{"id":224246,"date":"2024-05-21T18:16:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T10:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=224246"},"modified":"2025-09-25T18:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:13:13","slug":"places-in-singapore-overseas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/places-in-singapore-overseas\/","title":{"rendered":"Places in Singapore that feel like you&#8217;re overseas: Travel the world without a plane ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Places in Singapore that feel like overseas might sound too good to be true, but step into the right neighbourhoods, restaurants, and nature spots, and you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve hopped on a plane. Whether you\u2019re craving Santorini sunsets, Kyoto calm, or Balinese vibes, these local gems deliver travel magic \u2013 no passport required. For more hidden hangs, check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/hidden-places-secret-spots-in-singapore\/\">secret spots in Singapore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Places in Singapore that look like overseas destinations<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Japanese Cemetery<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone knows that nailing a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/japan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a> to catch the sakura blossoms in full bloom takes a lot of luck. Can&#8217;t afford the time (or money) to make it there? Pay a visit to the Japanese Cemetery instead. The famed floral archways lined with pink bougainvillaeas will have you daydreaming about your next trip. They also make for an incredibly dreamy Instagram picture.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsingapore.com\/see-do-singapore\/history\/memorials\/japanese-cemetery-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Japanese Cemetery<\/a>, 825B Chuan Hoe Avenue, Singapore 549854<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Little Guilin<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224249\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-224249 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/little-guilin-shutterstock.png\" alt=\"little guilin | places in singapore overseas\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/little-guilin-shutterstock.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/little-guilin-shutterstock.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-224249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Admire the beauty of Little Guilin while feeling like you&#8217;re overseas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the gems of the west, this serene spot at Bukit Batok Town Park offers the spectacular sight of a granite rock within a lake. Reminiscent of the actual limestone karst hills in the Chinese city it\u2019s named after, Little Guilin is a tranquil place in Singapore for \u2018overseas\u2019 picture-taking. As you wander along the banks and marvel at majestic rock cliffs, quiet waters and scenic landscapes, you\u2019ll easily forget you\u2019re still in the Lion City.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nparks.gov.sg\/visit\/parks\/park-detail\/bukit-batok-town-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Little Guilin<\/a>, Bukit Batok Town Park, along Bukit Batok East Avenue 5<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Bukit Timah Saddle Club<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224248\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-224248 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/bukit-timah-saddle-club.png\" alt=\"bukit timah saddle club | places in singapore overseas\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/bukit-timah-saddle-club.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/bukit-timah-saddle-club.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-224248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Say hello to the magnificent horses. Photography: Bukit Timah Saddle Club via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s not every day you get to ride a horse amidst idyllic scenescapes. That\u2019s where Bukit Timah Saddle Club comes in. Want to admire the majestic animals in their element? The sprawling greenery is home to stables, riding arenas, trail rides, grass paddocks and over 40 well-trained horses and ponies. It&#8217;s as if you\u2019ve stepped out of Singapore and into the quaint European countryside.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/btsc.org.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bukit Timah Saddle Club<\/a>, 51 Fairways Drive, off Eng Neo Avenue, Singapore 286965<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Jurong Lake Gardens<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224250\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-224250 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/jurong-lake-gardens.png\" alt=\"jurong lake gardens | places in singapore overseas\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/jurong-lake-gardens.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/jurong-lake-gardens.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-224250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make a quiet escape to nature. Photography: NParks via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This green respite takes up 90 hectares with Lakeside Garden and the currently-closed Chinese and Japanese Gardens. It&#8217;s home to swamp forests, wetlands and the glittering waters of Jurong Lake. You can easily lose yourself in nature trails with coastal plants, play areas and flower fields dotted with butterflies. Oh, and keep an eye out for wildlife in the gold-tinged grassland habitats. Think rustic resort life, but without the hassle of travelling.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/juronglakegardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jurong Lake Gardens<\/a>, along Yuan Ching Road and Boon Lay Way<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Quayside Isle<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167115\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167115\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167115 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/d2a595-Quayside-Isle-Red-Brick-Pavement.jpg\" alt=\"Quayside Isle Honeycombers Singapore\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/d2a595-Quayside-Isle-Red-Brick-Pavement.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/d2a595-Quayside-Isle-Red-Brick-Pavement.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/d2a595-Quayside-Isle-Red-Brick-Pavement.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterfront views, here we come!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The beauty of Quayside Isle lies in its location. Hidden from the crowds, this Sentosa Cove hangout is all about the view. As you stroll along the boardwalk and look out on yachts \u2013 especially under a twinkling night sky \u2013 you can easily wax nostalgic about your favourite waterfront destination. We suggest you complete the magical mood with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/spanish-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a>, Mediterranean or <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/italian-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian<\/a> meal at any of the nearby restaurants. And if you\u2019d like to linger in holiday mode, cap off your experience with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-hotels-sentosa-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staycay<\/a> at the nearby W Singapore \u2013 Sentosa Cove.