Be transported to the Sung Dynasty at the Chinese Garden in Singapore. Completed in 1975, the 13.5-hectare area proves to be a welcome respite for the people of this busy city. With a pair of imposing stone lions at its gates and the Bai Hong Qiao Bridge, with its 17-arch structure resembling that of Beijing's Summer Palace, you truly get a sense that a piece of ancient China has been built in the west of Singapore itself. With its own set of pagodas and temples, you will surely feel as if you've taken a trip back to the past.

Animal fans also have a special treat here. The Live Turtle and Tortoise museum houses over 200 of these fascinating creatures from over 60 different species. The Bonsai Garden will please any botany fans, with bonsais from different parts of Asia, including Taiwan, Japan and Phillipines, standing majestically in the garden. For true tranquillity in Singapore, head down to this beautiful spot with the whole family!