Tayo Station Singapore
Tayo Station is the first Tayo character-based indoor playground in Singapore & Southeast Asia, outside of Korea. It is perfect for families and the young to play, indulge, and create their own adventures with Tayo the Little Bus & his friends. Have a go on a fun-filled ride at Tayo Station!
Tayo Station is the largest indoor playground in all of Singapore, and is themed around Tayo the Little Bus (an animated series from South Korea). It is located within E!Hub Downtown East Shopping Mall at 1 Pasir Ris Close. Just like the series, Tayo Station has new rides, attractions and games that follow Tayo and his bus friends everyday in the city.
Sprawling across a staggering 10,000 square feet area, Tayo Station has numerous attractions, in addition to a sensory play area and edutainment zone. It is a great place for young children, between 1 to 12 years of age. Some of the main attractions at Tayo Station include Tayo’s Road Circuit, Poco’s Hinoki Play, Gani’s Playground and more.
All the rides and attractions here have been created in a way that they offer kids some kind of challenge to help develop their personal, mental, social as well as physical abilities. Tayo Station also has an area where toddlers and their parents can spend some much-need quality time together as they play, learn and enjoy the various activities.
The indoor playground is also quite well-designed. In addition to being brightly lit, spacious and safe for children, Tayo Station also boasts of beautiful birthday party rooms. These rooms have a wide range of cake as well as dessert table options, and are great for those who want to celebrate their child’s birthday here.
Tayo Station also has the Chill Zone, designed especially for parents near Tayo’s Road Circuit, where they can relax whilst still being able to keep an eye on their child. In addition to everything else, Tayo Station also offers packages for school trips, where children can enjoy a unique learning adventure while being physically active, using their intellect and having fun, all in a single place and at the same time.
List of best experiences at Tayo Station:
1. Tayo's Road Circuit:
Tayo’s Road Circuit remains iconic to the original animation series, and consists of a child-sized street scene. It is complete with fun spaces like the Garage, Gas Pump Kiosk as well as Wash n’ Go, so that children can enjoy an almost real-life experience.
At Tayo’s Road Circuit, children can ride mini cars and bikes, while also learning about the different road signs, basic safety rules and other real-world scenarios.
2. Poco’s Hinoki Play:
Poco’s Hinoki Play is the sensory play area in Tayo Station. This zone lets children play with sand, using Hinoki wood cubes that have been imported all the way from South Korea. All of these cubes are clean and aromatic, in addition to having health and skin benefits.
Therefore, they do not affect children. They can use this sand to fill up the toys that have been provided in the sand pit. It is great for children of all ages; however, parental supervision is required for children below 3 years of age.
3. Tayo's Bouncy Garage:
Tayo’s Bouncy Garage is the perfect place for children to jump to reach the top. It is a huge, inflatable garage, where children tend to spend endless hours simply sliding and bouncing. Similar to a bouncy castle, Tayo’s Bouncy Garage is perfect for children above 3 years of age.
4. Gani’s Playground:
Gani’s Playground is one of the most famous attractions in Tayo Station, and is popular amongst all children who visit here. This three-storey play structure is complete with two exciting slides, tunnels as well as an obstacle maze, and is guaranteed to let your child indulge in quite a lot of physical activity.
It is also perfect to challenge the motor and agility skills of children. All the maze and railings are foam-padded here, which ensures that no child will get hurt.
5. Lani’s and Rogi’s Party Rooms:
Lani’s and Rogi’s Party Rooms are specially designed birthday party rooms in Tayo Station. It is here where you can celebrate your child’s birthday party with their friends. The rooms also have numerous options for birthday cake and dessert tables as well as decorations for you to choose from.
6. Cliff Ball Pool:
The Cliff Ball Pool is a rectangular pool in Tayo Station, which is completely filled with foam balls and has a Tayo bus slide inside. Children are sure to love this area as they slide down into a pool of balls while playing with each other.
In addition to throwing and catching the vibrant coloured balls, children can also dive inside the ball pool or get their photographs clicked here. The Cliff Ball Pool also has a mini rock-climbing wall attached to the long ball pool which children can try climbing.
