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From Forbidden Hill, Spice Garden and Battle Box, to Singapore's Most Historic Green Space 📋 Table of Contents Introduction A Hill of Many Names From Spice Garden to Botanic Garden The Colonial Era: Fort Canning World War II: The Battle Box The Nine Historical Gardens Fort Canning Green & The Old Cemetery ASEAN Sculpture Garden The Fort Canning Tree Tunnel How to Get There What to See: Suggested Walking Route Photography Tips Practical Tips Why Fort Canning Still Matters Introduction Fort Canning Park is one of Singapore's most storied landmarks — a 48-metre hill in the heart of the city that has served as a royal palace, a colonial fort, a spice plantation, a military command centre, and today, one of the island's most beauti...

With options almost negligible to travel overseas for holidays during the pandemic, there is no stopping us from travelling or holidaying domestically, well, minus the airplane. Using the Singapore Rediscover voucher to offset some of a staycation cost, a holiday in an airport mall may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But then Changi Airport and Jewel is unlike any other airport or shopping mall. One can get apprehensive staying in an international airport, albeit landside area, coming into contact with travellers, but the airport terminals were closed. Plus, it was during a heightened alert where dining-in was not allowed and so we thought it was going to be kind of dull. We were wrong! So, let’s start with the check-in into Yotelair. It was a breeze. After filling-up a simple health declaration form, we were given our room keycard. The cabin room is kind of small, but has almost everything that you may need, but then staying indoors in a hotel room for the whole stay was not the idea ...

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...

📍 Central Singapore  |  🕐 Park: 24 hrs  |  TreeTop Walk: 9am–5pm (Tue–Sun)  | 💰 Free Entry Nature Reserve 📋 Table of Contents -> Introduction -> History & Heritage -> MacRitchie Reservoir Park -> The TreeTop Walk -> Hiking Trails & Routes -> Windsor Nature Park -> Wildlife Spotting -> How to Get There -> Essential Tips Mention MacRitchie Reservoir to any Singaporean, and two things usually come to mind: the dizzying TreeTop Walk suspended high above the forest canopy, and the long-tailed macaques who have ruled these trails for generations. But Singapore's oldest reservoir offers far more than a single bridge and some monkeys — it is a sprawling green sanctuary where history, biodiversity, and recreation intertwine. Named a...

A Museum with Changi Murals, Arts, Tree, Cross and POW Artefects 📋 Table of Contents Introduction History How to Get There Admission & Discounts The Eight Exhibition Zones The Replica Chapel & The Changi Cross The Changi Murals Art & Sketches The Changi Tree & Hopea Sangal Johore Battery & Changi Beach Related WWII Sites in Singapore Practical Tips Introduction When people think of Changi, the first thing that comes to mind is our famous Changi Airport. But on 15 February 1942 , Singapore came under a new master: Japan. The city was renamed Syonan-To , meaning "Light of the South." Life on the island changed dramatically. Many people feared Japanese brutality and suffered from a lack of food and other supplies. Changi gained prominence during Wor...