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Time Out
3 days ago
- Time Out
Singapore is one of Asia's top travel destinations in 2025, according to TripAdvisor
Trawling through user reviews is one of the best ways to decide if a given place is worth your time, and each year, TripAdvisor receives hundreds and thousands of opinions on various tourist attractions, food establishments, and hotels all across the world. As part of this year's TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, the Best of the Best have been selected – all based on a high volume of excellent user reviews over a one-year period – and we're stoked to announce that Singapore has made its way on the ranks of the 'Destinations' category. Singapore ranks eleventh place in TripAdvisor's list of best travel destinations in Asia for 2025 – a decent spot on the list of 25. The popular beach paradise of Bali takes the number one position, followed by Hanoi (#2), Bangkok (#3), Hoi An (#4) and Siem Riep (#5) rounding out the top five, showing that Southeast Asian cities dominate. Places like Nepal's Kathmandu (#7) and India's New Delhi (#8) also make an appearance in the top 10. Singapore falls just outside this range, but hey, there's always next year. TripAdvisor highlights city tours, shopping malls, night tours, and attractions like theme parks as some of the 'great things to do' in Singapore, with the Thian Hock Keng temple and beaches mentioned as some places to visit. But that's barely scratching the surface, as our list of 101 best things to do in Singapore will tell you. On top of those mainstays, there are always new attractions and pop-ups opening across the island every month – the ongoing Jurassic World exhibition, upcoming Singapore Oceanarium, and yearly i Light festival are just some of the many examples. And if you're hankering for a satisfying meal after all that fun? Check out compilation of the best hawker centres in Singapore, or our newly updated list of 50 best cafés in Singapore. Our ever-expanding collection of new restaurants in Singapore is a great resource for foodies too. While TripAdvisor lauds us for being 'one of the cleanest and safest cities of its size in the world' – clearly true as we recently scored second in a new list of the safest cities in Southeast Asia – it also amusingly warns visitors of the importance of following our local laws, which includes not being allowed to spit in public. Indeed, we're a fine city – find out more about the odd things that are illegal in Singapore so that you don't unwittingly get slapped with a penalty for the most unexpected offences. Getting back to the main point: If you're planning a holiday in Asia, Singapore is definitely worth a visit. Although it's small, you'll never be bored or hungry in this island city. After all, this user review-based ranking speaks for itself. 25 best travel destinations in Asia in 2025, according to TripAdvisor: Bali, Indonesia Hanoi, Vietnam Bangkok, Thailand Hoi An, Vietnam Siem Riep, Cambodia Phuket, Thailand Kathmandu, Nepal New Delhi, India Maldives Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Singapore Jaipur, India Chiang Mai, Thailand Kyoto, Japan Seoul, South Korea Agra, India Colombo, Sri Lanka Phnom Penh, Cambodia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hong Kong Jakarta, Indonesia Pokhara, Nepal Luzon, Philippines Flores, Indonesia Beijing, China READ MORE
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Singapore Oceanarium opens 23 Jul with 22 zones
Marine fans, 'what-er' are you waiting for? The Singapore Oceanarium, the expanded version of the former S.E.A. Aquarium, will open its doors on 23 Jul, said Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), which owns and manages the aquarium, in a press statement on 26 May. 3 times larger than its predecessor, the facility reimagines the ocean experience, spanning space (from shallow waters to the deep sea) and time (from prehistoric to the current day). Guests will embark on a journey across 22 purposefully designed zones that guide visitors from curiosity to commitment, forging a powerful emotional bridge with our marine world. Guests will traverse rich thematic environments, including Ocean Wonders, containing one of the world's largest Kreisel aquariums that houses thousands of moon jellies, and Singapore's Coast, where mangrove-inspired landscapes spotlight native biodiversity. Before departing, guests can round off their visit at the Singapore Oceanarium Store, said RWS. This marine-themed retail space offers a curated selection of marine-inspired apparel, educational books, and keepsakes crafted by sustainable brands. The store also serves as a platform for seasonal capsule collections and pop-ups by local brands. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and holding membership of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association, Singapore Oceanarium has forged partnerships with top academic institutions. These include a 5-year applied research collaboration with the National University of Singapore and a 2-year research collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University on climate resilience and marine conservation, said RWS. Adjacent to the Singapore Oceanarium is the Research and Learning Centre. The space supports the oceanarium's mission to further education, marine research and conservation. Equipped with learning labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms and a rooftop event space, the centre enhances Singapore Oceanarium's educational offerings and provides advanced facilities for scientists and researchers to conduct valuable research, said RWS. As a certified Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy building that uses solar power and smart design, the centre also reflects the oceanarium's dedication to environmental sustainability. Further details on programmes and ticketing prices will surface soon on the Singapore Oceanarium website, so look out for them (and book your tickets before 23 Jul). We tried Singapore's best-rated fish soup The post Singapore Oceanarium opens 23 Jul with 22 zones appeared first on
South China Morning Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Singapore's mega-aquarium readies to reopen 3 times larger
A major attraction is set to return to the glittering city state of Singapore in triple the size this summer: the Singapore Oceanarium, a mega-aquarium located on the offshore island of Sentosa. Over the past three months, the former SEA Aquarium – already one of the largest in the world with more than 100,000 marine creatures – has been completely redesigned. The new facility is now three times larger and offers immersive experiences across 22 different zones, according to the operator Resorts World Sentosa. The opening date for the new Oceanarium is July 23. Among the themed zones are 'Ocean Wonders', featuring thousands of glowing blue moon jellyfish, and 'Singapore's Coast', which showcases mangrove landscapes and interactive habitats celebrating local biodiversity. A visitors takes pictures through a viewing panel at the old SEA aquarium on Sentosa Island. Photo: AFP In the 'Ancient Waters' section, visitors can marvel at life-size prehistoric animals and living fossils that trace evolution over time.
