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Top Things To Do in Singapore for Couples and Families

World-class aquariums, the world’s first safari for nocturnal animals, and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall—Singapore has it all.

Also known as the Lion City or the Little Red Dot, Singapore is known for its cleanliness, efficiency, and greenery—few other cities in the world have as much urban greenery as this island nation. The tropical city is also known for being safe, family-friendly and easy to get around; a boon for family travellers of all ages.

Planning a trip to Singapore with your loved one or with kids in tow? Do not fret; the team at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road has curated a list of the best places to visit in Singapore with family so you can sit back and enjoy your stay with us.

Best day activities in Singapore for families and couples

Start your Singapore sojourn with these daytime activities handpicked for family and couple travellers. 

 

1. Immerse Your Senses at S.E.A. Aquarium

 

Address 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, 098269                                                                                 
Opening Hours
10:00am to 7:00pm on most days

 

Journey into the depths of the ocean at S.E.A. Aquarium, which houses more than 100,000 marine animals from approximately 1,000 species, including hammerhead sharks, moray eels, jellyfish and manta rays.

If your kids are enthralled with alpha predators, they will love the Shark Seas Habitat, which contains over 200 of these predators including endangered species such as the aggressive silvertip shark. 

Have a budding aquarist in your group? Try your hand at being an aquarist for a day!

Prepare to be blown away by the Open Ocean habitat—a massive aquarium that makes you feel like you are in the ocean itself, frolicking with the sea creatures. Here is a fun fact you can share with the young ones among you: The glass panel at this exhibit weighs more than 250,000 kilogrammes, which is equivalent to two rows of three double-decker buses stacked on top of each other!

 

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2. Step into Singapore’s History at Chinatown

 

Saunter through Chinatown Singapore to immerse yourself in a riot of auspicious colours, alluring scents, attractive tastes, and atmospheric sounds. Challenge your tastebuds to the numbing effects of an authentic mala hotpot at Taikoo Lane, savour sour and spicy flavours at Oriental Chinese Restaurant, or park yourself on a stool at Chinatown Food Street to sample a variety of local dishes.

You must not miss buying home a sweet souvenir in the form of old school cakes and biscuits at Poh Guan Cake House (The salty and sweet Tau Sar Piah, a flaky golden-brown pastry, is their best seller.) If you find yourself still wandering around the busy streets at happy hour, end your day with a cocktail (or two) at Potato Head Singapore.

 

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3. Feel the Force at G-Max Reverse bungy

 

Address 3E River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024                                                                                          
Phone Number
+65 6338 1766
Opening Hours
4:30pm to 11:30pm daily

 

Prepared to bring your relationship to new heights? Get ready for the ride of your life at the G-Max reverse bungy.

Before springing eight metres high into the air in a steel capsule, you can hook your arms with your loved one and promise—literally—to give her the sky. Assure herof your undying love too, thanks to G-Max’s 100% safety record which includes, over one million riders.

 

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4. Reach for the Skies at Forest Adventure

 

Address Bedok Reservoir Road                                                                                                                    
Phone Number
+65 8100 7420
Opening Hours
9:30am to 6:30pm daily except Mondays

 

Adrenaline-fuelled experiences can be incredibly bonding for most people, particularly if you are hanging on a zip line or crossing a wobbly rope obstacle. Somehow, making that leap of faith causes us to appreciate life and love even more. 

Forest Adventure is one of the top things in Singapore for outdoorsy families and fun-loving couples to do—and yes, it is the island’s only treetop obstacle course.

There are three different courses to put your inner Indiana Jones to the test. Do not miss The Grand Course, which comprises 44 different obstacles like elevated bridges, hanging nets, zip lines running over the reservoir, and a giant Tarzan swing.  

For kids, there is the Junior Course, which has 26 obstacles and is suitable for children above 1.35 metres tall, and the Kids Course, which is specially designed for children aged five to 10 who are at least 1.1 metres in height.

 

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5. Have a Splash at Wild Wild Wet

 

Address 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599                                                                                                   
Phone Number
+65 6581 9128
Opening Hours
12:00pm to 6:00pm on weekdays; 10:00am to 6:00pm on weekends and public holidays

 

Fancy free-falling from a six-storey height at 15 metres per second? If you do, Wild Wild Wet at Downtown East Singapore is the place for you. Ranked among the Top 10 Water Parks in Asia by the TripAdvisor’s 2019 Traveller’s Choice Awards, the water park offers families and couples a splashing good time.

