Free Interesting Places to Visit in Singapore

Published by Rachel Claire on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

Free Interesting Places to Visit in Singapore

Want to know where the hidden gems are located in Singapore? I have listed the interesting places to visit in Singapore for free. These are exquisite and fascinating sites that can benefit both you and your counterparts. Yes, you can enjoy Singapore’s attraction sites without paying them a fee.

1. **Little Guilin (Xiao Gui Lin)**

In Southern China, there is a city called Guilin. Guilin is known for its mountainous landscape. In Singapore, a replica has been made to represent Guilin. The term ‘Xiao‘ (simplified Chinese: 小) in Mandarin means ‘little’. This is used to refer to the Guilin in Singapore, Xiao Gui Lin (simplified Chinese: 小桂林), or Little Guilin. The Guilin in Southern China is also known as Da Gui Lin (simplified Chinese: 大桂林). The term ‘Da’ (simplified Chinese: 大) in Mandarin means ‘big’. Therefore, Da Gui Lin means Big Guilin.

**2. Chinatown (Niu Che Shui)**

In the Central Region of Singapore, there lies Singapore’s largest Historic District. It costs no expenditure at all to explore the legacy of the cultural diversity of the Chinese community built in Chinatown, also known as Niu Che Shui (simplified Chinese: 牛车水). This Chinese community comprises of Cantonese, Hokkiens, and Teochews. In addition to that, the Tamils have made their contributions to the formation of this landmark too.

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The celebration of diversity in Chinatown has also embedded both Italian and Victorian architectures within this Chinese community. This place attracts both local Singaporeans and international tourists to both reminisce Singapore’s history and to embrace its encompassing of diversity.

3. Haw Par Villa

Prior to the name Haw Par Villa, this place was once known as Tiger Balm Gardens. This place was built to encompass Asian culture, history, philosophy, and religion. It is a 7.9-acre-long Asian cultural park, which showcases Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist mythology. Although it is supposedly a children-friendly park, there may be depictions portrayed that are considered disturbing for children. Therefore, some portrayals that involve bloodshed may be avoided when necessary.

4. Orchard Road

Surrounded by shopping malls and hotels, Orchard Road is a street for both locals and tourists to enjoy themselves. This street, with its beautifully decorated exterior, has many things to look out for. You can look out for their free pop up and/or permanent photo stations and/or photographable decorations, which change within special events timing.