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HortPark and Southern Ridges PDF
HortPark and Southern Ridges PDF
A seamless expanse of green open spaces, the Southern Ridges is a 10-km trail that offers a
unique outdoor experience in the southwest of Singapore. Tips for a safe and enjoyable trip
• Do not feed the monkeys and refrain from bringing
From the many architecturally striking bridges and walkways, trekkers can enjoy a panoramic food items or plastic bags into the Southern Ridges as
the monkeys may snatch your food or bags and hurt
view of the verdant greenery in the three parks and one nature reserve that make up the you in the process.
Southern Ridges – the lush hilly parks of Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill and Kent Ridge, and • Activities such as poaching and releasing of animals,
damaging or removing plants, and those that cause
the rich flora and fauna of Labrador Nature Reserve.
pollution are strictly prohibited.
• Do your part to bring rubbish out of the park or
Themed gardens in HortPark featuring the latest in garden and landscape designs will satisfy dispose of them at the nearest bin.
• Do not speak or play music loudly.
any gardening enthusiast or interest a curious trekker. • Do not cordon off any area for your exclusive use.
• Clean up after your pets and keep them leashed.
• Smoking is not allowed.
Replace the sounds of the hustle and bustle of city life with the symphony of insects and birds,
• Camping is not allowed.
and explore one of Singapore’s most exciting recreational destinations.
Route A - From Mount Faber Park – Telok Blangah Hill Park – HortPark – Kent Ridge Park
Route B - From Mount Faber Park – Telok Blangah Hill Park – Labrador Nature Reserve
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Canopy Walk HortPark Alexandra Arch The Singing Forest Forest Walk Alkaff Mansion Sembcorp Forest Henderson Waves Faber Walk Marang Trail
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Terrace Forest The Singing Alexandra Canopy Walk World War II Mangrove
Garden Walk Forest Arch Plaque
Legend Shelter Toilet Food & Beverage Event Space Look-out Deck Carpark Bus Stop
2 Faber Walk
At the top of Marang Trail, the mostly sheltered
Faber Walk takes you on a loop around the peak of
Mount Faber. Follow the paved walkways to enjoy
Saga Tree spectacular views of the southern part of Singapore
and the Southern Islands. At night, the twinkling
Start Point (Route A) lights of the distant city mesmerises observers.
Chill out with a beer or have an ice-cream at any
1 Marang Trail: Mount Faber Park USeful Information of the food and beverage establishments at The
The loud chirping of cicadas breaks the silence Jewel Box while enjoying breathtaking views of the
of the forest as you step off the escalator exiting Difficulty level : Moderate to Challenging harbour and Southern Islands.
HarbourFront MRT Station and enter the Marang Distance : 0.35km
Trail. If you are lucky, you might spot the Greater Walking time : 15min Highlights:
Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus), Black- • Bird’s eye view of Singapore’s waterfront and the
naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis) and other birds This trail is not lit after dark. Bring along a Southern Islands.
amid the lush greenery. torch and take extra precaution if you wish to • The Jewel Box
explore the trail at night. Marang Trail covers an • Merlion Sculpture at Faber Point
elevation of 70m (the equivalent of a 24-storey • Mural Walk depicting the early history of
Highlights: building), so this trail may not be suitable for Singapore
• Flora and fauna of secondary forest young children, the elderly and those who are
• Rubber Trees and Angsanas are common in less fit.
this area. USeful Information
• Spot the Saga Tree (Adenanthera pavonina)
Getting there: Difficulty level : Easy
with its bright-red seeds, which are popularly 2. Faber Walk
• By MRT – alight at HarbourFront MRT Distance : 0.8km
collected for use in jewellery and artwork and for
Station (NE1/CC29) and take Exit D, near Walking time : 15min
symbolising passion and everlasting love.
Marang Road. The trail begins right after you
come out of the station.
• Parking is available at the carpark on Seah Im
Street. Bus services at the Bus Depot –
65, 93, 188, 855, 963.
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6. Forest Walk
6 Forest Walk
Common Iora Brown-throated Sunbird Dollarbird White-throated Kingfisher 8. Alexandra Arch
Take a stroll on the step-free elevated Forest Walk
of Telok Blangah Hill Park. Enjoy 1.3km of lush
secondary forest canopy before moving on to 7 The Singing Forest 8 Alexandra Arch
Alexandra Arch. Midway through Forest Walk, you will find the Alexandra Arch links Forest Walk to Floral Walk at
The triangular-shaped leaves of the fast-growing Singing Forest, an area with more than 200 bird- HortPark. This 80m-long bridge opens like a leaf
“Mile-a-Minute” plant (Mikania micrantha) inspired attracting trees native to the region. over Alexandra Road. In the evening, attractive
the elevated floors of the walkway. From there, While there is no guarantee that any particular colour-changing LED lights on the bridge
you can spot Simpoh Air (Dillenia indica), a large Simpoh air bird species will lend its voice to the Singing Forest, complement the dusk falling over the forested hill
common shrub. In the past, hawkers and villagers NParks’ tree planning ensures that food sources for parks. It is a dazzling sight you do not want to miss!
used its leaves to wrap food items. them are increased so as to attract a larger number
and a wider variety of birds.
