors arrivals further dipped to 330,059 visitors, which was an 88% decrease as compared to 2020.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28) In December 2021, amid the spread of the highly transmissible [COVID-19 Omicron variant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SARS-CoV-2_Omicron_variant "SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant"), many countries still had travel restrictions, with some governments banning travel completely to curb transmission.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-30) Travel into Singapore for short-term visits were only resumed in September 2021 with the introduction of [vaccinated travel lanes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic "Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic").[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-31) In 2024, the country recorded a total of 16,526,344 visitors, which was an increase of 21% as compared to 2023.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3)
### General trends
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| Year | Tourism Arrivals | [\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3) Percentage change from previous period |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 99,000 | |
| 1970 | 579,000 | 488\.1% |
| 1975 | 1,324,000 | 128\.6% |
| 1980 | 2,562,000 | 92% |
| 1985 | 3,031,000 | 18\.3% |
| 1990 | 5,323,000 | 75\.6% |
| 1995 | 7,137,000 | 34\.1% |
| 2000 | 7,691,399 | 7\.8% |
| 2005 | 8,943,029 | 16\.3% |
| 2010 | 11,638,663 | 30\.1% |
| 2015 | 15,231,469 | 30\.9% |
| 2020 | 2,742,443 | −82% |
| 2025 | 16,912,283 | 517% |
### Recent years
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| Year | Tourism Arrivals | [\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26) Percentage change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,231,469 | 0\.9% |
| 2016 | 16,402,593 | 7\.7% |
| 2017 | 17,422,826 | 6\.2% |
| 2018 | 18,506,619 | 6\.2% |
| 2019 | 19,114,002 | 3\.3% |
| 2020 | 2,742,443 | −85.7% |
| 2021 | 330,059 | −88% |
| 2022 | 6,305,744 | 1,810.5% |
| 2023 | 13,610,404 | 115\.7% |
| 2024 | 16,526,312 | 21\.5% |
| 2025 | 16,912,283 | 2\.3% |
### Top markets 2000–2010
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28)
| Country or territory | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia "Indonesia") | 1,313,316 | 1,364,380 | 1,393,020 | 1,341,747 | 1,765,324 | 1,813,569 | 1,922,217 | 1,962,055 | 1,765,429 | 1,745,330 | 2,305,149 |
|  [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China") | 434,336 | 497,398 | 670,099 | 568,510 | 880,259 | 857,814 | 1,037,201 | 1,113,956 | 1,078,742 | 936,747 | 1,171,337 |
|  [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia "Malaysia")[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-ReferenceA-32) | 564,750 | 578,719 | 548,659 | 439,437 | 537,336 | 577,987 | 634,303 | 645,774 | 647,480 | 764,309 | 1,036,918 |
|  [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia "Australia") | 510,347 | 550,681 | 538,408 | 392,906 | 561,163 | 620,255 | 691,632 | 768,490 | 833,156 | 830,299 | 880,486 |
|  [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India") | 346,360 | 339,828 | 375,697 | 309,487 | 471,244 | 583,590 | 658,902 | 748,728 | 778,303 | 725,624 | 828,903 |
|  [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") | 929,895 | 755,766 | 723,431 | 434,087 | 598,840 | 588,535 | 594,406 | 594,514 | 571,040 | 489,987 | 528,817 |
|  [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines "Philippines") | 181,032 | 190,630 | 195,564 | 176,585 | 245,918 | 319,971 | 386,119 | 418,775 | 418,938 | 432,072 | 544,344 |
|  [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong") | 285,975 | 276,157 | 265,970 | 226,260 | 271,691 | 313,831 | 291,474 | 302,110 | 278,115 | 294,420 | 387,552 |
|  [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand "Thailand") | 246,750 | 260,958 | 263,866 | 235,826 | 341,989 | 379,040 | 356,367 | 353,416 | 333,905 | 317,905 | 430,022 |
|  [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") | 385,585 | 343,805 | 327,648 | 250,678 | 333,156 | 371,440 | 399,786 | 408,885 | 396,631 | 370,704 | 416,990 |
|  [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") | 354,353 | 359,083 | 371,050 | 261,403 | 361,083 | 364,206 | 454,722 | 464,292 | 423,018 | 271,987 | 360,673 |
|  [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom") | 444,976 | 460,018 | 458,528 | 387,982 | 457,262 | 467,154 | 488,167 | 495,693 | 492,933 | 469,756 | 461,714 |
|  [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam "Vietnam") | 31,837 | 34,633 | 40,652 | 44,420 | 105,803 | 150,626 | 165,105 | 203,210 | 239,299 | 265,414 | 322,853 |
|  [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan "Taiwan") | 290,904 | 222,087 | 209,321 | 144,942 | 182,443 | 213,959 | 219,463 | 208,156 | 175,924 | 156,761 | 191,173 |
|  [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") | 169,408 | 166,981 | 157,510 | 121,376 | 142,371 | 154,779 | 161,125 | 164,900 | 175,280 | 183,681 | 209,231 |
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Singapore Ducktours (part of [RATP Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RATP_Group "RATP Group"))
### Top markets 2011–2020
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network,[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28) Singapore Tourism Board [\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2) [\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26)
| Country or territory | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia "Indonesia") | 2,592,222 | 2,837,537 | 3,088,859 | 3,025,178 | 2,731,690 | 2,893,614 | 2,954,384 | 3,021,429 | 3,109,000 | 457,027 |
|  [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China") | 1,577,522 | 2,034,177 | 2,269,870 | 1,722,380 | 2,106,164 | 2,863,582 | 3,226,929 | 3,416,475 | 3,627,000 | 357,292 |
|  [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia "Australia") | 956,039 | 1,050,373 | 1,125,179 | 1,074,878 | 1,043,568 | 1,027,309 | 1,081,987 | 1,107,215 | 1,143,000 | 206,238 |
|  [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India") | 868,991 | 894,993 | 933,553 | 943,636 | 1,013,986 | 1,097,186 | 1,272,069 | 1,442,242 | 1,418,000 | 175,522 |
|  [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia "Malaysia") | 1,140,935 | 1,231,686 | 1,280,942 | 1,233,035 | 1,171,077 | 1,151,480 | 1,168,356 | 1,253,992 | 1,221,000 | 153,650 |
|  [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom") | 442,611 | 446,497 | 461,459 | 451,931 | 473,810 | 489,205 | 518,903 | 588,863 | 607,000 | 133,336 |
|  [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") | 656,417 | 757,116 | 832,845 | 824,741 | 789,179 | 783,721 | 792,813 | 829,664 | 884,000 | 125,879 |
|  [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") | 440,576 | 477,213 | 491,946 | 484,912 | 499,509 | 516,276 | 565,250 | 643,162 | 729,000 | 123,182 |
|  [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines "Philippines") | 677,723 | 656,804 | 687,794 | 676,481 | 673,374 | 691,555 | 736,456 | 778,135 | 829,000 | 97,881 |
|  [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") | 219,952 | 252,433 | 251,560 | 263,513 | 286,732 | 328,762 | 342,336 | 356,797 | 381,000 | 95,563 |
|  [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") | 414,879 | 445,184 | 471,768 | 536,975 | 577,082 | 566,503 | 631,359 | 629,451 | 646,000 | 89,522 |
|  [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam "Vietnam") | 332,231 | 366,234 | 380,495 | 424,408 | 418,266 | 469,409 | 531,359 | 591,600 | 592,000 | 74,424 |
