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Unusual Attractions in Singapore

Gardens by the Bay

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

Singapore's Rooftop Pool

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

Haw Par Villa

A Buddhist theme park brings you a Buddhist version of Hell.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum

This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.

The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum

Terrapins of all colors and shapes are quick to bring fascination (and possibly long life) at this museum.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

This rare wildlife haven in Singapore feels like you're in the tropical rainforest.

Bukit Brown Cemetery

One of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside of China spent years overgrown and forgotten.

Henderson Waves

The highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore looks like a series of undulating waves rising between two public parks.

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Unique Food & Drink in Singapore

Dragon's Beard Candy

The ancient confection consists of wispy sugar-strands that look like dragon whiskers.

Honey Toast Box

Many spoons are needed to demolish one of these ice cream-stuffed bread loaves.

Fujisan Bread

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.

3-D Jelly Cakes

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.

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