USeful Information
Highlights:
• Rich biodiversity Highlights: Difficulty level : Easy
USeful Information • Bird species spotted here are the Common
• The elevated walkway is an excellent platform Distance : 80m
for spotting birds such as the Pink-necked Green Difficulty level : Easy (Elevated walkway), Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius), White-throated Walking time : 2min
Pigeon (Treron vernans), Yellow-vented Bulbul Moderate (Earth trail) Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) and Dollarbird
(Pycnonotus goiavier), Common Iora (Aegithina Distance : 1.3km (Eurystomus orientalis).
tiphia), Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes Walking time : 35min
malacensis), Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus
chinensis), Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
and Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus).
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Reflections at
Bukit Chandu
Highlights:
• Largest number and species of dragonflies recorded
• Large number of birds
• Flora such as pitcher plants and wild orchids can be
found.
• This area is rich in historical value. One of the last
battles for Singapore was fought on this hill, which
Water Garden Edible Gardens 10. Canopy Walk
overlooks the harbour and the British military depots
in the Ayer Rajah area. To commemorate the 50th
End Point (Route A)
anniversary of the end of World War II, a plaque was
10 Canopy Walk: Kent Ridge Park installed at Carpark B.
Past the Prototype Glasshouses is a park connector • Reflections at Bukit Chandu Museum houses the
that links HortPark to Kent Ridge Park. The Canopy history of Opium Hill and the Malay Regiment that
Walk can be reached via this park connector. defended the Pasir Panjang area in World War II.
Canopy Walk is yet another trail on the Southern • Access from Pepys Road or Tembusu Grove to the
Ridges that offers trekkers the experience of walking boardwalk is wheelchair-friendly and accessible for
through a secondary forest at eye-level with the parents with strollers.
Pitter Patter Potter Garden forest canopy. It takes about 10 minutes to explore
this 280m-long boardwalk that links Kent Ridge Park Getting to the nearest MRT Station:
to the museum “Reflections at Bukit Chandu”. • Walk down Pepys Road to Pasir Panjang MRT Station.
9 HortPark themed gardens that showcase to home owners • Walk to end of Science Park Drive. Take bus service 92 to
different concepts and gardening trends. Children will Listen out for the sounds of birds and insects Kent Ridge MRT Station.
Be greeted by a floral runway at HortPark – a unique
also gain a better appreciation of plants and nature. interrupting the serenity of the park. Sunbirds, • Walk down Vigilante Drive. Take bus service 200 to Haw
park that brings together nature appreciation and
doves, squirrels, lizards and the White-crested Par Villa MRT Station.
gardening-related activities, be it recreational,
Highlights: Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) are part of HortPark & the Southern Ridges guided tours, workshops
educational, research or retail. and gardening talks are available for both adults and children.
• Explore the themed garden displays such as the rich biodiversity thriving here.
Families and trekkers can relax by the Water For more details, email us at nparks_hortpark@nparks.gov.sg,
Garden while children run freely on HortLawn, Silver Garden, Plant Introduction Garden, Home visit www.nparks.gov.sg/thesouthernridges or call our hotline
USeful Information
a spacious plot next to the Greenhouse. The Gardens, Native & Cultural Gardens, Edible at 6471 5601.
Greenhouse-Garden Retail area offers gardening Gardens, Community Gardens, Golden Garden,
Difficulty level : Easy We hope you have enjoyed exploring HortPark
items for sale or you can simply grab a quick snack Prototype Glasshouses.
Distance : 0.3km and the Southern Ridges. For another exciting
and cool down with a drink. • Pitter Patter Potter Garden is where children learn
Walking time : 10min experience, embark on one of the loops in the
Take two hours to explore the rest of this about plants and various seed dispersal methods
23-hectare park, which features a collection of through active and experiential learning. The boardwalk is disabled-friendly – it allows Park Connector Network.