|  [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand "Thailand") | 472,708 | 477,654 | 497,409 | 506,509 | 516,409 | 546,384 | 531,307 | 545,601 | 528,000 | 63,622 |
|  [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan "Taiwan") | 238,488 | 282,203 | 350,308 | 337,431 | 378,026 | 394,174 | 395,549 | 422,935 | 429,000 | 61,887 |
|  [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong") | 464,375 | 472,167 | 539,810 | 631,029 | 609,888 | 537,964 | 465,769 | 473,113 | 489,000 | 58,976 |
### Top markets 2021–present
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28)
| Country or territory | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|  [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China") | 88,250 | 130,870 | 1,128,440 | 3,082,218 | 3,100,144 |
|  [Indonesia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia "Indonesia") | 33,460 | 1,104,160 | 1,872,030 | 2,489,342 | 2,439,829 |
|  [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia "Malaysia") | 24,220 | 590,960 | 891,890 | 1,185,127 | 1,275,378 |
|  [Australia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia "Australia") | 10,050 | 565,680 | 884,270 | 1,174,372 | 1,267,428 |
|  [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India") | 54,380 | 686,470 | 887,260 | 1,197,107 | 1,207,162 |
|  [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines "Philippines") | 11,490 | 381,990 | 568,380 | 779,078 | 726,065 |
|  [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") | 10,960 | 318,450 | 516,040 | 692,466 | 716,909 |
|  [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") | 5,920 | 132,110 | 359,050 | 573,236 | 627,512 |
|  [United Kingdom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom") | 8,550 | 226,740 | 384,060 | 579,958 | 587,356 |
|  [South Korea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea "South Korea") | 7,130 | 217,530 | 488,370 | 594,898 | 587,010 |
|  [Taiwan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan "Taiwan") | 3,410 | 65,050 | 289,980 | 403,367 | 422,688 |
|  [Thailand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand "Thailand") | 4,380 | 283,430 | 393,210 | 364,741 | 386,488 |
|  [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") | 5,410 | 130,590 | 249,770 | 349,181 | 356,380 |
|  [Vietnam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam "Vietnam") | 3,440 | 312,710 | 406,410 | 393,184 | 344,286 |
|  [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong") | 5,430 | 129,050 | 267,910 | 305,842 | 337,647 |
|  [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") | 4,210 | 86,090 | 142,140 | 179,365 | 196,657 |
|  [Myanmar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar "Myanmar") | 10,020 | 85,290 | 100,550 | 134,916 | 169,642 |
|  [New Zealand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand "New Zealand") | 595 | 57,080 | 115,910 | 144,733 | 165,080 |
|  [Bangladesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh "Bangladesh") | 17,900 | 102,990 | 98,730 | 121,760 | 156,959 |
|  [Canada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada "Canada") | 1,690 | 55,020 | 102,970 | 126,971 | 153,785 |
|  [United Arab Emirates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates "United Arab Emirates") | 940 | 42,970 | 66,100 | 83,630 | 102,534 |
|  [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy "Italy") | 1,230 | 33,120 | 63,710 | 86,843 | 99,866 |
|  [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands "Netherlands") | 1,960 | 51,180 | 76,600 | 89,291 | 97,505 |
|  [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland "Switzerland") | 1,320 | 36,290 | 62,050 | 83,223 | 95,812 |
|  [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") | 777 | 30,460 | 49,640 | 64,685 | 77,999 |
|  [Russia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia "Russia") | 388 | 9,800 | 46,460 | 54,891 | 69,167 |
|  [Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka "Sri Lanka") | 1,470 | 35,520 | 44,260 | 56,880 | 68,732 |
|  [Brunei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei "Brunei") | 1,250 | 31,640 | 47,580 | 49,495 | 56,125 |
|  [Belgium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium "Belgium") | 355 | 14,364 | 28,920 | 36,762 | 38,152 |
|  [South Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa "South Africa") | 159 | 13,020 | 19,910 | 24,455 | 35,983 |
|  [Sweden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden "Sweden") | 545 | 13,500 | 21,330 | 26,027 | 33,360 |
|  [Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark "Denmark") | 730 | 16,410 | 23,590 | 27,992 | 31,149 |
|  [Saudi Arabia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia "Saudi Arabia") | 196 | 7,170 | 18,620 | 26,396 | 30,935 |
|  [Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland "Republic of Ireland") | 263 | 11,086 | 22,743 | 26,134 | 28,205 |
|  [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland "Finland") | 355 | 9,780 | 15,580 | 23,214 | 26,962 |
|  [Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway "Norway") | 425 | 12,690 | 20,270 | 22,998 | 25,508 |
|  [Israel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel "Israel") | 704 | 11,940 | 14,040 | 16,011 | 23,825 |
|  [Pakistan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan "Pakistan") | 195 | 10,560 | 14,690 | 17,224 | 22,590 |
|  [Kuwait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait "Kuwait") | 38 | 3,650 | 7,470 | 7,685 | 7,924 |
|  [Mauritius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius "Mauritius") | 35 | 2,410 | 4,010 | 4,788 | 6,240 |
|  [Iran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran "Iran") | 54 | 1,370 | 4,910 | 6,862 | 5,857 |
### Challenges to the tourism industry
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#### Tourism impact of COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021)
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In early 2020, [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Singapore "COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore") has affected the numbers of foreign visitors across the country. In February 2020, Indonesia raised its travel alert for Singapore to level yellow, urging [Indonesian citizens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesians "Indonesians") to take extra precautions when they visit the city-state.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-33) Indonesia is among the top source of foreign visitors to Singapore. It is predicted that the number of visitors could fall between 25 and 30 per cent from the 2019 figure.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-COVID-19-25)
On September 16th 2020, Trade and Industry Minister [Chan Chun Sing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Chun_Sing "Chan Chun Sing") announced that all adult Singaporeans will get \$100 tourism vouchers, accessible digitally via Singpass, to be used from December 2020 to June 2021. The \$320 million SingapoRediscovers Vouchers scheme is part of the government's effort to prop up the tourism sector, which has been decimated by travel restrictions amidst COVID-19 pandemic.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-34)
In April 2022 same day as the [U.K.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom"), [Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland "Republic of Ireland"), [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland "Finland"), [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia "Malaysia") and other countries, COVID-19 tourism impact in Singapore was officially ended by early April 2022 as the country moves towards the [endemic phase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endemic_phase_of_COVID-19 "Endemic phase of COVID-19").
