Places worth the detour in Singapore
Singapore has 157 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 12 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (74). The best known is Singapore Botanic Gardens. 139 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Singapore 74
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Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Armenian church building in Singapore
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Singapore 19
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Singapore 15
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
Parks & gardens · 19th century · Renowned
Botanical garden located in Singapore
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Japanese Garden
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Japanese garden in Jurong East, Singapore
Theme parks, zoos & aquariums in Singapore 13
Museums & galleries in Singapore 10
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National Gallery Singapore
Museums & galleries · 21st century · Notable
Public institution and national museum in Singapore
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Peranakan Museum
Museums & galleries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Singapore specialising in Peranakan culture
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NUS Museum
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
University museum in NUS Kent Ridge campus
Monuments & statues in Singapore 9
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Civilian War Memorial
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
Memorial in Singapore to civilians killed during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II
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Kranji War Memorial
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintained memorial located in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore
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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall (Singapore)
Monuments & statues · 21st century · Hidden gem
Memorial hall in Singapore
Towers & lighthouses in Singapore 5
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Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
Towers & lighthouses · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic theatre and concert hall in Singapore
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The Chinese High School Clock Tower Building
Towers & lighthouses · 20th century · Hidden gem
National monument in Singapore situated in Hwa Chong Institution campus
Bridges & aqueducts in Singapore 5
Castles, palaces & forts in Singapore 3
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The Istana
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
Official residence and office of the President of Singapore
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Fort Siloso
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
Decommissioned coastal artillery battery in Sentosa, Singapore
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Fort Tanjong Katong
Castles & palaces · 19th century · Hidden gem
Colonial Singapore defensive structure
Waterfalls in Singapore 2
Volcanoes, geysers & hot springs in Singapore 1
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Sembawang Hot Spring Park
Volcanic & geothermal · Hidden gem
Sole hot spring park in Sembawang, Singapore