access to people in wheelchairs as well as
beautiful themed gardens suitable for indoor and www.nparks.gov.sg/eguides
USeful Information parents with baby strollers. www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz
outdoor activities. Next to the Vineyard, an alfresco
fine dining restaurant, is the Lifestyle Corner, an area Difficulty level : Easy
where you can find a range of indoor plants and DIY Distance : 3.2km
decor ideas for your home or office. Walking time : 2hr
Walk down the boardwalk and enjoy the various
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Bakau Pasir and Pavilion at Labrador Alexandra Arch The Singing Forest Forest Walk Alkaff Mansion Sembcorp Forest Henderson Waves Faber Walk Marang Trail
Nipah Palm Park MRT Station of Giants
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Berlayer Creek Dragon's Teeth Red Beacon Old Fort Entrance 6-inch Cannon Labrador Nature
Gate Reserve
Route B:
From Mount Faber Park – Telok Blangah Hill Park
– Labrador Nature Reserve (3–5hr)
This route takes you on a trail from the eastern edge of the Southern Ridges to
the remaining mangroves in the south of our island. You will go through Mount
Faber Hill, past the iconic Henderson Waves and up Forest Walk, before
continuing on to Alexandra Garden Trail and ending at Berlayer Creek. 10 30 57 61 65
80 97 100 131
(Back to Introduction page) 143 145 166 855
51 57 61 93
10 30 57 61 65
97 100 120 166
80 93 97 100
175 408* 963
131 143 145
166 408 855
Terrace Forest The Singing Alexandra Canopy Walk World War II Mangrove
Garden Walk Forest Arch Plaque
Legend Shelter Toilet Food & Beverage Event Space Look-out Deck Carpark Bus Stop
2 Faber Walk
At the top of Marang Trail, the mostly sheltered
Faber Walk takes you on a loop around the peak of
Mount Faber. Follow the paved walkways to enjoy
Saga Tree spectacular views of the southern part of Singapore
and the Southern Islands. At night, the twinkling
Start Point (Route A) lights of the distant city mesmerises observers.
Chill out with a beer or have an ice-cream at any
1 Marang Trail: Mount Faber Park USeful Information of the food and beverage establishments at The
The loud chirping of cicadas breaks the silence Jewel Box while enjoying breathtaking views of the
of the forest as you step off the escalator exiting Difficulty level : Moderate to Challenging harbour and Southern Islands.
HarbourFront MRT Station and enter the Marang Distance : 0.35km
Trail. If you are lucky, you might spot the Greater Walking time : 15min Highlights:
Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus), Black- • Bird’s eye view of Singapore’s waterfront and the
naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis) and other birds This trail is not lit after dark. Bring along a Southern Islands.
amid the lush greenery. torch and take extra precaution if you wish to • The Jewel Box
explore the trail at night. Marang Trail covers an • Merlion Sculpture at Faber Point
elevation of 70m (the equivalent of a 24-storey • Mural Walk depicting the early history of
Highlights: building), so this trail may not be suitable for Singapore
• Flora and fauna of secondary forest young children, the elderly and those who are
• Rubber Trees and Angsanas are common in less fit.
this area. USeful Information
• Spot the Saga Tree (Adenanthera pavonina)
Getting there: Difficulty level : Easy
with its bright-red seeds, which are popularly 2. Faber Walk
• By MRT – alight at HarbourFront MRT Distance : 0.8km
collected for use in jewellery and artwork and for
Station (NE1/CC29) and take Exit D, near Walking time : 15min
symbolising passion and everlasting love.
Marang Road. The trail begins right after you
come out of the station.
• Parking is available at the carpark on Seah Im
Street. Bus services at the Bus Depot –
65, 93, 188, 855, 963.
9
6. Forest Walk
6 Forest Walk
Common Iora Brown-throated Sunbird Dollarbird White-throated Kingfisher 8. Alexandra Arch
Take a stroll on the step-free elevated Forest Walk
of Telok Blangah Hill Park. Enjoy 1.3km of lush
secondary forest canopy before moving on to 7 The Singing Forest 8 Alexandra Arch
Alexandra Arch. Midway through Forest Walk, you will find the Alexandra Arch links Forest Walk to Floral Walk at
The triangular-shaped leaves of the fast-growing Singing Forest, an area with more than 200 bird- HortPark. This 80m-long bridge opens like a leaf
“Mile-a-Minute” plant (Mikania micrantha) inspired attracting trees native to the region. over Alexandra Road. In the evening, attractive
the elevated floors of the walkway. From there, While there is no guarantee that any particular colour-changing LED lights on the bridge
you can spot Simpoh Air (Dillenia indica), a large Simpoh air bird species will lend its voice to the Singing Forest, complement the dusk falling over the forested hill
common shrub. In the past, hawkers and villagers NParks’ tree planning ensures that food sources for parks. It is a dazzling sight you do not want to miss!
used its leaves to wrap food items. them are increased so as to attract a larger number
and a wider variety of birds.
USeful Information
Highlights:
• Rich biodiversity Highlights: Difficulty level : Easy
USeful Information • Bird species spotted here are the Common
• The elevated walkway is an excellent platform Distance : 80m
for spotting birds such as the Pink-necked Green Difficulty level : Easy (Elevated walkway), Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius), White-throated Walking time : 2min
Pigeon (Treron vernans), Yellow-vented Bulbul Moderate (Earth trail) Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) and Dollarbird
(Pycnonotus goiavier), Common Iora (Aegithina Distance : 1.3km (Eurystomus orientalis).
tiphia), Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes Walking time : 35min
malacensis), Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus
chinensis), Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
and Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus).
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Sentosa Island
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