7. Toddler Play:
Toddler Play is an inflated bouncy area which consists of a slide as well. You can also find a huge Lego block and a Tayo bus here. Suitable for babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age, this zone is perfectly safe for babies as they try to crawl, tot around or even try climbing the mini slides.
8. Rainbow Lounge:
The Rainbow Lounge is a relaxing zone where children and their parents can watch the entire Tayo the Little Bus series. It is a great place for children to come to and have some rest before enjoying the other activities and attractions available at Tayo Station.
- The Chill Zone:
The Chill Zone is quite possibly the only relaxing space for parents, where they can rest as their children play around Tayo Station. It is located near Tayo’s Road Circuit, which offers parents clear views of their children. The Chill Zone also has complimentary Wi-Fi, in addition to a drinks dispenser nearby where parents can quench their thirst as they keep an eye on their little ones.
- Tayo’s Toy Store:
Tayo’s Toy Store is a toy haven for children. It is here where they can choose from a wide range of small souvenirs or toys to take back home. From original Tayo the Little Bus merchandise and toys to Pororo products as well, children are sure to have some fun while deciding on what to buy from Tayo’s Toy Store. It serves as a perfect final pit stop in a day full of adventures with your little one’s favourite animated character.
Best places to eat near Tayo Station:
1. IstanBlue Mezze & Grill:
This Turkish restaurant in Baghdad Street is one of the best places to indulge in delicious Middle Eastern delicacies near Tayo Station. Known as the home of the famous balloon bread in Singapore, IstanBlue Mezze & Grill authentic grilled meat dishes, in addition to mezze platters and Turkish coffee.
2. Cafe 69:
For lovers of fusion cuisine, or those who wish to indulge in lip-smacking American, Chinese and Italian dishes, Café 69 is the place to be. In addition to amazing food, Café 69 also has a great wine bar where you can pair up your food according to the wine of your liking.
3. Yam's Kitchen:
This Chinese restaurant is one of the best near Tayo Station, if not in all of Singapore. Serving a wide range of unique and innovative dishes for solo guests as well as large groups, Yam’s Kitchen is particularly famous for its soups and noodles.
Some of the favourites here include deep fried fish tail with garlic and diced chilli, home cooked braised duck in clay pot, fish maw soup as well as Teochew steamed fish tail, among others.
4. Andes By Astons:
This cowboy themed restaurant is known in Singapore for its rustic American burgers, steaks, chicken and fish dishes. The portions here are large, and the flavours are sure to transport you to the beautiful American countryside.
5. Flaming Spice:
A family-run restaurant, Flaming Spice is known to offer a wide range of Thai, Indonesian, Indian, Middle Eastern as well as western dishes. Some of the best items on their menu include the Thai mango salad, satay, tiro mini burgers, lamb sheek kebab, nasi goreng and others.
6. MONTI:
For a gastronomic journey of authentic Tuscan-Italian dishes overlooking the bay, MONTI is the restaurant you should go to. In addition to an extensive range of wine and tapas dishes, the restaurant is also famous for its cocktails and entrees. Some of the must-try items in their menu include spaghetti aglio olio e gamberi, ravioli, wagyu beef tartare and butternut squash tortellini.
Places to Shop near Tayo Station
1. Peniwern:
Dating back to 2000, Peniwern is one of the most famous places near Tayo Station in Singapore to shop for local accessories and apparels. The shop boasts of designs, fabrics and garments made by artisans in Singapore, and the products here are available for affordable prices.
2. Maker’s Market:
The Maker’s Market is one of the most unique places to shop near Tayo Station. Known as a selling point of lifestyle and art products, you can find local vendors selling fine handcrafted and artisanal products here, in addition to minimalistic jewellery, womenswear, flower bouquets as well as vintage collectibles, among other things.
3. LiHO Tea:
For lovers of tea, LiHO Tea is one of the best places to get your hands on authentic flavours and combinations near Tayo Station. From a variety of different milk tea flavours, to green tea, chocolate tea and even smoothies and fruit teas, there is a lot you can buy here.
