Marina Bay, Singapore (must see)

Marina Bay is located in the Central Area of Singapore. It's surrounded by four other planning areas: the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South, and Straits View. The region encompassing the bay itself, also known as Marina Bay, is an extension spanning 360 hectares connected to the nearby Central Business District. This part of the city was developed on reclaimed land and is now recognized as Singapore's new downtown.

Some prominent landmarks and iconic buildings in this area include Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Asia Square, The Sail@Marina Bay, and Marina One. The Urban Redevelopment Authority places significant emphasis on Marina Bay as one of its key focus areas. The URA envisions Marina Bay as a vibrant 24-hour Central Business District where people can live, work, and enjoy leisure activities.

The Formula One Singapore Grand Prix has been held annually since 2008 on a street circuit adjacent to Marina Bay. Additionally, The Float@Marina Bay, constructed in 2007, has hosted various events, including the National Day Parade, New Year's Eve Countdown, Singapore Fireworks Celebrations, and serves as a grandstand for the Singapore Grand Prix. Moreover, it was the venue for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.

The area also hosts the annual i Light Marina Bay festival, which showcases sustainable light art installations.

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Sight Name: Marina Bay
Sight Location: Singapore, Singapore (See walking tours in Singapore)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Singapore Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Singapore, Singapore

Create Your Own Walk in Singapore

Creating your own self-guided walk in Singapore is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Singapore Introduction Walking Tour

Malay legend has it that a long time ago the Sumatran prince, who sought shelter from a storm, ended up on the island of Temasek where he saw a strange animal believed to be a lion. He then founded a city there and named it Singapura which in Sanskrit means the “Lion City”. In the 14th century, Singapura found itself “between a rock and a hard place” when the neighboring realms of Thailand... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles

Colonial District Walking Tour

Singapore emerged as the British India Company's trading post in Southeast Asia in the early 19th century. The Colonial District of Singapore, also known as the Civic District, is a historical gem reflecting the island nation's colonial past. Spread across the banks of the Singapore River, the European-style buildings in the area attest to that period.

One prominent landmark here is... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles

Chinatown Walking Tour

Ethnic Chinese make up the majority of the Singaporean population. Therefore, it's no wonder that Chinatown is one of the top tourist destinations in the city. This vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood is steeped in history and tradition and is home to several iconic landmarks.

Undoubtedly, the most prominent of them is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum, housing a sacred relic... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles

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