## Popular tourist destinations
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Further information: [List of tourist attractions in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tourist_attractions_in_Singapore "List of tourist attractions in Singapore")
[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Panorama_of_Singapore%27s_Marina_Bay.jpg)
Skyline of Singapore featuring [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") and the [Singapore Flyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Flyer "Singapore Flyer") within the [Marina Bay area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore "Marina Bay, Singapore")
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[ION Orchard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ION_Orchard "ION Orchard") in Orchard Road
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[Universal Studios Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Singapore "Universal Studios Singapore")'s globe located at the entrance of the park
Located within the [Marina Bay area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore "Marina Bay, Singapore"), the [Merlion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion "Merlion"), [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), the [Singapore Flyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Flyer "Singapore Flyer") and [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") stand among Singapore's most iconic landmarks, prominently defining the city's skyline and serving as symbols of its modern architectural and cultural identity.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-35) Other popular tourist attractions include the [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo"), [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders") and [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore"). Singapore's [Changi Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Airport "Changi Airport") also offers a range of attractions within its premises, with [Jewel Changi Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewel_Changi_Airport "Jewel Changi Airport") standing out as the crown jewel. In 2024, Jewel welcomed a record 80 million visitors — the highest annual attendance since its opening in 2019.[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-36)
Situated in the southern region of Singapore, [Sentosa Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa "Sentosa") remains one of the country's most popular resort destinations, boasting a number notable [landmarks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa#Attractions "Sentosa"). Among them is [Fort Siloso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Siloso "Fort Siloso"), a historic coastal fortification built to defend against Japanese forces during [World War II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II "World War II"). Visitors can explore the fort's collection of wartime artillery, ranging from smaller-caliber guns to a 16 [pound](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoirdupois "Avoirdupois") (7 kg) cannon.[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-NHB-37)
Sentosa is also home to major attractions such as [Universal Studios Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Singapore "Universal Studios Singapore") and [Skyline Luge Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyline_Luge_Singapore "Skyline Luge Singapore"), a luge where guests navigate a purpose-built track while lying supine and steering by shifting their weight or pulling on the sled's straps. As part of Singapore's broader initiative to enhance its tourism appeal, two of Sentosa's marquee attractions are undergoing significant upgrades. The [S.E.A Aquarium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Life_Park "Marine Life Park"), which first opened in 2012, was under refurbishment and was rebranded as the [Singapore Oceanarium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Oceanarium "Singapore Oceanarium").[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-38) It was re-opened to the public on July 24, 2025 after its expansion.[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-39) Similarly, Universal Studios Singapore recently unveiled a new attraction in February 2025 as part of its ongoing development.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-40)[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-41)
Beyond Sentosa, Singapore continues to broaden its tourism offerings in other regions. In the [north region](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Region,_Singapore "North Region, Singapore"), the [Mandai Wildlife Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandai_Wildlife_Group "Mandai Wildlife Group") has introduced several new highlights. [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise"), a sprawling aviary which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible, including a flock of one thousand [flamingos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamingo "Flamingo"), opened in May 2023, while Rainforest Wild Asia, an adventure-driven zoological park, welcomed its first visitors in March 2025.[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-42) Complementing these attractions is the newly launched Mandai Rainforest Resort, a rainforest-themed eco-resort that began operations in April 2025.[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-43)
Other popular areas includes the four-ethnic quarters of Singapore, [Chinatown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore"), [Geylang Serai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geylang_Serai "Geylang Serai"), [Kampong Glam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampong_Glam "Kampong Glam") and [Little India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_India,_Singapore "Little India, Singapore")[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-44) and also [Orchard Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_Road "Orchard Road"), a famous upscale shopping area, with numerous internationally renowned [department stores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_store "Department store"), [shopping malls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping_mall "Shopping mall"), [restaurants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant "Restaurant"), and [coffeehouses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeehouse "Coffeehouse") located in its vicinity.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-yoursg2-45)
## Cultural and historical landmarks
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[Sri Mariamman Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Mariamman_Temple,_Singapore "Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore"), is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple located in [Chinatown, Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore")
A former British colony, Singapore has various historical and cultural landmarks with British and regional influences in its architecture. Such cultural landmarks include the [Masjid Sultan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Sultan "Masjid Sultan"), one of Singapore's most important mosques which was completed in 1826. The [Thian Hock Keng Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thian_Hock_Keng_Temple "Thian Hock Keng Temple"), one of Singapore's oldest Chinese temples, which was completed in 1839 and the [Sri Mariamman Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Mariamman_Temple,_Singapore "Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore"), which was built in 1827, making it the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-46) Other historical monuments include the [Kranji War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kranji_War_Memorial "Kranji War Memorial"), [Civilian War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_War_Memorial "Civilian War Memorial"), [Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Theatre_and_Concert_Hall "Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall"), [Yueh Hai Ching Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yueh_Hai_Ching_Temple "Yueh Hai Ching Temple"), [Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lian_Shan_Shuang_Lin_Monastery "Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery") and [Istana Kampong Glam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istana_Kampong_Glam "Istana Kampong Glam").\[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")*\]
Singapore has four major museums depicting the art and history of the country and of the region. The [Asian Civilisations Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Civilisations_Museum "Asian Civilisations Museum") specialises in the material history of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia, from which the diverse ethnic groups of Singapore trace their ancestry, while the [Peranakan Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_Museum "Peranakan Museum"), the first of its kind in the world, explores [Peranakan cultures](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan "Peranakan") in Singapore and other former [Straits Settlements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straits_Settlements "Straits Settlements") in [Malacca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malacca "Malacca") and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in [Southeast Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Asia "Southeast Asia").[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-newest-47) Singapore's [National Museum of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Singapore "National Museum of Singapore") is the oldest museum in the country, with its history dating back to 1849, mainly showcases collections of nation-building and the history of Singapore from the 14th century in a story-telling approach,[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Clara_Chow-48) while the [Singapore Art Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Art_Museum "Singapore Art Museum") is a contemporary art museum focusing on art practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. Other smaller museums include [Changi Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Museum "Changi Museum"), which showcases collection of paintings, photographs and personal effects donated by former POWs (Prisoners of War) during the [Japanese Occupation of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_occupation_of_Singapore "Japanese occupation of Singapore")[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-49) and the [Mint Museum of Toys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_Museum_of_Toys "Mint Museum of Toys"), which has a collection of 3,000 toys and childhood memorabilia from the mid-19th century to mid-20th Century.\[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")*\]
## City sight-seeing
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### Sightseeing Bus fleet
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Historically, their fleet was made up of second-hand step-entrance double deckers in 2001–2004 for the City Sightseeing/Singapore Ducktours operation in Singapore, but new open-top buses were used beginning January 2006. Electronic destination displays (which uses Mobitec MobiLED in larger font) were added in January 2006 to replace roller-blinds in stages. As of 2023[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tourism_in_Singapore&action=edit), Big Bus Tours has Volvo B9TL/Optare Visionaire or MCV DD103, Dennis Trident 2/East Lancs Lolyne, DAF DB250LF/Plaxton President and Ayats Integral buses, where they will progressively be replaced by Volvo BZL/MCV EvoSeti double decker buses as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. City Sightseeing and Gray Line Tours uses Alexander Dennis Enviro400 buses.
### Boat fleet
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- 5 Condiesel LARC V (Originally from [Singapore Armed Forces](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Armed_Forces "Singapore Armed Forces"), withdrawn in 2000 and converted in 2002. Progressively withdrawn from June 2022 after introduction of electric LARC-EV).
- 2 Condiesel LARC-EV (Built in January 2022)
## Nature sight-seeing
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See also: [Coastal Tourism in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_Tourism_in_Singapore "Coastal Tourism in Singapore")
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The monument to [Chopin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopin "Chopin") in the [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens"), just south of [Symphony Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_Lake,_Singapore "Symphony Lake, Singapore").
Singapore has a variety of parks and projects which often feature its natural tropical environment.
Singapore has four zoos, namely, the [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo"), [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore"), [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise") and [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders"). The [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo") displays animals in 'open' naturalistic, spacious, landscaped enclosures separated from the visitors by hidden barriers, moats, and glass, with various shows and events occurring throughout the day to allow visitors to interact with the animals.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Bell2001-50) [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore") is the world's first nocturnal zoo, set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night, it is divided into seven geographical zones, which can be explored either on foot via four walking trails, or by tram. [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise") is the largest bird park in Asia with extensive specimens of exotic bird life from around the world, including a flock of one thousand flamingos. [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders") features a [tropical rainforest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_rainforest "Tropical rainforest") setting[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-CNAMay21-51) and features 10 different ecosystems around the world, with 5000 animals of 300 species. Among the main attractions in the River Wonders is a pair of male and female [giant pandas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_panda "Giant panda") – Kai Kai (凯凯) and Jia Jia (嘉嘉)[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-52) – which are housed in a specially constructed climate-controlled enclosure which change throughout the four seasons emulating their original environment.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Official_Page-53)
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Supertrees at [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), at night.
