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SINGAPORE

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EXPLORE

EXPLOREWITH SMRT BUSES

There’s so much more to discover about Singapore when you travel on SMRT buses and trains.

Explore Singapore with this handy guide covering places of attraction, nature,

sports/adventure/activities, cultural/ history and places of worship. See you on board!

Yishun & Sembawang Town ........... 1

Places of Attraction ........................ 2

Nature ............................................. 4

Sports/Adventures/Activities ......... 9

Cultural / History .............................. 13

Places of Worship ............................. 24

Enjoy a Fun-packed Day Out with SMRT Buses ............................... 28

Location Listing ................................... 30

Feedback Form ..................................... 31

ABOUT YISHUN This northern Singapore town is named after Singaporean Chinese pioneer Lim Nee Soon, the “pineapple and rubber king”. Once a pig farming area, present-day Yishun is a bustling town with many suburban conveniences as well as recreational facilities such as Lower Seletar Reservoir Park and Yishun Park.

ABOUT SEMBAWANG Said to be named after the Sembawang tree, this northern district was previously a rubber estate before it was converted into a British naval base. Today, Sembawang is a haven for nature lovers, with attractions such as Bottle Tree Village, Sembawang Hot Spring and Sembawang Park.

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SentosaBUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 855 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 188 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 963 Alight at HarbourFront Interchange.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at HarbourFront MRT.

Sentosa is a favourite with locals and tourists alike for its beaches and beachfront bars, nature walks and attractions such as Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon, Musical Fountain and the Sky Tower. Take your pick from the island’s three beaches and experience fine dining at one of the many restaurants on the island. On top of all that, you can also look forward to the opening of Resorts World in early 2010.

www.sentosa.com.sg

Land Transport Gallery No. 1 Hampshire Road Block 1 Level 1

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 From Sembawang Interchange: 980 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 960 Alight at Bukit Timah Road (Little India MRT Station).

Journey through the past, present and future of Singapore’s transport system at the Land Transport Gallery. The gallery conducts one-hour tours covering key milestones, a glimpse into the future of transportation in Singapore and an interactive multi-player game.

www.lta.gov.sg/corp_info/lt_gallery.htm

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Let’s enjoy nature!

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Peirce Reservoir Parks Off Old Upper Thomson Road

BUS SERVICES Lower Peirce Reservoir Park From Yishun Interchange: 855 From Sembawang Interchange: 167, 980 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 169 Alight at Upper Thomson Road (bus stop outside James Cook University) and walk in via the side road beside Caltex petrol station.

Upper Peirce Reservoir Park From Sembawang Interchange: 167, 980 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 169 Alight at Upper Thomson Road (After SLE) and walk in via Old Upper Thomson Road.

Lower Peirce Reservoir is one of Singapore’s oldest reservoirs, commissioned in 1912 by His Excellency Sir Arthur Young. Upper Peirce Reservoir was commissioned in the late 1960s and is Singapore’s largest impounding reservoir. Both reservoirs are set in parks that are popular with nature lovers, fitness buffs and picnickers.

www.nparks.gov.sg

Lower Seletar Reservoir Park Off Yishun Avenue 1

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857 Woodlands Regional Interchange: 858, 965, 969 Alight along Yishun Avenue 2 (Yishun Stadium).

Nearest MRT Station: Yishun

Avid joggers will appreciate the mostly-flat terrain of this park, located on the northern shore of Lower Seletar Reservoir. Fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines at the fishing jetty that extends from the shore into the reservoir, while thrill-seekers can participate in water sports activities.

www.nparks.gov.sg

Sembawang ParkBUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 882 Alight at Sembawang Park.

