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Night Cycling in Singapore

Want to avoid Singapore’s daytime humid, warm temperatures? Then consider exploring this cosmopolitan city at night via cycling. You will be treated to stunning, brightly lit-up displays, and you can do so comfortably with a gentle breeze on your back.

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City highlights

Explore Singapore’s main highlights by cycling the Marina Bay route. The route takes you by Singapore’s electrifying skyline and famous attractions such as Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, Esplanade and the bayfront area. Consider venturing further to explore the Eastern Coastal Loop, including East Coast Park.

History lane

Many Singapore serviced apartments, the likes of Citadines Raffles Place Singapore, are located a stone’s throw away from the city’s famed Civic District. Historical landmarks, including City Hall, the museum, Supreme Court, and Bugis district, can easily be discovered via night cycling.

Nature routes

Alternatively, you can explore Singapore’s wildlife and nature reserves via the Northern Explorer and Western Adventure Loops. The former begins from Lower Seletar Reservoir Park and takes you by Mandai and Admiralty parks. The 12km Western Loop goes by Jurong Lake and Bukit Batok Nature parks. Consider cycling the North Eastern Riverine Loop, which begins at Punggol Park.

All you need to know

You can indulge in night cycling by renting a bike or joining a night cycling tour. It is best that you cycle with a group to avoid getting lost. Ensure you check your bike’s brakes, light functions, and the weather before heading out.

By the light of the Silvery Moon

What better way to spend an evening than delving into the nocturnal habits of other living creatures to the accompaniment of owl hoots and wolf howls. Over one million curious visitors that take the Singapore Night Safari each year get to take a peek into the odd and fascinating night lives of more than 2,500 animals from around the world ranging over seven geographical areas from the cold Himalayan foothills down to the humid riverine swamps of South East Asia.

Visitors who are wary of exploring the safari park on foot at night can take the Safari Adventure Tour where, together with a group of like minded people they can marvel at the hitherto unknown activities that other living creatures get up to at night. Those on foot can have a truly enlightening experience. Walk through a giant aviary and catch the Malayan flying foxes going about their nocturnal business or see what leopards are up to from a glass observatory and catch a glimpse of fishing cats as they go on a hunt. For anyone who does not know what wallabies and other Aussie creatures are up to at night this is the time to find out by taking a trip down the Wallaby Trail.

To enhance this once in a lifetime night experience, catch the entertainment where a group of warriors from the Thumbuakar tribe from Borneo go through the paces of a thrilling performance complete with blow pipe demonstrations, tribal and fire dances. Visitors can also catch the interactive Creatures of the Night Show where for 20 minutes everyone is held in awe of the unexpected skills of nocturnal animals.

If all this activity has whetted the appetite, there is a great selection of food at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant which serves Singapore favourites like chili crab amidst a rural setting and the Bongo Bongo Bar that is well known for its scrumptious burgers. For an unusual gourmet experience board a moving safari tram where visitors can view the animals while enjoying delicious food, the next best thing to dining with the animals.

The night safari, which is a special feature, is only open at night and clever lighting effects such as the simulation of moonlight enhances the experience for visitors who can view the animals moving about. Beautifully landscaped natural barriers prevent the animals getting too close for comfort.

Stay at the Ascott Raffles Place Singapore to enjoy one of the best locations, close to dining, entertainment and business areas and also to enjoy the comfort of its fully equipped, beautifully decorated and well appointed studio and two bedroom residences. These Singapore serviced apartments offer practically everything short or long term guests would need from high end kitchen appliances to designer furniture and the latest entertainment and communication devices in addition to amenities and facilities necessary to ensure a relaxing stay. Make sure this luxury serviced apartment Singapore is your place of residence when next in the city.