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SOUTHERN RIDGES - Scenic Singapore
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About the Southern Ridges: |
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The Southern Ridges are a chain of green hills in the south of Singapore, stretching from Mount
Faber through Telok Blangah Hill and Kent Ridge Park to Clementi Woods in the west.
Elevated boardwalks, bridges and
trails connect the individual parks to create a seamless green corridor full of fascinating animal and plant life as well as historical
anecdotes. Henderson Waves, Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge, and numerous viewpoints along the trail offer scenic
vistas of downtown Singapore, the harbour and the islands in the south of the city-state.
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About the tour:
Besides introducing the commonly encountered plants
and animals along the trail, the walk also provides insights into the Ridges' past.
Starting from Hortpark, this walk will take us through the canopy along the meandering Forest Walk to Telok Blangah
Hill and on to Mount Faber via the Henderson Waves. The duration of the tour is about 2.5 hours; it ends at HarbourFront MRT-Station.
Naturally, this walk can also be conducted in the opposite direction.
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How to get to the Southern Ridges:
For the sake of simplicity, only the starting points of the tour are described here. Details on additional points of
access can be obtained from the websites listed below.
- Meeting place Hortpark:
(see map)
At HortCentre. Hortpark is served by bus numbers 51, 61, 93, 97, 100, 166, 963. The bus stop is located right next to the
Alexandra Arch; from there it's about five minutes walk to the HortCentre.
- Meeting place Harbourfront:
(see map)
Car park between Seah Im Food Court and Harbourfront MRT Station, Exit A. Harbourfront Station is served by bus numbers 10,
30, 57, 61, 65, 80, 93, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 188, 408, 409, 855, 963.
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General information:
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Tings to bring:
- Drinking water
- Mosquito repellent
- Rain gear
- Sun protection
- Plastic bags to waterproof valuables and electronic gadgets
- Comfortable walking shoes (no sandals or flip flops)
- Binoculars (if you have)
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