Among the various gardens and parks located in the country, Singapore's [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens") and [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay") are most popular amongst tourists. The [Singapore Botanical Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens"), a [UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site "World Heritage Site") is a 52 hectares tropical garden, among its main attractions includes the National Orchid collection with over 3000 types of [orchids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchidaceae "Orchidaceae")[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-54) growing.[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-55) [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), designed as a series of large tropical leaf-shaped gardens, each with its own specific landscaping design, character and theme. Its main attractions are the two conservatories, the Flower Dome, which replicates a mild, dry climate and features plants found in the Mediterranean and other semi-arid tropical regions,[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-56)[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-57) and the Cloud Forest, which replicates the cool moist conditions found in tropical mountain regions between 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level, found in South-East Asia, Middle- and South America.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-58) Other main attractions include the Supertree Grove, which features tree-like structures, known as Supertrees that dominate the Gardens' landscape. They are vertical gardens that perform a multitude of functions, which include planting, shading and working as environmental engines for the gardens.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Sustainability_Efforts-59)
Singapore also has two [ASEAN Heritage Parks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_Heritage_Parks "ASEAN Heritage Parks"), which are the [Bukit Timah Nature Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Timah_Nature_Reserve "Bukit Timah Nature Reserve"), an extensive [nature reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_reserve "Nature reserve") which covers much of the [Bukit Timah Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Timah_Hill "Bukit Timah Hill"), and is the only remaining place where primary rainforest still exists on the island,[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-60) and the [Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sungei_Buloh_Wetland_Reserve "Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve"), which is known for its high variety of bird species, crabs, mudskippers and flora and fauna.[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-61)[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-62)
[Pulau Ubin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulau_Ubin "Pulau Ubin"), is an offshore island situated in the [north-eastern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North-Eastern_Islands "North-Eastern Islands") island group, is one of the last rural areas to be found in Singapore, where the last of undeveloped *[kampongs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampong "Kampong")* (villages) and wooden jetties, abandoned quarries and plantations, with an abundance of natural flora and fauna. The island forms part of the [Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubin%E2%80%93Khatib_Important_Bird_Area "Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area") (IBA), identified as such by [BirdLife International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BirdLife_International "BirdLife International") because it supports significant numbers of visiting and resident birds, some of which are [threatened](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threatened_species "Threatened species").[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-bli-63) One of the more popular spots on the island is, [Chek Jawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chek_Jawa "Chek Jawa"), a previous coral reef 5000 years ago, where several ecosystems can be observed in one area.[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-64)
## Dining
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Main article: [Cuisine of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Singapore "Cuisine of Singapore")
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Lau Pa Sat's Satay Street occupies [Boon Tat Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boon_Tat_Street "Boon Tat Street"), which closes each evening to host open-air satay stalls.[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-65)
[Singapore's cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singaporean_cuisine "Singaporean cuisine") reflects its multicultural heritage, shaped by its role as a major international port since its establishment as a British trading post in 1819.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-hwakerhistory-66) A large part of Singaporean cuisine centres around the [hawker culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre "Hawker centre") in the country. Hawker stalls first began around mid 1800s and were largely made up of street food stalls selling a huge variety of foods.[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-67) Influenced primarily by Chinese, Malay, and Indian culinary traditions—mirroring the country's ethnic composition—Singaporean food has evolved into a rich tapestry of flavors.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-68) This diversity is most evident in the nation's [hawker culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre "Hawker centre"), which dates back to the mid-1800s when street vendors began offering a wide variety of affordable dishes.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-hwakerhistory-66)
In [hawker centres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre "Hawker centre")—an enduring cornerstone of daily life—cross-cultural influences abound. Malay stalls often serve halal versions of Chinese or Tamil dishes, while Chinese vendors incorporate Malay and Indian ingredients and techniques. Some dishes fuse elements from all three cultures, alongside influences from across [Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia "Asia") and [the West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Hemisphere "Western Hemisphere").. This culinary blend was internationally recognized when Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed on [UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_Lists "UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists") in 2020.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-69) With hawker centres and [food courts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_court "Food court") more prevalent and accessible than [restaurants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant "Restaurant"), dining out is a common practice among Singaporeans,[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-70) especially given the affordability and variety these centres offer. Notable among them are [Lau Pa Sat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lau_Pa_Sat "Lau Pa Sat"), [Newton Food Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_Food_Centre "Newton Food Centre"), and [Maxwell Food Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell_Food_Centre "Maxwell Food Centre"), where several stalls have earned [Bib Gourmand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bib_Gourmand "Bib Gourmand") recognition.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-71)[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-72)[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-73)[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-74)[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-75)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-76)[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-77)[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-78)[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-79)
Food is also a key pillar of Singapore's tourism strategy, promoted alongside shopping as one of the nation's top attractions by the [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board"). The [Singapore Food Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Food_Festival "Singapore Food Festival"), held every July, celebrates this culinary diversity. Thanks to its multicultural roots, abundant international options, and a price range catering to all budgets, Singapore has earned its reputation as a global "food paradise." Iconic local dishes include [kaya toast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaya_toast "Kaya toast"), [chilli crab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilli_crab "Chilli crab"), [fish head curry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_head_curry "Fish head curry"), laksa and [roti prata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roti_prata "Roti prata"),[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-CNN_1-80) and the beloved [Hainanese chicken rice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice "Hainanese chicken rice")—often regarded as Singapore's national dish.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-81)[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-82)[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-83)[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-84)
## Tourist events
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[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_Panorama_of_Merlion_Park_and_its_surrounds.jpg)
Aerial Panorama of Merlion Park and its surrounds
[Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board") promotes a variety of events all year round for tourists. Some of the anchor events are the [Chingay Parade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_Parade "Chingay Parade"), [Singapore Arts Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Arts_Festival "Singapore Arts Festival") and [Singapore Garden Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Singapore_Garden_Festival&action=edit&redlink=1 "Singapore Garden Festival (page does not exist)").\[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")*\] The [Singapore Food Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Food_Festival "Singapore Food Festival") is held every July to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. Other annual events include the [Singapore Sun Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Sun_Festival "Singapore Sun Festival"), the Christmas Light Up, and the Singapore Jewel Festival.[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-85) Since 2008, Singapore has hosted the [Singapore Grand Prix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Grand_Prix "Singapore Grand Prix"), part of the FIA [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One "Formula One") World Championship.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-86) The inaugural race, held on a new street circuit at [Marina Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore "Marina Bay, Singapore"), was the first night-time event in [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One "Formula One") history.[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-87) The race was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"). In 2010, Singapore hosted the inaugural [Youth Olympic Games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Summer_Youth_Olympics "2010 Summer Youth Olympics"), where the [Singapore Tourism Board (STB)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board") said the Games is expected to generate a minimum of 180,000 visitor nights for Singapore.[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-88)
## See also
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- [Singapore portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Singapore "Portal:Singapore")
- [Visa policy of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Singapore "Visa policy of Singapore")
- [Communications in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_in_Singapore "Communications in Singapore")
- [Culture of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Singapore "Culture of Singapore")
- [History of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Singapore "History of Singapore")
- [History of the Republic of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Republic_of_Singapore "History of the Republic of Singapore")
- [Landmark sites in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmark_sites_in_Singapore "Landmark sites in Singapore")
- [Media of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_Singapore "Media of Singapore")
- [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board")
- [Transport in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Singapore "Transport in Singapore")