Nearest MRT Station: Sembawang

Sembawang Park is known for being one of Singapore’s few natural beaches, and for its tranquility. The park has historic landmarks such as Beaulieu House, the Sembawang jetty and the remains of the 1920s Seletar Pier. It is popular with anglers, joggers and picnicking families.

www.nparks.gov.sg

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Yishun Park Bounded by Yishun Avenue 4, Yishun Central, Yishun Avenue 11 and Yishun Ring Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 804, 806, 812


Yishun Park is home to Singapore’s first Dipterocarp Arboretum, a living gallery of trees known as forest giants. The arboretum showcases more than 800 Dipterocarp trees, comprising more than 70 species. The public can enjoy guided walks and tree hunts as part of the arboretum’s outreach programmes.

www.nparks.gov.sg

Dairy Farm Nature Park 100 Dairy Farm Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75, 184 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 67 From Woodlands Interchange: 178, 961 Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road (The Salvation Army).

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 966 Alight at Petir Road (before Dairy Farm Road).

The Dairy Farm Nature Park is located on the site of a former dairy farm and is one of Singapore’s newest parks. A hit with nature enthusiasts,

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve & Hindhede Nature Park 177 Hindhede Drive

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 852 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 173 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75, 184 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 67 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road (opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre and Beauty World Centre), or along Jalan Anak Bukit (opposite Courts furniture store), and walk to the end of Hindhede Drive.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the only substantial area of primary rainforest left in Singapore and is home to Singapore’s highest peak, the 164m Bukit Timah Hill. The reserve houses a diverse ecological system with over 840 flowering plants and over 240 species of vertebrates. Indigenous species include the long-tailed macaque, flying lemur, Oriental whip snake and pangolin.

www.nparks.gov.sg

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MacRitchie Reservoir Park off Lornie Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 852, 855 Alight at Thomson Road (opposite MacRitchie Reservoir).

From Sembawang Interchange: 167, 980 Alight at Thomson Road (opposite Alvernia Hospital).

MacRitchie Reservoir was constructed in 1867 to meet Singapore’s growing demand for water. Apart from being popular with joggers and families, MacRitchie Park is also a haven for nature lovers. The park was upgraded with new amenities such as shower facilities, a two-storey carpark and a new pontoon for kayakers to launch their kayaks.

www.nparks.gov.sg

hikers and bikers, the park features easy walking trails that allow visitors sweeping views of greenery, especially of the Singapore Quarry, which has been transformed into a wetland with flora and fauna.

www.nparks.gov.sg

Fort Canning Park 2 Cox Terrace

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (opposite The Treasury) and walk along High Street to Hill Street. Walk up the flight of steps beside MICA building.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Hill Street and walk up the flight of steps beside MICA building.

Once known as “Forbidden Hill” because it was believed to be the seat of royalty for rulers of 14th century Singapore, Fort Canning was used as a military base during World War II. Today, the park features the Fort Canning Spice Trail with more than 100 plant species, as well as an archaeological dig site, and the Keramat – which is believed to be the tomb of Singapore’s last king, Sultan Iskandar Syah.

www.nparks.gov.sg

HortPark & The Southern RidgesBUS SERVICES Marang Trail/ Mount Faber Park From Yishun Interchange: 855 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 188 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 963 Alight at HarbourFront Interchange and walk up the flight of steps along Marang Road.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at HarbourFront MRT Station and walk up the flight of steps along Marang Road.

The Southern Ridges is Singapore’s newest nature playground, comprising a 9km stretch of open spaces stretching from Mount Faber Park to West Coast Park. It also includes HortPark, Southeast Asia’s first one-stop gardening and lifestyle hub linking Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park. The park promotes gardening as a hobby for everyone.

www.nparks.gov.sg

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Singapore Botanic Gardens & National Orchid Gardens 1 Cluny Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 67 Alight at Dunearn Road (National University of Singapore, Bukit Timah Campus).

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 Alight at Napier Road.

One of the world’s finest gardens, the 63.7 ha Botanic Gardens is popular with tourists and locals alike. Its attractions include a tropical rainforest, the Ginger Garden, the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, and the iconic Swan Lake. It is also home to the National Orchid Garden, which has over 60,000 orchid plants on display.

www.sbg.org.sg

Orchidville 10 Lorong Lada Hitam

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171 Alight at Mandai Road.

