{"id":52751,"date":"2020-12-04T18:50:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T10:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediaintel.asia\/?p=167207"},"modified":"2020-12-04T18:50:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T10:50:59","slug":"things-to-do-in-singapore-that-get-you-the-most-bang-for-your-buck-december-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinalegalblog.com\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/things-to-do-in-singapore-that-get-you-the-most-bang-for-your-buck-december-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do In Singapore That Get You The Most Bang For Your Buck (December 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So, the tickets for the Singapore-Hong Kong flights are in limbo again or cost a small fortune (probably your entire year\u2019s coffee\u2019s worth ). But, as they say, where there\u2019s a will, there\u2019s a way. Not getting on a plane doesn\u2019t mean you have to mope about these last few weeks of the year.
\nHere\u2019s showing you the many things to do in our beautiful island country, as you make your bookings on the right credit card and earn rewards, points and cashback while you\u2019re out having a gala time.
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\nIn this article, we aim to capture the best activities in Singapore every month, so you can mark your calendar and plan your week around them. We will try to cover a range of our recommended options for the outdoorsy, the adventurous, the artsy, the closet food connoisseur, and the leisure-loving souls. At the risk of quoting a cliche \u2014 there\u2019s something for everyone here.
\nNote: Due to the evolving COVID-19 circumstances, events often change timings and dates without prior notice. We request you to check and confirm the schedules before heading out. Last updated: 4 December 2020.
\nThings to do: Christmas activities Source: Gardens By The Bay Walk of Light s at Gardens By The Bay Back for its seventh edition, the Walk of Lights features brand-new luminarie light installations handmade by Italian craftsmen using stunning white wood from the South of Italy.
\nVisitors can view a total of nine light-ups that will illuminate the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay. The 370 metre long walk will take visitors 20 to 30 minutes to complete, and you can pick from 9 daily sessions between 4 to 27 December, 6.30pm to 10.30pm when you pre-register online.
\nAddress: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
\nPrice: $5
\nTill December 27
\nSource: Christmas Wonderland 2020 Virtual Christmas Wonderland 2020 But if you\u2019re icky about crowds, you can always join the festivities online.
\nYou will need to purchase membership (starting from $8) to access the virtual land, which includes hyper-realistic graphics, interactive content, games and activities for the whole family.
\nStory continues Depending on your membership tier, you\u2019ll even get a three-minute private call with Santa and a limited edition 25cm Christmas Wonderland plush bear.
\nAlso, you\u2019ll get a chance to participate in the grand draw, in which you can stand to win up to $50,000 in cash and prizes.
\nDo note that Virtual Christmas Wonderland 2020 membership is separately ticketed from the Walk of Lights. The Virtual Christmas Wonderland 2020 membership does not provide access to the Walk of Lights at Gardens by the Bay.
\nAddress: Online
\nPrice: From $8
\nTill 31 December
\nSource: Changi Airport Changi Festive Village Changi Airport is pulling out all the stops this Christmas with Changi Festive Village, which features exciting dinosaur and tokidoki-themed activities, fun-filled stays, educational camps, craft workshops, a weekend festive market filled with indulging treats and more.
\nAt Dino Wonderland, get up close with nine majestic and life-like dinosaurs and take some shots for the \u2018Gram. After that, step into a tokidoki-themed plane cabin and continue your photo-taking ventures your favourite tokidoki characters.
\nThere\u2019s so much more activities to do, check them out on Changi Festive Village\u2019s website !
\nAddress: 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
\nPrice: Free admission, activities chargeable
\nTill 3 January 2021
\nSource: Sentosa Island Lights with Sanrio characters Bond with your family and loved ones while walking down memory lane at Sentosa\u2019s festive light-up, Island Lights with Sanrio characters. Featuring seven larger-than-life light installations on Siloso Beach, the event is set to welcome favourites such as Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, My Melody and Little Twin Stars, as they whisk you back to the past with classic icons from Sentosa over the years. The best thing? Admission is free.
