Explore Beautiful Blooms at Gardens by the Bay
Do you know the sound of a Nordic Noel? Why not head to Flower’s Dome’s Poinsettia Wishes at Gardens by the Bay! To witness Christmas in Singapore this is one place you cannot miss as there is a seasonal display of Christmas blooms and the entire place resembles a Christmas hamlet of Northern Europe.
The major centerpiece here is a cone-shaped giant lavvu which is a structure used by Sami people. This piece does a fabulous job to create a cozy and warm ambiance for everyone. For a feel of the Nordic experience you must wound up your magical visit by witnessing the Northern Lights projection. Another thing that you must not miss out on, are the sparkling luminarie installations and original Xmas trees adorned with embellished ornaments.
Location- 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Timings- Open Monday to Sunday 5 AM – 2 AM
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Have Fun at Universal Studios Singapore
For an exuberant Christmas in Singapore, head to the Universal Studios theme park and revel in all the cheery feels. Here, you will be delighted to get a rush of adrenaline on the rides, catch a glance of your favorite characters, and enjoy musical meet and greets. Catch the first look of Minions 2’s Otto, and to have a look at the Jurassic world,
Minions and Shrek-inspired Christmas trees, head to the Universal Rockin’ Railway. You can have a gala time with the kids as they send letters to Santa Claus and watch as Elf the Postmaster drops them via the Postal service of the North Pole. Later, when you get hungry, you can snack on some Christmas cookies, turkey legs, and festive macarons trees.
Location- 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Timings- Open Monday to Sunday 12 - 5 PM
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Play with Snow at Snow City
To get into the festive and winter spirit of Christmas in Singapore, you can head to the Snow City for limitless fun. You get to embark on fanciful storytelling adventures into a bewitching snow chamber with Mr. Frost. This chamber is filled with snow sculptures and here you witness the princesses’ royal debut by dressing up as one of the characters from the fairy tale.
At the snow city you will experience snowfall daily, brave through strong winds, and snow blizzard, strike poses with Santa, Suki and Oki for photo memoirs, and listen to the Christmas carols crooned by a cappella singers’ group.
Location- 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
Timings- Open Monday to Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
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Ice Skating at The Rink at JCube
Have you ever thought of whee-ing on the rink, that too in Singapore? Yes, it is very much possible in this tropical city. In case you are not aware, the rink at JCube lets you ski your way into Christmas in this Olympic-sized rink located on the 3rd level of JCube.
The ice is perfect and you have the opportunity to rent skates for a fun skiing session. The best part about skiing here is that both you and your kids can ice-skate here with little snowmen and penguins holding you until you get ice legs. Moreover, there are seals to push the tiny tots for them to have a fun slide.
Location- 2 Jurong East Central 1, #03-11 JCube, Singapore 609731
Timings- Open Sunday, Monday, Thursday 10 AM – 9: 30 PM, Tuesday & Wednesday 10 AM – 5 PM, Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 9:30 PM
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Annual Orchard Road Christmas Light-up
Nothing says Christmas in Singapore quite like the popular district of shopping called Orchard Road. Every year Orchard Road puts up heart-stopping Christmas decorations. The theme of this year was “Christmas in Bloom '' that symbolized a hope for normalcy to return.
Dazzling lights and flower motifs displayed spanned 3.1 kilometers right till Plaza Singapura from Tanglin Road. The gleaming decorations beckoned hordes of visitors all through the day. In fact, it has also been heard that everything looked magical during the evening. This bustling spot of Singapore let everyone soak in the Lunar New Year and Christmas’s festivities and gave everyone the exclusive opportunity to shop endlessly.
Location- Central area of Singapore
Timings- Open daily 9 AM – 10 PM, shops open till 11 PM
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Check out the lights at Jurassic Mile and Changi Airport Connector
To witness the most sparkling Christmas in Singapore, head to Terminal 3 and 4 of the Changi airport. Here, you will notice a breathtaking display of lights. You will feel fantastic basking in the kaleidoscopic displays of christmas light corridors, and floral motifs spread over 5 kilometers.
If you head to the Jurassic Mile, you can catch the Dinosaurs’ Christmas edition dressed up in winter festive clothes with a windmill set up right next to them. Spruced up with decorations, neon signs and festive lights, the zone here offers a joyous atmosphere. To mark a memorable Christmas you can enjoy a night-karting experience at the Dino Kart, let the kids whiz down a mammoth Brontosaurus's back; or simply indulge in a glamping sesh at the glamping tents in the transit area.
Location- Airport Blvd., Singapore
Timings- Jurassic Mile is open 7 PM – 2 AM
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Pay A visit to St Andrew's Cathedral
There is hardly anything as merry as visiting an Anglican Cathedral to ring in Christmas in Singapore. Even if you do not wish to celebrate the festival with religious services, you can always bask in the church’s architectural marvel.
This heavenly representation of colonial-era architecture from the 1850s is one of the most impressive sights to behold. The stained windows made of glass and the magnificent steeple, adorn the area of the City hall. Do not miss out on stepping back in time by walking through the National Gallery’s corridors here.
