Marina Bay walking tour & city guide
Singapore's futuristic skyline and Gardens by the Bay.
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Marina Bay is the showcase of modern Singapore, a waterfront district built on reclaimed land around a bay. The three towers of Marina Bay Sands, linked by a boat-shaped SkyPark, have become a symbol of the city.
The bay
Gardens by the Bay is a futuristic park with the Supertree Grove, giant tree-like structures that light up during the nightly Garden Rhapsody show, and two huge glass conservatories, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, with an indoor waterfall.
Across the water, the Merlion statue, half lion and half fish, spouts water in front of the skyline. The waterfront promenade loops around the bay past the ArtScience Museum, shaped like a lotus flower, and the Helix Bridge.
Visiting tips
The free Spectra light and water show runs every evening at the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. The heat is intense, so explore in the early morning or evening. Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, along the Singapore River, are lively nightlife areas nearby.
Top sights in Marina Bay
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Gardens by the Bay
Supertrees and giant conservatories.
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Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Views from the top of the towers.
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Merlion Park
Singapore's iconic statue.
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ArtScience Museum
A lotus-shaped museum.
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Helix Bridge
A DNA-shaped footbridge.
Food markets & where to eat in Marina Bay
Lau Pa Sat
A Victorian hawker centre famous for its satay street.
Makansutra Gluttons Bay
An open-air hawker centre by the bay.
Boat Quay
Riverside restaurants and bars.
Food to try in Marina Bay
Chilli crab
Crab in a sweet and spicy tomato sauce.
Satay
Grilled skewers with peanut sauce.
Hainanese chicken rice
Singapore's national dish.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Marina Bay
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in Marina BayCompare places to stay and prices.
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