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| [Amusement parks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amusement_park "Amusement park") | Coastal PlayGrove [Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa "Sentosa") [Imbiah Lookout](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbiah_Lookout "Imbiah Lookout") [Resorts World Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resorts_World_Sentosa "Resorts World Sentosa") [Universal Studios Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Singapore "Universal Studios Singapore") [Adventure Cove Waterpark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_Cove_Waterpark "Adventure Cove Waterpark") [NTUC Downtown East](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTUC_Downtown_East "NTUC Downtown East") [Wild Wild Wet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Wild_Wet "Wild Wild Wet") |
| Forts | [Buona Vista Battery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buona_Vista_Battery "Buona Vista Battery") [Fort Canning Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Canning_Hill "Fort Canning Hill") [Fort Siloso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Siloso "Fort Siloso") [Fort Tanjong Katong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Tanjong_Katong "Fort Tanjong Katong") [Johore Battery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johore_Battery "Johore Battery") [Pasir Panjang Pillbox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasir_Panjang_Pillbox "Pasir Panjang Pillbox") |
| [Integrated resorts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_resort "Integrated resort") | [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") [Resorts World Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resorts_World_Sentosa "Resorts World Sentosa") |
| Mixed specialties | [CHIJMES](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHIJMES "CHIJMES") [Clifford Pier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Pier "Clifford Pier") [Esplanade Theatres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esplanade_%E2%80%93_Theatres_on_the_Bay "Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay") [Geylang Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geylang_Road "Geylang Road") [Harmony Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_An-Nahdhah#Harmony_Centre_@_An-Nahdhah "Masjid An-Nahdhah") [Haw Par Villa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haw_Par_Villa "Haw Par Villa") [Marina Barrage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Barrage "Marina Barrage") [Merlion Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion_Park "Merlion Park") [Merlion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion "Merlion") [Orchard Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_Road "Orchard Road") [Singapore Flyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Flyer "Singapore Flyer") [Singapore River](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_River "Singapore River") [Snow City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_City "Snow City") [Helix Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helix_Bridge "Helix Bridge") [Jewel Changi Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewel_Changi_Airport "Jewel Changi Airport") |
| [Monuments](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument "Monument") | [Bukit Batok Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Batok_Memorial "Bukit Batok Memorial") [Caldwell House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldwell_House,_Singapore "Caldwell House, Singapore") [CHIJMES Hall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CHIJMES_Hall "CHIJMES Hall") [Civilian War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_War_Memorial "Civilian War Memorial") [Early Founders Memorial Stone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Founders_Memorial_Stone "Early Founders Memorial Stone") [Former Indian National Army Monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Former_Indian_National_Army_Monument "Former Indian National Army Monument") [Founders' Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founders%27_Memorial "Founders' Memorial") [Japanese Cemetery Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Cemetery_Park "Japanese Cemetery Park") [Kranji War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kranji_War_Memorial "Kranji War Memorial") [Lim Bo Seng Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lim_Bo_Seng_Memorial "Lim Bo Seng Memorial") [Old Tao Nan School](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Tao_Nan_School "Old Tao Nan School") [Raffles's Landing Site](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffles%27s_Landing_Site "Raffles's Landing Site") [SGH War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGH_War_Memorial "SGH War Memorial") [Tan Kim Seng Fountain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tan_Kim_Seng_Fountain "Tan Kim Seng Fountain") [The Cenotaph](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cenotaph,_Singapore "The Cenotaph, Singapore") |
| [Museums](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum "Museum") | [ArtScience Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArtScience_Museum "ArtScience Museum") [Asian Civilisations Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Civilisations_Museum "Asian Civilisations Museum") [Baba House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_House "Baba House") [Battlebox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlebox "Battlebox") [Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha_Tooth_Relic_Temple_and_Museum "Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum") [Changi Chapel and Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Museum "Changi Museum") [Chinese Heritage Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Heritage_Centre "Chinese Heritage Centre") [Children's Museum Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Museum_Singapore "Children's Museum Singapore") [Former Ford Factory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Former_Ford_Factory "Former Ford Factory") [Fort Siloso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Siloso "Fort Siloso") [Images of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Images_of_Singapore "Images of Singapore") [Indian Heritage Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Heritage_Centre "Indian Heritage Centre") [Madame Tussauds Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Tussauds_Singapore "Madame Tussauds Singapore") [Malay Heritage Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_Heritage_Centre "Malay Heritage Centre") [National Gallery Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Gallery_Singapore "National Gallery Singapore") [National Museum of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Singapore "National Museum of Singapore") [Peranakan Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_Museum "Peranakan Museum") [Reflections at Bukit Chandu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflections_at_Bukit_Chandu "Reflections at Bukit Chandu") [Science Centre Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Centre_Singapore "Science Centre Singapore") [Singapore Art Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Art_Museum "Singapore Art Museum") [Singapore Philatelic Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Philatelic_Museum "Singapore Philatelic Museum") [Singapore Discovery Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Discovery_Centre "Singapore Discovery Centre") [Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Yat_Sen_Nanyang_Memorial_Hall "Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall") |
| Nature parks | [Bukit Timah Nature Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Timah_Nature_Reserve "Bukit Timah Nature Reserve") [Central Catchment Nature Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Catchment_Nature_Reserve "Central Catchment Nature Reserve") [Chinese Garden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Garden,_Singapore "Chinese Garden, Singapore") [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay") [HortPark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HortPark "HortPark") [Japanese Garden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Garden,_Singapore "Japanese Garden, Singapore") [Labrador Nature Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Nature_Reserve "Labrador Nature Reserve") [Pulau Ubin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulau_Ubin "Pulau Ubin") [Chek Jawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chek_Jawa "Chek Jawa") [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens") [Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sungei_Buloh_Wetland_Reserve "Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve") |
| [Oceanariums](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanarium "Oceanarium") | [Singapore Oceanarium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Oceanarium "Singapore Oceanarium") |
| [Mandai Wildlife Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandai_Wildlife_Reserve "Mandai Wildlife Reserve") | [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo") [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore") [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders") [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise") [Rainforest Wild ASIA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainforest_Wild "Rainforest Wild") [Curiosity Cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Curiosity_Cove&action=edit&redlink=1 "Curiosity Cove (page does not exist)") [Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mandai_Rainforest_Resort_by_Banyan_Tree&action=edit&redlink=1 "Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree (page does not exist)") |
| Defunct | [Alkaff Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaff_Gardens "Alkaff Gardens") [Beauty World Market](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_World_Market "Beauty World Market") [Big Splash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Splash,_Singapore "Big Splash, Singapore") CN-West Leisure Park [Escape Theme Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_Theme_Park "Escape Theme Park") [Fantasy Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_Island,_Singapore "Fantasy Island, Singapore") [Gay World Amusement Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_World_Amusement_Park "Gay World Amusement Park") [Great World Amusement Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_World_Amusement_Park "Great World Amusement Park") [Jurong Bird Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurong_Bird_Park "Jurong Bird Park") [Jurong Reptile Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurong_Reptile_Park "Jurong Reptile Park") [Malay Village](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_Village "Malay Village") [Mandai Orchid Garden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandai_Orchid_Garden "Mandai Orchid Garden") [New World Amusement Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_Amusement_Park "New World Amusement Park") [Punggol Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punggol_Zoo "Punggol Zoo") [Singapore Crocodile Farm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Crocodile_Farm "Singapore Crocodile Farm") [Singapore Miniature Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Miniature_Zoo "Singapore Miniature Zoo") [Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Pinacoth%C3%A8que_de_Paris "Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris") [Tang Dynasty City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tang_Dynasty_City "Tang Dynasty City") [The Maritime Experiential Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maritime_Experiential_Museum "The Maritime Experiential Museum") [Ultimate Magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Magic "Ultimate Magic") [Underwater World](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_World,_Singapore "Underwater World, Singapore") [Van Kleef Aquarium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Kleef_Aquarium "Van Kleef Aquarium") Volcanoland Wonderland Amusement Park |
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The historic [Raffles Hotel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffles_Hotel "Raffles Hotel") is a [national monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_monuments_of_Singapore "National monuments of Singapore")
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Built in 1930, the bandstand in the [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens") is one of its most recognisable structures.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-1)
