Ready to take some breathtaking shots of Singapore? Well look no further than this Strictly Singapore travel guide blog post outlining 92 free, stunning, and rare Singapore Instagrammable Places that are off the beaten path. Yes, all of these are free, you will just have to pay for transportation. If you have a portable tripod, I can’t recommend that enough. So focus your lens, and snap away as you take the best photos of Singapore!
Please note: Without giving away too many spoilers, there are a number of religious sites on this list, so if you are planning on visiting a shrine, temple, mosque, or cathedral, please be aware of religious holidays, dress code, and forbidden items that can not be brought into a place of worship.
1. Fuk Tak Chi Temple & Museum (Amoy Hotel)
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📍 76 Telok Ayer Street (Chinatown)
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm (museum hours), but you can snap photos from the outside anytime!
Entry is free at #1 of Singapore Instagrammable places as it is actually a museum! The Fuk Tak Chi Museum was once a temple built in 1825. It is now a small memorial that features miniatures and is also part of Amoy Hotel.
2. Ann Siang Hill Park
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📍78 Club Street with additional entry from behind Amoy Street & behind Singapore City Gallery in Chinatown
🗓️ Open 24/7
#2 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the quaint and charming Ann Siang Hill Park, tucked away in Singapore’s Chinatown. This hidden gem is home to tile art, winding staircases, murals, lush walkways, and even a well. Plenty of cats also call Ann Siang Hill Park their home!
3. Chinatown Bridge Garden
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📍Near Pagoda Street & People’s Park Complex (Crosses New Bridge Road)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#3 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Chinatown Bridge Garden. Also known as the Chinatown Pedestrian Bridge, this bridge is great for enjoying the architecture and flowers, but it is a great spot to take photos and admire the decorated streets during festivals like Chinese New Year. It features old-style Chinese pavilions as well as small trees, bushes, and flowers. I have never seen a more lush bridge in a city of over 5.5 million!
4. Sri Mariamman Temple
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📍244 South Bridge Road (where Pagoda Street & South Bridge Road intersect in Chinatown)
🗓️ Open daily 6am-Noon & 6pm to 9pm; Friday until 9:15pm, take photos of the exterior anytime
#4 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the ever so colorful Sri Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple in the heart of Chinatown. It is the city’s oldest Hindu temple dating back to 1827. According to the official temple website, “the temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power in curing epidemic illnesses and diseases.”
5. 1939 Singapore (once called Potato Head)
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📍36 Keong Saik Road (Chinatown)
🗓️ Open Tuesday-Sunday Noon-Midnight (Closed Mondays)
#5 of Singapore Instagrammable places is 1939, the art-forward restaurant and bar on the edge of Singapore’s Chinatown. This building has undergone a couple of paint touch-ups and make-overs through the years. But this bar and grub spot is beautiful inside and out, featuring murals, winding staircases, paintings, and statues. Who knew we had such a hidden gem on the edge of Chinatown? It may remind you to the Selegie Art Center shown later on this list of Singapore Instagrammable places.
6. Singapore City Gallery
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📍45 Maxwell Road The URA Centre (beside Maxwell Hakwer Centre)
🗓️ Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
#6 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Singapore City Gallery, a truly underrated experience in the Singapore City Centre. Not only free to enter and to see ALL exhibits, the gallery has interactive displays that kids will love. One of the upstairs has a large 3D model rendering of the city centre (as seen above), another has historical maps of Singapore through time. The inside atrium is another beautiful place to snap photos.
7. The Shophouses & Murals on Everton Road
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📍Everton Road (SW of Chinatown)
🗓️ Residential Area, be mindful of excessive picture taking
#7 of Singapore Instagrammable places are the murals and shophouses on Everton Road that rival the Peranakan houses out eastward in Katong. So if you don’t have the time to make it out there, consider this a better city centre alternative for your picture snapping. Just know that this area is largely residential so be mindful when taking your pictures.
8. Green Heart at Marina One
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📍At the intersection of Marina Way & Park Street (CBD)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#8 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Green Heart inside Marina One. Marina One has some of the most stunning interior and exterior designs this list. It is a shopping centre and residential combo with a hollow inside, featuring an stunning garden. It is technically located in the CBD, but is within walking distance of the Marina Bay Sands. The pictures really do speak for themselves.
