Singapore North West Central Region

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Discover Singapore North Region

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park and a premier 130-hectare nature reserve in the northwest, renowned for its rich biodiversity, extensive mangrove forests, and its role as a vital stopover for migratory birds. The reserve features boardwalks, birdwatching huts, and offers visitors opportunities to observe wildlife such as crocodiles, otters, and mudskippers.

Self-guided Walks

Source: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/parks/sungei-buloh-wetland-reserve/activities/nature-walks-tours

Migratory Bird Trail

This 1.95km trail is excellent for bird watching. With bird hides and shelters along the trail, you will be able to spot resident birds such as herons, kingfishers, sunbirds, and egrets. Between August to April, get a chance to spot migratory birds that have travelled from as far as the Arctic region to rest and feed at the Reserve.

Mangrove Boardwalk

This is an 500m or 3km easy walk that introduces you to the mangrove forest and brings you close to the trees and wildlife, all without needing to get your feet wet or muddy. Look out for mudskippers, monitor lizards, mud lobsters, crabs, spiders and more.

Coastal Trail

This 1.3km trail is perfect for families and schools. Explore the various habitats from freshwater ponds to mudflats and mangroves, and understand the flora and fauna that lives here. There are also many scenic spots along the way, such as at the Eagle Point or Kingfisher Pod.

Forest Trail

This 300m short and easy walk is suitable for all ages to enjoy nature. The trail leads to the Mid-canopy Walk.

Mid-canopy walk

This elevated 150m-long boardwalk lets you immerse yourself understory of a secondary forest, where you can spot birds such as the Pied Fantail, and insects such as cicadas, which reside in the mid-canopy region and forest floor.

Junior Wetland

Located near the Visitor Centre, this rehabilitated freshwater pond is home to a diverse array of plants and animals. It offers an ideal spot for observing dragonflies, fish and the White-breasted Waterhen. Stroll along the stone steps for a closer look at these creatures and more.

Kranji Reservoir Park

With designated fishing areas and panoramic views of the Johor Straits, this park is a favourite of both fishing enthusiasts and weekend picnickers.

Kranji Reservoir

Opened for fishing in 1985, Kranji Reservoir Park has two fishing grounds. Other than being a great fishing ground, Kranji Reservoir Park is also steeped in Singapore's history. A war memorial plaque commemorates the Battle of Kranji. Under the ABC Waters Programme, the facilities at Kranji Reservoir has been upgraded with improvements to the toilets, car parks and area lighting to enhance visitors experience to the reservoir and park.

Kranji Dam

Reservoir constructed in 1975 by creating a dam at the mouth of a river, Sungei Kranji, that led to the Johor Straits.

Discover Singapore West Region

Singapore Discovery Centre

The Singapore Discovery Centre is an interactive attraction in Jurong West, Singapore, focused on sharing the nation's history, defence, and future through multi-sensory experiences. It features engaging exhibits like the "Through the Lens of Time" gallery, the Sandbox gallery, SAFTI MI Bus Tour, Eco-Sustainability Tours, and the Black Lake escape room.

Army Museum of Singapore

The Army Museum of Singapore (ARMS) is situated around the serene lake in the SAFTI Military Institute. Visitors to ARMS will embark on a fascinating journey and witness the development of the Singapore Army. Walk through our galleries to experience and learn about the heritage of the Singapore Army, and celebrate the contributions of our soldiers. (temporarily closed)

Yunnan Garden

Yunnan Garden in Singapore is a 9-hectare, rejuvenated heritage park located within the Nanyang Technological University campus in the west, officially reopened in 2020. It features a 5.6-meter man-made waterfall, Nanyang Lake, lush greenery, and accessible, family-friendly boardwalks, serving as a tranquil, scenic spot for nature lovers and photographers .

Chinese Heritage Centre

The Chinese Heritage Centre in Singapore is a premier museum and resource center located within Nanyang Technological University that showcases the history, culture, and traditions of Chinese communities. Housed in the former Nanyang University administration building built in 1955, it focuses on the journey of Chinese immigrants to Singapore.

Nanyang Lake Pavilion

The Nanyang Lake Pavilion in Singapore, located on the Nanyang Technological University campus, is a featured site for the 2026 "On the cusp" art exhibition, which showcases installations by artist Boedi Widjaja. It serves as a space for exploring themes of memory, identity, and migration through art.

Nanyang Lake

Nanyang Lake is a scenic, rehabilitated water feature located within the Yunnan Garden at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Revitalized in 2020, it features a 5.6-meter waterfall, artificial wetlands for natural filtration, and a boardwalk, serving as a tranquil recreational spot and outdoor classroom for biodiversity.

Discover Singapore Central Region

Chinatown Complex

Chinatown Complex, one of Singapore’s largest hawker centre, has been opened since 1983 and remains an iconic part of Chinatown. It is located at Smith Street and is a short walking distance from the Chinatown MRT Station.

Chinatown Heritage Centre

Chinatown Heritage Centre is an immersive museum located at 48 Pagoda Street in the heart of Singapore's historic district. It is the only place in Singapore that has meticulously restored the original interior decor of the shophouse tenants from the 1950s.a

Masjid Jamae Chulia

Masjid Jamae Chulia is a historic, centrally-located National Monument in Singapore’s Chinatown on South Bridge Road, established around 1826-1830 by Tamil Muslim immigrants. Renowned for its distinctive, vibrant green minarets and Indo-Islamic architecture, it stands as a unique symbol of religious harmony alongside nearby temples.

Sri Mariamman Temple

Established in 1827 by Naraina Pillai in Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple and a gazetted National Monument. It features a sunning, six-tiered Dravidian-style gopuram (entrance tower) adorned with colorful deities. Dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, it is famous for the annual Thimithi festival.

Nanyang Old Coffee

Nanyang Old Coffee in Singapore is a nostalgic café specializing in traditional Nanyang coffee. Its signature feature is the use of Robusta beans, roasted with sugar and margarine, resulting in a rich, smooth, and bittersweet flavor. This café preserves Singapore's coffee tradition, serving authentic, robust coffee and kaya toast in a rustic atmosphere.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore's Chinatown is a stunning four-story, Tang-styled Buddhist temple and museum, founded in 2002 and opened in 2007. It is a renowned cultural site dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha, housing a sacred tooth relic in a giant stupa.

Maxwell Food Centre

Maxwell Food Centre, located in Chinatown, is a vibrant and iconic hawker center in Singapore, renowned for its affordable and authentic local cuisine. Originally a wet market in the 1950s, this lively open-air food centre boasts over 100 stalls, attracting locals and tourists alike to savor traditional delicacies.

Singapore City Gallery

Located in The URA Centre, the Singapore City Gallery is a free, three-story museum showcasing Singapore's urban transformation through interactive, high-tech exhibits and massive, detailed architectural models.

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Thian Hock Keng Temple, located on Telok Ayer Street, is Singapore's oldest and most important Hokkien temple. Built between 1839 and 1842 without the use of any nails, this national monument enshrines the sea goddess Mazu and serves as a vibrant testament to the culture, religion, and history of early Chinese immigrants.

Lau Pa Sat

Lau Pa Sat is a historic octagonal cast-iron hawker centre in Singapore’s Central Business District. Originally a wet market built in the 19th century, it has been a national monument since 1973 and is now a famous 24-hour street food and open-air satay destination, perfectly blending historic architecture with modern dining.