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The Helix Bridge

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The Helix Bridge

What it is

The Helix Bridge is a curved pedestrian bridge across Marina Bay, connecting Marina Centre to Marina South. Its structure is made of interlocking steel tubes shaped like a double helix, which also carry lighting at night. It's mainly a walking route and a viewing point over the bay rather than a destination with facilities of its own, offering open sightlines toward the Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum, and the downtown skyline.

Getting there

It sits in the Marina Bay area within walking distance of the Downtown Core, so most visitors reach it on foot from nearby hotels or attractions in about 10-15 minutes. It's also a short walk from Bayfront and Promenade MRT stations.

How much time to allow

Walking the full bridge takes about 10-15 minutes at an easy pace. Add extra time if you plan to stop for photos or linger to look out over the bay, which can bring a visit to around 30 minutes.

When to go

Evening is when the bridge is most photographed, as the structure is lit up after dark and the surrounding skyline is illuminated too. This is also when it draws the largest crowds, especially on weekends. Midday visits are quieter but offer little shade, so the walk can feel hot and exposed.

What to combine it with

The bridge sits close to several other Marina Bay sights, making it easy to combine with a longer walk. The ArtScience Museum and Singapore Flyer are both about 0.3km away, while Merlion Park and Gardens by the Bay are roughly 0.7km away, making all four reasonable additions to the same outing on foot.

Updated September 20, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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ArtScience Museum

Museums & galleries

ArtScience Museum

Located within the Marina Bay Sands resort, this museum is well known for its distinctive lotus-shaped building. It features exhibitions that blend art with science and technology, often showcasing digital art and immersive media installations, making it a great fit for families with children as well as travelers who love photography.

0.3 km away

Singapore Flyer

Views & landmarks

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel in the Downtown Core that opened in April 2008. It has 28 air-conditioned capsules, each holding up to 28 passengers, along with a three-story terminal building, and draws travelers seeking sweeping views of Marina Bay and the city skyline from high above.

0.3 km away

Merlion Park

Attraction

Merlion Park

Merlion Park is home to a statue of the Merlion, a mythical creature with a lion's head and a fish's body. The original 8.6-meter-tall Merlion spouts water from its mouth, standing alongside a smaller 2-meter "Merlion cub" statue.

0.7 km away

Gardens by the Bay

Parks & gardens

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a 105-hectare urban park beside the Marina Reservoir, divided into three areas: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden in Marina East, and Bay Central Garden spanning the Downtown Core and Kallang.

0.7 km away

Marina Bay

Nature

Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a bay in the heart of Singapore, bordered by the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South, and Straits View planning areas. Built on reclaimed land, this roughly 360-hectare extension of the existing central business district effectively functions as Singapore's new downtown.

0.7 km away

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Culture & venues

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Esplanade is a multi-venue performing arts center near the mouth of the Singapore River, nicknamed "the Durian" locally for its round, spike-covered exterior. It comprises two buildings—a concert hall seating about 1,600 and a theatre seating about 2,000—hosting everything from classical concerts to theatre, dance, and popular music.

0.7 km away