Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that Singapore is the city that never sleeps. The vibrant metropolis is buzzing 24 hours a day, but it’s after dark that this special spot really comes alive. We’re not talking about hitting the clubs and bars (although they offer that too), no, we’re thinking of off the beaten track adventures and experiences that will show you the fun really begins when the sun goes down.
Gather your crew, these are the best things to do in Singapore, after-dark.
Make Tracks Around The City
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Soak up the city vibes at night with some of Singapore’s best cycling tracks. The cooler temps and fewer crowds will mean you can soar through the laneways running throughout Singapore with ease. Grab a bike and check out the Park Connector Network, an island-wide network of laneways that link up parks and nature sites. Have a crack at the Central Urban Loop which takes you through 36-kilometres of track from housing estates in Bishan and Whampoa to the beautiful Punggol Park. Or try the Jurassic Mile, a one-kilometre path at Changi Airport with 20 different prehistoric creatures—one of them stretching to five metres high. The Jurassic Mile easily connects to the city via East Coast Park which brings you on an epic journey to the east side of Singapore. For more epic cycling tracks head here.
Get Spooked With A Creepy Tales of Singapore Tour
If you’re a sucker for a good scare, then the Creepy Tales of Singapore Tour is for you. Taking place every Friday and Sunday night, from 7:30pm, this four-hour tour will see you explore the creepiest sites in Singapore. You’ll be given ‘Ghost Hunting’ equipment as you check out one of the world’s largest Chinese cemeteries home to 100,000 tombs and an eerie World War II battlefield. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share ghost stories, urban legends and will show you how to best connect with the spirit world. Warning: this spine-tingling experience is not for the faint-hearted.
Zen Out At G.Spa
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24-hour spa = heaven on earth after a big day of exploring this dynamic city. Fortunately, G.Spa is here to soothe your soul, one luxurious treatment at a time. The nature-inspired retreat combines Chinese medicine philosophies of health and wellbeing with uber-luxe facilities. Here you can bliss out with everything from facials, massages, body wraps and foot reflexology to Chinese meridian therapy and cupping. There are also special relaxation packages for couples, plus an onsite sauna, steam room, relaxation lounge and hot and cold pools. Did we also mention that they have a rainforest-themed cafe that offers all-day ala-carte buffet-style dining? No shade if you decide to spend a whole 24 hours here.
Amp Up With A Spin Class
Get your sweat on—somewhere other than the dance floor—at one of Singapore’s coolest spin classes. With multiple locations across Singapore, you’re sure to find a Revolution studio near you. The dark, neon-lit studios will see you strapping in for a seriously addictive workout. Combining cycling, weights and dance moves, you’ll bounce to the beat of the music as you sweat and sing your way to the finish line. Each ride features a musical theme—there are classes for Bruno Mars fans, Selena Gomez lovers, and even those who identify as ‘hopeless romantics’.
Go Prawning
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For many Singaporeans, prawning is a way of life, and we promise you, once you try it—you’ll get hooked too. Singapore is packed with epic spots to prawn, but some of the most unique, after-dark places include Hai Bin at Punggol, one of the most popular 24-hour spots. Here, prawning will set you back $24 an hour. If Hai Bin is too busy, wander just 10 minutes down the road to Riviera. Also, open 24 hours a day, some of the prawns here are tagged and if you’re lucky enough to catch one, you’ll score an epic prize.
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Soar Above The City
Adrenaline junkies, this one's for you. When the sun goes down, make tracks to Sentosa and take flight in the highest open-air panoramic ride in Singapore—SkyHelix. You’ll sit in an open-air gondola, as you ascend 79 metres above sea level. With your feet dangling in the air, the wind in your hair and a cool drink in your hand, the gondola will rotate so you score sweeping views of Singapore’s glittering skyline—from Sentosa to Keppel Bay and the Southern Islands. It’s one seriously jaw-dropping experience.
Embark On A Night Safari
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Looking for something seriously cool to do after dark in Singapore? Then the Night Safari should be at the top of your list. The first of its kind in the world, the safari operates from 6:30pm to 12am, giving you access to some of the coolest—and scariest—animals at night. Cruise around the park either by foot or tram and see what the resident tigers, elephants, hippos and lions get up after the sun goes down. There are a bunch of shows to check out too, like the nightly Indian Rhino feeding and the Creatures of the Night show featuring birds of prey.
Fill Up At These Supper Spots
As a nation full of foodies, one of the best after-dark activities of course includes eating—in particular, hitting up the city’s best supper clubs. Operating since 1962, Swee Choon Dim Sum Restaurant is a must-do. Located in Jalan Besar, their carrot cake and fried prawn dumplings are the stuff food dreams are made of. Sweet tooths will want to stop by Casuarina Curry for their banana prata, while zi char restaurant JB Ah Meng is an institution thanks to their white pepper crab. And you simply cannot go past an after-dark visit to Ponggol Nasi Lemak or the East Coast Lagoon Food Village located just steps from the beach and home to stalls serving everything from BBQ chicken wings and fried oysters to satay skewers and hokkien mee.
Catch A Light And Water Show
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When the sun goes down, head to Gardens by the Bay and catch Garden Rhapsody—a free musical display that brings the park’s iconic 50m supertrees to life at 7.45pm and 8.45pm. Just around the corner, Marina Bay Sands offers up Spectra, an epic 15-minute light and water show on the Marina Bay waterfront. Expect colourful visual projections, fountain jets and plenty of lasers—displayed Sunday to Thursday at 8pm and 9pm, and Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm and 10pm.
If you’re over at Sentosa, wander along to Magical Shores at Siloso Beach from 7.30pm to 9.30pm for a multi-sensory light and sound experience, or head across to the Sentosa Musical Fountain at 4pm, 5pm or 6pm to relive the iconic display that’s been kicking around since the eighties.
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