Singapore's landmarks are:
1. Praise Plaza:
Once a Catholic convent school in the 19th century, Praise Plaza is now home to a wide range of stores, bars and restaurants. Made up of several buildings of different styles, such as an orphanage, dormitories and a Gothic church, all built at different times, the square was renamed Plaza de la Praise in 1990, with the name "CHIJMES" standing for the acronym of the convent and the chimes of the tower bells. Renovated and rebuilt, today's Place de la Praise is a popular dining and nightlife destination.
2. Esplanade:
The iconic 60,000-square-meter Performing Arts Center was originally named after the adjacent Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and is affectionately known by locals as the "durian" for its spiky exterior design. The concept of establishing an arts center began as early as the 1970s. The Esplanade aims to be a hub for Singaporeans to appreciate local art, experience different cultural atmospheres, and be inspired and nurtured by the arts.
Since its opening in 2002, the Esplanade has made a huge difference to the development of the arts in Singapore and has evolved into a bustling center for shopping, dining and entertainment. Performances are staged at the center throughout the year, with a number of free outdoor performances, as well as annual festivals such as Baybeats, da:ns Dance Festival and Chinese Arts Festival.
3. Fishtail Lion Park:
Visit the magnificent Fishtail Lion Tower, one of Singapore's most recognizable landmarks, and admire this mythical creature that is half fish, half lion. The Fishtail Lion Tower combines two of Singapore's most essential elements, with the body of the fish representing the fishing village that existed before Singapore's development, and the lion's head representing Singapura (which means "Lion City" in Sanskrit). Created by renowned local sculptor Lim Lang Sin, the Fishtail Lion Tower was unveiled on September 15, 1972 by the then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The iconic structure originally stood at the mouth of the Singapore River before being transferred to its current location at Fishtail Lion Park overlooking Marina Bay.
4, Singapore Flyer:
Singapore Flyer is the largest observation Ferris wheel in Asia at 165 meters high. Opened in 2008, the Flyer has become a popular attraction because it is strategically located to provide a breathtaking panoramic view of Marina Bay and Singapore. Over the years, the Singapore Flyer has become a distinctive icon in the backdrop of the Marina Bay circuit for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
5. Old Parliament House:
The Old Parliament House, now known as the House of Arts, is arguably the oldest surviving colonial building in Singapore. the original Parliament House was designed and built in 1826 as a neo-Palladian structure by architect George Colman. Listed as a National Monument in 1992, the former Parliament House was transformed into the Old Parliament House Art House in 2003 and has since become a guiding light for Singapore's art scene.