9. Hidden Gems at Fort Canning Park
Sally Port between the Battle Box & the Fort Canning Gallery
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📍Next to Clarke Quay on Hill Street & River Valley Road; Fort Canning Gallery is located at 5 Cox Terrace
🗓️ Open 24/7, but indoor attractions have set hours; learn more here.
#9 of Singapore Instagrammable places is all the hidden gems found within Fort Canning Park, beyond the Fort Canning Tree Tunnel. The carousel above outlines each hidden gem!
10. Old Fire Station on Hill Street
📍62 Hill Street (near Fort Canning Park & the colorful Old Hill Police Station)
🗓️ Open 24/7, but museum has set hours; learn more here (#9 museum).
#10 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Old Fire Station located on Hill Street, near Fort Canning Park. Also known as the Hill Street Fire Station, this is Singapore’s oldest fire station completed in 1909. With its iconic red and white stripes and towers, it is a stand-out part of Singapore architecture in the city centre. Plus, it is still active to this day and it also considered one of Singapore’s 75 National Monuments.
11. Armenia Street
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📍Armenian Street (near Fort Canning Park & Peranakan Museum)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#11 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Armenian Street, an extension of Fort Canning Park as it was actually Singapore’s First Botanic Garden. Armenian Street is home to Peranakan Museum, the Childrens’ Musuem, the Mulan Art Gallery, the Armenian Heritage Gallery, murals, and a stunning green space.
12. Chijmes
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📍30 Victoria Street (near the National Gallery)
🗓️ Open daily; times vary by event
#12 of Singapore Instagrammable places Chijmes, a former orphanage, secondary school, and boarding house turned event space dates back to 1840. This old gothic chapel design helps this unique part of Singapore architecture stand out in the city centre. It is now a venue to many seasonal events and features cafes, restaurants, and a lawn space. Plus it is considered one of Singapore’s 75 National Monuments. Open to public and private events.
13. Capitol Theatre
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📍17 Stamford Road (near Armenian Street)
🗓️ Opening times vary by event, but plaza is open 24/7!
#13 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Capitol Theatre, which is a retro theatre and of downtown’s most famous concert venues. The premier for Crazy Rich Asians was hosted here! It is loved for its picturesque main entrance making it one of the city’s classic parts of Singapore architecture.
14. Alkaff Bridge
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📍60 Robertson Quay
🗓️ Open 24/7
#14 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Alkaff Bridge, an iconic part of the Singapore River & Robertson Quay. This pop of color stands out with the largely glass hotel in the background. The bridge is also nicely illuminated at night!
15. Malabar Mosque
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📍471 Victoria Street (Kampong Glam)
🗓️ Open daily but hours can vary by prayer times.
#15 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the blue and golden Malabar Mosque. This mosque is small but mighty, as it tends to look very little beside some of the larger buildings on the intersection. According to the official website, the 1963 mosque “is only Mosque in Singapore which is fully managed by the Malabar Muslim Community”. Please keep in mind that this is not a tourist attraction so be mindful about excessive photo taking.
16. D & B Little India
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📍16 Campbell Lane (near Tekka Centre)
🗓️ Open daily 10am-9:30pm
#16 of Singapore Instagrammable places D & B Little India, a cute bazaar known for its colorful decor, linen shops, and floral garlands. Diwali/Deepavali is the one of the most auspicious times in Hinduism and across Singapore’s Little India, so why not do some window shopping if you are in town during Diwali!
17. LASALLE College of the Arts
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📍1 McNally Street (near Bugis & Little India)
🗓️ Open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, but the atrium is always open.
#17 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the LASALLE College of the Arts main campus. Its outdoor foyer as it is surrounded by amazing glass structures that is very becoming of an art school. It is also the background of this blog post’s featured image at the top!
18. Masjib Abdool Gafoor
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📍41 Dunlop Street (Little India)
🗓️ Open daily but hours can vary by prayer times.
#18 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the impressive Abdool Gafoor Mosque that was erected in 1859. The sun is made with Arabic calligraphy and is quite impressive as this detail also carries into the interior. Please keep in mind that this is not a tourist attraction so be mindful about excessive photo taking.
19. Tan Teng Niah
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📍37 Kerbau Road (Little India)
🗓️ Open 24/7 (exterior)
#19 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the former residence of Tan Teng Niah and is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India. It is believed that Tan Teng Niah was a Chinese businessman who built the villa for his wife. Erected in 1900, today, it is a commercial space, yet probably the most colorful place in all of Singapore.