\nYou are required to reserve a slot prior to your visit and you may register up to 5 people per visit from the following sessions every night until 3 January 2021:
\n\u2022 Session 1: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
\n\u2022 Session 2: 8.30pm to 9.30pm
\n\u2022 Session 3: 9.30pm to 10.30pm
\nSessions are available for booking 5 days in advance, with the first session open for booking on Monday, 7 December 2020.
\nAddress: Siloso Beach
\nPrice: Free
\nTill 3 January 2021
\nThings to do: Art and culture Source: Scribble Town Scribble Town The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall has opened its doors to run an exhibition featuring comic artwork on bullying, especially for kids aged between 9 to 12. With an insightfully-made fictional world called \u2018Scribble Town,\u2019 inhabited by Sam, Dan and Lydia, this exhibition aims to educate its audience about bullying, its types and effects. This is one interactive exhibition you wouldn\u2019t want to miss (yes, even adults).
\nAddress: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, 12 Tai Gin Rd, Singapore 327874
\nPrice: Free
\nOpen till January 31, 2021
\nSource: Elaine Roberto-Navas and Fost Gallery Elaine Roberto-Navas\u2019 new paintings Think lush landscapes, the magic of nature\u2019s hues blending into one other, evoking a sense of movement. Filipino artist Elaine Roberto-Navas\u2019 inaugural exhibition is the art show to be at if you\u2019re intrigued by abstract art. This contemporary artist looks at the sky, the water, and the earth from a whole new perspective and you would want in on it, especially if you\u2019re into art that evokes emotions. These artworks were inspired by the photographs of fellow artist Mawen Ong, and were created to inject optimism during the circuit breaker period. Make sure to check their schedules before planning your visit.
\nAddress: 1 Lock Rd, #01-02 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108932
\nPrice: Free
\nOpen till January 31, 2021
\nSource: Sistic Murder at Mandai Camp: The Case Reopens Pore over evidence and meander through the spine-chilling narrative as you navigate the crime scene of Asia\u2019s first virtual horror-mystery escape room. Oh, and if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll also get to encounter the fabled Pontianak who is mysteriously linked to the case.
\nWith live-action gameplay, immersive surround sound and 360 degrees views, you\u2019re definitely going to be in for one helluva time.
\nAddress: Virtual site
\nPrice: $20
\nFrom 22 December to 2 January 2021
\nSource: National Museum of Singapore Doraemon\u2019s Time-Travelling Adventures In Singapore Charge up your phones for a full day of selfies because Doraemon has landed on our shores! Fans would be glad to know that a total of 14 statues of the lovable Japanese character would be scattered across the museum, each with an iconic gadget from different eras.
\nAddress: National Museum of Singapore (NMS), 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
\nPrice: Free
\nTill December 27
\nSource: Sistic Once Upon A Time on The Orient Express Through this pop-up attraction, visitors can relive the emotions of travellers who have boarded the Orient Express through a reconstituted train platform and showrooms where they can embark on a fascinating journey through the history of the Orient Express.
\nThe exhibition will present some of the most extraordinary objects and documents to showcase centuries old history that retraces the legacy of the train, allowing guests to also discover events that transformed the world and shaped the map.
\nIt will also feature an exclusive Orient Express shop, Orient Express road cafe, Orient Express restaurant and lounge and an escape room experience, which has to be book separately.
\nThe event may start in December, but tickets are already open for booking so do snap them up before it\u2019s gone!
\nAddress: Gardens by the Bay \u2013 West Lawn
\nPrice: From $25
\nFrom 12 December 2021 to 13 June 2021
\nSource: My Community My Community Festival We bet most of you haven\u2019t heard or been to the Russian Orthodox Church of Singapore. Well, now you can go on a tour and discover more about this little-known Christian community and their unique rites and rituals for just $8.
