Whoever tells you that Singapore is nothing but a modernized South Asian City, with shopping temples and concrete jungle needs a hard knock on his forehead.
Besides the crowded Tourist areas there are many beautiful inner city Nature Reserves and still original jungle spots, with perfect hiking opportunities and wildlife experiences waiting for you!
Singapore has much to offer, not only for the food and shop-alohic, also for the nature lover, continue reading to find out about the 5 best places to experience real jungle, monkeys and splendid nature just inside of Singapore (all Admission Free).
1. Fort Canning Park
Right next to the heart of Singapore’s busiest Shopping Street, you can find this old park with its charming and authentic 18th century colonial style character. Old mansions and leftover battle stations remind of earlier times, and the huge trees, herbs garden and nature walks let you put yourself back 200 years of history in Singapore.
Very often an outdoor spot for live performances such as theater or concerts this is a good place to go, for resting your feet after a long shopping spree on a Sunday afternoon.
- Webpage:
Uniquley Singapore - Address:
Fort Canning Centre, Cox Terrace, Singapore 179618 - Map Of Walks:
Walking Tracks In Fort Canning Park Here - Approximately Walking Time:
1 Hour
2. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
160ha of primary rain forest and Singapore’s highest hill (163m), the Bukit Timah Natures reserve is a place where you will find everyone from students groups to expat families enjoying the nature.
Steep walks up the hill and through the nature are a nice change to the crowded sidewalks you will normally find in Singapore. They can be rocky and more difficult for families with buggies or little children but you get rewarded with uniques sounds and nature.
- Webpage:
WildSingapore.com - Address:
177 Hindhede Drive Singapore 589333 - Map Of Walks:
Walking Tracks In Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Here - Approximately Walking Time:
Between 1 hour and 2.5 hours (Different Walks)
3. MacRitchie Nature Park
I went to visit the MacRitchie Nature reserve just this weekend and it is full of real jungle and original nature experience. You will find many walks with different difficulty grades and length, leading you through this oasis of primary rain forest and its inhabitants.
A must do is the Treetop-Walk, a 250 free hanging bridge high above the rain forests tree tops.
- Webpage:
nparks.gov.sg - Address:
Lornie Road, MacRitchie Nature Park - Map Of Walks:
Walking Tracks In MacRitchie Here - Approximately Walking Time:
Between 2 hours and 4 hours (Different Walks)
4. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
This great wetland reserve in Singapore is the perfect place to watch rare birds and other wetland animals in their natural environment. A great visitor center and many informations along the walks make this Wetland reserve a special place for nature in Singapore.
- Webpage:
sbwr.org.sg - Address:
Neo Tiew Crescent, Carpark - Map Of Walks:
Walking Tracks In Sunei Buloh Wetland Reserve Here - Approximately Walking Time:
Between 1 hour and 5 hours (Different Walks)
5. Pulau Ubin
A small island just in front of Singapore, this place ensembles a little get-away option for everyone who is tired of the daily Singapore life. You can easily get there by a jetty (2.50 $) from the Changi Checkpoint Terminal and once on the island, you will find many walks and ways to explore the islands nature.
Especially mention worth is the Check Jawa Wetland reserve on the island that is famous for its great nature. You can easily reach it by foot from the jetty, but you have to make reservations for the guided walk.
- Webpage:
Check Jawa - Address:
Take a bumboat from Changi Jetty (now called Changi Point Ferry Terminal), which is near the Changi Village Hawker Centre - Map Of Walks:
Walking Tracks In Pulau Ubin Here - Approximately Walking Time:
Between 2 hours and 1 day
Where Is Your Favorite Nature Walk In Singapore?
Please share with us where your favorite place for nice nature walks is in Singapore? Maybe the East Coast park or the Botanical Gardens?
Write down where you get your portion of nature in Singapore in the comments below please!
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3 Comments for this post
Jun 15, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Recently did two walks over the last two weekends – MacRitchie Reservoir including the HSBC Tree Top Walk and another is the Southern Ridges Walk. Of the two, I enjoyed the Southern Ridges Walk as I found it alot more relaxing (though last challenging). Just have to bear with the crowd at certain stretch of the walk. But overall, pleasant walk that can be enjoyed even if your fitness level ain’t that great like mine :o) Cheers!
Sep 7, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Found your website very interesting. Yes, I do go on nature walks in Singapore. Went on one with a friend thru chestnut drive to upper pierce. really cool. they this is trail: http://www.whereizzit.sg/jungle-trails
Thanks for your site.
Jan 11, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Do check out places like the Lower Pierce and if you like Intertidal walk, check out places like St John or Kusu Island.
Cheers
JC
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