THE 5 BEST Singapore National Parks
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- WBinSingapore, Singapore456 contributionsBest time to visit will be in the late afternoon before the park closed as you will see more of the birds out for feeding. Go for the 2 shows as you will see the bigger birds up close. It is too hot for people and the birds to be walking in the hot sun or rain in the afternoon as they too are sheltering in the shade. The board walks connecting the various attractions are really lovely in the evening overlooking the sunset.
The Crimson restaurant is a must place to enjoy the lovely view of the flamingoes, waterfall and colorful macaws. We had the most relaxing time there. Compliments to Shamala who took excellent care of us there.
The indoor exhibits provide the much needed airconditioned respite from the heat or rain. They are informative and educational. Clean washrooms and water coolers are readily available in many areas.
The penguin enclosure is very crowded. The penguin bao is terrible.
It is quite expensive to visit the Bird Paradise but if you are looking for a unique venue to impress your date, the Crimson restaurant and evening birdwatching on the board walks is quite lovely. Don’t set high expectations to see lots of birds or colorful ones and you will not be disappointed. The birds at the bird show are really cute to watch especially the talking parrots.
There are several eateries outside the entrance. The tram ride is short as it is between 2 stations but it is great for the elderly who don’t want to walk too much.
The trampolines and water features are really fun for the kids.Written 9 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - FellowTraveler36871028 contributionsThe Southern Ridges can be divided into 3 main areas: the Mount Faber trail; the Labrador Nature Reserve and the Kent Ridge Park. I had explored the former two over the last two weekends and today, I decided to venture into Kent Ridge Park which is on the other side of the Alexandra Arch. Surprisingly, the entrance to the Kent Ridge Park was from Hort Park.
The ascending path from Hort Park ended at the Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a war museum. From there, I strolled along the canopy walk overlooking the Pasir Panjang nursery and all the way up to the peak. The panoramic sea view of Pasir Panjang wharves off the West Coast of Singapore was spectacular. From the peak, I ventured down the hill to relax at the two little ponds: Kent Ridge pond and Dragonfly pond. I then returned to Hort Park and walked home. It took me about 3 hours for the entire journey.
On a lovely Sunday, I expected a huge crowd but it turned out to be very quiet. The atmosphere was tranquil and you could hear nature whispering into your ears with the buzzing of the cicada coming from evrrywhere. As my solitary figure roamed between huge dense trees along the canopy bridges, I felt calm and relaxed. It was a different experience from my forest walk to the Henderson Waves.
However, I was rather disturbed by what I saw at the exhibition at the war museum. The bungalow where the war museum is currently located was once the home of a British officer who took charge of an opium factory built at the foothill.
The British colonalists generated their revenue through the sale of opium to the people under their rule. Ironically, I wondered how could a government with a legal system well respected by many, unscrupulously fattened her coffer by the sale of opium to her own people under her rule?
While I am saddened by the atrocities committed by the ruthless Japanese imperialists and honour Lieutenant Adnan of the Malay Regiment as a national hero, I felt deeply betrayed by the colonial government in their 'arsenic' poisoning of million of innocent lives under their 'benevolent' rule.
I only hope colonialism is a term of the past. We have to be masters of our own fate.Written 26 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Low CSingapore, Singapore957 contributionsVisited one hot afternoon without plan from Hillview Rail Mall and enjoyed the walk under the hot sun.Written 13 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Donna BWashington DC, DC14 contributionsBeautiful and well maintained. Be prepared for a lot of walking. The app has little value and there are few personnel to help find what you are looking for. It was 85 degrees F, and humid. Restaurants are at the entrance with no cooling areas or water along the paths, so bring your own water. I never made it to where the birds fly free. But that was my lack of awareness that you need to be prepared for the long hike to the most interesting areas.Written 4 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOH KIEN PENGSingapore, Singapore10,069 contributionsThe Alexandra Park connector is not just a connector for me to walk my way from Tanglin Road to Zion Road. In fact, it connects me to a group of garden enthusiasts at Blk 5 Delta Avenue.
The garden outside the South-Central Community Family Service Centre (FSC) attracted my attention. The garden occupied two slither plots of land in front of the FSC and seemed to me very well maintained and sculptured with the names of the plants or herbs written on mini placard labels displayed near the plants.
One Saturday afternoon, I happened to walk past the garden and saw a group of seniors trimming and tending the garden. I told them I was fascinated by the names of the herbs and plants. One of them enthusiastically brought me around the garden and passionately introduced me to all the herbal plants and vegetables they grow. I came to learn about Black Faced General (黑面将军), the Sabah Snake Grass ( 优遁草), the South African leaves (南非叶) which possess anticancer properties and was also explained the way of boiling them. The entire encyclopedia of herbal remedy suddenly opens up in front of me.
When Emperor Shih Huang Ti sent his alchemist to Japan to search for the elixir of longevity, he knew that each country has her own ecosystem of unique herbs representative of that country characteristics. While Traditional Chinese Medicine relied on the 本草纲目 Bencao Gangmu which Li Shihzhen compiled, they were herbs grown mostly in mainland China. Singapore has our own herbal plants which are different from that grow in China.
While tourists like to explore the physical attractions of a country, I felt excited exploring the native herbal plants of a country.
Thanks much to this group of garden enthusiasts who open my horizon to a new adventure.Written 18 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Robert B5 contributionsMesmerizing experience! The Garden of Eden must be located there...!!!
It's a must see!!!
Too beautiful to put in words!!!Written 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
