Leisurely in the heart of the bustling city

A day in Singapore passes by so quickly! That is a feeling shared by everyone who lives, works or has the opportunity to visit this island nation. In a crowded urban area, crowded with skyscrapers, with hurried footsteps to catch the unscheduled bus, Singapore never stops moving. However, amid the hustle and bustle of the city, there are still sparkling green spaces or artistic spaces that color emotions, bringing a gentler and more leisurely Singapore.

MacRitchie Reserve

Where time stands still

Separating ourselves from the hustle and bustle of multi-layered urban architecture, going to the cool green spaces makes the trip relaxing right from the start. Traveling by subway or bus system for about 40 minutes from the city center to the MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park, we suddenly felt like we were lost in a pristine tropical forest with large, lush foliage all over the way. Following the 11km long green MacRitchie Trails, a few monkeys ran ahead leading the way to MacRitchie Lake. This is Singapore's first reservoir, built in 1867 to provide clean water for the city. MacRitchie is like a green gem, quietly telling about the difficult early days of the island nation, to then understand more than ever about the ambition and tireless efforts in the journey to make Singapore one of the world's leading sustainable development countries.

Returning from MacRitchie, everyone brings back the joy of outdoor activities such as picnicking on the green grass, kayaking, fishing, jogging, admiring the diverse flora with the TreeTop Walk suspension bridge experience or climbing the Jelutong Tower.

In contrast to the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of MacRitchie, reserves such as Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve… are destinations that satisfy the passion for exploring wild nature. Visiting the nature reserves is also an opportunity to learn more about how to preserve and develop biodiversity in the island nation.

Lake MacRitchie

Right in the heart of the city, Singapore has no shortage of green facilities, creating an overall environmentally friendly architecture. Strolling along the 10km route of The Southern Ridges, the green color flows in front of your eyes. The Southern Ridges is a series of walking trails through the green forest, connecting the Labrador Reserve and large parks such as Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill, HortPark, Kent Ridge. Like a graceful silk strip hanging in the air, Henderson Waves Bridge is also a relaxing resting place for city residents after a long day of work and study, where visitors can fully admire the city in the sunny sunset.

Immerse yourself in contemporary colors

Singapore is a thriving contemporary art scene with world-class performances, year-round cultural events and festivals, touring exhibitions and art weeks. No trip to Singapore is complete without experiencing the art scene in Asia's most developed country.

Art exhibitions take us on an emotional journey. “Singapore's art crown” is no exaggeration when talking about the National Gallery Singapore, which houses more than 8,000 of the world's most valuable contemporary art works from Singapore and Southeast Asia, including famous paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries by Vietnamese masters. Here, visitors will be guided to experience for themselves, participating in discussions with artists and curators.

Experience at the Art Museum

For those seeking new sources of creativity, the Singapore Art Museum inspires with its diverse forms of expression from paintings and sculptures to installations and multimedia. The main building, which houses the most famous contemporary works in Asia, was built in 1867 with Renaissance architecture, and has been preserved almost intact to this day. Together with the works of art, the museum space seems to re-paint the colors of the brilliant development period of Western art culture.

In addition, SAM at 8Q is a more modern space of this museum. It introduces new contemporary works, is a cradle to nurture and foster young artistic talents from the country and abroad. In addition, the New Bahru Cultural and Arts Complex, which was just launched in 2024, is a new destination in the journey to experience Singapore with multi-material workshops and local handicrafts.

A country worth experiencing more than once. Singapore's strong vitality does not stop at its modern and dynamic pace of life, but also in the peaceful silences that are being nurtured every day, in the breathing trees, in the wordless emotions that change with the colors of art.

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