4. E!Hub Downtown East:
This popular shopping mall in the area is great to shop to your heart’s desire after a visit to Tayo Station. From retail shops selling top-notch apparels, accessories and electronics, to bakeries and cafes selling freshly baked goods and even shops to buy your groceries from, this mall has it all.
Places to Visit & Things to Do near Tayo Station
This water park is the largest of all water parks in Singapore, and is home to over 12 exciting water rides, games and attractions. From the Vortex and Kraken racers, to free fall, Royal Flush, Tsunami and other rides, you can indulge in all of these for an adventure-filled day.
You can also spend some time at the majestic wave pool here, which is a major attraction in Wild Wild Wet, or tuck into delicious snacks and drinks at the cafeteria.
This green town park is one of the best places to visit near Tayo Station, especially if you wish to soak in nature and serene views. In addition to wide open spaces here, you can also find a playground and a scenic marine pond in the park.
From fishing and relaxing strolls, to a fun-filled exciting picnic with your near and dear ones, you are sure to have a great day at Pasir Ris Town Park.
3. Downtown East:
One of the best shopping and entertainment hubs in Singapore, Downtown East offers a wide range of activities and experiences to visitors. From shopping and gorging into delicious food, to enjoying adventure activities at theme parks, watching movies and more, there is a lot one can do here.
One of the two remaining kampongs in Singapore, Pulau Ubin is an island known for its beautiful cycling trails, pristine granite quarries and scenic natural views. Home to many attractions, Pulau Ubin is also where you can indulge in kayaking, hiking, birdwatching and other activities.
Some of the main attractions here include the unique Chek Jawa Wetlands, Fo Shan Teng Tua Pek Kong Chinese temple, Ketam Mountain Bike Park and others.
5. Changi Chapel & Museum:
A treasure for history buffs visiting Singapore, the Changi Chapel and Museum is home to many letters, photographs as well as artworks of over 50,000 soldiers and civilians who were imprisoned in Changi Prison during World War II. The chapel here is a replica of the St George’s Church, and is located next to the museum.
6. Serangoon Island:
Otherwise known as Coney Island, this island is the home of thousands of casuarina trees, and is a great place for a weekend getaway. The island also boasts of many natural trails which lead to a hidden beach, serving as a personal haven for tourists.
This observation wheel is the tallest giant Ferris wheel in the world, and offers some of the most mesmerising views of the skyline of Singapore, in addition to the Indonesian Spice Islands and Malaysian Johor Strait. You can also indulge in a one of a kind 4-course dinner experience here.
8. Explore Gardens by the Bay:
This spectacular garden is home to the tallest indoor waterfall in the world, and is one of the best places to visit near Tayo Station. In addition to relaxing strolls amidst lush greenery in daylight, you can also enjoy a stunning light and sound show here at night. Gardens by the Bay is also home to the largest greenhouse in the world, known as the Flower Dome.
9. Visit Esplanade:
Also known as Esplanade- Theatres on the Bay, this is a performing arts centre near Tayo Station, located near the shores of the Singapore River. It is here where you can attend cultural shows and performances, in addition to concerts and other events.
Esplanade is known as the home of performing arts, and has a concert hall which can accommodate over 1,500 people, in addition to a theatre with an overall capacity of 2,000 people.
Tips for Visiting Tayo Station
It is best to visit Tayo Station with your kids in the early hours of the morning, as soon as the playground opens at 10:30 a.m. This will be helpful in avoiding crowds and also let children explore the playground more freely.
Mondays to Wednesdays and the early hours of Saturdays are the best time to pay a visit to Tayo Station.
It is advisable to purchase an e-ticket for hourly packages to Tayo Station if you wish to explore it at a particular time slot of your choice without having to wait for entry.
At any given time, a maximum of 8 persons are allowed in a group activity, ride or attraction.
Visitors not wearing face masks or adhering to the sanitation and hygiene protocols will not be allowed to enter Tayo Station.
It is recommended to have at least two to three hours of free time when planning a visit to Tayo Station.
Those visiting Tayo Station must ensure that they do not carry any outside food or beverages.
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