8 Reasons To Visit Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Play, eat, and be merry at Christmas Wonderland 2016, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. In the evening atmosphere is magical and mesmerizing.  Experience the festivity vibes with lights, sounds and snow. It is Singapore’s biggest annual yuletide fair that transformed Gardens by the Bay into a festive playground from 2^nd December to 1^st January 2017, at 3.30pm to 11pm daily. Let’s me take you for a quick tour…

8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Christmas Wonderland 2016 

at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

We had a fun and fabulous day exploring this festive playground from 3pm till late at night. There are so many things to see, play, eat, buy and embark on a festive journey here. The Christmas Wonderland 2016 at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore is suitable for all ages and family. Please take not do wear comfy clothing and shoes plus the weather can be a bit warm. Parking at Gardens by the Bay is limited, it is better to take public.

Day Time: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

You can experience a total different atmosphere at Christmas Wonderland 2016 from day to night. Day time it’s more like a park that we can walk about, play the carnival games and rides and also have fun at the Ice Palace. Where else in the evening when the lights are up the whole place transformed to a magical wonderland which has been expanded to 57,000sqm.

Night Time: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Be prepared to be mesmerized by the magical wonderland of festive sights and sounds. As mentioned, the evening atmosphere here at Christmas Wonderland 2016, Gardens by the Bay is so magical, wonderful and romantic too. You experience the festivity vibes with lights, sounds and also snow at certain hours.

8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Christmas Wonderland 2016 

at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Luminarie Sculptures of Light @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

1. Luminarie Sculptures of Light

The Luminarie – Sculptures of Light imported all the way from Italy is the main attraction of this year Christmas Wonderland will illuminate the fairground. The magnificent sculptures of light handmade by skilled craftsmen using white wood from the South of Italy and this year design is based on the 17^th and 18^th century Baroque architecture with some 240,000 multihued bulbs will light up the 67 hand-sculpted luminarie.

Blizzard Time: Spalliera Castel del Monte @ Christmas Wonderland
Experience the Lights, Sounds and Snow

2. Spalliera Castel del Monte

The 19.7m tall Spalliera Castel del Monte is Southeast Asia’s highest and largest luminarie. Its design is largely inspired by its namesake, a 13th century castle and one of Italy’s most striking UNESCO site. Here, visitors can also look forward to experiencing ‘snow’ in the tropics at the Blizzard Time at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm daily.

Ice Palace @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

3. Ice Palace

This is the season to play and have fun, step into an upsized Ice Palace to enjoy ‘winter’ wonderland. You can skate at the 400sqm Ice Skating Rink, enjoy an all-new 25m long Ice Slide or make a ‘snow’ angel at the 96sqm Snow Playground. Or you can enjoy the wintry atmosphere dining at La Noel chez PAUL French patisserie with a great view of the Ice Skating Rink.

Snow Playground inside Ice Palace @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

Kindly take note, you have to purchase separate tickets to enter and play at the snow playground, ice slide and ice skating. Please pre book your session online at www.christmaswonderland.sg to avoid queue or disappointment.

Hi-5 Funtastic House @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

4. Hi-5 Funtastic House

This is the first time the Hi-5 Funtastic House in Singapore. It will surely delight the little ones with a host of fun activities. If your kids are fans of the hit Australian musical group, they can have a time of their lives at the ‘Ready, Set, Bounce!’ bouncy castle, groove along to their favourite Hi-5 songs and ‘Style It Up’ for the camera in Hi-5 costumes and bring home a memento. Do check out the session and pre-book your preferred sessions online.

Carnival Rides and Games

5. Carnival Rides and Games

This year there are new rides such as bumper cars, a mini ferris wheel and motorised Bug Car rides. Plus you can also take in the sights and sounds of the fairground at a more leisurely pace on the Christmas trains.

We also tried our skills and luck to win the Disney soft toys at the carnival games stalls such as ‘Fishy Fishy’, ‘Lobster Pot’, ‘Can Toss’, ‘Ring Toss’ and ‘Hi Striker’.

 Glass House: Harry's Bar + Dining @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

6. Glass House

At night we dine at the all-new two-storey Glass House nestled amidst the Supertree Grove featuring a festive menu specially curated by Harry’s. 

Glass House: Dinner at Harry's Bar + Dining @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

You can try out their festive signature dishes while taking in beautiful views of the spectacular luminarie light sculptures within an air-conditioned indoor setting. That night I had the Holly Jolly Turkey and Apple Cider, yummy in my tummy. After dinner I continue to explore the place till late. 

Festive Market @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

7. Festive Market

There are stalls selling unique food, drink, crafts and custom-made items at the European-Style Festive Market featuring traditional wooden huts specially brought in from the United Kingdom.

Cassa Armonica Gazebo @ Christmas Wonderland Singapore

8. Festive Entertainment

As you stroll around the Christmas Wonderland you will not miss the magical 8m wide Cassa Armonica gazebo where there are several performances going on throughout the whole duration such as Christmas Carols and etc.

Well, here are my 8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Christmas Wonderland 2016 at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. It was an awesome visit for me and I will strongly recommend those who is going to Singapore to experience the magical moments. Hope you have a wonderful and fun there. Do take lots and lots of photos and videos and share it ok.

Christmas Wonderland 2016 at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Date: 2^nd December 2016 to 1^st January 2017

Opening hours: 3.30pm to 11pm

Admission fees to Christmas Wonderland 2016:

S$4 (2^nd to 8^th Dec 2016)

S$6 (9^th to 15^th Dec 2016)

S$8 (16^th Dec 2016 to 1^st Jan 2017)

Tickets are only available for purchase online at www.christmaswonderland.sg from 28 October (subject to availability). Get a promo code from VISA and use Visa Checkout to enjoy 25% off admission into Christmas Wonderland (limited to first 1,000 tickets daily).

Entry is complimentary for up to 3 children under 0.9m for each paying adult. Separate tokens must be purchased onsite for the carnival rides and game stalls. Separate admission fees also apply to the two conservatories.

Christmas Wonderland 2016 at Gardens by the Bay is organized by Blue Sky Events and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board. For more information about Christmas Wonderland 2016 at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, please visit 

Website: www.christmaswonderland.sg

Facebook: Christmas Wonderland Singapore

Instagram: @ChristmasWonderlandSG  #ChristmasWonderlandSG