20. Vintage Camera Museum
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📍 8C Jalan Kledek (Kampong Glam)
🗓️ Open daily 11am-7pm, but exterior space is always available for photo taking!
#20 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Vintage Camera Museum. As you can see, the shape of the building is literally a camera and least the entrance is in shape of a camera lens. It features over 1,000 vintage cameras, so if you are a photography lover, be sure to purchase your ticket ahead of time online. More details here (number 21).
21. Bugis Street Art Lane
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📍Bugis Street Shopping Mall
🗓️ Open 24/7
#21 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Bugis Street Art Lane at Bugis Street Shopping Mall. I’ve seen photos of this lane before but it’s not a super well known Instagram spot as the Bugis and Kampong Glam murals often overshadow it.
22. New 2025 Mural at Bras Basah Complex
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📍 231 Bain Street (Bugis)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#22 of Singapore Instagrammable places is a brand new mural! Be sure to spot this brand new beauty when in Bras Basah!
23. Waterloo Street
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📍Waterloo Street (near Armenian Street & Bugis)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#23 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the vibrant Waterloo Street. It a partial pedestrian road home to street vendors, Sri Krishnan Temple, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, shophouses, Fortune Centre Mall, and the Church of Saints Peter & Paul.
24. Selegie Arts Centre
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📍30 Selegie Road (near Fort Canning Park)
🗓️ Open Monday-Saturday Noon-8pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm; open 24/7 for exterior photos
#24 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Selegie Arts Centre, an all too familiar type of building (1939, anyone?). There’s a nearby pedestrian overpass where you can get more photos from a topdown view.
25. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
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📍6 Raffles Boulevard
🗓️ Open 24/7
#25 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the luxurious Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay hotel. If you are roaming around the Merlion at the Marina Bay, be sure to swing by here to check out their stunning interior lobby.
26. Pan Pacific Singapore
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📍7 Raffles Boulevard
🗓️ Open 24/7
#26 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Pan Pacific Singapore hotel. It stands out for it’s massive interior atrium and its exterior glass elevator. It is located right beside entry number 25, the Park Royal Marina Bay hotel!
27. National Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library
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📍 100 Victoria Street (near Bugis)
🗓️ Open daily 10am-9pm
#27 of Singapore Instagrammable places is so picturesque! Chances are that you are a visitor and you won’t be checking out a book from the National Library, but do take a look around and take some photos.
28. Esplenade MRT Station (CC3)
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📍 90 Bras Basah Road
🗓️ Open daily 5:30am-Midnight, although parts of the exterior structure may be open 24/7
#34 of Singapore Instagrammable places is a true hidden gem. I don’t know why more people don’t know about this! Esplanade MRT Station on the Circle Line (CC3) was beautifully designed with wooden arches that block yet compliment natural light.
29. National Gallery Singapore
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📍 St Andrews Road
🗓️ Open daily 10am-7pm
#29 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the National Gallery of Singapore. You do NOT need to purchase a ticket to enjoy to stunning atrium so go ahead an get some air con and snap your photos! Be sure to check out the Padang Deck as well!
30. Bay East Garden/Marina East Bay Park
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📍 Opposite side of the Marina Bay
🗓️ Open 24/7
#30 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the lesser known Marina East Bay Park also known as Bay East Garden. It is located on the opposite of Gardens by the Bay across the Marina Bay. You can walk over to this park from the Singapore Flyer or the bridge at the Marina Barrage. Not only great for exercise, this spot is the best place to take photos of the famous city skyline at dusk, dawn, and especially during fireworks!
31. Entryway at Plaza Singapura
📍 68 Orchard Road
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm
#31 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the glass entryway at Plaza Singapura. Again, this is another place in Singapore that is so underrated! It was hard to even find a decent photo but give this location a try, especially if you are already going to be at Fort Canning Park or Orchard Road!
32. Design Orchard
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📍 250 Orchard Road
🗓️ Open daily 10:30 am-9:30pm
#32 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the breathtaking Design Orchard. This Singapore hidden gem really speaks for itself. From the bubble wall to the rooftop garden, it is a nice break from the concrete jungle of Orchard Road.
