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Singapore Tourist Attractions

Jewel Changi Airport

Linked to Terminals 1–3, Jewel’s centrepiece is the HSBC Rain Vortex—the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 40 metres, cascading through a glass-canopy forest. It turns into a Light & Music Showcase at night, surrounded by shops, dining, and family attractions in the terraced Forest Valley. Even non-travellers make special trips to see it.

Gardens By The Bay

A large horticultural destination on Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay combines outdoor gardens with signature structures such as the Supertree Grove (vertical gardens up to ~50 m) and the OCBC Skyway (an elevated walkway of about 128 m). The two cooled conservatories—Flower Dome and Cloud Forest—showcase themed plant displays; Cloud Forest includes one of the world’s tallest indoor waterfalls. Garden Rhapsody is a nightly light-and-sound show at the Supertrees. Nearest MRT: Bayfront (linked paths via Dragonfly/Meadow Bridge). Ticketing applies to the conservatories and Skyway; outdoor grounds are generally free.

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is a large integrated resort comprising three hotel towers linked by the Sands SkyPark, alongside The Shoppes mall, ArtScience Museum, Sands Theatre, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, and waterfront public spaces such as the Event Plaza (home to the nightly Spectra light-and-water show).

Heritage Districts — Chinatown / Little India / Kampong Gelam

Three compact historic quarters that illustrate Singapore’s multicultural heritage. Chinatown mixes temples, conserved shophouses and hawker food streets; Little India centres on spice shops, markets and Hindu temples (e.g., Tekka Centre and Sri Veeramakaliamman); Kampong Gelam features the Sultan Mosque and indie retail around Haji Lane/Arab Street. All are walkable and served by nearby MRT stations (Chinatown, Little India, Bugis).

Sentosa Island

Singapore’s resort island integrates beaches (Siloso/Palawan/Tanjong), heritage (the preserved Fort Siloso) and access routes like the Sentosa Express monorail from VivoCity/HarbourFront, the pedestrian boardwalk, and the Cable Car. The Fort Siloso Skywalk is 181 m long and ~11-storeys high, offering treetop access to the fort. Internal transport and wayfinding are extensive; many areas are free to enter, with individual attractions ticketed.

Night Safari

Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park, set within Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Visitors explore four walking trails and ride the Safari Adventure Tram (audio commentary in English) to observe more than 900 nocturnal animals in low-light habitats. The park operates daily 6:30 pm–12:00 am with last entry at 11:15 pm; timed-entry selection is required.

National Gallery

Housed in Singapore’s Former City Hall and Supreme Court, the striking architecture of this art gallery houses the world’s largest collection of Southeast Asian art. Enjoy natural daylight that streams in from the glass and metal roofing structures, and the gallery’s expansive atriums.The gallery is a must-visit for art aficionados, with over 8,000 works of Southeast Asian art that date from the 19th century to the present day. At 64,000 square metres, it is the largest visual arts venue in Singapore and one of the largest in the region.

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Farzad is a Professor of Digital Engineering at the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University, UK. He is the leader of the Centre for Sustainable Engineering and Open Research and Output Quality Lead, SCEDT, Teesside University. He is Editor in Chief: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SCI/JCR IF=3.6, CiteScore Tracker: 9.1) and Associate Editor: AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION (SCI/JCR IF=10.3, Citescore: 16.7). Farzad has a robust research track record delivering more than 200 quality publications and more than 3800 citations. Farzad’s research covers various aspects of Construction 5.0, with a strong emphasis on adopting cutting-edge technologies to serve the NetZero and sustainability agenda, including XR for H&S training, AI and deep-learning for sustainable infrastructures and logistics, smart construction, circular construction, energy policies, data-driven digital twins, demand response optimisation, smart energies, DLT and blockchain technologies, and social innovation. Farzad has successfully led several high-profile research projects – from H2021, InnovateUK through to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), European Regional Development Funds (ERDF), Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Data Lab, and Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). Farzad secured research and innovation income of over £2.5m. This expertise and standing are also recognised through several high-profile bodies, including the International Council for Building (CIB) and buildingSMART International. He graduated with 10 PhD students in the topics across the fields above, and some of them are already senior academics at reputable institutions such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Salford, and some hold leadership positions in the industry.