8 Sights & Landmarks in Singapore River That You Shouldn't Miss

February 3, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best top things to do in Singapore River, Singapore including Boat Quay, Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall, Cavenagh Bridge, Raffles Landing Site, Statue of Raffles, Anderson Bridge, Time Capsule.
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1. Boat Quay

1 Bonham Street Uob Building, Singapore 049782 Singapore 1800 6736 2000 http://www.boatquay.com.sg/
Excellent
31%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,249 reviews

Boat Quay

Reviewed By CrosbyONG - Singapore, Singapore

Not too long back in Singapore’s dramatic young history (70s) as an independent city-state, Boat Quay was the epicentre of the aquatic trade of Singapore’s economy. What is now rows of F&Bs were godowns (warehouses) and shop-houses. This river mouth was crowded with bum oats and river-taxis, half-naked baled-bodied men transferring cargos between boats and warehouses. Hence, my special love of this place as a local born of how fortunate I am to witness the unbelievable rapid transformation of Singapore.

2. Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple

30B Phillip Street Wan Hai Cheng Bio Temple, Singapore 048696 Singapore
Excellent
17%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
42%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple

3. Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall

9 Empress Place Victoria Theatre, Singapore 179556 Singapore +65 6908 8810 [email protected] http://www.vtvch.com
Excellent
33%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 99 reviews

Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall

The grand old dames of Singapore’s performing arts scene, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH), returns after a three-year refurbishment to Singapore's growing arts and cultural landscape. Its elegant Victorian facade is well-preserved, so are its famed clock tower and original passageway connecting the theatre and concert hall. Walk through this charming building to see its heritage elements carefully conserved, namely its 152-year-old twin domes. Providing mid-sized performance venues, VTVCH fills a gap in the local arts scene, and now has improved acoustics, music and dance rehearsal rooms and state-of-the-art facilities.

Reviewed By ReyanshTravellerLove - Kaithal, India

It is situated close to empress place. Enjoyed the enchanting performances. Includes public events , exhibition and musical performances

4. Cavenagh Bridge

Mouth of Singapore River, Singapore Singapore +65 800 736 2000
Excellent
23%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 283 reviews

Cavenagh Bridge

Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore

This bridge was completed in 1869 and is the oldest bridge across Singapore River to survive in its original form. It was one of the first suspension bridge in this region. This bridge was so low that vessels had to wait for low tide to pass under it. It used to support a tram line until 1910. When the nearby Anderson Bridge was completed, Cavenagh Bridge was converted into a footbridge. it underwent a restoration in 1987 after Singapore River was cleaned up. The old police notice still stands on each end of the bridge.

5. Raffles Landing Site

Singapore River; at the end of Old Parliament Lane, Singapore Singapore
Excellent
16%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 105 reviews

Raffles Landing Site

6. Statue of Raffles

Downtown Core, Singapore Singapore http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_119_2005-01-13.html
Excellent
11%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
48%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 276 reviews

Statue of Raffles

7. Anderson Bridge

Mouth of Singapore River, Singapore Singapore +65 6736 6622
Excellent
16%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 131 reviews

Anderson Bridge

Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore

In 2019, Anderson Bridge, along with Cavenagh Bridge and Elgin Bridge, were collectively gazetted as the 73rd National Monument of Singapore. It is named after Sir john Anderson, Governor of Straits Settlement (1904-1911). It is a beautiful bridge with three steel arches and supporting steel girders. One half of the bridge is now closed to vehicles and it allows pedestrian to take instagrammable photographs of the bridge with the Victoria theatre and Concert Hall in the background. It also allows us to read the inscription on the red granite plaque (imported from Egypt) which is fixed at the end of the central girder. During the Japanese Occupation of Singapore (1942–1945), the severed heads of criminals were hung on Anderson Bridge as a warning to discourage citizens from breaking the law.

8. Time Capsule

Along Singapore River, Singapore Singapore +65 1800 736 2000
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
67%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

1.5 based on 3 reviews

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