33. Orchard Central Rooftop Garden
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📍181 Orchard Road
🗓️ Open daily 11am-10pm
#33 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the rooftop garden at Orchard Central! This makes it the second location on Orchard Road that features a dedicated green space!
34. EDEN Singapore
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📍 2 Draycott Park (near Orchard Road)
🗓️ Private Residence
#34 of Singapore Instagrammable places is EDEN Singapore, a residential block with a unique balcony design. Keep in mind that this spot is not open to the public, but you may be able to get close enough to snap a photo.
35. Mount Emily Park
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📍Mount Emily Road & Upper Wilkie Road (near Little India’s Tekka Centre)
🗓️ Open daily 24/7
#35 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Mount Emily Park, a small nature park not only near Orchard Road, but also Little India’s Tekka Centre & Serangoon Road. Its staircase leads up to the top of the hill with views of the nearby gurudwara.
36. The Istana
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📍 Edinburgh Road (near Orchard Road)
🗓️ Select tours & open houses only
#36 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Istana, which is the official residence of the Singaporean president. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to get on property for a guided walking tour during an open house. The fountains, garden, and flora are near immaculate.
37. Tudor Court Shopping Gallery
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📍131 Tanglin Road (near Orchard Road)
🗓️ Varies by business; but snapping photos outside is always an option!
#37 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Tudor Court Shopping Gallery! Around the corner from Tanglin Mall is a set of shops are made in the old Fachwerk style. These shops date back to the 1920s and were originally built as servants’ quarters. Today it is a retail space that features a diamond shop, an art gallery, a restaurant, a silk store, and other offices.
38. Dalvey Hill & Arwaa Mansion
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📍Dalvey Road (near the Singapore Botanic Gardens)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#38 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Arwaa Mansion on Dalvey Hill. A spot only known by locals, this is a popular location for photoshoots. If you want to get some extra steps in while at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, head on over to Dalvey Road!
39. NTU School Of Art, Design and Media
📍 81 Nanyang Drive (Jurong West – western Singapore)
🗓️ Open Monday-Friday, but the campus is always open
#39 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the School of Art, Design, and Media for its unique grassy rooftop and glass sides, reminiscent of the Marina Barrage. The outdoor staircase and water fountains also add a nice touch! PS, this building is located on the same campus as the famous Hive!
40. Yunan Garden & Chinese Heritage Centre
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📍 81 Nanyang Drive (Jurong West – western Singapore) – located on NTU Campus
🗓️ CHC: Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm), closed on Public Holidays, Yunnan Garden is always open
#40 of Singapore Instagrammable places is a two in one special, Yunnan Garden as well as the Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC)! Yunnan Garden is stunning with its waterfall and architecture! Dating back to the 1950s, this garden features over 1000 trees and got a recent make over in 2020.
41. Gaia – Nanyang Business School at NTU
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📍 81 Nanyang Drive (Jurong West – western Singapore) – located on NTU Campus opposite the Hive
🗓️ Take all the photos you want from the outside, but not sure what the policy is for visitors going inside (open M-F)
#41 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Asia’s largest wooden building made of timber, Gaia by Toyo also known as Gaia – Nanyang Business School. This building was designed with timber for sustainability efforts.
42. The Hive at NTU
📍52 Nanyang Avenue (Jurong West – western Singapore) – on NTU Campus
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm
#42 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the as before mentioned Hive at NTU! The Hive is a study space of epic proportions. Although largely located in an open-air (outdoor) setting, there are some air con co-working spaces. Completed in 2015, it is lovingly referred to as the “dim sum basket building” that boasts 12 floors and 56 corner less classroom spaces.
43. Raffles Marina Lighthouse
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📍10 Tuas West Drive (Jurang West/Tues Link in far western Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7, but visiting hours are daily from 8am-10pm
#43 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Raffles Marina Lighthouse also known as the Johor Strait Lighthouse is one of the locations on the list that has got to be the furthest from the city centre. Built in 1994, this lighthouse has since become a popular photography spot for locals and tourists alike.
44. Marsiling Park
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📍Woodlands Centre Road (Northern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 34/7
#44 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Marsiling Park, a serene green space located at the northern tip of Singapore. Its pavilion, bridges, boardwalk, and iconic palm tree makes this a great place for Instagram photos off the beaten path!
