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Bukit Batok Nature Park is often called the Guilin of Singapore , as it resembles the famous karst mountains of Guilin in China. Locals affectionately know it as Xiao Guilin — xiao being the Chinese word for "little" or "small". The park's granite quarry-turned-lake, framed by towering cliff walls, has become its main attraction and a favourite spot for photographers. For those living in the western part of Singapore, it offers a peaceful respite from city life. 📋 Quick Facts Location Bukit Batok East Ave 2 & Ave 6 Size 36 hectares Opening hours Open 24 hours daily Parking Along Bukit Batok East Ave 2 (99 lots) Nearest MRT Bukit Gombak (NS3) — 8 min walk Entry fee Free Time needed 1.5–2 hours for a full walk 🗺️ Where Is It? The park is not at the extreme west like Jurong Lake Gardens, but sits closer to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve to the east. A 1.8 km park connector links the two nature parks, ...

Nature Park & Greenery Coney Island — also known as Pulau Serangoon or Serangoon Island — is one of Singapore's best-kept secrets for a nature day out. Located off the northeastern coast within the town of Punggol, this 81-hectare island feels a world away from the city despite being just a short bus ride from the MRT. With no electricity, no piped water, and no shops on the island, it is as close to "unspoiled" as Singapore gets. Pair it with Punggol Point and the surrounding park connectors, and you have the makings of a perfect half-day or full-day adventure. 📋 Quick Facts Also known as Pulau Serangoon, Serangoon Island, Haw Par Island (1930s–50s) Size 81 hectares (Coney Island Park) Opened October 2015 Opening hours 7am – 7pm daily (gates lock at 7pm sharp) Entry fee Free Nearest MRT Punggol Coast (TE29) — 20 min walk; or Punggol (NE17/PTC) — Bus 84 Time needed 2–3 hours for a full walk 📖 A Bit of His...

Bumboat to Once Granite Quarries' Island with Mangrove, Wildlife, Bike Park and an English Tudor House 📋 Table of Contents Introduction A Bit of History How to Get There Getting Around the Island What to Do on Pulau Ubin Wildlife on Pulau Ubin Notable Trees and Plants Camping on Pulau Ubin Where to Eat What's New: NParks Updates (2024–2026) Practical Tips Did You Know? Introduction Singapore is not all concrete blocks and skyscrapers. You will be surprised to find nature reserves and parks all over the island, and one of the most treasured is an island called Pulau Ubin — literally "Granite Island." Pulau means "island" in Malay, and ubin refers to jubin — the granite floor tiles that once came from the island's many stone quarries. Pulau Ubin is a...

📍 Marina South Pier  |  🚢 Ferry from $15  |  ☀️ Best: Dry Season (Feb–Oct) Island Hopping 📋 Table of Contents -> Introduction -> Ferry Services & Booking -> Lazarus & St. John's Islands -> Sisters' Islands Marine Park -> Kusu Island -> Island Histories -> Wildlife & Nature -> Essential Tips Introduction Think Sentosa is Singapore's only island escape? Think again. Just off the southern coast lies an archipelago of hidden gems — pristine beaches, sacred shrines, and thriving marine life — all accessible by a short ferry ride from Marina South Pier. Beyond the well-trodden shores of Sentosa, Singapore's Southern Islands offer a completely different experience. These include St. John's Island , Lazarus Island (Pulau Se...