Attractions and nightlife by the water

Noteworthy for: Singaporeans are keen dragon boat racers. Events are held on numerous waterways, but on weekends you can usually find teams training or competing on the Singapore River.

With the colonial district on the north shore and business district skyscrapers dominating the south, the Singapore River really is the focal point of the city. Museums, historical buildings and monuments punctuate each bank, making the river a great place to take a post-flight stroll upon your arrival in Singapore to acquaint yourself with the city.

During the day, you can take in the Asian Civilisations Museum or the Peranakan Museum in the colonial district before wandering over to the famed Raffles Hotel to indulge in a world-famous Singapore sling. By night, the Robertson, Clarke and Boat Quays become glitzy nightlife hubs, with more riverside dining options than you can poke a satay stick at.