by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens are located close to the bustling city and serve as a peaceful sanctuary. This idyllic garden sits on 130 acres (52 ha) of land and is dotted with lakes inhabited by swans, ducks, and turtles. The park is excellent for a stroll around its...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
Once the seat of Temasek, a 14th-century Malay kingdom, Fort Canning Park is now a verdant, tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Because of the lovely view the site commands, Raffles built his bungalow here, and until the mid-19th century, it was home to...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
Running along Connaught Drive from the underpass at Anderson Road to Stamford Road, Esplanade Park was one of the most popular outdoor spots for both the European and Asian communities during the colonial era. The park contains Queen Elizabeth Walk and...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
The stretches of beach along East Coast Park are considered among the best in the country. The park stretches for more than 6 miles (10 km) along the coast from Changi Airport to Marina Bay. The seafront is lined with palm trees, shady rest areas, and park benches....
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
One of the only two rain forests in the world that are within city limits, Bukit Timah was established as a reserve in Singapore in 1883 to protect the native biodiversity. Today, about 410 acres (164 ha) of the verdant rain forest, which once covered the entire...