Popular rides include the Free Fall, Vortex, Torpedo, and Ular Lah—aquatic experiences guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. 

Tip: Before visiting the water park, do check if your favourite rides are under maintenance.

 

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Best things to do at night in Singapore for families and couples

Escape the tropical heat by venturing out after dark. Beyond pubbing and clubbing, Singapore offers plenty of evening and night entertainment options for visitors of any interest.

 

6. Marvel at the Light and Sound Show at Jewel

 

Address 78 Airport Bulevard, Singapore 819666                                                                                             
Phone Number
+65 6956 9898
Opening Hours
24 hours

 

Since its opening in April 2019, Jewel Changi Airport has captured the hearts and minds of locals and tourists alike. Hosting up to 300,000 visitors daily, the heart of the 10-storey complex is undoubtedly the HSBC Rain Vortex, which is located at the centre of the luxuriant Forest Valley. At 40 metres high, the Rain Vortex is also the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

After checking out over 280 shops and food and beverage outlets at Jewel, be sure to catch the dazzling HSBC Rain Vortex light show that takes place in the evenings. Show times are at 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm and 11.30pm daily.



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7. Enjoy the Night Life at Haji Lane

 

Haji Lane has carved a niche for itself as Singapore’s indie neighbourhood, with its hole-in-the-wall boutiques, hipster cafes, and buzzing bars. Close to the renowned Sultan Mosque, the former enclave of the Arabs in Singapore is known for the many beautiful murals that adorn its shophouse walls.

After capturing selfies with your favourite wall mural, you can tuck into some hearty bites at I Am Café, enjoy soft serve ice-cream in a charcoal cone at Little Damage, or lap up drinks while bobbing to live music at Going Om. From here, it is a short two minute stroll back to your suite at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road.

 

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8. Get Wild at Night Safari

 

Address 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826                                                                                      
Opening Hours
7:15pm to 12:00am daily

 

After dusk falls, the world of night-loving creatures comes alive at the Night Safari—the world’s first safari park dedicated to nocturnal and crepuscular animals.

Over 2,500 resident beasts from more than 130 species are housed in this 35-hectare rainforest park. They include some that are indigenous to the South East Asian region, like the endangered Asian elephant, Malayan tapir and Malayan tiger.

There are some must-do walking trails at the Night Safari, and the Leopard Trail is one of them. Along the way, you will be able to catch glimpses of small-toothed civets, tarsiers, porcupines and giant flying squirrels.

Do plan your visit to include the Creatures of the Night Show, which features otters, civets and other animals displaying their amazing natural talents. The 25-minute show is available at three timings daily, at 7:15pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm—go early to avoid disappointment. An additional show at 10:30pm is also available on Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public holidays.

 

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9. Tantalise your Tastebuds at Little India

 

 

Little India is a colourful ethnic district, well-known for 24-hour shopping at megastore Mustafa, which sells everything from perfumes and snacks, to suitcases and IT gadgets. Visitors are also drawn to the neighbourhood’s kaleidoscopic array of specialist retailers selling azzling gold jewellery, colourful sarees, and aromatic mixes of spices. 


The buzzing enclave is also home to the island’s most popular after-dark hangouts, ideal for travellers who feel peckish at odd hours of the night. Make a beeline for the area’s hottest supper places, such as Swee Choon Tim Sum and Ananda Bhavan—both household names with the night owls.

 

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10. Savour Exquisite Sichuan Cuisine at Si Chuan Dou Hua

 

Address PARKROYAL on Beach Road                                                                                                         
Phone Number
+65 6505 5722
Opening Hours
11:30am to 2:30pm and 6:30pm to 10:30pm daily

 

After a busy day of taking in Singapore’s most popular attractions and sights, tucking into an exquisite Sichuan meal set against a backdrop of Asian artefacts and lush oriental gardens might just complete your bliss.

Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant, located just next door to Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, is known for its flavourful dishes such as Ma Po Tofu, Smoked Fish with Mixed Spices and Chicken Dou Hua Soup. You can also tantalize your taste buds with the extensive selection of Cantonese and dim sum delicacies at this award-winning restaurant.

 

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