Can’t wait for the airports to open up after things to return to normal? Why not check out Jurong Lake Gardens to satiate your wanderlust.
Festival of Lights @ Jurong Lake Gardens
Happening from now till early January in the new year, Jurong Lake Gardens has installed lots of lanterns featuring famous landmarks around the world, inviting everyone down to marvel at the light-up from 7pm onwards in the evening till late into the night.
There are a few sections to explore including more lanterns featuring zodiacs as well as Christmas light installations and water lanterns.
It’s a Small World
Here’s a peek at the giant lanterns of famous landmarks from countries including France, India, Japan, Australia, China and more.
The above two are pretty obvious.
Festival of Lights
JURONG LAKE GARDENにて🇯🇵の富士山に新幹線
ちょっとうれしかった都会みたく煌びやかじゃなくとも
近所で見られて何かよかった pic.twitter.com/pe0PPviUHM— IDEA GO (@IDEAGO2) December 17, 2020
Can you guess which countries the below lanterns represent?
There’s more…
Besides country landmarks, there are also festive-themed decorations to look out for.

Photo: @thenewageparents
You can also purchase water lanterns and write your wishes on them.
Cool.
Good time to get out of the house and visit the park with your loved ones during this period, especially when the cooling weather is upon us.
H/T: Photos by GoCycling and Jackqueline Ang on Facebook or otherwise stated.
Event Details
- What: Festival of Lights @ Jurong Lake Gardens
- Address: Yuan Ching Rd
- When: Now – 3 Jan 2021
- Opening Hours: 7pm – 11pm daily
- Nearest MRT Station: Lakeside