Places To Visit In Northern & Central Singapore

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Home to around 40% of the native flora and fauna of Singapore, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the two ASEAN Heritage Parks in Singapore. This 400-acre natural wonderland, considered one of the largest remaining rainforests of the country, is found on Bukit Timah Hill, the tallest hill of Singapore. Established in 1883 as a forest reserve, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the perfect place for tourists to see the natural ecology of a humid, equatorial region such as Singapore, with its pristine charm preserved and maintained by the authorities.

2 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

Singapore Zoo is one of Asia?s best wildlife parks, known for its open-concept enclosures, rainforest setting, and interactive animal experiences. Home to orangutans, white tigers, elephants, and over 300 animal species, the zoo is especially popular among families and nature lovers. Allocate at least half a day to comfortably explore the different zones and animal shows.

3 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

Night Safari is one of the most popular nighttime attractions in Singapore, offering tram rides and walking trails through illuminated wildlife habitats after dark. Visitors can spot nocturnal animals like leopards, hyenas, elephants, and civets while exploring the rainforest-themed park. The experience is especially popular among families and first-time visitors, and is best combined with nearby attractions like the Singapore Zoo and River Wonders.

4 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

MacRitchie Reservoir is one of Singapore?s most popular nature attractions, known for its rainforest walking trails, kayaking, wildlife spotting, and the TreeTop Walk suspension bridge. Surrounded by lush greenery and reservoir views, the area is especially popular among hikers, birdwatchers, and visitors looking for outdoor activities away from the city centre. Early mornings are ideal for cooler weather and spotting monkeys, monitor lizards, and native birdlife.

5 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

Kampong Lorong Buangkok is a traditional village located in Hougang, a residential town in North-Eastern region of Singapore. Popular as the last remaining village on mainland Singapore, this rustic place provides a link to the past of the Lion City. The houses in this 'kampuang', inhabited by 30 families, are reminiscent of an earlier, quieter era, with wooden houses and tin roofs, lush green trees and dirt roads. The thirty or so families who reside here, lead a relaxed life in their 'kampung', in deep contrast with the skyscrapers so clearly visible behind their village.

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River Wonders is a river-themed wildlife park in Singapore known for its freshwater aquariums, giant pandas, and ecosystems inspired by famous rivers like the Amazon, Nile, and Mekong. Located next to the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, the park combines boat rides, animal exhibits, and indoor attractions, making it especially popular among families and children. It can easily be explored along with the nearby Mandai wildlife parks in a full-day visit.

7 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

Chestnut Nature Park is the largest national park in Singapore, located on the eastern end of Chestnut Avenue near Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Spread over a whopping 81 hectares, the Park is home to meticulously set-up exclusive walking, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The only nature park in Singapore with separate trails for these activities, Chestnut Nature Park is also known for its rich biodiversity, making it a great location for photographers, bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and families.

8 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

The Former Ford Factory is a historic site and the venue of a permanent World War II exhibition, located at Upper Bukit Timah Road. Built in 1941 as an automobile factory, the building gained importance as it was the site of British surrender to the Japanese during World War II, in 1942. This national monument is an ideal location for history buffs and tourists to learn about Singapore?s colonial history, and how the Japanese occupation changed the landscape of the country.

9 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

Lian Shang Shuang Lin Monastery known earlier as the Siong Lim Temple is a Buddhist monastery based at Toa Payoh, Singapore. The serene monastery consisting of seven different floors that are topped with a gold Pagoda and bears a likeness to the 800-year-old Fujian temple, Shanfeng. This breathtaking temple monastery out as a place of worship amidst the concrete haze of the city.

10 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

Located within Singapore Zoo is the super fun playground for kids called Rainforest Kidzworld. Specifically designed for kids, the playground features a water play area where kids can splash and jump till their feet get tired; get to meet farm animals and get close and cosy with furry pals like cute little bunnies.

11 out of 11 places to visit in Northern & Central Singapore

The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is a two-storey museum located in Balestier, Singapore. The museum is dedicated to the life of the popular Chinese leader Sun Yat Sen, who is often considered the founding father of the Republic of China. Also known as Wan Qing Yuan, it is a national monument situated within the well-maintained villa that used to serve as the headquarters of Sun Yat Sen's Chinese Revolutionary Alliance, and it was here that he planned three uprisings.