Make picture-perfect memories at
Singapore’s stunning holiday attractions
The glistening lights, the Christmas trees and all the other
festive holiday decorations truly make Christmas one of the most enchanting and
picturesque times of the year. But the real beauty of the season is in the
moments it brings about—gift-giving, get-togethers, and getaways.
Singapore
offers exciting possibilities with its Christmas attractions straight from your
Christmas fantasies that are sure to provide you and your loved ones with
beautiful, picture-perfect experiences that you would definitely want to
capture.
Holiday marvels in the heart of the city
If
you’re looking for a winter fairytale come to life, Gardens by the Bay has its
enchanting Christmas Wonderland. One of Singapore’s main annual events, this
attraction is sure to excite families and friends looking for some holiday
cheer as they feast on delicious treats at the European-inspired festive
market, play carnival games at the fun fairground and skate under the beautiful
night sky at the open skating rink. But the star of the event has to be the
stunning seven-storey luminary light, the Spalliera. During the event’s nightly
Blizzard Time, visitors can capture a photo as marvelous as their Christmas
Wonderland experience set against magical snowfall and the Spalliera’s lights.
A
nearby attraction one can also check out is Poinsettia Wishes, a massive floral
installation of poinsettias, amaryllis and Christmas trees at the Gardens by
the Bay Flower Dome. Visitors can experience a truly Nordic winter cozying up
under a Lavvu, a kind of tent used in Northern Scandinavia, while enjoying the
northern lights projected on the dome’s screens. Those with an eye for
landscapes are sure to delight in taking shots of the splendid set-up.
Another
amazing sight to behold is Christmas on a Great Street. Every year, Singapore’s
famous Orchard Road is lit up with fantastic light installations. This year,
the event celebrates with the theme “Endless Wonder,” featuring its very own
Christmas Village that is complete with pop-up shops and food bazaars. Be
inspired to encapsulate your Singapore holiday and take a dreamy photo at the
Walk of Wonder, a 20-meter-long tunnel of blue fairy lights covered in a silver
reflective fabric blanketing.
Those
looking for an adventure-filled yuletide getaway can head over to the
Prudential Marina Bay Carnival. Admission to the carnival grounds is free and
open for all, especially thrill-seekers who will surely enjoy more than 40
rides and games with impressive standouts like the Star Flyer, Cyclone Coaster,
Booster Maxx, Log Flume, Das Fun Schiff (Pirate Ship). A carnival wouldn’t be
complete without yummy food to munch on. Luckily, there is also a food bazaar
with Michelin-starred gourmet food, classic carnival treats like popcorn, and
many more. There are also a wide variety of performances from DJs, local
independent artists, and caroling chorales that should not to be missed.
The
Prudential Marina Bay Carnival, however, is just part of an even bigger
celebration—the much-anticipated Marina Bay Countdown. Here, attendees are in
for an extravagant night full of possibilities, from an awesome laser show and
a bustling holiday bazaar, to a grand fireworks spectacle. During the year-end
festivities, Singapore’s cityscape turns into the perfect backdrop of fantastic
projection mapping displays. As part of the 2D mapping display, the big
countdown, along with crowd-sourced New Year wishes, will be projected across
the Fullerton Hotel, followed by magnificent fireworks that are sure to get
spectators excited for the possibilities of a new year.
Christmas made special at Sentosa
For
a completely unique holiday experience, try out an underwater Christmas with
the Merry Fishmas at the S.E.A. Aquarium at Sentosa. Capture an interesting and
fun photo with Scuba Santa and Underwater Elves inside a massive aquarium
swimming with diverse and colorful fishes. As the S.E.A. Aquarium advocates
protecting marine wildlife by reducing the waste in the seas and oceans, the
Merry Fishmas attraction is complete with a plastic bottle Christmas tree and
includes a Scrooge’s Recycling Workshop where guests can make special Christmas
gifts from recycled materials.
Both
kids and kids-at-heart can discover what it’s like to be an elf at the North
Pole at A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Sentosa. Santa’s Workshop is
a fully-immersive attraction filled with different, fun challenges. Visitors
can also catch Santa with his reindeers and elves at Santa’s Snowy Sleigh Ride,
a fun parade around Universal Studios Sentosa. Complete your Universal
Christmas by catching an amusing Christmas show with Oscar Grouchmas Live. Take
wonderful shots at any corner of Universal Studios as it transforms into a
delightful Christmas village.
Add
a little luxury to your trip by going on a Christmas cruise unlike any other on
board the Royal Albatross, a massive 4-mast and 22-sail Tall Ship. Sail from
the shores of Sentosa and enjoy a Christmas feast on the open deck decorated
with sleigh bells, mistletoe, and baubles as you soak in the stunning view of
the sunset. With this spectacular background, taking an Instagram-worthy shot
is a piece of cake.
Spend
this holiday season in Singapore to see these wonderful sights and make
meaningful memories that are sure to have the most beautiful pictures to match!
About the Singapore Tourism Board
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(STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key
economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a
dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand
to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires
people to share and deepen their passions.
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