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Family oriented places you can visit in Singapore

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Family oriented places you can visit in Singapore

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.

Bukit Timah Hill

For the complete list of Family oriented places you can visit in Singapore, click here!

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. Only 12 kilometres from the city, this lush 164-hectare reserve contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent.

Trek through the jungle via well-marked paths and look out for exotic birds, butterflies, monkeys, squirrels and flying lemurs, as well as unique plantlife like the insect-eating pitcher plant. Or hike up Bukit Timah Hill at the nucleus of the reserve – Singapore’s highest point at 164 metres above sea level.

Tips for the tour:

  • Carry water and insect repellent.
  • Get a map from the information counter, as it is easy to get lost if you go off the main road.
  • NEVER feed the monkeys
  • Collect your litter and dispose it in a bin.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
  • Do not to touch the plants.
  • Keep noise levels to a minimum

Operating hours:  5:30AM to 7:30PM

Visitors Centre: 8:30AM to 6:00PM

Admission: Free

Approximate Touring Time
3 hours

*The time and weather determine your experience of the park. Morning, about 8.00 a.m. is the best time to visit, when the mist from the night still lingers amidst the foliage and it is still cool.

Weekends can get crowded.
Address:
177 Hindhede Drive,

Singapore 589333

 

Telephone : (65) 6468 5736

Getting There
Take the MRT to Newton Station (NS21), then take SMRT Bus 171 and alight.

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