Singapore’s largest orchid farm is home to over two million orchid plants, producing more than 10 million orchid sprays annually. You can easily spend half a day strolling among the orchids here. Orchidville is located near the Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari.

www.orchidville.com

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Bottle Tree Village 60 Jalan Mempurong (Sembawang)

Prawning / Fish Spa

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 882 Alight at Sembawang Park and walk in.


Bottle Tree Village is so named for its collection of Bottle Trees, which were specially flown in from Australia. The village is popular for alfresco dining, where diners can savour a meal under the stars while enjoying the cool sea breeze. The adventurous can also dip their feet in the fish spa.

www.bottletree.com.sg

SAFRA Yishun Country Club 60 Yishun Avenue 4

Shooting / Rock climbing

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 812


Adventure is the name of the game at SAFRA Yishun Country Club. With Singapore’s biggest indoor air weapons shooting range, a challenging rock wall, tennis courts, bowling centre and swimming pools, the club has everything you need for a thrill-filled day.

www.safra.sg/clubhouse_ys.aspx?pageid=257

Bottle Tree Park 81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun)

Prawning / Fishing / Basketball / Beach Volleyball

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 858, 965, 969 Alight at Yishun Avenue 2 (opposite Yishun Stadium).

Nearest MRT Station: Khatib

This park is a sister facility to Bottle Tree Village and boasts a restaurant, pond, kampung-style buildings, a mini zoo, sports courts and a paintball field, all in a lush natural setting. Prawning and fishing are available here.

www.bottletree.com.sg

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Z Fencing 101 Thomson Road #01-41/42 United Square Shopping Mall

271 Bukit Timah Road #B1-03 Balmoral Plaza

80 Marine Parade Road #03-09/10 Parkway Parade

BUS SERVICES United Square Shopping Mall From Yishun Interchange: 851 From Sembawang Interchange: 980

Nearest MRT Station: Novena

East Coast Park

Tennis Centre / Xtreme SkatePark / Indoor soccer / Water sports

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 853* (Sundays and Public Holidays only) Alight along Marine Parade Road.

There is something for everyone at East Coast Park. Take your pick of activities from tennis and indoor soccer to water sports and bowling. Fitness buffs can run, skate and cycle along the sea front, while those wanting a more relaxing time can simply soak in the sun while enjoying the park’s lively atmosphere.

www.nparks.gov.sg

Sembawang Hot Spring Gambas Avenue

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 800, 811 From Sembawang Interchange: 167, 859, 980 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 858, 969 Alight at Sembawang Road (Block 114) and walk towards Gambas Avenue.

From Yishun Interchange: 856, 859 Alight at Sembawang Road (opposite Block 115B) and walk towards Gambas Avenue.


Singapore’s only hot spring is popular with locals who believe that the minerals found in the spring water can cure ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis and skin conditions. The spring water was bottled and sold commercially in the 1950s, before the government acquired the land in 1998.

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Balmoral Plaza From Yishun Interchange: 171 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 67

Nearest MRT Station: Newton

Parkway Parade From Yishun Interchange: 853* (Sundays and Public Holidays only) From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 966

Z Fencing is one of Singapore’s most established fencing clubs, with three dedicated fencing studios throughout the island. The club is staffed by international coaches and fencing champions, and its curriculum places equal emphasis on building both superior fencing skills as well as character.

www.zfencing.com

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Let’s soak in some culture and history!

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Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Empress Place.

From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place towards Empress Place.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrew’s Road. Walk along St Andrew’s Road to Parliament Place. Empress Place is just beside Parliament Place.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk towards Empress Place.

From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight at Parliament Place (Supreme Court) and walk towards Empress Place.

Nearest MRT Station: Raffles Place (exit via Exit H and walk towards Empress Place)

The Asian Civilisations Museum is the first museum in the Asian region to focus on pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. It traces the roots of modern Singapore and the influence of the region on its art and history from a multi-ethnic perspective.

www.acm.org.sg

Cenotaph Connaught Drive

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk towards Connaught Drive.

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall (walk towards Padang)

This memorial was erected in memory of the 124 British soldiers who died in World War I. A second dedication was added in remembrance of those who died in World War II. The memorial was unveiled on 31 March 1922 by the young Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor.

