Southern Region | Singapore

The Southern Region of Singapore is the smallest yet most urbanized region, covering key areas such as the Central Business District (CBD), Sentosa Island, and major ports. It is the economic and financial heart of Singapore, featuring iconic skyscrapers, luxury waterfront developments, and major recreational attractions.

Geography and Boundaries

The Southern Region is bordered by:

• North: Central Region
• West: Western Region
• East: Eastern Region
• South: The Singapore Strait

It consists of 4 planning areas, each with a unique role in Singapore’s economy and lifestyle.

Key Planning Areas and Districts

1. Downtown Core

• The financial and commercial heart of Singapore.
• Home to Marina Bay, Raffles Place, and Shenton Way.
• Key landmarks: Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park, Esplanade, and Gardens by the Bay.
• Major business hub with skyscrapers housing multinational corporations (MNCs) and financial institutions.

2. Sentosa

• A popular resort island known for luxury hotels, theme parks, and beaches.
• Major attractions: Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Adventure Cove Waterpark, and S.E.A. Aquarium.
• Home to Sentosa Cove, Singapore’s only private residential waterfront enclave.

3. Bukit Merah

• A mature residential town with a mix of public and private housing.
• Includes HarbourFront, Mount Faber, and Labrador Nature Reserve.
• Key shopping and commercial hub: VivoCity (Singapore’s largest mall) and HarbourFront Centre.
• Houses Singapore’s largest cruise terminal (Marina Bay Cruise Centre).

4. Queenstown

• Singapore’s first satellite town and a rapidly developing area.
• Key sites: one-north business park, National University of Singapore (NUS), and Holland Village.
• Features modern housing estates like Dawson and Commonwealth.

Major Attractions and Landmarks

1. Marina Bay Sands & Merlion Park

• An iconic integrated resort with a luxury hotel, casino, observation deck, and shopping mall.
• Merlion Park is home to the famous Merlion statue, a symbol of Singapore.

2. Gardens by the Bay

• A world-famous horticultural attraction featuring the Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome.

3. Sentosa Island

• A top tourist and leisure destination with beaches, theme parks, and luxury resorts.

4. VivoCity & HarbourFront

• Singapore’s largest shopping mall, connected to Sentosa via the Sentosa Express monorail.

5. Mount Faber & Henderson Waves

• A scenic hilltop park offering panoramic views of the city and access to Henderson Waves, Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge.

6. Labrador Nature Reserve

• A historical coastal park with scenic trails, WW2 relics, and marine biodiversity.

Economic and Business Significance

• Downtown Core (CBD): The main financial district of Singapore.
• one-north Business Park: A hub for biotechnology, infotech, and media industries.
• HarbourFront & Pasir Panjang Terminals: Key maritime and logistics hubs.

Transport and Connectivity

• MRT Lines:
  • North-East Line (NEL)
  • Circle Line (CCL)
  • East-West Line (EWL)
  • Downtown Line (DTL)
• Expressways:
  • Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE)
  • Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE)
• Cable Car & Monorail: Links Sentosa with the mainland.

Residential Areas

• Bukit Merah & Queenstown: Mature HDB estates with high-rise condos.
• Sentosa Cove: An exclusive waterfront community.

Green Spaces & Recreation

• Southern Ridges & Mount Faber for hiking.
• Gardens by the Bay & Labrador Park for nature lovers.

The Southern Region is the heart of Singapore’s business, tourism, and entertainment, blending modern city life with scenic waterfront and nature attractions.