{"id":13482,"date":"2021-06-30T10:47:16","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T02:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=13482"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:49:36","slug":"5-activities-in-singapore-that-are-worth-the-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/5-activities-in-singapore-that-are-worth-the-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Activities in Singapore That Are Worth The Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has kept us at home and sometimes it\u2019s a bit difficult to just stay at home. Going outside and getting a bit of fresh air is also important. So here are some activities that you can do that you can easily do by yourself, or in small groups of people with very limited interactions with others. In other words, pandemic-safe activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these activities can be out of the way, but trust me the experiences you\u2019ll have will be unforgettable. So, here are 5 things to do in Singapore that make the drive worth it. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Picnic at <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/marina-barrage-singapore?share\" rel=\"nofollow\">Marina Barrage<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-13574 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-13574\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Marina-Barrage-Aerial.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Marina-Barrage-Aerial.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Marina-Barrage-Aerial-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Marina-Barrage-Aerial-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Marina-Barrage-Aerial-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pub.gov.sg\/marinabarrage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Public Utilities Board<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina barrage at sunset is a sight to behold, but it\u2019s even better taking in the sights with your loved ones. While it may be out of the way, it\u2019s a beautiful place to sit down on a blanket and enjoy the sunset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A picnic with your favourite foods at Marina Barrage is something I highly recommend. Plus, if you happen to have a kite, it\u2019s super fun to play with it along with your friends and family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking: Located at Marina Barrage, $0.02\/minute\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3988.8216725483876!2d103.86893261475394!3d1.2806809990659187!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da19ad31884be7%3A0xdd66daf2e5edc4d1!2sMarina%20Barrage!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1625020762968!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Beach at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zvoj6HHcPKgYAx3G7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sentosa<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-13484 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1462\" class=\"wp-image-13484\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496.jpeg 2500w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496-1024x599.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496-768x449.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496-1536x898.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TBCDroneVenueShot-1-e1624588886496-2048x1198.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tanjongbeachclub.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tanjong Beach Club<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never used to like going to beaches. It\u2019s hot, bright, sticky, sandy, and I could probably name a million other negative things associated with beaches. But I recently went to Tanjong Beach and played beach volleyball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wasn\u2019t very good, but it was extremely fun. We had gotten the beach volleyball at Queens and then driven up to Sentosa, before walking to Tanjong. Especially when we\u2019re all spending a lot of time inside, taking the time to enjoy the fresh air and do some healthy exercise is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing beach volleyball at Tanjong is a great change of pace. If you\u2019re looking to get out and get tan, this is a great activity to try!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking: Entrance free to Sentosa is free for private cars until 30 September 2021, $1.20 per hour from 7am to 5pm, and $2.40 per entry from 5:01pm to 6:59am<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d31911.051345838685!2d103.81187366715336!3d1.2416999920358462!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da1eaf77379315%3A0xd1ef2279d7b14704!2sTanjong%20Beach!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1625021076035!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Kayaking in <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BYphXR2NwT1xtKTi6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pulau Ubin<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1406\" height=\"698\" class=\"wp-image-13485\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.46.32-AM.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.46.32-AM.png 1406w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.46.32-AM-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.46.32-AM-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.46.32-AM-768x381.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1406px) 100vw, 1406px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is something you\u2019ll have to book in advance because it\u2019s been a pretty popular activity to try. I booked my session in January and wasn\u2019t able to find a weekend available until March. But it was definitely worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My family and I had driven up to the ferry terminal and took the ferry to Pulau Ubin. We had some coffee there before getting started. The kayaking wasn\u2019t too difficult and you got to see some incredible mangroves, and if you were lucky, animals as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guides took great photos of you that they sent by email afterwards, and it\u2019s all in all a great experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking: Free parking (recommend going earlier in the morning as spaces can fill up in the afternoon)<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d63817.66607036575!2d103.92436513845834!3d1.413564336071199!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da3e623f15c661%3A0xac4f288dcb813841!2sPulau%20Ubin!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1625021099845!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Hiking in <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fBWHRP1dD4GYPjfx6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lower Peirce Reservoir<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-13486 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1288\" height=\"696\" class=\"wp-image-13486\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.48.07-AM.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.48.07-AM.png 1288w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.48.07-AM-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.48.07-AM-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.48.07-AM-768x415.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1288px) 100vw, 1288px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/parks-and-nature-reserves\/lower-peirce-reservoir-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Parks website <\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower Peirce Reservoir is absolutely gorgeous on a clear day. If you go in the morning before the sun hits its peak, you\u2019ll have a refreshing walk while admiring the scenery. It\u2019s about a 45 minute to 1 hour relaxing walk, so you don\u2019t have to worry about it being too difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to just immerse yourself in nature, I highly recommend visiting this trail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking: Free parking, but limited lots (get there earlier to beat the crowd!)<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d31908.832443362888!2d103.9418751!3d1.4136074!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da112d05449993%3A0xf678ac68c2bdf369!2sLower%20Peirce%20Reservoir!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1625021113227!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jxqVrkzP3iCgQuMn8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese Garden<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-13487\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"686\" class=\"wp-image-13487\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.50.07-AM.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.50.07-AM.png 1176w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.50.07-AM-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.50.07-AM-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-25-at-10.50.07-AM-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/parks-and-nature-reserves\/jurong-lake-gardens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Parks website <\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s currently closed for redevelopment, they should be opening sometime this year. The Chinese Garden is based on Chinese gardening art and integrates architectural features with the natural environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a beautiful place to explore and take photos of, so once it opens, it would be a great place for you to visit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking: From 6am-6pm, the first hour is free, $0.50 every thirty minutes thereafter. After 6pm, it\u2019s just $0.50 every thirty minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3988.7295894290082!2d103.72816911475401!3d1.338539599023746!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da101d74249eb9%3A0xf217c388ae529d76!2sChinese%20Garden!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1625021133033!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting out and taking in the fresh air is just as important now as it was before the pandemic. Plus, these activities are ones that are easily done in groups of less than five and without the need for social interaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s a long drive to get to these places, the experiences make it well worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to be in the market for a new car and these activities inspired you to get one, buy with Carro. All our cars undergo a rigorous 150-point inspection check and come with a 6-month engine and gearbox warranty. At Carro, quality is assured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are you waiting for? Browse our selection of cars <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg?page=1&amp;query=&amp;sortBy=carro_showroom_sort_newest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and buy with Carro today!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.sg?utm_source=carro-blog&amp;utm_medium=blogpost&amp;utm_campaign=5-activities-in-singapore-that-are-worth-the-drive&amp;utm_content=buy-blog-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" class=\"wp-image-13229\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3.png 970w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/080321_BlogBanners_R1_B2C_970x250-1-3-768x198.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pandemic has kept us at home and sometimes it\u2019s a bit difficult to just stay at home. Going outside and getting a bit of fresh air is also important. 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