Bukit Brown Cemetery
Bukit Brown Cemetery
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Yumiko
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Friends
Went on a fascinating walking tour led by Claire Leow. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the whole history and back stories.
Written 29 December 2022
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Trent
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
10/10 - I highly recommend a guided tour of Bukit Brown through the Singapore Heritage Society, even if you're not a tourist.
I can't link it, but check out the Bukit Brown website.
I am a westerner with little to no prior knowledge about SG. This guided tour shows a RAW history of Singapore. These exciting stories are REAL and the characters are buried right in front of you. This experience puts you at the forefront of historic, archaeological and anthropologic research in Singapore.
The volunteer tour guide consistently connected back nearly everything we saw back to the present day. Our guide knowledgeably spoke on uniquely Singaporean art, traditions, food, architecture, global trade, culture, politics, local families, religious practices, war, education, superstition... the list doesn't end! They don't TELL you nearly as much as they SHOW you what you're looking at. The stories come alive all around you as you're admiring stonework and craftsmanship unlike anything you've ever seen.
I was amazed how much extensive research the group has conducted and verified. They're incredibly accurate with their facts, always showing their sources, photos, maps, articles etc. It is not touristy AT ALL. They're very clear that they won't say or tell you anything they haven't verified for certain.
This guided tour was an incredibly enriching experience as a westerner, to hear how our histories are so connected. The experience was a perfect contrast to the sometimes superficial or historically-sterile feeling you experience as a tourist in any city.
Bring: camera, umbrella, bug spray, lots of water, and wear mosquito proof clothes if you can depending on the season.
This is Singapore; it's untamed, raw and unlike anything else I saw. It really made my inner-explorer and want-to-be Indiana Jones very happy!
I can't link it, but check out the Bukit Brown website.
I am a westerner with little to no prior knowledge about SG. This guided tour shows a RAW history of Singapore. These exciting stories are REAL and the characters are buried right in front of you. This experience puts you at the forefront of historic, archaeological and anthropologic research in Singapore.
The volunteer tour guide consistently connected back nearly everything we saw back to the present day. Our guide knowledgeably spoke on uniquely Singaporean art, traditions, food, architecture, global trade, culture, politics, local families, religious practices, war, education, superstition... the list doesn't end! They don't TELL you nearly as much as they SHOW you what you're looking at. The stories come alive all around you as you're admiring stonework and craftsmanship unlike anything you've ever seen.
I was amazed how much extensive research the group has conducted and verified. They're incredibly accurate with their facts, always showing their sources, photos, maps, articles etc. It is not touristy AT ALL. They're very clear that they won't say or tell you anything they haven't verified for certain.
This guided tour was an incredibly enriching experience as a westerner, to hear how our histories are so connected. The experience was a perfect contrast to the sometimes superficial or historically-sterile feeling you experience as a tourist in any city.
Bring: camera, umbrella, bug spray, lots of water, and wear mosquito proof clothes if you can depending on the season.
This is Singapore; it's untamed, raw and unlike anything else I saw. It really made my inner-explorer and want-to-be Indiana Jones very happy!
Written 26 December 2022
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Petra J
Switzerland106 contributions
Oct 2022
This was a total surprise, completely wild and untamed. Best to go with someone who knows their way around it, as it really is wild and huge. Apparently teeming with snakes, though we didn't see any (thankfully!), and the mosquitoes are pretty vicious, too, but what an amazing place.
Written 31 October 2022
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Jess19
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
An excellent tour guided by Darren. I have learnt so much about Chinese culture in just 3 hours by covering Hill 1 and 3. I am keeping a lookout for tours of other hills!
Written 19 September 2022
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Bazzer73
Shanghai, China82 contributions
Aug 2022
I visit Bukit Brown Heritage Park which is part of the Greater Bukit Brown Cemetery that unveils history from the 19th century. The Bukit Brownies are volunteers who conduct tours at weekends to locals and tourists with a keen ear and eye for the unadulterated stories of the past that links to the future. If you have time to join one of the week-end tours listed on Peatrix, you will be awed by tales of war, trade, wealth and Chinese folklore. Whether you are led by Fabian, Darren, Chyen or others, every Brownie has the heart to share their insights about Singapore's past.
Written 4 September 2022
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Brian S
9 contributions
Sep 2022
Free guided tours by "Bukit Brownies" reserved by Peatrix. Experience different guides on different weekends to listen to Singapore's history. If you think modern Singapore began its international trading in the 1950s, think again and discover the illustrious history from visiting the pioneer settlers in the Chinese cemetery of the rich and famous. Personalized stories of benefactors, scoundrels and war heroes will stimulate your senses in the steamy fauna of Bukit Brown.
Written 4 September 2022
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hoongwai
1 contribution
Aug 2022
My family and I joined a free guided walk conducted by Mr Darren Koh.
