Running out of places to check out with the littles one? We’ve got a pedestrian bridge lined up for you.
Henderson waves, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore are a new outing spot that soon became the talk in the town because of its unusual shape. Spanned at 274m long with undulating curved steel ribs under the bridge deck which rose over alternately, the bridge provides smooth gradual height increment made everyone including handicapped and elderly able to climb about total 20m height easily.
Henderson Waves: Why Singaporeans Love It
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Slats of yellow balau wood, an all-weather timber found in South-East Asia, are used in the decking. Look out for carvings on the slats marking the height you are at on various points along the bridge.
During the day, one can enjoy the harbour views while standing on the 12-storey high bridge. Beyond the bridge, it provides one with a soothing mood while meandering through the forest walk and the earth trails.
Take a break from retail therapy and head for the Henderson Waves, Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge. Its seven undulating ribs twist and turn through the dense tropical foliage of Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park.
No surprises that the bridge offers some of the island’s best sunset and sunrise views.
Visiting time: The wave-forms will be lit with attractive LED light from 7 pm to 7 am daily, giving the bridge an illuminative glow.
Getting there: To get to the Southern Ridges’ Henderson Waves, bus service numbers 131, 145, 176 or 648 will take you to Henderson Road where you can climb up the stairs up to Mount Faber Park. For Singaporeans who drive, there are 17 lots at Mt Faber car park D and 39 lots at car park 1 and 2 at Telok Blangah Hill Park.
Distance: 0.3km
Estimated Travel Time: 20min walk
“Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints”
Check out some of the other interesting tourists’ spots which you can take your child to.
Orchard Road
Orchard Road (Photo Courtesy: istockphoto)
This is Singapore’s retail heart, with discount outlets, department stores and upscale boutiques, alongside luxury hotels. It is referred to as a shoppers paradise, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, restaurants and coffeehouses located in its vicinity.
Sentosa Island
Sentosa Island (istockphoto)
It is an island resort off Singapore’s southern coast, connected to the city by road, cable car, pedestrian boardwalk and monorail. Sentosa Island is famous for the massive Resorts World, which in itself contains many fun things to see and do. It is also home to all of the best beaches in Singapore.
Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay is an upscale area of skyscrapers, posh hotels and luxury malls. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the resort includes a 2,561-room hotel. Marina Bay is a bay located in the Central Area of Singapore, surrounded by the perimeter of four other planning areas, the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South and Straits View.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo is renowned for its ‘open concept’, which offers visitors from around the world the opportunity to be inspired by the wonders of nature and wildlife. Animals here live in spacious and landscaped environments, simulating their natural habitats.
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News Source: National Park, Singapore Zoo
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