\nIf this doesn\u2019t tickle you fancy, you\u2019d be glad to know that My Community Festival has other programmes lined up as well, including tours at Tai Huay Soy Sauce Factory and Singpost Mail Processing Centre.
\nAddress: Various locations
\nPrice: From $8
\nTill 20 December
\nSource: Malay Heritage Centre Malay CultureFest This year\u2019s Malay CultureFest, held in conjunction with the \u2018Urang Banjar: Heritage and Culture of the Banjar in Singapore\u2019 exhibition, focuses on the diversity in Malay artistic and cultural expressions.
\nThe online event spans across three weeks, featuring performances, talks, workshops, trails and cultural activities that you can enjoy for free, as long as you have internet connection.
\nAddress: Online
\nPrice: Free
\nTill 13 December
\nThings to do: Eating out Source: Jurassic World Cafe Jurassic World Cafe With prices starting from $6 for a cup of latte and $20 for mains, we\u2019ve gotta admit that Jurassic World Cafe isn\u2019t exactly the cheapest dining option out there. But hey, it\u2019s an exclusive event and you\u2019re paying for the experience of skyline dining at the ION Sky, which to us, it\u2019s pretty worth it. As the pop-up cafe is open to guests by reservations only, be sure to do so before heading down.
\nAddress: 2 Orchard Turn, Level 56, Singapore 238801
\nPrice: From $6
\nTill January 3, 2021
\nSource: AndSoForth Around the World in 80 Days Trotting the globe in 150 minutes is entirely possible, all thanks to AndSoForth\u2019s Around the World in 80 Days multi-sensory, theatrical dining experience.
\nImmerse yourself in seven wondrous rooms, each themed to look like London, Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Japan and New York. Feed your stomach with international cuisines inspired by each country, and then feast your eyes on the whimsical set designs and colourful costumes by the actors.
\nAddress: Secret, to be revealed 24 hours before workshop
\nPrice: From $128
\nTill February 2021
\nThings to do: Films Source: Zouk Zouk Cinema Club We get it. Your movie experience is not the same when the screen isn\u2019t massive, the sound isn\u2019t booming, and the overpriced caramel popcorn isn\u2019t losing its crunch by the minute. While we wait for great movies to hit the screen again, you can still find an elevated movie experience in the meantime. Enter Zouk Cinema Club, a pop-up cinematic experience from Wednesdays to Saturdays.
\nThe nightclub turns into a cinema with one screening session a night, showing two movies. Zouk\u2019s famous screen, that normally belts out trippy visuals accompanied by the DJ\u2019s turntable, now plays classics like Moulin Rouge, Grease, and The Greatest Showman. Grab your date, a bottle of sparkling, some hors d\u2019oeuvre to share, and hit Zouk to experience the magic of old romances on the big screen.
\nAddress: Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-05 to #02-06, The Cannery, Singapore 179022
\nPrice: Call to book your seats. Packages range from $75-$350
\nOngoing
\nSource: True Colors Film Festival True Colors Film Festival Absolutely love world cinema? You\u2019ll have to join True Colors Film Festival. Presented by The Nippon Foundation, this event is a free online film festival that offers a selection of films that reflects the \u201cOne World, One Family\u201d theme.
\nThrough features and shorts, dramas and documentaries, and post-screening dialogues, True Colors Film Festival will showcase these issues and lift your spirits with beautiful, thought-provoking and award-winning works by talented filmmakers from Asia and beyond.
\nAddress: Online
\nPrice: Free
\nTill December 12
\nThings to do: Explore Singapore Source: Changi Airport Group Changi Jurassic Mile And you thought Changi was done with its newest marvellous offering? Nope. Hit Jurassic Mile with your family for a fun day out with the kids. Singapore\u2019s largest permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs with more than 20 different prehistoric creatures from nine different species \u2014 all stretched over one kilometre of the cycling and jogging path.
