Free Places to Visit in Singapore
Singapore is a perfect destination for holidaymakers as the city grants whatever a traveler asks for. Singapore must be on a traveler's bucket list, whether it's for thrilling adventures or peaceful days out, wandering in nature, or rowing a boat along the tranquil water. Despite being the most expensive country to live-in in Southeast Asia, let us burn all the myths so that you can travel here on a budget. Yes, you read it right! There is a long list of free things and places to visit in
Singapore, from which we have picked the best ones for you without making a hole in your pocket.
So, grab your Singapore tourist visa and get ready to explore the city that costs nothing.
These enormous Super-trees are one the famous tourist attractions that are free of charge. Yes, these trees are nothing like a typical tree, yet they provide shelter to plants from all over the world. It is one of the engineering wonders that allows us to learn and explore all about plants. While you can visit the gardens all day, the best time to visit them is after sunset when the Super-trees glow with their soaked-up solar energy.
Location: 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore.
We have seen the iconic Merlion all over the internet, but do you know how many Merlions reside in the city? Well, they are 8, and hunting them all over the city is one of the free things to do in Singapore. This world-famous so-called half-lion, the half-fish Merlion, is widely used as a mascot and national personification in Singapore. Explore, hunt, enjoy and click some quick shots for your Instagram feed.
Location: Hunt them all over the city.
Singapore’s first World Heritage Site, Singapore Botanic Gardens, homes more than 60,000 plants, of which 1000 species include orchids and 2000 hybrids, making it the biggest display of tropical orchids in the world. It is one of the must-visit sites without shelling out a penny. Although the entire garden is free to roam, the National Orchid Centre costs $1-$3, which makes it worth a visit.
Location: 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore
Being the oldest and the largest mosque in Singapore, Sultan Mosque is a focal point of religious happenings in the city. The mosque allows visitors to explore this beautiful place during non-prayer times. The structure seems to have been pulled right out of Arabian nights, built in the Indo-Saracenic style, making it one of the best places to visit without spending anything. The Sultan Mosque brings out the rich culture and ethnic diversity of Islam in Singapore.
Location: 3 Muscat St, Singapore
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
If you always wanted to attend orchestra concerts but never could because of the high ticket prices, Singapore brings you the free Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Yes, it is free! As a part of a community outreach program, they host orchestra shows at different halls, gardens, and institutions. So, call your family, bring a basket and enjoy the best classical music ever.
Location: they host performances in different places like halls, institutions, and gardens, so track them down and, as the time is decided by the team, ensure to arrive earlier.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The astounding architecture of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple amidst the bustling Chinatown in Singapore will surely blow your mind. It is the home to the Scared Buddha Tooth relics, where both devotees and non-devotees of Buddha get an opportunity to explore and learn about the history of Buddhism and the teachings of Lord Buddha. The temple is said to be the left canine tooth of Lord Buddha, which can be found on the shrine.
Location: 288 South Bridge Road, Chinatown, Singapore.
So, with the above list, we bet all these places are worth your visit. Explore, learn, and enjoy!
