Who
says when you traveling to several holiday destinations
in Singapore need an expensive budget? If you have backpacking
intentions, these 10 tourist destinations in Singapore could be a reference. You
don’t need money to get into these places because they all free.
Traveled
to a tourist spot does not mean you have to spend a lot of money. Although
Singapore is associated with a place for shopping, does not mean the state is
only populated by discount or enthusiast souvenir sellers only. There are some
destinations where you can see directly the lives of local people and explore
the historical places. There are several
places for you to know the face of Singapore more closely, from the museum to the
city park. Some places even do not charge. Here are 10 free tourist destinations
that can be visited while on holiday in Singapore.
Raffles
Hotel
The
hotel is very popular because as one of the oldest and historic hotel in the
world. This hotel was built in 1887; Raffles Hotel has been visited by many
prominent writers such as Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad. Colonial-style
architecture still dominates, in harmony with the beautiful classic style
interior. If you stay for couple nights in this hotel, it will surely drain
your wallet, but you can go in for a while to take pictures inside. Do not
forget to see the rows of Hollywood celebrities photo who have stayed there.
Singapore Botanical Garden
Singapore
Botanical Garden is like the Bogor Botanical Gardens in Indonesia. This is your
place to relax in the morning or late afternoon, when the sun shone warm and
almost completely set. This vast park filled with green grass, bright flowers
such as purple Bougainvillea. Do not forget to go the Rose Garden and Spice Garden,
as well as the National Orchid Garden which has a collection of rare orchids.
National
Singapore Museum
Actually,
museum admission is charged SGD 10 for adults and SGD 5 for children. However,
if you visit on Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 hours local time, you will not be
charged a penny!
This
museum has a collection related to the history and heritage of Singapore. One
favorite room is the History Gallery, which saves early establishment photos of
the State of Singapore. There is also a display on the history of the culinary
and traditional dress of the country.
Singapore Art Museum
The
museum is located at Jalan Bras Basah and it is home to the largest private art
collections in Southeast Asia. You can see a variety of artwork ranging from
painting, sculpture, to a unique accessory in a variety of forms. Both weekdays
and weekends, at any hour you come, the museum is completely free.
Esplanade-Theaters
on the Bay
Located
in Raffles Avenue, one of the latest buildings in Singapore which attracted
many tourists. Spectacular building meets the eye corners when you arrive at
the end of the road. It is a place that holds various exhibitions and
performances, and looks beautiful when photographed from any angle. Singapore's
Esplanade is like Opera House in Sydney.
Merlion
Merlion
is a classic destination but continued demand by tourists. Located in Fullerton
Road and the waterfront, you can visit this statue both day and night. Merlion
Park can be entered for free. With a height of 8.6 meters, Merlion statue become
the icon of Singapore.
Clarke Quay
Although
it had the atmosphere of "high-end" does not mean you cannot enjoy
the Clarke Quay for free. Region by the Singapore River is full with
restaurants, pubs and wine bars. Clarke Quay is a romantic dinner spot while
enjoying the nightlife of Singapore. Try to walk in this area, enjoying the
glow of colorful lights reflected on the surface of the water. Do not forget to
take pictures, because the atmosphere of the place is really fun!
Buddha
Tooth Relic Temple
This
monastery is located in the South Bridge Road, located between Sago Street and Banda
Street. Although newly opened in 2007, the monastery became a powerful magnet
for tourists in Singapore. You see, it is home to the sacred holy relic: the
Buddha's tooth!
Relax,
there are special lines so you do not disturb the people who worship. Go into
it, so you can admire the golden ornaments on the walls and ceiling of the
temple. Various ornaments Buddha also filled the room. Most valuable, namely
the tooth of the Buddha, was on the 4th floor.
Sri
Mariamman Temple
Right
next to Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, you can see Sri Mariamman Temple. The
artistic side of the temple is starting when you look at the gate. There are
six levels of relief with bright colors, depicting deities in Hinduism. On the
inside of the temple, there are many more sculptures and murals of Hindu
deities.
The
main worship space look nice with paintings of gods on the ceiling. Some altars
are also studded with Hindu leaders such as Pandawa Lima, Ganesha, Rama, and
Draupadi. Of course, this artistic temple can be entered for free. You are
asked to pay if you intend to take interior photos of this temple.
Sultan Mosque
Written by: Trananto Mochamad Fuaddi
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