Since we live in the age of social media and Instagram, many of us are always looking for new and interesting places to take photos in Singapore. So, if you need some ideas, don’t worry; we’ve put together a list of the best places to take photos in Singapore. Remember to get your camera!
Singapore’s most Instagrammable spots
If you are a content creator or an avid landscape or street photographer, or if you just want to take epic trip shots that will make all your Instagram friends jealous, Singapore is a great place to do that.
Make sure to save this guide to Singapore on Instagram before you go.
1. Pulau Serangoon (Coney Island)
Address: Punggol Promenade Nature Walk, 829325
Admission is FREE, but you need a permit.
Every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Accessibility: The MRT is far away.
It is a single island that looks different from all the others. Suitable for a beauty shoot outside.
2. The address of Gallop Stable
Address: 100 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287992, and Carkpark C, 61 Pasir Ris Green, Singapore 518225.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily Accessibility: 100 Turf Club Road is 5 minutes from Sixth Avenue MRT 61 Pasir Ris Green, which is far from public transportation.
Gallop stable has a lot of plants and grass. Have a unique picture shoot with the ex-racehorses and make your photos and videos stand out.
3. Mandai Road Track 7 is the address of Upper Seletar Reservoir Park.
Admission is FREE, but you need a permit.
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Accessibility: The MRT is far away.
This park is in the Central Water Catchment area of Singapore Island. It’s where we shot for Blair Wears, an online clothing shop that our company works with. The simple but stylish outfit by the brand goes well with the wild outdoors. It helps the color and ease of the clothes stand out.
4. East Coast Park
Address : E Coast Park Service Rd.
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Accessibility: The MRT is far away.
Located on Singapore’s eastern side. It’s good for taking catalogs and fashion photos outside.
5. Lakeside Garden, Jurong Lake Gardens
Address: Yuan Ching Road
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Accessibility: The MRT is far away.
The beautiful and relaxing Lakeside Garden is on the west side of Singapore. It is brand new, and the things to do there will definitely catch your eye in some way. The meadow is especially popular for taking pictures of fashion, families, portraits, and even sports.
Read more: Geylang Serai New Market, Explore Now!
6. Botanic Gardens
Address: Singapore, 259569, 1 Cluny Rd.
Admission is free, but you need a permit.
The park is open every day from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Botanic Gardens MRT is easy to get to. (Because Botanic Gardens is so big, walking distances to different spots will vary.)
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a park with lots of trees and greenery. The place is good for a family picture shoot or an outdoor fashion shoot. The place is so big that it can fit as many people as possible, including a big group of families. Botanic Garden is a great place for portraits, family photos, and outdoor fashion shooting.
7. Hort Park
Address: 33 Hyderabad Rd, Singapore 119578
Admission: FREE
The store is open from 6am to 10pm.
Daily Access: The MRT is a long way away.
Hort Park is a place for fun where you can do a lot of different things under one roof. When you’re in the middle of nature and away from the busy city of Singapore, it’s easy to get lost in the quiet. This spot is a great place to take outdoor family photos, commercials, or even an outdoor fashion catalog. It has everything: nature, rest, and the freedom to say whatever you want.
8. Cloud Forest, Flower Dome, and Gardens by the Bay
Due to COVID-19, guests can’t take pictures without their masks off at Gardens by the Bay right now.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. are the busiest times.
MIST TIMES: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. Daily
Flower Dome and Cloud Forest is the best place to shoot if you want to do so in a green setting. This Indoor Forest has a lot of rare plants and is a popular place for people who like nature. Definitely, the bright and beautiful plants are the key to making your photos stand out.
9.Fort Canning Park
Address: River Valley Road, Singapore 179037
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: Open 24 Hours
Fort Canning MRT (Because Fort Canning is so big, walking distances to different spots vary)
10. Japanese Cemetery Park
Address: 22 Chuan Hoe Avenue, Singapore 549854.
Admission: FREE
Hours: 8 a.m. to 630 p.m.
Daily Access: It’s a long way from the MRT
The Japanese Cemetery Park may not look like much from the outside, but what’s inside will make your pictures stand out and shine. In the park in Hougang, Singapore, there are beautiful flower arches that can make your pictures look like paintings right away. This spot is good for fashion photos and catalog shoots.
11. Tanjong Pagar Railway
Address:30 Keppel Rd, Singapore 089059
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day Daily Access: It’s a long way from the MRT
Tanjong Pagar train used to be a place where people went to get to work, but after hearing that it was going to be shut down, it has become a place where photographers like to go. It’s perfect for fashion photos, sports photography, and e-commerce.
12. Merlion Park
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
The Raffles Place MRT station is only 7 minutes away.