**[Tourism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism "Tourism") in [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore "Singapore")** is a major industry and contributor to the Singaporean economy. In 2019, 19,114,002 tourists visited the country, which was the highest recorded number of arrivals since independence in 1965.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2) In 2025, 16,912,283 international tourists visited Singapore, which was almost thrice the country's total population.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3)
The country is marketed as a "City In Nature" destination by the Singapore Tourism Board under its 'Made in Singapore' campaign in 2023, with [sustainable tourism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_tourism "Sustainable tourism") as part of the campaign efforts.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-4) It also claims to be [environmentally friendly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentally_friendly "Environmentally friendly"), and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs. Along with this, it also has one of [the world's lowest crime rates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Singapore "Crime in Singapore"). As [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language "English language") is the dominant one of its four [official languages](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_language "Official language"), it is generally easier for tourists to understand when speaking to the local population of the country, for example, when [shopping](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping "Shopping"). [Transport in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Singapore "Transport in Singapore") exhaustively covers most, if not all public venues in Singapore, which increases convenience for tourists. This includes the well-known [Mass Rapid Transit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Rapid_Transit_\(Singapore\) "Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)") (MRT) system. Singapore is the 5th most visited city in the world, and 2nd in [Asia-Pacific](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific "Asia-Pacific").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-5)
The *[Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_and_Tourism_Competitiveness_Report "Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report") 2017* ranks Singapore 13th out of 136 countries overall, which was the third best in Asia only behind [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") (ranked 4th) and [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong") (ranked 11th). The report ranks Singapore's business environment, international openness, also travel and tourism policy and enabling conditions as the best in the world (ranked 1st). However, the island nation scored rather low in natural and cultural resources sub-index (ranked 40th).[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-6)[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-7)
In January 1964, the Singapore Tourism Board (then known as **Singapore Tourist Promotion Board**), was set up to market Singapore, then a [state of Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_in_Malaysia "Singapore in Malaysia"), as a destination for tourists, to develop and to regulate the tourism industry.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-8)[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-9)[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-10) The [Government of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Singapore "Government of Singapore") had aimed to create more jobs, income and to facilitate trade within Singapore, through the development of the tourism industry.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-11) Throughout the 1960s to 70s, the tourism board ran multiple advertising campaigns aimed at drawing visitors from different countries and published monthly newsletters to promote multiple attractions in Singapore.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-12)[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-13) The [Merlion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion "Merlion") was also created as the Singapore Tourism Board's logo in 1964 and was used in promotional materials.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-14) The Merlion eventually became a well-known Singaporean icon and in 1972, a Merlion statue was erected in the [Merlion Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion_Park "Merlion Park").[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-URASkylineMerlionMove-15) In 1977, there was a record of 1.5 million visitors to the country and tourist receipts were estimated to be S\$628 million as compared to 522,000 visitors and S\$269 million in tourist expenditure in 1970.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-16)
Throughout the 1980s to 1990s, the tourism board aimed to market the [culture of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Singapore "Culture of Singapore") to visitors through the renewal of infrastructure in historical areas such as [Chinatown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore") and development of new venues for hosting concerts and conventions.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-17)[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-18) In 2005, the government of Singapore announced the development of 2 [integrated resorts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_resort "Integrated resort") in [Marina South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_South "Marina South") and [Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa "Sentosa").[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Proposal_to_develop_Integrated_Resorts-19) Plans to develop [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay") were also announced in that same year.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-20) The resorts were part of plans to boost the tourism industry which had been facing intense competition from other destinations around the region, particularly from nearby [Bangkok](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok "Bangkok") and [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong "Hong Kong"), which has since also considered legalisation of casinos in the wake of initiatives in Singapore.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-21) [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") was officially opened on 23 June 2010,[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-MBS_opening-22) while Gardens by the Bay opened on June 29, 2012[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-23) and [Resorts World Sentosa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resorts_World_Sentosa "Resorts World Sentosa") was officially opened on December 7, 2012.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-GrandOpening-24)
Visitor arrivals to Singapore has been increasing since the country's independence in 1965.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3) As compared to a total of 99,000 visitors recorded in 1965, Singapore attracted a record-high of approximately 19.1 million visitors in 2019 with receipts at S\$27.7 billion, according to preliminary figures by the [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board").[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-COVID-19-25) The total number of visitors increased by 3.3% from 2018, with increased in arrivals in visitors from China, Indonesia and Australia, while visitors from India and Malaysia dropped 2% and 3% respectively.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2) Tourism receipts increased 2.8% from 2018, with most visitors spending in the sightseeing, entertainment and gaming (S\$1,593 million), shopping (S\$1,457 million), accommodation (S\$1,439 million) and food & beverage (S\$649 million) categories.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2)
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitor statistics in Singapore fell 85.7% and tourism receipts fell 82.6% (S\$4.8 million) from 2019.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26) A total of 2,700,000 visitors were recorded that year, which was the first time visitor statistics fell since the decrease in arrivals in 2014.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26) Visitors coming into Singapore for short-term visits were also barred from entering and transiting from March 23, 2020, to October 19, 2021.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-27)
In 2021, visitors arrivals further dipped to 330,059 visitors, which was an 88% decrease as compared to 2020.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28) In December 2021, amid the spread of the highly transmissible [COVID-19 Omicron variant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SARS-CoV-2_Omicron_variant "SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant"), many countries still had travel restrictions, with some governments banning travel completely to curb transmission.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-30) Travel into Singapore for short-term visits were only resumed in September 2021 with the introduction of [vaccinated travel lanes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic "Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic").[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-31) In 2024, the country recorded a total of 16,526,344 visitors, which was an increase of 21% as compared to 2023.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3)
| Year | Tourism Arrivals | [\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3) Percentage change from previous period |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 99,000 | |
| 1970 | 579,000 | 488\.1% |
| 1975 | 1,324,000 | 128\.6% |
| 1980 | 2,562,000 | 92% |
| 1985 | 3,031,000 | 18\.3% |
| 1990 | 5,323,000 | 75\.6% |
| 1995 | 7,137,000 | 34\.1% |
| 2000 | 7,691,399 | 7\.8% |
| 2005 | 8,943,029 | 16\.3% |
| 2010 | 11,638,663 | 30\.1% |
| 2015 | 15,231,469 | 30\.9% |
| 2020 | 2,742,443 | −82% |
| 2025 | 16,912,283 | 517% |
| Year | Tourism Arrivals | [\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb1-3)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26) Percentage change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,231,469 | 0\.9% |
| 2016 | 16,402,593 | 7\.7% |
| 2017 | 17,422,826 | 6\.2% |
| 2018 | 18,506,619 | 6\.2% |
| 2019 | 19,114,002 | 3\.3% |
| 2020 | 2,742,443 | −85.7% |
| 2021 | 330,059 | −88% |
| 2022 | 6,305,744 | 1,810.5% |
| 2023 | 13,610,404 | 115\.7% |
| 2024 | 16,526,312 | 21\.5% |
| 2025 | 16,912,283 | 2\.3% |
### Top markets 2000–2010
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28)
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Singapore Ducktours (part of [RATP Group](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RATP_Group "RATP Group"))
### Top markets 2011–2020
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Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network,[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28) Singapore Tourism Board [\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2019-2) [\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stb2020-26)
### Top markets 2021–present
\[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tourism_in_Singapore&action=edit§ion=7 "Edit section: Top markets 2021–present")\]
Source: Singapore Tourism Analytics Network[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-stan1-28)
### Challenges to the tourism industry
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#### Tourism impact of COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021)
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In early 2020, [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Singapore "COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore") has affected the numbers of foreign visitors across the country. In February 2020, Indonesia raised its travel alert for Singapore to level yellow, urging [Indonesian citizens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesians "Indonesians") to take extra precautions when they visit the city-state.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-33) Indonesia is among the top source of foreign visitors to Singapore. It is predicted that the number of visitors could fall between 25 and 30 per cent from the 2019 figure.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-COVID-19-25)
On September 16th 2020, Trade and Industry Minister [Chan Chun Sing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Chun_Sing "Chan Chun Sing") announced that all adult Singaporeans will get \$100 tourism vouchers, accessible digitally via Singpass, to be used from December 2020 to June 2021. The \$320 million SingapoRediscovers Vouchers scheme is part of the government's effort to prop up the tourism sector, which has been decimated by travel restrictions amidst COVID-19 pandemic.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-34)
In April 2022 same day as the [U.K.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom"), [Ireland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland "Republic of Ireland"), [Finland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland "Finland"), [Malaysia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia "Malaysia") and other countries, COVID-19 tourism impact in Singapore was officially ended by early April 2022 as the country moves towards the [endemic phase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endemic_phase_of_COVID-19 "Endemic phase of COVID-19").