45. Kranji Marshes
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📍 11 Neo Tiew Lane 2 (northern Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 7am-7pm
#45 of Singapore Instagrammable places are the Kranji Marshes, one of Singapore’s largest freshwater marshes and part of the Sungei Buloh Nature Park Network per Nparks. This park is a popular bird watching area but it also features a really cool look out tower that make for some unique photos!
46. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
📍 301 Neo Tiew Cres (far northern Singapore)
📍 60 Kranji Wy (Visitor Centre)
🗓️ Open daily 7am-7pm
#46 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve! As you can see, this beauty features some breathtaking boardwalks, loads of mangroves, and home to many crocodiles.
47. Mandai Boardwalk
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📍 80 Mandai Lake Road
🗓️ Open daily 7am-7pm
#47 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the newly opened Mandai Boardwalk at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve otherwise referred to as the Singapore Zoo! There are two entrances/exits, one near River Wonders and the other at Mandai Wildlife East in the direction of the Singapore Zoo; follow the boardwalk signage marked “boardwalk”.
For more information and a map, click here. The boardwalk not only lets you get in touch with nature, but you may also catch a glimpse of the giraffe enclosure as well as the new hotel on property, the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree!
48. Mandai West Waterfall
📍 20 Mandai Lake Road – Mandai Wildlife WEST (Bird Paradise Side)
🗓️ Open daily 8am-9pm
#48 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the waterfall at Mandai Wildlife WEST! Although this is a manmade waterfall, this beauty was modeled after the Indonesia’s Madakaripura waterfall and stands at a whopping 10 feet/3 metres!
49. Yishun Park
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📍Yishun Central (across from Yishun Pond in northern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#49 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Singapore hidden gem of Yishun Park. This Singapore park is home to fruit trees as well as an arboretum that contains over 800 trees of 70+ species. It was once a rubber tree plantation that how become a popular bird watching and photography location.
50. Redhill MRT Station (EW18)
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📍 920 Tiong Bahru Road (Southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm
#50 of Singapore Instagrammable places is another MRT Station, this time at Redhill MRT Station (EW18) on the East-West Line. As you can see, this MRT station is decked out in pink and makes for a fun photoshoot in an unusual location!
51. Sentosa Boardwalk
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📍 Begins outside VivoCity (HarbourFront Promenade) and runs along Sentosa Gateway (far southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#51 of Singapore Instagrammable places is yet again another boardwalk, this time the gorgeous Sentosa Boardwalk! This is honestly such an under appreciated spot to enjoy and snap photos, so if you can walk to Sentosa Island, I highly recommend it. The boardwalk itself and the views are great, day or night.
52. Waterfalls on Sentosa Hiking Trails
📍 Imbiah Trails (western Sentosa Island, southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#52 of Singapore Instagrammable places are the small waterfalls that lie on the Imbiah Trail(s) on Sentosa Island; Imbiah Falls, Tampinis Cascade, and Dragon Falls. Sentosa is mostly geared towards touristy excursions and activities, so why not explore the path less traveled and enjoy the waterfalls in, dare I say, a forbidden forest?
53. Siloso SkyWalk
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📍 Siloso Road (near Trickeye Museum on western Sentosa Island, southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7, free elevator operates daily from 9am-10pm
#54 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Siloso SkyWalk standing tall at 43 meters/141 feet! From all the way up here you can enjoy views from Mount Faber, to Keppel Bay, to Siloso Beach and beyond to the Singapore Strait. The end of the walkway will lead you to Fort Siloso, which is also free.
54. Rainbow Staircase
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📍 105 Mount Faber Road (near Arbora @ Mount Faber & cable car station – southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#54 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the colorful Rainbow Staircase on Mount Faber. If you are at the Mount Faber cable car station head northeast towards Faber Peak and you will see it on the left right past Arbora. Going up this staircase will lead to the next location on this list!
55. Poland’s Bells of Happiness
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📍 105 Mount Faber Road (near Arbora @ Mount Faber & cable car station – Southern Ridges)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#55 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Poland’s Bells of Happiness. This iconic duo-bell point of interest celebrates the “appreciation of its long-lasting friendship and to reflect the maritime traditions of the two nations” according to the gov.pl website.
56. Bukit Merah Merlion Sculpture
📍 Faber Point on Mount Faber (Singapore Southern Ridges)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#56 of Singapore Instagrammable places is another Merlion statue, this time on Mount Faber. This Merlion is located Faber Point, where you can catch a stunning view of Sentosa Island and Reflections at Keppel Bay, Keppel Island, and the harbour.