AsiaOne
26-05-2025
- AsiaOne
Singapore Oceanarium, formerly S.E.A. Aquarium, to open on July 23 with expanded experiences and research centre
The former S.E.A. Aquarium located at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is coming back after nearly three months of closure for renovation works — this time as the new Singapore Oceanarium. Slated to open to the public on July 23, the new attraction will be three times larger than its predecessor — with 22 immersive experience zones allowing guests to explore marine life across various depths and time, announced RWS on Monday (May 26). Some examples include Ocean Wonders — a thematic zone that houses thousands of moon jellies (a type of jellyfish) and Singapore's Coast — a mangrove-inspired zone with interactive habitats that highlight our nation's local biodiversity. Over at Ancient Waters and Conquering Land, visitors can explore the evolution of some of these marine creatures with life-sized prehistoric animals and living fossils. Another highlight is Open Ocean — a 36m-wide viewing panel where Reef Manta Rays and Zebra Sharks swim freely among other marine life. As for F&B and retail options, there's Explorer's Nook — a themed cafe with light bites, pastries and trinkets inspired by aquatic life, as well as Singapore Oceanarium Store — where shoppers can find a selection of ocean-inspired apparel, books and other souvenirs created by sustainable brands. There will also be seasonal pop-ups and capsule collections happening at the store. Not just an attraction In addition to being a recreational attraction, Singapore Oceanarium is also an institute dedicated to the education, research and conservation of underwater life — being accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and holding membership in the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association. The institute has also partnered with the National University of Singapore (NUS) for a five-year applied research collaboration and Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Earth Observatory of Singapore for a two-year research collaboration on climate resilience and marine conservation. In fact, there's even a Research and Learning Centre located right next to the oceanarium. Some facilities at the centre include immersive learning labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms and a rooftop event space for scientists and researchers to conduct research and drive marine science outreach. According to Lam Xue Ying, vice president of the Singapore Oceanarium, the transition from the former S.E.A. Aquarium to the new oceanarium-cum-institute has been "years in the making". She said: "We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology. "Supported by academic partnerships, international accreditations and memberships, as well as our new Research and Learning Centre, we're furthering our commitment to marine conservation, research and education." According to RWS, details on ticket prices and programmes for Singapore Oceanarium will be released soon. [[nid:718022]]
CNA
26-05-2025
- CNA
Singapore Oceanarium, formerly known as SEA Aquarium, to open on Jul 23
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Oceanarium - previously known as SEA Aquarium - will open to the public on Jul 23 after a three-month facelift. The new attraction in Sentosa is three times larger, with 22 zones that promise an immersive experience for visitors. "More than just a new name, Singapore Oceanarium represents a bold transformation into a world-class ocean institute that inspires deeper knowledge, love and action for our oceans," Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in a media release on Monday (May 26). The thematic zones include Ocean Wonders, home to one of the world's largest kreisel habitats, housing thousands of moon jellies, as well as Singapore's Coast, which features mangrove-inspired landscapes and interactive habitats that spotlight native biodiversity. In Ancient Waters and Conquering Land, visitors will be able to see life-sized prehistoric animals and living fossils that trace the story of evolution. The Spirit of Exploration exhibit houses Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth-century Arabian dhow. Next to the Singapore Oceanarium is a research and learning centre that aims to further education, marine research and conservation, in partnership with academic institutions. These include a five-year applied research collaboration with the National University of Singapore and a two-year research collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University on climate resilience and marine conservation, said RWS. "Singapore Oceanarium represents the next frontier for marine education and sustainability," said CEO of RWS Tan Hee Teck. "We have created not just a destination, but a catalyst for change, a place where curiosity transforms into knowledge, and knowledge into real action." Vice President of the Singapore Oceanarium Lam Xue Ying said the transformation from SEA Aquarium to a "purpose-driven institute" has been years in the making. "We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology," she added.
