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Agricultural Farms
Do you know there are over 200 real working farms in the six Agrotechnology Parks in Singapore, occupying a total land area of 1,500 hectares? Bounded by the land and manpower constraints, farms practise modern intensive farming that suits the tropical climate. This makes them interesting as unique Singapore nature attractions.
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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
It may surprise many to know that the small city-state of Singapore is only one of two cities in the world to have a significant area of primary rainforest within its boundaries – the other being Rio de Janeiro.
8.30am - 6.30pm (daily) Take the MRT to Newton Station (NS21), then take SMRT Bus 171. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Chek Jawa
For environmentalists and conservationists, Chek Jawa is a gem of marine wildlife. Located at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa is a collection of six distinct habitats - coastal forest, mangroves, sand bars, seagrass lagoon, rocky shore & coral rubble. Some of these habitats can be found at Pulau Sekudu, which is considered part of Chek Jawa.
Take the MRT to Tanah Merah station (EW4). Click here to view MRT route map. Then take SBS Transit bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus interchange. Then take a bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal (SGD 2 for a single trip). The bumboat service operates from 6 am to at least 8 pm. Once on Pulau Ubin, either rent a bicycle from one of the bicycle kiosks or take a local taxi to Chek Jawa.
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Chinese Garden
Step into the Chinese Garden and you might just imagine you’re in ancient China! Built in 1975 and designed by Prof Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.
Main Garden 6am - 11pm (daily). The gardens are a 5-minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station (EW25). Click here to view MRT route map.
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East Coast Park
Looking for a one-stop family fun site? It has to be East Coast Park. Located off the East Coast Parkway, the beach and landscaped terrains make East Coast Park a weekend favourite for Singaporeans.
Daily. Park is lit from 7:00pm to 7:00am. Take a taxi from Orchard Road, or take SBS bus 16 and alight at Marine Terrace. Then use the underpass to cross the ECP expressway. Or take bus 401 to East Coast Park Service Road (Sundays and Public Holidays only)
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