From a market where everything is free to a hidden Japanese war shrine
Singapore may be a little red dot, but we've got a rich heritage and a big knack for creative twists on popular activities.
The next time you're scratching your head for things to do in Singapore, check out these eight lesser-known attractions hiding around our sunny island. Who knows, you may just uncover another gem nobody else knows about.
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7. Syonan Jinja
Next time you go jogging or strolling around MacRitchie Reservoir, see if you can spot the ruins of Syonan Jinja, a forgotten Japanese Shinto shrine that commemorated the Japanese soldiers who died in Singapore in WWII.
Located along Sime Road in the jungle surrounding MacRitchie Reservoir, Syonan Jinja was the location of many religious and cultural ceremonies, until it was destroyed when the Japanese Occupation ended.
In fact, there are many secret war sites of Singapore that have survived. Check them all out here.
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