Singapore Flyer in Marina Bay

Even as a young nation, Singapore is peppered with so many iconic landmarks and historical buildings. If you only have a few days to explore the country, board the Singapore Flyer and see all these sites at one go.

With a height that’s estimated 45-storeys high, catch the panoramic view of the sunny island, be it day or night. You can even challenge yourself to recognise the island’s different monuments as you’re on board Asia’s largest observation wheel.

What is the Singapore Flyer?

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The Singapore Flyer was the tallest observation wheel in the world from 2008 to 2014, measuring 165m tall. Today, it ranks 3rd in the list of tallest observation wheels, behind Las Vegas’ 167.6m tall High Roller and Dubai’s Ain Dubai which stands at a whopping 250m.

Building this massive observation wheel wasn’t an easy feat, requiring 2.5 years and a whopping $240 million to complete. Though the title isn’t with us anymore, it’s still Asia’s largest observation wheel!

Since its opening, it has been hailed as a must-go for both tourists and locals. At the Flyer’s maximum height, you’ll get to see almost everything within a 45km radius. From far-flung local monuments to neighbouring islands from Malaysia and Indonesia, that’s a whole lot to take in during...