A hiking journey
Just yesterday, my gf and I did something where most will think I am crazy after a long week at work. Our aim is to find something else to do beside the usual movies and shopping. I decided on hiking at the Southern part of Singapore. It is also known as the Southern Bridges and Ridges. I happened to chance upon and article on this and have decided to try it out.
The actual route started from Habourfront MRT and end at West Coast Park, but we decided to modified it such that we started off from Clementi Woods in the afternoon and end at Habourfront MRT by evening. Well to say there is nothing much to see during the start of the hiking from Clementi Woods to NUS except for a group playing Laser Skirmish and a few squirrels.
Prince George's Park (NUS)
After NUS, I took the wrong turn, instead of walking straight ahead, I ended up turning right when leads to Haw Par Villa. As I sensed something is wrong, I asked a passerby and they gave me direction to head back to the correct route and reached Science Park I.
After a long walk thru the quiet Science Park I, we reached Kent Ridge Park. Over there we walked the wrong way for the second time and have to backtrack to the map of Kent Ridge Park. After verifying we took the correct directions heading towards the canopy walk in Kent Ridge. When we reached the start of the canopy walk, it was quite a nice view. Overseeing the southern coast of Singapore. Canopy walk was a bridge that was built across the forested area of Kent Ridge. It was built quite high above the sea level. We saw squirrel that was circling around the tree and running away before we could take a good shot.
Kent Ridge Park
Just before Canopy Walk in Kent Ridge Park
Tank on top of Kent Ridge Park
Canopy Walk
At the end of the canopy walk, we were lost again coz instead of heading to the Reflections of Bukit Chadu, we walked the carparks instead that head to the main road of Pasir Panjang Main road. Once we were out there, we can't find any sign that could take us to Floral park and Hort park. So instead of backtracking, we took a bus to Alexandra Rd and reached Hort Park. If we haven't done so, it will be a pity and if we have continued walking aimlessly we wouldn't reached Habourfront MRT before night falls.
Over at Hort Park, whereby next to it is Foral park, it was a urban gardening kind of landscape. It seems like an artificial park that was created with plants and trees physically planted. Nevertheless, it was a place suitable for first date or a place for wedding solemnization. Or if u have any important functions like birthdays, they have function room that cater to it. Of course all this don't come cheap as it is calculated based on an hourly basis.
Hort Park
Hort Park Function Room
Lovely Corner
Next we headed towards the Alexandra Arch which connects Hort Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber. The Alexandra Arch was shaped like a leaf and at night the bridge is filled with colours from the lights. Too bad at that time, it is still daylight. As we walked towards the Steel bridge, it was the opening of the Forest Walk. We saw monkeys that was walking along the rails of the bridge. It seems to be waiting for food from the people but better not give them as they will turn violent.
Alexandra Arch
Alexandra Arch
Steel Bridge of Forest Walk
Monkey business spotted
Towards the end of the Forest walk, we are able to see the the NDP preview that was going on especially the Chopper that was flying the national flag. As darkness is about fall, we headed quickly to Hilltop walk where another bridge (wooden) appeared before us. The bridge had a wave like patterns that spread across the entire Hilltop walk. Over here, we are able to see the 2 parts of Singapore - Residential and the industrial portion. On the floor of the wooden bridge, it says "63.46m above see level." This shows how high we are at. If you want to take nice shots, here is the place but not suitable for dating as there were quite a lot of people.
Wave-like pattern at Hilltop Walk
So high sia.
The view from Hilltop Walk
National Flag flying
Towards the end of the Hilltop walk, it connects to the Mount Faber. It was a 1km walk to Mount Faber. Not much to see really as it is the same view as the other scenery that we saw. When we reached the Jewel Box @ Mount Faber, there was a wedding event going on. Many BMWs and Mercs driving up. Just wondering whether Singaporeans are getting richer and richer? From there, we could see the cable car shuttling between Mount Faber to Sentosa.
To end it off, is the Marang Trail, final 800m from Mount Faber to Habourfront MRT. It was all the way downslope for us and at the end point, we felt a sense of accomplishment and it is amazing that you can walked from one end of Singapore to another. Actually an advice to all, it is better to start from Habourfront MRT all the way than from Clementi Woods coz there is really to see once you have hit Kent Ridge Park. To all people out there, how about giving a try right now?