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quaysideisle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Quayside Isle<\/a>, 31 Ocean Way, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098375<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Raffles Marina Lighthouse<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_210509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-210509\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-210509 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/raffles-marina-lighthouse.png\" alt=\"lighthouse at sea\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/raffles-marina-lighthouse.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/raffles-marina-lighthouse.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-210509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Raffles Marina via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Built in 1994, this lighthouse at Raffles Marina Club overlooks the Tuas Second Link. It\u2019s a popular hangout for photography enthusiasts, thanks to its unobstructed views. The structure is best viewed in the evening during sunset, so you can amble along the pier and gaze at the lighthouse surrounded by orange-reddish hues. Oh, and since it\u2019s open to the public, it won\u2019t cost you a cent to transport yourself to the picturesque waters and promenades of Australia.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rafflesmarina.com.sg\/about\/group-1\/rm-lighthouse.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Raffles Marina Lighthouse<\/a>, 10 Tuas West Drive, Singapore 638404<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Southern Islands<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_164611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-164611\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-164611 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Shutterstock_22.jpg\" alt=\"Jenny Zhang Shutterstock Singapore Honeycombers Sisters Island\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Shutterstock_22.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Shutterstock_22.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Shutterstock_22.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-164611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaze at spectacular views of the sea from Sisters\u2019 Island.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Can\u2019t get away to Phuket? Missing your regular trip to Langkawi, Krabi, or even Bintan? It\u2019s Singapore\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapore-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offshore islands<\/a> to the rescue! Just carve out a day in your schedule to hop around from Kusu and St. John\u2019s to Lazarus and Sisters\u2019 Islands. This is the easiest way to indulge in a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/islands-near-singapore-short-getaways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach vacay<\/a> without your passport. So pack a picnic, grab your sun essentials and have a splashin\u2019 time in the glittering turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224251\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-224251 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery.png\" alt=\"bright hill temple | places in singapore overseas\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-224251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What a grand sight to behold. Photography: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Otherwise known as Bright Hill Temple, this place of worship was established in 1921 as one of the first traditional Chinese forest monasteries in Singapore. Today, it\u2019s the largest Buddhist temple in the city, with massive prayer halls, a memorial museum, a garden and pond, a library, and a crematorium and columbarium on its 12-hectare site. As you take in the art, culture and Chinese architectural designs in its peaceful surrounds, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve been transported to China \u2013 without the hordes of tourists.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmspks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery<\/a>, 88 Bright Hill Road, Singapore 574117<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Coney Island<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_221555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221555\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-221555 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/coney-island-beach.png\" alt=\"coney island park beach\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/coney-island-beach.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/10\/coney-island-beach.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coney Island&#8217;s quiet beach on a sunny day. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature? For undisturbed quiet time in the great outdoors, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-coney-island-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coney Island<\/a>. You won\u2019t recognise the Singapore you know at this rustic spot. The park is full of flora and fauna, sunny beach areas with azure waters, towering trees, and an all-natural playground constructed from recycled materials. It\u2019s worlds apart from the bustling city and feels just like a back-to-nature retreat, which we love.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nparks.gov.sg\/visit\/parks\/park-detail\/coney-island-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coney Island<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Fort Canning Park<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_224247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-224247\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-224247 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/sang-nila-utama-garden-fort-canning.png\" alt=\"sang nila utama garden fort canning | places in singapore overseas\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/sang-nila-utama-garden-fort-canning.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/sang-nila-utama-garden-fort-canning.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-224247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a dose of Bali right here in Singapore. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dreaming of a beautiful beach holiday in Bali? We\u2019ve got a little slice of that right here in Singapore\u2026 and it\u2019s hidden among the trees of Fort Canning Park. Sang Nila Utama Garden is named after the Palembang prince, and it&#8217;s a tranquil recreation of Southeast Asian gardens from the 14th century.<\/p>\n<p>The symmetrical space features Javanese split gates and a reflective pool swimming with lily pads (if you\u2019d like to do some meditation). It\u2019s also decked out with pretty plants and statues of frogs, fish and ducks. Keen to stay and luxuriate in the peacefulness of it all? Find a seat at one of the benches nearby and fantasise for a moment that you\u2019re at Bali\u2019s famous \u2018Gates of Heaven\u2019.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nparks.gov.sg\/visit\/parks\/park-detail\/fort-canning-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fort Canning Park<\/a>, bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, which \u2018overseas\u2019 places in Singapore are you thinking of travelling to next?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Places in Singapore that feel like overseas might sound too good to be true, but step into the right neighbourhoods, restaurants, and nature spots, and you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve hopped on a plane. Whether you\u2019re craving Santorini sunsets, Kyoto calm, or Balinese vibes, these local gems deliver travel magic \u2013 no passport required. 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