## Popular tourist destinations
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Skyline of Singapore featuring [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") and the [Singapore Flyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Flyer "Singapore Flyer") within the [Marina Bay area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore "Marina Bay, Singapore")
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[ION Orchard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ION_Orchard "ION Orchard") in Orchard Road
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[Universal Studios Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Singapore "Universal Studios Singapore")'s globe located at the entrance of the park
Located within the [Marina Bay area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore "Marina Bay, Singapore"), the [Merlion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion "Merlion"), [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), the [Singapore Flyer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Flyer "Singapore Flyer") and [Marina Bay Sands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Sands "Marina Bay Sands") stand among Singapore's most iconic landmarks, prominently defining the city's skyline and serving as symbols of its modern architectural and cultural identity.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-35) Other popular tourist attractions include the [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo"), [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders") and [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore"). Singapore's [Changi Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Airport "Changi Airport") also offers a range of attractions within its premises, with [Jewel Changi Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewel_Changi_Airport "Jewel Changi Airport") standing out as the crown jewel. In 2024, Jewel welcomed a record 80 million visitors — the highest annual attendance since its opening in 2019.[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-36)
Situated in the southern region of Singapore, [Sentosa Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa "Sentosa") remains one of the country's most popular resort destinations, boasting a number notable [landmarks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa#Attractions "Sentosa"). Among them is [Fort Siloso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Siloso "Fort Siloso"), a historic coastal fortification built to defend against Japanese forces during [World War II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II "World War II"). Visitors can explore the fort's collection of wartime artillery, ranging from smaller-caliber guns to a 16 [pound](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoirdupois "Avoirdupois") (7 kg) cannon.[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-NHB-37)
Sentosa is also home to major attractions such as [Universal Studios Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Singapore "Universal Studios Singapore") and [Skyline Luge Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyline_Luge_Singapore "Skyline Luge Singapore"), a luge where guests navigate a purpose-built track while lying supine and steering by shifting their weight or pulling on the sled's straps. As part of Singapore's broader initiative to enhance its tourism appeal, two of Sentosa's marquee attractions are undergoing significant upgrades. The [S.E.A Aquarium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Life_Park "Marine Life Park"), which first opened in 2012, was under refurbishment and was rebranded as the [Singapore Oceanarium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Oceanarium "Singapore Oceanarium").[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-38) It was re-opened to the public on July 24, 2025 after its expansion.[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-39) Similarly, Universal Studios Singapore recently unveiled a new attraction in February 2025 as part of its ongoing development.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-40)[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-41)
Beyond Sentosa, Singapore continues to broaden its tourism offerings in other regions. In the [north region](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Region,_Singapore "North Region, Singapore"), the [Mandai Wildlife Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandai_Wildlife_Group "Mandai Wildlife Group") has introduced several new highlights. [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise"), a sprawling aviary which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible, including a flock of one thousand [flamingos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamingo "Flamingo"), opened in May 2023, while Rainforest Wild Asia, an adventure-driven zoological park, welcomed its first visitors in March 2025.[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-42) Complementing these attractions is the newly launched Mandai Rainforest Resort, a rainforest-themed eco-resort that began operations in April 2025.[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-43)
Other popular areas includes the four-ethnic quarters of Singapore, [Chinatown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore"), [Geylang Serai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geylang_Serai "Geylang Serai"), [Kampong Glam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampong_Glam "Kampong Glam") and [Little India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_India,_Singapore "Little India, Singapore")[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-44) and also [Orchard Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_Road "Orchard Road"), a famous upscale shopping area, with numerous internationally renowned [department stores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_store "Department store"), [shopping malls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping_mall "Shopping mall"), [restaurants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant "Restaurant"), and [coffeehouses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffeehouse "Coffeehouse") located in its vicinity.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-yoursg2-45)
## Cultural and historical landmarks
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[Sri Mariamman Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Mariamman_Temple,_Singapore "Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore"), is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple located in [Chinatown, Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore")
A former British colony, Singapore has various historical and cultural landmarks with British and regional influences in its architecture. Such cultural landmarks include the [Masjid Sultan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Sultan "Masjid Sultan"), one of Singapore's most important mosques which was completed in 1826. The [Thian Hock Keng Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thian_Hock_Keng_Temple "Thian Hock Keng Temple"), one of Singapore's oldest Chinese temples, which was completed in 1839 and the [Sri Mariamman Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Mariamman_Temple,_Singapore "Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore"), which was built in 1827, making it the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-46) Other historical monuments include the [Kranji War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kranji_War_Memorial "Kranji War Memorial"), [Civilian War Memorial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_War_Memorial "Civilian War Memorial"), [Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Theatre_and_Concert_Hall "Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall"), [Yueh Hai Ching Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yueh_Hai_Ching_Temple "Yueh Hai Ching Temple"), [Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lian_Shan_Shuang_Lin_Monastery "Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery") and [Istana Kampong Glam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istana_Kampong_Glam "Istana Kampong Glam").\[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")*\]
Singapore has four major museums depicting the art and history of the country and of the region. The [Asian Civilisations Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Civilisations_Museum "Asian Civilisations Museum") specialises in the material history of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia, from which the diverse ethnic groups of Singapore trace their ancestry, while the [Peranakan Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan_Museum "Peranakan Museum"), the first of its kind in the world, explores [Peranakan cultures](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan "Peranakan") in Singapore and other former [Straits Settlements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straits_Settlements "Straits Settlements") in [Malacca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malacca "Malacca") and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in [Southeast Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Asia "Southeast Asia").[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-newest-47) Singapore's [National Museum of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Singapore "National Museum of Singapore") is the oldest museum in the country, with its history dating back to 1849, mainly showcases collections of nation-building and the history of Singapore from the 14th century in a story-telling approach,[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Clara_Chow-48) while the [Singapore Art Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Art_Museum "Singapore Art Museum") is a contemporary art museum focusing on art practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. Other smaller museums include [Changi Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Museum "Changi Museum"), which showcases collection of paintings, photographs and personal effects donated by former POWs (Prisoners of War) during the [Japanese Occupation of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_occupation_of_Singapore "Japanese occupation of Singapore")[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-49) and the [Mint Museum of Toys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint_Museum_of_Toys "Mint Museum of Toys"), which has a collection of 3,000 toys and childhood memorabilia from the mid-19th century to mid-20th Century.\[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")*\]
### Sightseeing Bus fleet
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Historically, their fleet was made up of second-hand step-entrance double deckers in 2001–2004 for the City Sightseeing/Singapore Ducktours operation in Singapore, but new open-top buses were used beginning January 2006. Electronic destination displays (which uses Mobitec MobiLED in larger font) were added in January 2006 to replace roller-blinds in stages. As of 2023, Big Bus Tours has Volvo B9TL/Optare Visionaire or MCV DD103, Dennis Trident 2/East Lancs Lolyne, DAF DB250LF/Plaxton President and Ayats Integral buses, where they will progressively be replaced by Volvo BZL/MCV EvoSeti double decker buses as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. City Sightseeing and Gray Line Tours uses Alexander Dennis Enviro400 buses.
- 5 Condiesel LARC V (Originally from [Singapore Armed Forces](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Armed_Forces "Singapore Armed Forces"), withdrawn in 2000 and converted in 2002. Progressively withdrawn from June 2022 after introduction of electric LARC-EV).
- 2 Condiesel LARC-EV (Built in January 2022)
## Nature sight-seeing
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The monument to [Chopin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopin "Chopin") in the [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens"), just south of [Symphony Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_Lake,_Singapore "Symphony Lake, Singapore").
Singapore has a variety of parks and projects which often feature its natural tropical environment.
Singapore has four zoos, namely, the [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo"), [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore"), [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise") and [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders"). The [Singapore Zoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo "Singapore Zoo") displays animals in 'open' naturalistic, spacious, landscaped enclosures separated from the visitors by hidden barriers, moats, and glass, with various shows and events occurring throughout the day to allow visitors to interact with the animals.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Bell2001-50) [Night Safari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Safari,_Singapore "Night Safari, Singapore") is the world's first nocturnal zoo, set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night, it is divided into seven geographical zones, which can be explored either on foot via four walking trails, or by tram. [Bird Paradise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Paradise "Bird Paradise") is the largest bird park in Asia with extensive specimens of exotic bird life from around the world, including a flock of one thousand flamingos. [River Wonders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wonders "River Wonders") features a [tropical rainforest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_rainforest "Tropical rainforest") setting[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-CNAMay21-51) and features 10 different ecosystems around the world, with 5000 animals of 300 species. Among the main attractions in the River Wonders is a pair of male and female [giant pandas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_panda "Giant panda") – Kai Kai (凯凯) and Jia Jia (嘉嘉)[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-52) – which are housed in a specially constructed climate-controlled enclosure which change throughout the four seasons emulating their original environment.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Official_Page-53)
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Supertrees at [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), at night.
