Uncover These Top 10 Offbeat Activities to Explore On Your Trip To Singapore, The Lio City

Singapore is a sunny tropical island located in Southeast Asia, off the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, that has a lot more than tourist attractions on this island. If you’re  a curious person that needs out of the ordinary activities, Singapore has got a lot to offer you.

Although this city is famous with its major attractions and famous landmarks, there is a different perspective regarding the offbeat activities taking place here. Whether you want to visit spooky theme parks and tranquil mangroves or you are willing to glamp on the beach and find out the war secrets, there are many unusual things to learn.

Check out this list of unconventional ways to discover Singapore –

1. Explore the Haw Par Villa

The Haw Par Villa, also known as the Tiger Balm Garden is a surrealistic theme park that includes more than a thousand sculptures and dioramas representing the subjects of Chinese mythology, folklore, legends and history. The most well known part is the Ten Courts of Hell, which provide a detailed illustration of the Chinese vision of the afterlife. A peculiar park, this is a unique insight through Chinese life and moralistic teachings.

2. Kayak Through the Mangroves of Pulau Ubin

Away from the urban jungle,escape with the calmness of the mangroves as you kayak in Pulau Ubin. This is a island where you get a glimpse of the past of Singapore with a lot of wildlife and rustic charm. Kayaking tours will lead you through such narrow water ways where you may find kingfishers, monitor lizards and in the unlikely event, even the mysterious otter.

3. Discover the Southern Islands

Catch a ferry to tour the Southern Islands of Singapore such as St. John’s Island, Lazarus Island and Kusu Island. These islands are a good mixture of well-maintained beaches, clear waters and well cultivated green, ideal places where you can have a picnic, take a swim or just celebrate being away from the mainland’s crowd. 

4. Go Glamping at East Coast Park

If you want to have a memorable cultural experience, you can go glamping (glamorous camping) in East Coast Park at night. With comfortable beds with fans; some even with Wi-Fi services to provide you the pleasure of the outdoors without having to abdicate on convenience. Spend a day cycling along the seashore or have a career anniversary on a barbecue or simply on the seashore air.

5. Visit the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum

Located in the Chinese Garden, the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum is the home to one of the largest collections of turtles and tortoises in the world. Here, multiple species of both common and exotic variety can be interacted and fed with in a fun and learning environment.

6. Cycle Through the Kranji Countryside

Venture through the Kranji countryside as you make a cycling adventure through rural Singapore. Some farms are located locally, which include goat farms, vegetable plantations and even a frog farm. Rent a bicycle and take a self-guided ride that includes stops to taste some local fruits and vegetables and discover more about how they are grown.

7. Experience Art at Gillman Barracks

Gillman Barracks, which is a former army camp repurposed into a contemporary arts cluster is an eccentric destination to stop by and explore art. There are a number of contemporary art galleries in the area showcasing artworks representing arts of the world. To have an evening of gallery hopping, live music, and foods; time your visit with Art After Dark events.

8. Go on a Nocturnal Wildlife Adventure at Night Safari

While the Singapore Zoo is well-known, the Night Safari here offers an entirely different experience. It is the first nocturnal zoo in the world which enables one to observe nocturnal animals as they exist in the wild. Snap photographs of animals such as leopards, fishing cats, and flying squirrels on a take a ride on the tram or hike along the tram lines.

9. Uncover Secrets at the Battlebox

Learn about the history of wartime Singapore by visiting the Battlebox which was a British underground command center during the World War II situated on the hill of Fort Canning. Guided tours lead you through the bunkers telling you the plans and tales of how Singapore fell to the Japanese. It is quite a compelling, immersive experience to learn about one of the more important moments of history.

10. Enjoy a Floating Donut Boat Ride

Take a floating ride in a donut boat in the Marina Bay, to have a quirky dining experience. These round boats are installed with a central barbecue grill that enables you to have a meal during the tour of the scenic waters. It is a nice and unique experience to enjoy the city skyline at a sunset or night.