Valentine’s Day Activities 2021
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, there’ll be no mad rush to knock off work and get to your dinner reservation. Why not grab the chance to upgrade your usual Valentine’s Day plans by making full use of the weekend? Whether you prefer craft workshops or exploring the great outdoors, we’ve curated a list of fun and unique Valentine’s Day activities in Singapore to help you spend some quality time together. Read on to find out how you can save on these activities with UnionPay!
1. Go back in time at Singapore’s last kampong
This one’s for all the design and history lovers out there. Take a break from your fast-paced modern lifestyle and discover a slower side of Singapore at Kampong Lorong Buangkok with The Last Village tour.
The itinerary kicks off with a walking tour conducted by a licensed guide, where you’ll learn about the architecture and plantations within the kampong. Following that, meet long-term residents who will share with you insider stories about the tight-knit community. They’ll even teach you natural remedies inspired by the local flora, which you can then put to good use at home.
Foodie couples will be thrilled to know that you will also be able to sample handcrafted traditional kuehs and refreshing calamansi during the tour.
Price: $58.95 per person
Time: 1.30pm
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Address (meeting point): Lift lobby of Block 998A Buangkok Crescent, Singapore 531998
Booking: Make a reservation on Trip.com (eligible for SingapoRediscovers vouchers)
2. Create your own unique couple scent
Buying perfume for your SO is great and all, but nothing beats a hand-blended version that is one of a kind. Register for a 2-hour Perfume or Aromatherapy Blending Workshop conducted by a mixologist at Oo La Lab, a local craft fragrance lab.
Find out first-hand how perfumes are created as you get a behind-the-scenes peek at what goes on in the lab. Next, choose between the variety of scents available and blend your preferred scents to create a 10ml pure essential oil remedy roll-on or 20ml perfume that’s uniquely yours as a couple.
Now, the next time you’re missing your other half, all you need to do is take a whiff of the scent to be reminded of them.
Price: $78.09 per person
Time: 11am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm
Duration: 2 hours
Address: 2 Alexandra Road, #02-04, Delta House, Singapore 159919
Booking: Make a reservation on Klook
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3. Pick up photography skills under the night sky
This will come in handy for those of you whose weekends are spent checking out different attractions around Singapore for the ’gram. Learn the basics of night photography by signing up for the Singapore Night Photography Workshop. With Singapore’s night cityscape and the Singapore River as your backdrop—and subject—you’ll get to pick up assorted tips and techniques from a professional travel photographer instructor.
From how to photograph in low light to creating different effects such as light trails, light bursts and silky water, you and bae will soon be able to take turns snapping IG-worthy photos of each other, the next time y’all have a date night at romantic restaurants.
Price: $120 per person
Time: 6.30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central @ Clarke Quay, Singapore 059817
Booking: Make a reservation on Agoda
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4. Craft a dried flower dome for one another
This Valentine’s Day, forget the usual bouquet of flowers. Instead, sign up for a Dried Flowers Dome Workshop and create a dried flower dome for each other. Unlike fresh flowers, these blooms will not wither, and you can each display your respective tall or circular domes for a long time to come.
Even if you have butter fingers, there’s nothing to worry about as a professional guide from Crafts for Green will assist you along the way. Pick out your boo’s favourites from the wide array of dried flowers available and arrange them on a cork base. Cover it up with a glass dome and voila, you’re ready to gift it to your Valentine’s date.
Price: From $63.25 per person for the Dried Flowers Circular Dome Workshop
Time: 10am, 3pm
Duration: 3 hours
Address: 41 Jalan Pemimpin, #05-01, Kong Beng Industrial Building, Singapore 577186
Booking: Make a reservation on Klook
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5. Escape reality on the Orient Express
The Orient Express is recognised as one of the world’s most glamorous trains, which made its first journey back in 1883 from Paris to Istanbul. Fast forward to 2021, and 2 of the original train carriages have made their way from France to Gardens by the Bay for Once Upon a Time on the Orient Express. What better reason is there for you and your SO to dress up (or suit up)?
Once you’ve had your fill of oohing and ahhing over the original furnishings within the carriages, head to the boutique museum. It’s home to antique artefacts including uniforms, shields, porcelain and even vintage Louis Vuitton luggage. Finally, fill your stomach at the Orient Express Road Cafe with salads, sandwiches or pastries, washed down with a cuppa.
Price: $25 per entry
Address: West Lawn (next to Bayfront Plaza), Gardens by the Bay
Opening hours: 10am to 9pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) | 10am to 7pm (Wednesdays and Thursdays) | 10am to 10pm (Saturdays)
Booking: Make a reservation on SISTIC
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6. Indulge your inner film buff
Pop culture-obsessed couples may be aware that STAR WARS Identities has finally made its way to Singapore as the last stop of the exhibition’s global tour.
Feast your eyes on close to 200 original props, costumes and artwork from the blockbuster series. Get an up-close look at the creative process that went into the films, via early concept drawings, storyboarding, model making, puppetry and costume design.
That’s not all. While you’re there, interact with the various stations to discover your own Star Wars identity at the end of your visit. Remember to pre-purchase your tickets online prior to your visit to avoid disappointing your partner on V Day.
Price: From $19 for a local concession ticket
Address: 6 Bayfront Avenue, Art Science Museum, Singapore 018974
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm (Sundays to Thursdays) | 10am to 9pm (Fridays and Saturdays)
Booking: Make a reservation on SISTIC
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Spend This Valentine’s Day Doing Meaningful Activities With Bae
Forget the conventional candlelight dinner and make this year’s edition extra special with this compilation of Valentine’s Day activities.
For an even sweeter deal this Valentine’s Day, UnionPay cardholders are entitled to an additional $10 off with a minimum spend of $100 when you make reservations through Agoda, Expedia, Klook and Trip.com using UnionPay cards issued by Bank of China (BOC), DBS Bank and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).
Better yet, UnionPay’s Coupon Zone spans entertainment, retail and travel offerings. If you’re planning to whip up a home-cooked meal for V Day, you’ll be able to get discounts from retailers like Cold Storage and Giant. Those who’d rather order in will be pleased to know the discounts extend to delivery platforms like Deliveroo and foodpanda too. Note that you will need to register your card first, and the offers last for 3 days after registration.
Sign up for a UnionPay card and get ready to enjoy rewards, benefits and privileges from stores in Singapore and worldwide. Choose from a selection of cards from different banks, including the BOC Zaobao Credit Card, DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card, ICBC Horoscope Credit Card and UOB UnionPay Platinum Credit Card.
Find out more about UnionPay cards here!
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Product photography by Maverick Chua
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