Sentosa Island
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Explore Sentosa
Situated only 15 minutes from Singapore ’ s city centre , accessible via a short causeway . If you ’ re just visiting for the day , jump on the Cable car departing from Mt Faber to Imbiah Lookout .
This popular island is home to Resorts World ® , a family oriented resort with Universal Studios Singapore ® taking up over half of the resort space . Boasting its very own Adventure Cove Water Park TM as well as and S . E . A . Aquarium TM , featuring the world ’ s largest oceanarium . With six hotels on offer , all individually themed catering to families and couples , fine dining , a casino and permanent shows you could be in your own mini Vegas .
Head to the southern coast and you will find more than 2 kilometres of sheltered beach with three different areas . Palawan Beach features a suspension bridge that takes you to a small islet which is said to be Asia ’ s closest point to the Equator . Take the kids to Siloso Beach for water sports and mountain biking whilst the adults can hit the shops or enjoy a cocktail by the water . Tanjong Beach is where you ’ ll find the famous Tanjong Beach Club .
Adventure seekers head to MegaZip Adventure park , located at the top of Mt Imbiah , here you ’ ll find one of the longest and steepest zip wires in Asia , or if you are feeling homesick why not try Asia ’ s version of the Skyline Luge . Or for those wanting to try sky diving , but a little bit closer to the ground , check out iFly Singapore for the world ’ s largest themed vertical wind tunnel .
Whether you choose to stay on this island or include it as a visit while staying in Singapore , there is plenty to keep you entertained for days on end .
Our favourite places to stay :
• Festive Hotel
• Capella Singapore
• Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
Highlights worth seeing along the way
Tanjong Beach Club – If you ’ re staying on Sentosa , enjoy a little lazy luxury at the Tanjong Beach Club which offers a great mix of ex-pat and local culture . The restaurant serves up hearty Western food or you can indulge in creative cocktails at the open breezy bar .
Tiger Sky Tower – A free standing observation tower at a height of 110m with panoramic views of Sentosa . On a clear day you can see the Indonesia skyline .
Serapong Golf Course – Designed by world-renowned golf course designer Ronald Fream and home to the Barclays Singapore Open . A challenging course and one of the top five championship courses in Asia . This course is famous for its spectacular views of Singapore ’ s Port and Changi Airport .
Fort Siloso – The only preserved coastal fort in Singapore . In the 19th century Singapore was an important sea trading port for the British . Featuring memorabilia of WWII , including guns , remains of fortified military structures and tunnels . Admission is free .
Animal & Bird encounters – Head to Palawan Amphitheatre for animal shows daily that are absolutely free . Featuring monkeys , reptiles & parrots .
Imbiah Lookout – Home to a cluster of Sentosa ’ s attractions including Images of Singapore ( an award-winning historical museum ), Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom , Sentosa CineBlast & The Flying Trapeze .
The Maritime Experiential Museum TM – An innovative and multisensorial museum . Discover Singapore ’ s past as a trading port with sights , sounds and scents of bustling bazaars and interactive exhibits .
Lake of Dreams TM – A free show at the Casino , featuring flaming dragons , water cannons and laser special effects .
KidZania Singapore – Where children are free to be who they want to be ! Offering kids real life experiences through different role play activities . Learn to be a pilot , perform a surgery or cook up a storm as a chef .
Sentosa 4D AdventureLand – Everything 4D ! Experience the exciting 4D movie , a 4D roller coaster & grab a motion-sensor pistol for a 4D shoot out game .
Tanjong Beach Club Universal Studios
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