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Six of Singapore’s strangest attractions: from axe throwing to being buried alive in a coffin

  • Whether it’s a mega adult playground, a virtual reality theme park or facing up to your darkest fears and phobias – the Lion City has some quirky charms
  • We have you covered on the best places worth visiting

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The last couple of years has seen Singapore find new ways to entertain locals and tourists alike, injecting a burst of energy into the city with quirky attractions.

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From a mega adult playground and a virtual reality theme park to an axe-throwing range, here are some ideas for a refreshingly new take on the Lion City.

1. HeadRock virtual reality

Adventurous types can live out their wildest dreams at Singapore’s first virtual reality theme park, which offers 11 hi-tech games and roller-coaster rides for virtual thrills. Designed for all ages, this digital theme park at Resorts World Sentosa will see you rafting across extremely strong currents, firing at enemies while teetering on the edge of a skyscraper and bracing yourself against a blizzard that threatens to whisk you away. With hyper-realistic rides and immersive experiences, there is plenty here to blur the line between reality and virtual reality.

26 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098138; rwsentosa.com
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If it is axe-throwing you are into, then Axe Factor in Singapore is the place for you. Photo: Alamy
If it is axe-throwing you are into, then Axe Factor in Singapore is the place for you. Photo: Alamy
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