57. The Henderson Waves
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📍 Henderson Road (Singapore Southern Ridges)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#57 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the iconic Henderson Waves. You probably have seen this on Instagram but since it is located within the Southern Ridges, which for the average tourist, is off the beaten path. Once again, the views of Reflections at Keppel Bay is immaculate.
58. Alkaff Mansion
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📍 10 Telok Blangah Green (Singapore Southern Ridges)
🗓️ Open Sunday-Thursday (closed Mondays) 8am-9pm (last order 8:30pm), Fridays+Saturdays 8am-11pm (last order 9:30pm)
#58 of Singapore instagrammable places is the Alkaff Mansion, specifically the gorgeous Wildseed Café as seen above. The cafe is pet friendly and situated on a stunning grassy terrace where you can enjoy high tea, sweets, and steak.
59. Telok Blangah Hill Park
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📍10 Telok Blangah Green (near Alkaff Mansion ~ Singapore Southern Ridges)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#59 of Singapore Instagrammable places is an iconic place to take the most stunning photos, Telok Blangah Hill Park. Just be mindful that seasons will dictate the bloom, and during the rainy season, the bushes are trimmed down and not blooming. Learn more about flowers and blooming season in Singapore here.
60. Forest Walk
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📍 From Telok Blangah Hill Park through the Alexandra Arch (Singapore Southern Ridges)
🗓️ 24/7
#60 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the the iconic raised walkway the Forest Walk, where you can snap photos in the tree canopy. This heavily shaded area is fun to walk through and the views are simple yet breathtaking.
61. Alexandra Arch & the Interlace
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📍 394 Alexandra Road (Singapore Southern Ridges)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#61 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Alexandra Arch as well as the Interlace. The Alexandra Arch is the beginning or end of the forest walk. In the background you can admire the Interlace Condominium.
62. Labrador Nature Reserve & Reflections at Keppel Bay
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📍91 Labrador Villa Road (Southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 7am-7pm
#62 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Labrador Nature Reserve which is a waterfront park that is also full of history. In fact, it features, old parts of a fort, tunnels, a pill box, cannons, and more. With the various docks, lookout points, and coastal pathways, you can even catch a glimpse of Fort Siloso from here! From this park, you can also enjoy a view of Reflections at Keppel Bay Condominium.
63. Keppel Island & Caribbean at Keppel Bay
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📍Keppel Bay Vista & Keppel Bay Drive (Southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm
#63 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the stunning Keppel Island which also features the harbour of Caribbean. There is a walkway along the water where you can snap your best photos!
64. Church of St Teresa
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📍510 Kampong Bahru Road (Southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 9am-5pm but check the Mass times here
#64 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the gorgeous Church of Saint Teresa. The cathedral was built in the 1920s, meaning it is about 100 years old! This church “is the only building in Singapore featuring the Romano-Byzantine style. This is defined by the use of grand domes, cupolas, and arches” according to the official website.
65. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
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📍2 Conservatory Drive on NUS Campus (Southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm (last admission 4:30pm), closed on Mondays, even if Monday falls on a Public Holiday; there are three entry sessions daily (10am, 1pm, and 4pm) – this must be reserved ahead of time online
#65 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, which features many zoological exhibitions from dinosaurs to crustaceans! The building is gorgeous inside and out, and the vertical garden on the exterior is truly unique. For more info on prices & tickets, click here (number 36).
66. One-North Park & Fusionopolis North
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📍Central Exchange Green (Queenstown)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#66 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the One North Park. There’s a lot to unpack here. Not only is there a stunning park, but even more breathtaking architecture and an epic mural.
67. Ridout Tea Garden
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📍580 Queensway (Queenstown)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#67 of Singapore Instagrammable places is a quaint little tea garden called the Ridout Tea Garden featuring foliage, a pond, and a McDonald’s! Even if you don’t like McDonald’s, this place is adorable for photo-taking!
68. West Coast Park
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📍 West Coast Ferry Road (Southwestern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#68 of Singapore Instagrammable places is a long stretch of green spaces along the southwestern coast called West Coast Park. This Singapore park is popular for jogging and biking along the water. It also has plenty of areas for exercise, pet walking, as well as playgrounds. It even features a fancy McDonald’s!