Location- 11 St Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178959
Timings- Open Tuesday to Friday 10 AM – 3 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, and closed on Mondays
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Get mesmerized by the beauty of Christmas Wonderland
For a joyful Christmas in Singapore, get transported to the Garden by the Bay’s Christmas wonderland. This year it stayed put till the 2nd of January. Every year, during this time, you can soak up the sweet-smelling floral aroma of the flower dome, and revel in the beauty of the stunning sights while admiring the beautifully illuminated flower snowmen.
The Garden Rhapsody Sound and Light Show puts everyone into a jubilant mood. If all this is not enough you can always shop at the European-style Mistletoe Alley market- a market amidst lush greenery! The Christmas Wonderland also hosts the premier gourmet fete that can delight gourmands like you. You can totally indulge in a cheese tasting sesh alongside turkey and ham for a heightened dining experience.
Location- 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Timings- Open 4 pm onwards
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Discover The Changi Festive Village
To witness the whimsical magic of Christmas in Singapore head to the Changi Festive Village for all the holiday fun! Here, you can check out an electric go-kart circuit indoors, a 12 meter long brachiosaurus at the 3rd terminal, and a bouncy castle in the theme of a dinosaur with festive carnival at the 4th terminal.
The Changi Airport Connector has a lit-up path that lets you click stunning pictures with the photo backdrops of popular destinations overseas. If you have time at hand, you can always head to the Jewel Changi Airport to glamp in the glamping tents here and pose near a Christmas tree that is 16 meters tall.
Location- Change airport, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666
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Go for Shopping at Chinatown
One of the most fascinating things to do on Christmas in Singapore is to go shopping in Chinatown. This market area comes to life with the lit up stalls that sell everything from rare antiques to traditional items and imported toys. This hub for Chinese items will cast a spell on you as you get attracted to silks, handicrafts and cheongsams.
At the Tanjong Pagar Plaza you can get the best bargains on cosmetics, clothes and electronics. But, if you head to Chinatown's Street Market, you can fill your bags with dragon candles, street opera masks, silk robes and lucky cats.
Location- The Outram area in the Central Region of Singapore
Timings- Street market opens at 10 AM – 10 PM
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Enjoy a Glimpse of Waterfront Lights
One of the most enjoyable things to do on Christmas in Singapore, is to witness the sight of festive decorations, baubles and starry lights at the Marina Bay. As you walk along the waterfront promenade along Marina Bay you will come across as many as 30 christmas trees, some with innovative designs and some extremely traditional.
These trees are part of the 2021 ChariTrees initiative to stay lit up till the 26th of December. These glowing trees represent the giving spirit and make your heart pound with joy. During Christmas eve this waterfront area transports you into a magical world as it looks thousand times more charming than it originally is.
Location- More than 2 miles lying across the bay walkway and connecting the Bayfront, Marina Center and Collyer Quay in Singapore
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Have a Delightful Christmas Meal at Capella Singapore
One of the most delicious things to do on Christmas in Singapore is to catch up with family and friends, exchange gifts and head to Capella Singapore for a hearty Christmas meal. The restaurant offers a free flow of wines, beers, and champagne besides a remarkable spread of Christmas classics.
For appetizers you can expect to gorge on smoked salmon with Alaskan king crab, sautéed chestnuts and winter veggies with roast turkey. The mains include short wagyu beef ribs and the dessert comprises cranberry chocolate tart with apple pudding. If you are a vegetarian you can have burrata mousse with tomatoes, roasted winter veggies with black winter truffle from the set menu.
Location- 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
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Themed Light Show At Vivocity Singapore
One of the most rocking things to do on Christmas in Singapore is to head to Vivocity Singapore, and watch it light up in the evening. You can take a break from shopping and keeping all the handsome deals aside, be a part of the Carousel-themed light show. This show starts from 7:30 PM and goes on till 10 PM each year.
You can visit the Sky Park here to unravel the secrets behind Santa’s workshop and witness his little helpers work under the 15 meter tall Christmas tree. Watching such a heart-warming Christmas Story along with the rooftop space decorated with big ornaments, will surely enthrall you.
Location- 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
Timings- Open Monday to Sunday 10 AM – 10 Pm
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One 15 Christmas Boat Light Parade
Do you desire to get into the spirit of Christmas by decking the hulls for a chance to bag prizes? The One 15 Christmas Boat Light Parade is back in full swing. Here you view the yachts adorned in Christmas lights and when you sail into the Cruise Bay of Harbourfront, you witness Sentosa Boardwalk’s surreal views.
There is a People’s Prize announced after an online poll, you can easily participate in this poll from your berth. After having captured beautiful moments, you can witness the boat parade that takes place right before the Boaters’ Bar.
Location- Marina Sentosa Cave
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Witness Christmas Celebrations at Singapore River
The most beautiful celebration of Christmas is held at the Singapore River’s riverside. You glance at the fully adorned city from a side while lending your ear to the Christmas hits’ musical renditions. This celebration near the riverside involves sipping on your favorite wine while having never-ending conversations with your beloved.
When here, you cannot miss the enchanting optical illusions, the heritage shows, and folk performances that literally take everyone’s breaths away!
Location- Parallel to Alexandra Road, southern part of Singapore
Timings- Open daily 9 AM – 11 PM
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