The location is a popular place for tourists to visit, and many commercials have been filmed there. In honor of Singapore’s 53rd birthday, Mount Studio took these business pictures for Bossini. The Merlion Park shows what Singapore is like, and the Merlion is our country’s mascot and a symbol of Singapore.
13. Esplanade Bridge Underpass
Address: Esplanade Dr
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
The Cityhall MRT is only 6 minutes away, and the Esplanade MRT is 10 minutes away.
This is the best place to take pictures of the famous Esplanade, which is a must-see in Singapore. The bridge is very popular with both tourists and locals, which makes it a great place to take pictures. Normal hours make it attractive, but between 10 am and 3 pm, when the light is low and the shadows are long because of the angle of the sun, might be the best time to take photos here. It is near a river and a few interesting buildings, so it is a great place to take pictures of architecture.
Read more: 17 Best Online and Physical Bookstores in Singapore!
14. Marina Bay Sands
Address: Singapore 018971, 10 Bayfront Ave.
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
Accessible: Bayfront MRT is 7 minutes away.
It is right next to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and has a large outdoor place that is good for shooting fashion outside. This area feels classy and uptown because there are shops like Louis Vuitton in the area. Not too far from the area, you could also shoot at the big CBD buildings. Along with the tall skyscraper, the beautiful river would be visible from the buildings. This adds to the overall feel of the picture.
15. National Museum
Address: 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
FREE to get in (only for the outside area).
Monday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
From Cityhall MRT, it takes 9 minutes to get there.
The National Museum is a classy place that can be used for a wide range of picture and video shoots.
16. National Gallery
Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Free to get in (only outdoors)
Indoors, you need a permit. Not needed if you want to shoot outside of the Gallery.
Monday through Thursday, from 10am to 7pm
Friday, 10am – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed: You can get there in 5 minutes from the Cityhall MRT.
Like the National Museum, this place has a classy feel to it. It can be used for e-commerce, business, portrait, and fashion photography shoots outside. It is a popular place to take pictures because the outside and inside of the house are beautiful. It shows both new and old places of interest in Singapore. With all the different shows going on, you can be sure that your pictures will be creative and nice to look at.
17. Esplanade Waterfront in the Central Business District (CBD)
Address: 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day Every day, you can get there in 9 minutes from Cityhall MRT.
The area around the central business neighborhood is where Esplanade Waterfront is. With a view of Singapore, this spot is good for outdoor fashion photography, business photography, and even e-commerce. It has a modern and urban feel to it.
18. OUE Downtown Gallery
Address: 6A Shenton Way, Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Opening: Admission is FREE Mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Every day, you can get there in 5 minutes from Tanjong Pagar MRT.
In the middle of Singapore is where OUE Downtown Gallery is. It is a busy city with places to shop and, most importantly, a lot of good places to take pictures. The pictures have a modern feel because the outside is in a city. This area is best for e-commerce and outdoor fashion.
19. Area Around City Hall (Near the Old Theater)
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Singapore 178907
Free to get in, open 24 hours a day. Everyday
Access: Cityhall MRT is 3 minutes away.
The area around City Hall is full of both new and old places of interest. On one side of the road, you can find a row of street shops. On the other side, you can find shopping buildings, etc. This place is best for a fashion shoot outside, a sports shoot, or even an e-commerce shot.
20. Arab Street Singapore
Address: 3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day Everyday Access: 6 minutes from Bugis MRT
Arab Street is a hipster neighborhood and the artistic center of Singapore. The alley of Haji Lane is full of independent shops, and many young Singaporeans live there because it’s a creative and relaxing place to hang out. This place is known for an alley with street art and graffiti that looks great in pictures. This is the right place to take pictures for an outdoor fashion, commercial, or fashion magazine. It will not only give your pictures more life, but it will also give them a grunge feel.
21. The roof of the Chinatown Complex
Address: Singapore 050005 Chinatown, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street, and Smith Street
Admission: FREE
Hours: Open 24 hours a day Everyday Access: 2 minutes from the Chinatown MRT
Chinatown in Singapore is full of hidden gems and places we haven’t seen before. There are a lot of people and old-style shops, but there are also a lot of cool and pretty places that would be good for a shooting. Places like the rooftop of the Chinatown complex feel modern and sporty. If you want to do a fashion, advertising, or sports shoot outside, you should definitely go to this place. Since it’s on the roof, you can see a great view of Chinatown. Your pictures have more structure and depth because of the tall buildings.
Conclusion
To sum up, there are a lot of great places to take photos in Singapore. From beautiful neighborhoods to scenic parks and streets with paintings, these hidden gems have a lot to offer. Check them out to add a nice variety to your collection.
