20 of the most Insta-worthy places in Singapore

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Instagram, oh Instagram, where do I take a good picture in Singapore so that I don't have to waste my perfectly gorgeous outfit?

We feel you, fellow Instagrammers! Here are some of the best places in Singapore that might do just the trick, so you won't have to waste your perfect #ootd.

Ikea Tampines

Aside from furniture, meatballs and ice-cream, Ikea Tampines is a place to go for that perfect Instagram shot. With high ceilings and wide interior, who's to say we can't go to Ikea for something apart from shopping?

MacRitchie Treetop Walk

The 250m MacRitchie Treetop Walk is accessible through the walking trail, which is 6km and takes about 2-3hours on average to complete! This is definitely not one to take with your long maxi dresses!

Apart from that, the view from the treetop suspension makes the past 2-3hours of hiking worth it, so why not take a shot and post it on Instagram?

Haji Lane

One of the go-to hang out places for Singaporean youths, Haji Lane is always flooded with people especially in the evenings and weekends. It's colourful shophouses seem to give off an identity of their own, filled with cafes, tattoo shops and more.

Let's face it, it's impossible to say that you haven't come across at least one #hajilane photo while scrolling through your feed!

Changi Airport

Changi Airport has been ranked as the world's best airport for the fourth year running! Aside from its efficiency, it's also known for its beautiful interior.

With high ceilings and glass windows that shows the planes taking off every 20 seconds or so, Changi Airport is picture perfect even if you're not carrying a 28-inch luggage and holding on to your passport!

Fort Siloso

Fort Siloso has an amazing history with it being one of the military bases during the WWII. Now, Fort Siloso showcases the history of war time, with realistic looking wax figures and actual recording tapes.

It serves as a perfect place to take photos, especially with its surrounding greeneries and background overlooking the cable cars and the Siloso Beach.

Lim Chu Kang Jetty

Lim Chu Kang jetty is probably the oldest jetty in Singapore, it is made of wood, which gives your Instagram picture the kampong vibes. I mean, with boats and the sea in the background, it's sure to be a great picture!

Library @ Gateway

This library is not only located in the busy shopping district, it also has DVD collections of your favourite cartoons! Trust me, I was so thrilled when I saw that they had Powerpuff Girls Season 1 DVD!

Library @ Gateway also has a unique design that differs from the other libraries, with curved bookshelves and ladders that go all the way to the top of the bookshelf!

Admiralty Park

Located just outside Republic Polytechnic, Admiralty Park has been a popular choice for the photography students in RP to snap a few shots for their assignments. I should add that students some times go here to take #ootds in between lessons as well, once they've got too much of RP's shots!

The National Gallery of Singapore

In 2005, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the City Hall Building and other supreme court buildings are to be made into what it is called now; The National Gallery of Singapore, which finished its constructions in 2015.

Its historical exterior will be sure to have your photo looking amazing, even without filters.

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens By the Bay has been one of the popular choices for photoshoots and weddings due to its colourful surroundings and beautiful design such as the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. Their Supertrees that stand tall and light up every night for the daily light shows are always making an appearance on Instagram.

While you're at it, be sure to include the already famous Marina Bay Sands too!

National Museum of Singapore

Just a walking distance from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, The National Museum of Singapore has amazing galleries that depicts Singapore's history as well as the cultural history of the rest of the world. Its brilliant architecture and grey exterior is sure to compliment you, no matter what you're wearing!

Punggol Park

Located at the far north-east region of Singapore, Punggol Park is one of the top places for leisure activities for families or friends. With eateries, playgrounds and bike rental shops, it's the place where both the young and old love.

Punggol Park is especially beautiful in the evenings, when their bridges light up and the sun sets!

Republic Polytechnic

Being the newest Polytechnic in Singapore, Republic Polytechnic's exterior as well as its interior shows off the modern architecture that differentiates itself from the other Polytechnics. Students can be seen posing for photographs in between lessons, making sure they get the right shot that shows off their #ootds.

Come on, even non-students come here for photoshoots!

Singapore Arts Museum

Ah, another museum! Singapore's museums sure know their architecture! Singapore Arts Museum is located near Bras Basah MRT, with its exterior that's sure to catch your eye. SAM showcases galleries that depicts the different genres of art, ranging from digital to fine arts.

SAM also has a photo booth, where you can take adorable #bff or #bfgf pictures!

SOTA

What's an art school without amazing architecture? School of The Arts is a walking distance from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station and has brown steps that lead all the way up to the school, which proves to be an ideal place to sit and chill, and take photos!

Arab Street

Similar to Haji Lane, Arab Street is lined with shophouses filled with businesses ranging from cafes, restaurants, fabric and more, mostly inspired from the middle-eastern culture.

Go on and snap your photo at Arab Street, with the tall coconut trees and the gorgeous Sultan Mosque in the background.

Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve

Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve is beautiful, even after its revamp in 2014.

Aside from being a place for nature loving photographers, with its 2 metres long monitor lizards and occasionally, snakes roaming around, Sungei Buloh is a perfect place to snap your next Instagram photo, especially during the sunset!

Tanjong Pagar Railway Station

Tanjong Pagar Railway Station stopped its operations in 2011, being formally owned by Keretapi Tanah Melayu. Currently, it usually opens on public holidays and is always swarmed with Singaporeans wanting to take the perfect picture.

Universal Studios Singapore

Sure, take a picture at the Hollywood walk of fame without even buying a ticket to Los Angeles! Universal Studios Singapore's colourful design is sure to get you the likes on Instagram, whether you choose to take with their adorable mascots or not.

Their friendly staff would be glad to snap the photos of you and your friends and I must add, they take good photos!

Victoria Concert Hall

Victoria Concert Hall has been around since 1905! That's more than a century! It currently hosts performances such as those from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and even theatrical performances.

Both its interior and exterior design gives off a picture perfect vibe especially in the night where the lights come up.

If you know any other "insta-worthy" places that are not listed here, do share them with us!

Written by

Aisyah Amin

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