When people plan a trip to Singapore, these are the usual spots they want to hit up: Orchard Road, Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Gardens By The Bay, The Singapore Zoo, and Universal Studios. And while these places are absolutely beautiful, there is more to the Little Red Dot than these tourist traps. If you want to discover the Singy's true beauty and culture, try these not-as-popular but Instagram-worthy spots instead:
1. Haji Lane
Nearest MRT station: Bugis or Lavender
2. Little India
Nearest MRT station: Little India
3. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Nearest MRT station: Chinatown
4. TreeTop Walk
No near MRT. Instead, take bus number 52, 132, 163, 166, 167, 855, or 980. Alight at ESSO station before the junction of Venus Drive, Upper Thomson Road, and Sin Ming Avenue.
5. Blair Road
Nearest MRT station: Outram Park (pronounced as "oot-rum")
6. MICA Building
Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (pronounced as "kee")
7. CHIJMES (pronounced as "chayms")
Nearest MRT station: City Hall
8. Emerald Hill
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (pronounced as "summer-set")
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