\nThe tallest dinosaur stands at almost 5 meters high, and there\u2019s one that even flies! The best part is you can get there on foot or by renting a bike from GoCycling or from East Coast Park via the Changi Coastal Park Connector. And the even better part? It\u2019s free and open 24 hours.
\nAddress: Drop-off point inside the Hub & Spoke car park (right opposite the caf\u00e9) or at Changi Airport Terminal 2, beside Car Park 2A. The on-ground signage will lead you to Hub & Spoke.
\nPrice: Free (no booking required on weekdays, but you will need to pre-book your entry on Changi PlayPass if you\u2019re visiting on Fridays to Sundays, between 9am to midnight, till January 3)
\nSource: One Faber Group Gai Gai Tour You\u2019d want to wake your kids up on a breezy weekend morning for this one. Book your slot now to relive the nostalgia and joy of scaling the highest point of Mount Faber with your family. What you get \u2014 a guided tour around Mount Faber Park to Faber Point, the highest point on Mount Faber, the rich history around the mural wall and mini Merlion.
\nWant more? You\u2019d also get an exclusive peek into how the Singapore Cable Car operates. The 2-hour tour has 2 slots every Saturday and Sunday (10am and 2pm) and it ends with a joyride on the Singapore Cable Car. End result: ecstatic kids.
\nAddress: Faber Peak, 109 Mount Faber Rd, Singapore 099203
\nTour Timings: Departs every Saturday & Sunday at 10am and 2 pm (please call to check timings)
\nPrice: $20 for adults, $15 for a child
\nTill December 27
\nSource: Sentosa Marine ConservAction Discover more about the Sentosa turtles, the potential dangers they face and how to save them via this meaningful yet interactive tour.
\nTogether with your loved ones, contribute to marine conservation by picking up litter along the beaches and learn to determine some of the common types of litter with a quick analysis of the rubbish collected.
\nAddress: Sentosa beaches
\nTimings: 11am to 12pm and 4pm to 5pm on Thursdays, excluding public holidays and eve of public holidays
\nPrice: $25
\nTill May 27, 2021
\nThings to do: Fitness Source: Zouk Singapore Absolute Cycle x Zouk Looks like you don\u2019t need to wait until Phase three to hit the dance floor at Zouk. Partnering with rhythm cycling studio, Absolute, get your spin on up to seven days a week (if you really miss clubbing) with their iconic \u201cAbsolute 45\u201d high-intensity spin classes hosted in a club-like atmosphere with epic Zouk lighting and heart-pumping music for the ultimate workout.
\nAddress: Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-05 to #02-06, The Cannery, Singapore 179022
\nPrice: From $49
\nUntil further notice
\nSource: Santa Run For Wishes Santa Run For Wishes Choose to run between the 2km, 5km, 10km, or 50km race at your own pace and own time for Make-A-Wish Foundation\u2019s Santa Run For Wishes 2020.
\nThe distance you run will be part of the 21,517km goal set for this year\u2019s virtual marathon, the distance between Singapore and the North Pole.
\nIt costs $20 to enter the race, and all proceeds will go towards granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses.
\nPrice: $20
\nTill 19 December
\nThings to do: Year-end festivities Source: Mediacorp Let\u2019s Celebrate 2021 Yeah, 2020\u2019s been tough. But the good news is, 2021 is just around the corner! Ring in the new year on an upbeat note by joining Mediacorp\u2019s yearly countdown show from the comfort and safety of home.
\nHosted by 987 DJs Sonia Chew and Joakim Gomez, Let\u2019s Celebrate 2021 promises be a musical extravaganza featuring a stellar combination of international and local acts. Residents can also look forward to spectacular shots of fireworks from the heartlands and the \u201cShine a Light\u201d display beamed live from The Promontory at Marina Bay.
\nAddress: Your TV, at home
\nPrice: Free
\n31 December
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