Among the various gardens and parks located in the country, Singapore's [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens") and [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay") are most popular amongst tourists. The [Singapore Botanical Gardens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Botanic_Gardens "Singapore Botanic Gardens"), a [UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site "World Heritage Site") is a 52 hectares tropical garden, among its main attractions includes the National Orchid collection with over 3000 types of [orchids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchidaceae "Orchidaceae")[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-54) growing.[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-55) [Gardens by the Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay "Gardens by the Bay"), designed as a series of large tropical leaf-shaped gardens, each with its own specific landscaping design, character and theme. Its main attractions are the two conservatories, the Flower Dome, which replicates a mild, dry climate and features plants found in the Mediterranean and other semi-arid tropical regions,[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-56)[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-57) and the Cloud Forest, which replicates the cool moist conditions found in tropical mountain regions between 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level, found in South-East Asia, Middle- and South America.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-58) Other main attractions include the Supertree Grove, which features tree-like structures, known as Supertrees that dominate the Gardens' landscape. They are vertical gardens that perform a multitude of functions, which include planting, shading and working as environmental engines for the gardens.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-Sustainability_Efforts-59)
Singapore also has two [ASEAN Heritage Parks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_Heritage_Parks "ASEAN Heritage Parks"), which are the [Bukit Timah Nature Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Timah_Nature_Reserve "Bukit Timah Nature Reserve"), an extensive [nature reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_reserve "Nature reserve") which covers much of the [Bukit Timah Hill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Timah_Hill "Bukit Timah Hill"), and is the only remaining place where primary rainforest still exists on the island,[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-60) and the [Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sungei_Buloh_Wetland_Reserve "Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve"), which is known for its high variety of bird species, crabs, mudskippers and flora and fauna.[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-61)[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-62)
[Pulau Ubin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulau_Ubin "Pulau Ubin"), is an offshore island situated in the [north-eastern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North-Eastern_Islands "North-Eastern Islands") island group, is one of the last rural areas to be found in Singapore, where the last of undeveloped *[kampongs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampong "Kampong")* (villages) and wooden jetties, abandoned quarries and plantations, with an abundance of natural flora and fauna. The island forms part of the [Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubin%E2%80%93Khatib_Important_Bird_Area "Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area") (IBA), identified as such by [BirdLife International](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BirdLife_International "BirdLife International") because it supports significant numbers of visiting and resident birds, some of which are [threatened](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threatened_species "Threatened species").[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-bli-63) One of the more popular spots on the island is, [Chek Jawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chek_Jawa "Chek Jawa"), a previous coral reef 5000 years ago, where several ecosystems can be observed in one area.[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-64)
[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lau_Pa_Sat_04-12-2024\(7\).jpg)
Lau Pa Sat's Satay Street occupies [Boon Tat Street](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boon_Tat_Street "Boon Tat Street"), which closes each evening to host open-air satay stalls.[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-65)
[Singapore's cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singaporean_cuisine "Singaporean cuisine") reflects its multicultural heritage, shaped by its role as a major international port since its establishment as a British trading post in 1819.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-hwakerhistory-66) A large part of Singaporean cuisine centres around the [hawker culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre "Hawker centre") in the country. Hawker stalls first began around mid 1800s and were largely made up of street food stalls selling a huge variety of foods.[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-67) Influenced primarily by Chinese, Malay, and Indian culinary traditions—mirroring the country's ethnic composition—Singaporean food has evolved into a rich tapestry of flavors.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-68) This diversity is most evident in the nation's [hawker culture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre "Hawker centre"), which dates back to the mid-1800s when street vendors began offering a wide variety of affordable dishes.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-hwakerhistory-66)
In [hawker centres](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre "Hawker centre")—an enduring cornerstone of daily life—cross-cultural influences abound. Malay stalls often serve halal versions of Chinese or Tamil dishes, while Chinese vendors incorporate Malay and Indian ingredients and techniques. Some dishes fuse elements from all three cultures, alongside influences from across [Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia "Asia") and [the West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Hemisphere "Western Hemisphere").. This culinary blend was internationally recognized when Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed on [UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_Lists "UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists") in 2020.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-69) With hawker centres and [food courts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_court "Food court") more prevalent and accessible than [restaurants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant "Restaurant"), dining out is a common practice among Singaporeans,[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-70) especially given the affordability and variety these centres offer. Notable among them are [Lau Pa Sat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lau_Pa_Sat "Lau Pa Sat"), [Newton Food Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_Food_Centre "Newton Food Centre"), and [Maxwell Food Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell_Food_Centre "Maxwell Food Centre"), where several stalls have earned [Bib Gourmand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bib_Gourmand "Bib Gourmand") recognition.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-71)[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-72)[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-73)[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-74)[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-75)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-76)[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-77)[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-78)[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-79)
Food is also a key pillar of Singapore's tourism strategy, promoted alongside shopping as one of the nation's top attractions by the [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board"). The [Singapore Food Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Food_Festival "Singapore Food Festival"), held every July, celebrates this culinary diversity. Thanks to its multicultural roots, abundant international options, and a price range catering to all budgets, Singapore has earned its reputation as a global "food paradise." Iconic local dishes include [kaya toast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaya_toast "Kaya toast"), [chilli crab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilli_crab "Chilli crab"), [fish head curry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_head_curry "Fish head curry"), laksa and [roti prata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roti_prata "Roti prata"),[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-CNN_1-80) and the beloved [Hainanese chicken rice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice "Hainanese chicken rice")—often regarded as Singapore's national dish.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-81)[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-82)[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-83)[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-84)
[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_Panorama_of_Merlion_Park_and_its_surrounds.jpg)
Aerial Panorama of Merlion Park and its surrounds
[Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board") promotes a variety of events all year round for tourists. Some of the anchor events are the [Chingay Parade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_Parade "Chingay Parade"), [Singapore Arts Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Arts_Festival "Singapore Arts Festival") and [Singapore Garden Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Singapore_Garden_Festival&action=edit&redlink=1 "Singapore Garden Festival (page does not exist)").\[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")*\] The [Singapore Food Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Food_Festival "Singapore Food Festival") is held every July to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. Other annual events include the [Singapore Sun Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Sun_Festival "Singapore Sun Festival"), the Christmas Light Up, and the Singapore Jewel Festival.[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-85) Since 2008, Singapore has hosted the [Singapore Grand Prix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Grand_Prix "Singapore Grand Prix"), part of the FIA [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One "Formula One") World Championship.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-86) The inaugural race, held on a new street circuit at [Marina Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore "Marina Bay, Singapore"), was the first night-time event in [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One "Formula One") history.[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-87) The race was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"). In 2010, Singapore hosted the inaugural [Youth Olympic Games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Summer_Youth_Olympics "2010 Summer Youth Olympics"), where the [Singapore Tourism Board (STB)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board") said the Games is expected to generate a minimum of 180,000 visitor nights for Singapore.[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Singapore#cite_note-88)
- [Visa policy of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Singapore "Visa policy of Singapore")
- [Communications in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_in_Singapore "Communications in Singapore")
- [Culture of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Singapore "Culture of Singapore")
- [History of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Singapore "History of Singapore")
- [History of the Republic of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Republic_of_Singapore "History of the Republic of Singapore")
- [Landmark sites in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmark_sites_in_Singapore "Landmark sites in Singapore")
- [Media of Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_Singapore "Media of Singapore")
- [Singapore Tourism Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Tourism_Board "Singapore Tourism Board")
- [Transport in Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Singapore "Transport in Singapore")
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["Tanglin Entrance"](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg/our-gardens/tanglin-entrance/bandstand). [National Parks Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Parks_Board "National Parks Board") Singapore. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
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