Singapore
A real City State, Singapore, situated at the end of the Malaysian peninsula, is a unique town for spending time with the family. The Merlion, an animal half lion and half fish, that guards the mouth of the Singapore River, reminds one that the city owes its extraordinary economic success to its exceptional maritime location. See its vertiginous tower blocks, experience the charm of quarters like Chinatown, Little India or Geylan Serai, and enjoy the beauty and treasures of its gardens that are too numerous to mention. With its museums, theme parks and natural reserves, Singapore is also − and especially! − considered a veritable paradise for experiencing fascinating and playful interactive adventures. Young and old alike, you're not going to forget Singapore in a hurry!
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Singapore.
Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore
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The MRT, an ultramodern underground railway, is the simplest and most comfortable means of transport in Singapore. Its forty kilometres of underground line serve the whole of the city centre.
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The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a veritable tropical city jungle. A unique place that includes Bukit Timah Hill that, at 164 metres high, is the highest point in Singapore.
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Hovering at over 150 metres, the equivalent of forty floors, the DHL hot air balloon offers an incredible panorama over Singapore. An original and unforgettable experience.
Museums & Exhibitions
Singapore Science Centre
Every little culture fiend will love the Science Centre and its interactive, playful experiences. The whole family can discover the fabulous Kinetic Garden, the most important scientific outdoor garden in Asia where you can also enjoy the waterfalls and ponds. The major attraction of this visit, the Omni Theatre, an immense hemispheric screen, offers unforgettable cinematographic adventures together with a unique virtual travel simulation room. Absolutely magical!
15 Science Centre Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6425 2500
Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
Memories to take your breath away! The Butterfly Park is the opportunity for all the family to take a magical ride among thousands of little multi-coloured wings. Then, it’s time for young and old alike to go off and discover the world of insects. The biggest beetles in the world, giant spiders and scorpions are the veritable stars of this collection that’s unique in the world. Many thrilling spectacles and activities await you. Not to be missed!
51 Cable Car Road, Sentosa, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6275 0013
Every day from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Haw By Villa
Here’s the perfect place for getting to know more about Chinese mythology. Fascinating, enchanting, strange and entertaining, Haw By Villa is like no other place on earth. The children particularly appreciate this theme park, with its immense coloured statues, showing them the Chinese legends, divinities and morals as they continue their visit. The Ten Courts of Hell and the ones dedicated to Moral Lessons are among the most admired figures. An unforgettable family visit.
262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore– Tel.: (+65) 6872 2780
Every day from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Underwater World
A very unusual aquatic adventure for the whole family! Situated on the island of Sentosa, this spectacular aquarium is an invitation to dream and discover marine treasures. Numerous interactive experiences await the children who can spend the visit admiring the tortoises and incredible fish of the coral reefs, or touching the superb rays of the tactile pond. The star attraction is an incredible tunnel of more than 80 metres that plunges all the family among sharks and thousands of multi-coloured fish.
80 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6275 0030
Every day from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm.
Singapore Botanical Gardens
As well as a lovely relaxing walk over more than 50 hectares, these gardens also offer the chance to admire thousands of plants, some of which are very rare. In particular, don’t miss the National Orchids Garden where the most beautiful collections in the world of these exquisite multi-coloured flowers are on show. Numerous attractions have been created to make this journey even more magnificent…
Cluny Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6471 7361
Every day from 8.30 am to 7.00 pm.
Singapore Zoo
What about having breakfast with an orangutan or a python? This is just one of the numerous extraordinary activities offered to all the family at the Singapore Zoo. Animal shows (monkeys, reptiles, sea-lions etc.), elephant rides, discovering the nursery of endangered species are jut some of the activities. There are more than 3000 animals that you can admire, including the fascinating varanuses of Komodo, always a great success with the children. Great times …
80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6269 3411
Every day from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Kids’voyage’s special treats
The island of Sentosa
A veritable paradise for the family. Dominated by the immense statue of the Merlion, symbol of Singapore, this island is a huge terrain of attractions and discoveries! From Fort Siloso, an amazing park for history lovers, to the magical shows of the Musical Fountains, young and old alike will feel great on Sentosa. A water park with scary toboggan rides, merry-go-rounds, amazing mini-golf, cinemas, sports ground, dolphin lagoon and beaches… so many surprises await you on a day out with the family. The place not to be missed!
33 Allanbrooke Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6275 0388
Every day from 9.00 am
Jurong Bird Park
The fascinating Jurong Bird Park welcomes you with more than 9000 birds representing almost 600 species. As amazing as they're multi-coloured, the birds are loved by young and old alike as they admire them in specially recreated natural spaces. You'll go from the penguins of the Antarctic to the birds of Africa in their superb aviary with its vertiginous waterfall. Feeding the parrots, learning to be a falconer or taking the train to get closer to the birds are just some of the numerous activities and spectacles that also await the children.
2 Jurong Hill, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6265 0022
Every day from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Snow City
A ski resort in Singapore? It’s possible in this unique place that invites all the family to tumble down a slope equivalent to three floors! With snowball fights, going down an inflatable tube or building a snowman, Snow City is the opportunity to have a fascinating experience in the tropics. And of course there are plenty of courses for the children among the numerous activities of the site.
21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6560 2306
Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm.
Good places for a family meal
East Coast Parkway
East Coast Parkway beach offers you no less than a dozen fish and seafood restaurants. This is an opportunity to sample this excellent traditional cuisine that is particularly loved by children.
1202 East Coast Parkway, Singapore
Every day from 5.00 pm to midnight.
Black Angus Steakhouse
For a change from local cuisine, there’s nothing like a good grille or a hamburger. Chicken or beef, the children will particularly appreciate the generous portions of fries with their meat!
1 Tanglin Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6734 1181
Every day
The Jumbo
Prawns, octopus, crabs… this restaurant that specialises in Chinese fish and seafood cuisine is the ideal place for a family meal. And the children can sample the famous local crab chilli.
22 Kensington Park Road, Singapore – Tel.: (+65) 6383 3435
Every day.
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Singapore.