The modern architecture in Singapore is really fascinating and to some extent they are trying to be environmentally conscious. You can see plenty of parks and trees just about everywhere and many buildings have gardens inside, on rooftops or balconies. Also because of high functioning public transport, they proudly say it’s the best in the world, the traffic wasn’t bad and air quality seemed fine.
We spent the only evening of our visit basically in front of the Marina Bay Sands Shoppes and Expo. However I had enough stamina to walk to The Gardens by the Bay to see the Supertree Grove and take pictures of the beautiful ArtScience Museum, shaped like a flower, and, of course, Marina Bay Sands hotel. Everything seemed to be close by, even the Flyer, even though you would have to walk a bit from destination to another destination.
The Shoppes included every imaginable high end fashion shop and the canal of the casino. Being so huge it was hard to capture good photos from the Shoppes, but hopefully were able to document the essence of the area.
To capture the Water and Light Show in Marina Bay was also hard. The lit skyscrapers as a backdrop were obviously nice but documenting the show proved to be challenging. What was really fun however was that the show was so close to the event area that you got wet by the showers from the fountains. People in the know were prepared with raincoats and umbrellas but I wasn’t wise enough. Fortunately, it was a warm night. It goes without saying that the area was a really popular spot for photographers. We saw wedding and fashion pictures taken by the bay.
No sight of infinity pool or Marina Bay Sands Observation Deck for us because the Deck was reserved for private function. But the hotel offers a magnificent sight itself.
Text credit: Mara Sillanmäki
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
It doesn’t lack for drama, does it?
Sorry Jo, I thought I answered before but apparently not. No big cities do have drama for sure at least in the evening light
Oh goodness. This Country Mouse is over-awed by the skyscapers, the in-your-face buildings everywhere, the bustle. I’ve not been to Singpore, and I can’t say I feel tempted. It looks like Seoul – interesting but exhausting.
Margaret, I’m more into nature, but cities have their own vibes and in the evening look very interesting with all the lights
Agreed!
Awesome! All the skyscrapers, water and color. Thanks for sharing your beautiful images.
Once again, late. Yes this small city country does have all that,
That makes it more special.
Absolutely amazing, Ritva.
While I’m not a fan of big cities, even I have to admit your stunning images reflect a very futuristic cityscape (compared to when I was there in the mid 1970s).
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Cities and countries do change in that time period, and from what we saw, it is in constant change.
A wonderful evening
I did Love the lights
The lack of pollution and overall cleanness make it sound quite different to many other Asian cities (certainly Manila where we were recently!) and i like the idea that they have so many rooftop gardens 🙂 The Water and Light show sounds fantastic!
The light show was nice, but people watching before it was also great