69. Dover Forest
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📍 1 Technology Drive, along Commonwealth Avenue West (Central Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm
#69 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Dover Forest. It features its very own MRT Station (EW22) and is one of the most lush corners in the middle of residential Singapore. Another plus is that it is easily accessible via the Singapore MRT Station.
70. The Mill
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📍 5 Jalan Kilang (Southern Singapore)
🗓️ Open for special occasions, but take exterior photos as you wish.
#70 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Mill. The Mill is a mighty and dark business hub that stands out in an otherwise mundane industrial park. Be sure to check out their official website to see what is happening at this piece of Singapore architecture.
71. Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
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📍12 Tai Gin Road (Novena ~ north of Orchard Road in central Singapore)
🗓️ Temporarily closed until 2027, but photos of the outside are always an option!
#71 of Singapore Instagrammable places is this lesser known and underrated Singapore museum Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. It highlights the often forgotten history regarding Nanyang and his involvement in the 1911 revolution as well as Sun Yat Sen, the founder of the Republic of China. This becomes significant as the Chinese emigrants from this era shaped today’s Singapore. Of course, this building is also quite the picturesque villa. Learn more about this Singapore Museum here (museum #49).
72. Toa Payoh Town Park
📍Lor 6 Toa Payoh (north of Orchard Road in central Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#72 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the quaint park of Toa Payoh Town Park. This adorable park features a turtle filled pond as well as small arched bridges for pedestrians. There is also a lookout tower!
73. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery
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📍184 Jalan Toa Payoh (north of Orchard Road in central Singapore)
🗓️ Open daily 8am-5pm
#73 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Buddhist temple Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery with a gorgeous garden that features a Pagoda tower and a courtyard with traditional architecture and lanterns.
74. Bishan Harmony Park
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📍Intersection of Bishan Road & Bishan Flyover (north of Orchard Road in central Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#74 of Singapore Instagrammable places is a forest heavy park Bishan Harmony Park that features a bush maze that looks cool from every angle.
75. Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
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📍 88 Bright Hill Road (Bishan ~ Central Singapore)
🗓️ Opening hours vary by hall/attraction, learn more here.
#75 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. This temple actually features a pond and a large Buddha statue behind the building. It is amazingly beautiful and an otherwise forgotten attraction by many. This part of Singapore architecture is traditional through and through. If you plan to visit the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, please be mindful of the dress code; covered knees and shoulders.
76. Bidadari Park
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📍Bidadari Park Drive (Potong Pasir ~ central Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#76 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Bidadari Park, which opened in 2024. This park features a pong and a stream, but most importantly, the hot red railing and playground that stand out in the backdrop of natural colors.
77. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
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📍1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 (Ang Mo Kio ~ near Windsor Park/MacRitchie Treetop Walk in central Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#77 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. This park features lots of places to take cute photos, especially by the water! This park also features an in-park McDonald’s.
78. Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West
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📍Opposite Ang Mo Kio Town Library, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 (Ang Mo Kio ~ near Windsor Park/MacRitchie Treetop Walk in central Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#78 of Singapore Instagrammable places is north of Bishan Ang Mo Kio and also features a McDonald’s, not to confuse you. It is great to take photos on the long staircases but also enjoy the singing at the Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club!
79. Bukit Brown
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📍Near Mount Pleasant Road (Central Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#79 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Bukit Brown, located just north of the Botanic Gardens. This park is unofficial but oh so magical. Known for its Avatar-eque trees, this trail features an old Japanese cemetery, abandoned cars, and overgrown folliage. This is an amazing Singapore park for adventure seekers and Instagram girlies.
80. Rifle Range Nature Park
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📍Rifle Range Road (Bukit Timah Nature Reserve)
🗓️ Open 7am-7pm
#80 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Rifle Range Nature Park and hiking trail, and it is one of the next three nature parks that likewise feature a cliff and a quarry.
81. Hindhede Nature Park
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📍Hindhede Drive (Bukit Timah Nature Reserve)
🗓️ Open 7am-7pm
#81 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Hindhede Nature Park which is actually connected to Dairy Farm Nature Park and is home to two quarries with cliffs.
82. Little Guilin
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📍Bukit Batok Street 52 (Bukit Gombak Hill)
🗓️ Open 7am-7pm
#82 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Little Guilin features another cliff and a quarry.
