For an island nation with little space and few natural resources, Singapore certainly punches above its weight. Just check out all our shiny attractions, which range from grand waterfront theatres to exciting night safaris. But out of all these tantalising attractions, there's one that stands a cut above the rest.
It's none other than the jaw-dropping fantasy garden Gardens by the Bay, which Tripadvisor has just ranked the No. 8 best attraction in the world.
This is part of the platform's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, which recognises the best-rated and reviewed destinations, hotels, restaurants and things to do around the world based on data collected over 12 months. Gardens by the Bay has more than 40,000 'Excellent' ratings on the site and is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars overall.
Looking at the top reviews, tourists describe Gardens by the Bay as "mesmerising", "dazzling", and a "must-visit". There is particular love for the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest – because what's not to love? The former spotlights gorgeous blooms from around the world in regular flower displays like Tulipmania and Rose Romance, while the latter never fails to dazzle with its soaring indoor waterfall and exotic plant collection. Popular mentions on Tripadvisor also include Singapore's enchanting SuperTree Observatory and OCBC Skyway. Funny enough, people also mention "Avatar"– some in reference to a former Avatar-themed display at the park and others to the futuristic aesthetics of Gardens by the Bay.
As the No. 8 best attraction in the world, Gardens by the Bay is also the No.1 attraction in Asia. New York's iconic Empire State Building stands as the No.1 attraction in the world, followed by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and Cayman Crystal Caves in Grand Cayman. Other attractions in Asia that made TripAdvisor's Top Attractions list include Cambodia's Angkor Wat (#12), China's Mutianyu Great Wall (#19), and Japan's Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (#24).
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