Kent Ridge Park
Park in Singapore.
The walk stays under the forest canopy, which keeps the family cool; the boardwalk is short and works well as a slow start to the day.
Morning · 1 hr 15 minDay 1
A ridge, a mosque, a museum
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka
Mosque in Singapore.
A small historic mosque tucked into the Kampong Glam lanes; modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected.
Afternoon · 45 min
National Museum of Singapore
National museum of Singapore.
Save this for the heat of the afternoon; the building is air-conditioned and the galleries are easy to dip in and out of.
Afternoon · 2 hrSet out early while the air is still cool. Kent Ridge Park's walk stays under the forest canopy, and the National Museum is a calm, air-conditioned way to end the day.
Day 2
Botanic gardens and official calm
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden located in Singapore.
Come early while the air is still cool; the paths are broad and shaded, and there is plenty of room to move at a child's pace.
Morning · 1 hr 15 min
The Istana
Official residence and office of the President of Singapore.
The grounds open to the public only on selected public holidays, so plan around it only after confirming an open day.
Afternoon · 1 hr 30 min
Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Armenian church building in Singapore.
A small church set in its own quiet garden; a place to pause rather than linger, with modest dress appreciated.
Afternoon · 45 minThe Istana opens its grounds only on selected public holidays, so treat it as part of the day only once an open day is confirmed.
Day 3
A gentle morning in Little India
Masjid Abdul Gaffoor
Mosque in Little India, Singapore.
In the middle of Little India's bustle; shoes come off at the entrance and shoulders and knees stay covered.
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Masjid Malabar
Mosque in Singapore.
A short walk from the day's other stops and quieter than them; keep the same modest dress and unhurried manner.
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Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Singapore
19th century Hindu temple in Singapore.
Shoes are removed before crossing the threshold; the carved facade is worth a slow look before heading inside.
Afternoon · 45 minThe three religious stops sit close together. Keep shoulders and knees covered, and remove shoes at the temple.
Day 4
An old temple, then the bay gardens
Thian Hock Keng
Mazu temple in Singapore.
A Hokkien temple in the middle of Chinatown, with carved beams that reward a slow look; enter through the main hall.
Morning · 45 min
Gardens by the Bay
Urban park in Singapore.
Much of the outdoor garden sits in full sun, so carry water; the cooled conservatories are the place to end up in the afternoon.
Afternoon · 1 hr 15 min
Masjid Hajjah Fatimah
Mosque in Kampong Glam, Singapore.
Its minaret leans slightly, which gives the mosque its character; modest dress applies here as at the other mosques.
Afternoon · 45 minSee Thian Hock Keng first, while the lanes are still quiet, and let the shaded parts of Gardens by the Bay carry the warm afternoon.
Good to know
Is it too hot for a family in Singapore?
The route works around the heat. Mornings are spent in parks and at the Botanic Gardens, afternoons in air-conditioned museums and shaded temples. Carry water and move at a slow pace.
Do I need to cover up at the mosques and temples?
Yes. Shoulders and knees should be covered, and shoes come off before entering the temple and several of the prayer halls. The stops are short, so it is a small part of each day.
How far apart are the stops on this route?
Singapore is compact and the stops sit close to one another, so travel between them is short. That leaves room for slow lunches and unhurried walks between each day's two or three places.
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