My 2 children aged 12 and 9, were thoroughly enthralled and did not mind the slight rain and walking through the wet underbrush.
Darren is an excellent and engaging story teller, conveying to us the rich history and culture that few would have associated with graves and tombstones. Through volunteers like Darren, we learned much about the individuals who have contributed to Singapore being what it is today.
Recommended to join the guided walks!
My 2 children aged 12 and 9, were thoroughly enthralled and did not mind the slight rain and walking through the wet underbrush.
Darren is an excellent and engaging story teller, conveying to us the rich history and culture that few would have associated with graves and tombstones. Through volunteers like Darren, we learned much about the individuals who have contributed to Singapore being what it is today.
Recommended to join the guided walks!
Written 25 August 2022
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Agnes T
9 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Sunday morning well spent understanding the stories of each tomb. Darren was great in explaining the history and details of the tombstones we saw. Will definitely come again for more tours to know more.
Written 21 August 2022
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Sandy T
7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
It was really nice to hear from Mr Darren Koh whom have spoken to many descendants from the tombstone of various individuals.
By retelling these stories, he made history come alive. And makes it not-so-spooky to visit a cemetery.
I have known many cemeteries.
Bidadari have already gone down memory lane.
Come pay Bukit brown a visit and come on board this guided tour lead by the Brownies. The tour takes place, rain or shine. This tour lead by Darren Koh makes my first trip so worthwhile!!
His topic encompasses the different cemeteries in early Singapore, coolies lives of the poor who died and had to be buried. Chinese believes (some superstitious, some auspicious, of 3 Spirits and 7 Souls), WWII stories, love stories, pioneer stories, different ethnic groups burial rites encrypt on the tombstone of how many wives the man had, whether dead or alive. It makes me really interested to go grab books and to find out more about BBC.
Don't miss the opportunity to go on an exploration tour to dig deep into heritage part of Singapore dated back by more than a century ago.
By retelling these stories, he made history come alive. And makes it not-so-spooky to visit a cemetery.
I have known many cemeteries.
Bidadari have already gone down memory lane.
Come pay Bukit brown a visit and come on board this guided tour lead by the Brownies. The tour takes place, rain or shine. This tour lead by Darren Koh makes my first trip so worthwhile!!
His topic encompasses the different cemeteries in early Singapore, coolies lives of the poor who died and had to be buried. Chinese believes (some superstitious, some auspicious, of 3 Spirits and 7 Souls), WWII stories, love stories, pioneer stories, different ethnic groups burial rites encrypt on the tombstone of how many wives the man had, whether dead or alive. It makes me really interested to go grab books and to find out more about BBC.
Don't miss the opportunity to go on an exploration tour to dig deep into heritage part of Singapore dated back by more than a century ago.
Written 27 July 2022
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1234
3 contributions
Jul 2022
Shout out to Darren for taking us through a very insightful tour of Bukit Brown on a Sunday morning :) Highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to know more about the lesser-told history of Singapore!
Written 24 July 2022
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CN
2 contributions
Hi there
Please advise where and how to find a tour guide for this walk ?
Thanks
ViaBen
Greater London, UK810 contributions
There's a group of volunteers that organises tours (they have a group on Facebook) - they are not very frequent and there were none when I was there so can't give more details or recommend them
lausaylian
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
The nearest MRT Station and the bus to take to Hill 2& 5 at Sime road
Jeanette M
Cairns, Australia475 contributions
Zao an / Selamat pagi Lausaylia,
There is a website which includes the numbers 10124 at the end of its address which will tell you everything about Hills 2 & 5. Apparently Trip Advisor doesn't allow website links, so I can't write it in full, but you'll find it if you do a search. It provides maps and everything related to the meeting points at Hills 2 & 5.
But I still think that my way: cross Thomson, go along Olive, Joan, Andrew to Jalan Mashor & take the path on the right where Mashor becomes Gymkhana is a very quick (15min on foot) and easy way to get to the Ring Road.
Enjoy your visit.
Jeanette.
TheWisslers
Pennsylvania70 contributions
Are there scheduled tours?
CarniGermany
Germany113 contributions
yes there are! check their Website
Duncan H
Singapore, Singapore75 contributions
What is the best place to enter the cemetary as the entrance at Khaem Hock rd seems to be closed now due to building works.
Bianca Polak
Singapore, Singapore65 contributions
Actually the old access road via Lorong Halwa was available for access till about a month ago when the former gates were relocated to the new access road.
There are now 2 access roads, depending on which part of the cemetery you are visiting. More information and pictures can be found at bukitbrown . com (sorry can't post URL's in the answer)
Bukit Brown Cemetery, Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions about Bukit Brown Cemetery
- Bukit Brown Cemetery is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Bukit Brown Cemetery tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 Bukit Brown Cemetery tours on Tripadvisor
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