Finish at last
Here is a summary and the map of the South Bridges and Ridges.
Out
The actual route started from Habourfront MRT and end at West Coast Park, but we decided to modified it such that we started off from Clementi Woods in the afternoon and end at Habourfront MRT by evening. Well to say there is nothing much to see during the start of the hiking from Clementi Woods to NUS except for a group playing Laser Skirmish and a few squirrels.
Prince George's Park (NUS)
After NUS, I took the wrong turn, instead of walking straight ahead, I ended up turning right when leads to Haw Par Villa. As I sensed something is wrong, I asked a passerby and they gave me direction to head back to the correct route and reached Science Park I.
After a long walk thru the quiet Science Park I, we reached Kent Ridge Park. Over there we walked the wrong way for the second time and have to backtrack to the map of Kent Ridge Park. After verifying we took the correct directions heading towards the canopy walk in Kent Ridge. When we reached the start of the canopy walk, it was quite a nice view. Overseeing the southern coast of Singapore. Canopy walk was a bridge that was built across the forested area of Kent Ridge. It was built quite high above the sea level. We saw squirrel that was circling around the tree and running away before we could take a good shot.
Kent Ridge Park
Just before Canopy Walk in Kent Ridge Park
Tank on top of Kent Ridge Park
Canopy Walk
At the end of the canopy walk, we were lost again coz instead of heading to the Reflections of Bukit Chadu, we walked the carparks instead that head to the main road of Pasir Panjang Main road. Once we were out there, we can't find any sign that could take us to Floral park and Hort park. So instead of backtracking, we took a bus to Alexandra Rd and reached Hort Park. If we haven't done so, it will be a pity and if we have continued walking aimlessly we wouldn't reached Habourfront MRT before night falls.
Over at Hort Park, whereby next to it is Foral park, it was a urban gardening kind of landscape. It seems like an artificial park that was created with plants and trees physically planted. Nevertheless, it was a place suitable for first date or a place for wedding solemnization. Or if u have any important functions like birthdays, they have function room that cater to it. Of course all this don't come cheap as it is calculated based on an hourly basis.
Hort Park
Hort Park Function Room
Lovely Corner
Next we headed towards the Alexandra Arch which connects Hort Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber. The Alexandra Arch was shaped like a leaf and at night the bridge is filled with colours from the lights. Too bad at that time, it is still daylight. As we walked towards the Steel bridge, it was the opening of the Forest Walk. We saw monkeys that was walking along the rails of the bridge. It seems to be waiting for food from the people but better not give them as they will turn violent.
Alexandra Arch
Alexandra Arch
Steel Bridge of Forest Walk
Monkey business spotted
Towards the end of the Forest walk, we are able to see the the NDP preview that was going on especially the Chopper that was flying the national flag. As darkness is about fall, we headed quickly to Hilltop walk where another bridge (wooden) appeared before us. The bridge had a wave like patterns that spread across the entire Hilltop walk. Over here, we are able to see the 2 parts of Singapore - Residential and the industrial portion. On the floor of the wooden bridge, it says "63.46m above see level." This shows how high we are at. If you want to take nice shots, here is the place but not suitable for dating as there were quite a lot of people.
Wave-like pattern at Hilltop Walk
So high sia.
The view from Hilltop Walk
National Flag flying
Towards the end of the Hilltop walk, it connects to the Mount Faber. It was a 1km walk to Mount Faber. Not much to see really as it is the same view as the other scenery that we saw. When we reached the Jewel Box @ Mount Faber, there was a wedding event going on. Many BMWs and Mercs driving up. Just wondering whether Singaporeans are getting richer and richer? From there, we could see the cable car shuttling between Mount Faber to Sentosa.
To end it off, is the Marang Trail, final 800m from Mount Faber to Habourfront MRT. It was all the way downslope for us and at the end point, we felt a sense of accomplishment and it is amazing that you can walked from one end of Singapore to another. Actually an advice to all, it is better to start from Habourfront MRT all the way than from Clementi Woods coz there is really to see once you have hit Kent Ridge Park. To all people out there, how about giving a try right now?
Finish at last
Here is a summary and the map of the South Bridges and Ridges.
Out
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