A weekend getaway in Singapore offers diverse activities such as visiting amusement parks with thrilling rides and indulging in delicious culinary tours. You can also explore the natural beauty of Marina Bay and take a relaxing river cruise.

You don't have to wait for a long vacation to spend quality time with your loved ones because you can plan a weekend getaway in Singapore. Additionally, Singapore has several unique and historically rich neighbourhoods that are worth exploring, such as Chinatown and Little India.

With plenty of exciting destinations to choose from, you won't have to travel far to have a good time. Here are some interesting tourist destinations in Singapore that you can visit during your weekend getaway.

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Step into the world of fame and glamour as you come face-to-face with incredibly lifelike wax figures of international stars, from Hollywood legends and K-pop idols to political leaders and sports icons. Whether it's posing with Taylor Swift, taking a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo, or shaking hands with President Barack Obama, the opportunities for photo ops are endless and unforgettable.

S.E.A. The Aquarium is a family tourist destination that can be visited in any season because it is located indoors. This place holds underwater beauty and is even the largest aquarium in the world. There are various species of vicious sharks, endangered rays, adorable clownfish, and thousands of other unique fish species.

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

Get an exciting and thrilling experience by taking the Singapore Night Safari tour. You will be taken on a tram to see various animal species in the world's first nighttime zoo. Some wildlife looks scarier when in the dark with moonlight. Get up close and personal with 120 different animal species with 1048 animals in total, including Malayan tapirs, leopards, lions and other cool wildlife.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Night Safari, Singapore 729826

Universal Studio Singapore is the face of Singapore's theme park which is very famous even for foreign tourists. This playground is divided into several zones such as Ancient Egypt, New York City, Madagascar, and others. Apart from enjoying various rides, playing you can also interact with various popular characters such as Minions, Shrek, and others.

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

See the beautiful view of Sentosa Island from above by taking the Singapore Cable Car. This 26 to 30 minute journey passes many interesting landmarks such as Mount Faber Peak and Harbourfront. The world's first sky cable that stretches across this port also sometimes has special themes such as Pokemon, which are full of surprises.

Address: Mount Faber (Faber Peak), 109 Mount Faber Rd, Singapore 099203

You can see the view of Singapore from another angle by taking the Singapore River Cruise. This 40-minute boat trip ride along the river not only passes through the metropolitan city but also a corner of Singapore's history. The route even passes over several historic bridges including Cavenagh Bridge, Clemenceau Bridge and the iconic Anderson Bridge.

Address: Clarke Quay Jetty, 3D River Valley Rd, Singapore 179023

Get new experiences by honing your creativity with friends or partners at Motion Art Singapore. Here you can create your own abstract painting freely to enjoy fun quality time. The painting facilities available are also quite unique, not only canvas and paint but also pendulums and rotating canvases, providing remarkable painting results.

Address: Motion Art Space, 36A Arab St, Level 2, Singapore 199735

You can get another unique experience by participating in the Local Cake Workshop by Kim Choo Kueh Chang. You will learn how to make rice dumplings, which have been a typical Singapore culinary dish since 1945 and are still very popular today. This classic dish has a distinctive taste that is still maintained even amidst the emergence of various new menus.

Address: Kim Choo Kueh Chang, 111 E Coast Rd, 109, Singapore 428801

Find another weekend getaway in Singapore for tourism related to culinary at the Museum of Ice Cream, which is divided into several exciting zones. As the name suggests, this museum contains a variety of ice cream ranging from interior design, to rides, complete with various ice cream flavours that you can try. Its location in a cool room is very suitable for visiting in the hot weather of Singapore.

Address: Museum of Ice Cream, 100 Loewen Rd, Singapore 248837

Get an exciting experience by trying an adventure at Sentosa 4D AdventureLand which has many game choices. This first 4D theatre in Southeast Asia has a thrilling roller coaster and various other high-tech interactive zones. There is also an adventure area to play 4D shootout games and explore the scary world of the thrilling Haunted Mine Ride and Mysterious Land.

Address: Sentosa 4D AdventureLand. 51B Imbiah Rd, Singapore 099708

Not only can you enjoy the sparkling city life and do various fun beach activities. Enjoy the gentle beach breeze and warm sunshine at Ola Beach Club located on Siloso Beach. Apart from relaxing, you can also do various beach activities such as riding a single or double kayak. There are also banana boats and donut rides which are suitable for those of you who want to get your adrenaline pumping.

Address: Siloso Beach Walk, Ola Beach Club, Singapore

Here's a fun round-up of several exciting tourist spots you could check out during your weekend getaway in Singapore. Whether you're with friends or family, it's a great chance to create some unforgettable memories amidst your busy schedules.

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