Best 5 Free things to do in Singapore

Singapore is easily known as the most expensive country because of its high standard of living. How can you travel around Singapore, exploring these best 5 free things to do in Singapore and still have a wholesome experience in Singapore?!

I always believe that you can understand a country well, not necessary by spending on admission tickets. They are just too commercialized, isn’t it? 

Singapore Attractions to visit

Wander at Chinese Garden

Situated at the west side of Singapore, one of the free things to do in Singapore is to visit Chinese Garden which is often overlooked by many travellers. It can be quiet on the usual days with the sight of some locals strolling at the Chinese Garden with their professional DSLR.

Chinese Garden is a nice place to visit in Singapore if you are up to appreciate some Chinese culture style buildings. It’s also a very insta-worthy place! 

Entitled with free admission, there are a few attractions to visit in Chinese Garden. Climb up the stairs of the 7- storey pagoda to have a good overview of the surrounding of Chinese Garden. You could spot the Japanese Garden,  Bonsai Garden and Twin Pagodas from the top. 

Every corner of Chinese Garden seems like an art piece, they got a Bonsai Garden that is well taken care of. At a glance, there are many species of Bonsai plant to appreciate. Bonsai plant portrays as a plant integrated with art that is grown uniquely in a pot. 

Feeling peaceful while wandering at Chinese Garden, on lucky days you could catch a family of otters swimming in action. Ideal to spend your morning at Chinese Garden when the sun is not too scorching. Definitely not your mainstream Singapore attractions to visit but surely worth the visit. 

After wandering at Chinese Garden, other free things to do is to pop by the newly opened Jurong Lake gardens which have several insta-worthy nature spots for exploring. Suitable to bring along kids as they have built a Forest Ramble playground with 13 zones for kids to play till they drop!

Singapore has more Instagram worthy places in Singapore that you can go around visiting these attractions and take stunning photos of this urban vibrant city.

Appreciate Sea breeze at East Coast Park

Away from the bustling and hustling city life, East coast park is another hidden gem in Singapore. East coast park is often patronised by the locals. 

Adding a slight twist to your Singapore itinerary to experience going localise. You could watch the locals do fishing at Bedok Jetty or appreciate the sea breeze while watching the idling vessel from the shore.

Otherwise, remember to bring along your swimwear to take a dip in the sea to beat the 30-degree Celsius. These activities are basically free of charge! Yet you are able to experience your afternoon to the fullest just like a Singaporean local.

For budget travellers, for more budget travel ideas and travel tips on how to save money in Singapore will prevent you from overspending! 

In the evening, as the weather turns cooler. If budget allows, rent a bicycle from a nearby bicycle kiosk. Navigate the GPS, take the Eastern Coastal Loop which will lead your way to the popular Singapore scenic landmark shortly. 

To be greeted by the rewarding breathtaking views of Garden by the Bay, Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands that makes your rides worthwhile. 

Perfect for family bonding and couples to catch the sunset or Singapore night view together while cycling. 

After a day of activities, head over to East coast park hawker centre to try out scrumptious Singapore local food such as Satay, Hokkien mee, Rojak & etc. If you haven’t been to Singapore Hawker Centres to try out authentic hawker food, you haven’t really been to Singapore~

Fun-filled day at Sentosa

Free admission to Sentosa is possible if you walked through the Sentosa boardwalk from Vivo city to Sentosa. The Sentosa boardwalk is a sheltered boardwalk with some elevator that makes the journey less tiring. By taking other modes of transportation such as Sentosa Express (Tramp) or cable car to Sentosa, do prepare to expect a much higher cost. 

While walking towards Sentosa, breathtaking sea and cable car view can be seen. The advantage of walking to Sentosa via Sentosa boardwalk is easy to access to the Sentosa attractions such as Universal Studio, S.E.A. Aquarium  & Adventure Cove. 

With plenty of attractions in Sentosa enables you to arrange a fun-filled day easily! However, the attractions above are at personal cost.  Additionally, access to Siloso beach and Palawan beach is really accessible. Free tramp service is provided in Sentosa to bring tourists around the beach area. 

 Night view at Singapore Business District, Singapore river

Where’s your favourite night view watching spot in Singapore? Enjoy this priceless night view spot for free at the Singapore River. Singapore River is located strategically at the Singapore central business district. 

Alight at the nearest MRT, Raffles place and head towards exit H to find yourself being welcome with this stunning night view. 

After dinner, you could walk along the Singapore river to enjoy the cooling breeze. Or else, hop on the Singapore river cruise that cruises you around visiting the famous landmark in Singapore. A cruising guide will illustrate Singapore history during the cruise ride. However, to experience the Singapore river cruise will be at personal cost. 

There are also several popular and free admission Singapore attractions nearby. The Merlion Park, Marina bay sands and Garden by the bay reachable by foot. They are even freaking stunning and glow beautifully at night!

Experience the largest indoor waterfall in Jewel Changi

Before bidding goodbye with Singapore at Changi Airport, the final free things to do in Singapore is to visit the largest indoor waterfall. Rain Vortex at our newly opened Jewel Changi Airport. I would advise you to check out your hotel earlier. Spare some good time to experience a few highlights in Jewel Changi! 

The Rain vortex is a 40m high waterfall,  surrounded by more than 2000 trees, 100,000 shrubs and plants! While walking towards the rain vortex being surrounded by greenery, it’s as if you walked into a mini forest but in a shopping centre. Jewel Changi has also 280 retail shops for you to shop till you drop, How cool! 

Take a quick experience in Jewel changi with me [Eng Sub]

The Rain vortex looks absolutely stunning in the day and even more magical at night when light show starts at 7.30pm with one-hour interval on every hour all the way till 12.30pm!

Other highlights in Jewel Changi at your own personal cost, head up to the top level of Jewel Changi, check out the Canopy park an indoor wonderland suitable for both kids and adults!  For dining option, try out the Singapore Exclusive Pandan shake at Shake Shack, check out Singaporean Childhood taste at A&W for their famous root beer and onion rings as A&W is recently back in Singapore again.

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