83. Japanese Cemetery
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📍825B Chuan Hoe Avenue (Hovan, east of Ang Mo Kio)
🗓️ Open daily 7am-7pm, including on public holidays
#83 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Japanese Cemetery, best known for its floral archways! The Japanese Cemetery has become a popular spot for taking Instagram photos. Just keep in mind that this is a grave yard after all.
Chances are that these flowers may or may not be blooming during your visit; your chances for blossoms are best in spring (March/April) and late summer (August/September), although we know that there are only two seasons in Singapore; warm+raining or hot+less rain. Learn more about flowers and blooming season in Singapore here.
84. Singapore Tech / Punggol Digital District
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📍1 Punggol Coast Road (Northeastern Singapore)
🗓️ Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, but the outside is always open
#84 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Punggol Digital District that is home to office spaces and the Singapore Institute of Technology. But we are here for the unique architecture that was unveiled in late 2024 and is set to expand.
85. Punggol Waterway Park
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📍Sentul Cres (Northeastern Singapore)
🗓️ Open 24/7
#85 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Punggol Waterway Park which has lots to offer. From the Lorong Halus Red Bridge, to the boardwalks, to the Jewel and Adventure Bridge(s), you will have ample opportunity to take photos especially at golden hour.
86. Coney Island
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📍Accessible on foot via Punggol Waterway (Northeastern Singapore)
🗓️ 24/7
#86 of Singapore Instagrammable places is an underrated place called Coney Island. This is one of Singapore’s only islands that is accessible on foot other than Sentosa Island. Its secluded beaches are perfect for watching the sunset and having picnics.
87. Pulau Ubin
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📍Eastern end of Pulau Ubin (island off Singapore’s eastern coast)
🗓️ Ferries fun daily from 6am-7pm
#87 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Pulau Ubin. This charming island has lots of nature to offer, from wetlands to wildlife, even a shrine! You can catch a S$4/pax ferry from Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
It’s popular for biking, hiking, and checking out points of interest such as the German Girl Shrine, the Ubin Fruit Orchard as well as a temple. You can even take an outdoor cooking class; learn more about it here. Don’t forget your cash, water, and bug spray!
88. East Coast Park (at sunset)
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📍 East Coast Park Service Road
🗓️ Open 24/7
#88 of Singapore Instagrammable places is sister park to the West Coast Park but on the other end of the coast, East Coast Park. It offers gardens, recreation, a pier, playgrounds, and running/biking paths. This Singapore park is also popular amongst locals for small sandy patches of beaches on the shore, open lawns for yoga and picnics, as well as marine wildlife spotting.
89. Cosford Container Park
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📍30 Cosford Road (near Changi Airport)
🗓️ Open daily; Monday to Thursday: 11am-11pm, Friday & Public Holiday Eve on weekdays 11am-1am, Saturday: 8:30am-1am, Sunday & Public Holiday on weekdays 8:30am-11pm
#89 of Singapore Instagrammable places is the Cosford Container Park, Singapore’s largest outdoor food and beverage container park. There are 11 vendors that offer a variety of Eastern & Wester cuisine from seafood to steak, desserts to cocktails. I considered this a free location since you can just snap your photos and leave la…
90. Loyang Tua Pek Kong
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📍 20 Loyang Way (near Changi Airport)
🗓️ Open daily 8am-10pm
#90 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Loyang Tua Pek Kong. This is a Taoist temple that is very heavy on the gold, which made it stand out to me.
91. Changi Bay Point (at sunset)
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📍 Northeastern part of Aviation Park Road/Changi Airport
🗓️ Open daily 10am-10pm
#91 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Changi Point which is only accessible by bus line 35. However this spot is clearly so underrated especially at sunset time.
92. Kusu Island
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📍Island south of Singapore
🗓️ Ferries run daily from Marina South Pier to four of the Singapore Southern Islands (St. John’s Island, Lazarus Island, Kusu Island, and Sisters’ Island) and cost S$15/pax for a two way ticket! Must be purchased ahead of time here.
#95 of Singapore Instagrammable places is Kusu Island! Kusu has cultural significance and lots of nature. The island also has beachside picnic areas and a lagoon for swimming as well as a tortoise sanctuary. Most importantly, it is home a shrine and a Chinese temple.
Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Thank you so much for reading this blog post of 92 free & stunning Singapore Instagrammable places! I hope it inspired you to check out a good handful of these jaw-dropping Singapore location.
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