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CHIJMES 30 Victoria Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 857 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang: 700 Alight at Bras Basah Road (NTUC Income) and walk towards Victoria Street.

From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Victoria Street (outside CHIJMES).

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Chinatown

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at New Bridge Road (New Bridge Centre).

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 970 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight at Eu Tong Sen Street (People’s Park Complex).

Nearest MRT Station: Outram Park

Chinatown was born in 1821 when the first Chinese junk arrived from China. The passengers made their homes on the southern banks of the Singapore River, known today as Telok Ayer. Households had to collect fresh water from wells in Ann Siang Hill and Spring Street using bullock drawn cart, giving rise to the Chinese name for Chinatown – “Niu Che Shui” or “Bullock Cart Water”. Today, Chinatown is still a hub for Chinese culture, featuring colourful street decorations during major Chinese celebrations such as the Lunar New Year and the Mid-autumn Festival.

www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/ethnic_quarters/chinatown.html

Chinatown Heritage Centre 48 Pagoda Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at Upper Cross Street (opposite Hong Lim Complex) and walk along South Bridge Road to Pagoda Street.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 970 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight at Eu Tong Sen Street (People’s Park Complex). Cross the overhead bridge to Pagoda Street.

From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at New Bridge Road (Chinatown Point) and walk along New Bridge Road to Pagoda Street.

Chinatown Heritage Centre occupies three shophouses in the heart of Chinatown, and offers visitors a glimpse of the lives of migrant Chinese in early Singapore. The centre’s exhibits were recreated based on the recollections of former residents. Guided tours are available, and there is a retail shop offering traditional souvenirs such as hand-sewn Chinese quilted blankets and clogs.

www.chinatownheritagecentre.sg

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

Once a Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) school and orphanage, CHIJMES is a lovingly conserved development that now hosts an array of boutique shops, art galleries and dining outlets. The development has spacious outdoor areas and courtyards, cloistered walls and covered walkways, which hark back to when the compound was used as a school and chapel for generations of local schoolgirls.

www.chijmes.com.sg

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Civil Defence Heritage Gallery 62 Hill Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (opposite The Treasury) and walk along High Street to Hill Street.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 190 Alight at Hill Street.

The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery highlights the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s illustrious history, civil defence milestones from the late 1800s to today and developments in civil defence technology. It is located within the Central Fire Station, itself an historic landmark.

www.scdf.gov.sg/General/About_Us/CD_Heritage_Gallery/introduction.html

Dalhousie Obelisk Empress Place

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place towards Empress Place.

From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Empress Place.



City Hall 1 St Andrew’s Road

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Parliament Place.

From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrew’s Road.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk towards St Andrew’s Road.

From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight at Parliament Place (Supreme Court).

This imposing colonial-era building has witnessed many of the historic events leading up to Singapore’s declaration of independence. It was the site of the Japanese surrender to the British, and was where Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew proclaimed self-government for Singapore on 5 June 1959 and merger with Malaysia on 16 September 1963. It was also where the first fully independent Singapore Government was sworn in on 9 August 1965.

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Indian National Army Monument Connaught Drive




This monument is dedicated to an unknown soldier of the Indian National Army during the Japanese Occupation and sits on the site of the army’s memorial that was destroyed after the War. The memorial was erected in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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The Dalhousie Obelisk was built as a reminder to merchants of the benefits of free trade. It was erected to mark the visit of the Governor-General of India, Lord James Andrew and his wife in 1850. It was moved from its original location at the Cenotaph site off Connaught Drive, to Empress Place where it remains today.

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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Drive

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 960 Alight at Pan Pacific Hotel and walk through Marina Square towards Esplanade.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700A Alight at Suntec Convention Centre and walk through Marina Square towards Esplanade.

From Yishun Interchange: 857 Alight at Raffles Boulevard, in front of Esplanade.


One of Singapore’s most distinctive landmarks, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a world-class performance venue, presenting thousands of performances every year. The development is also known for its alfresco dining options and waterfront arts events that emphasise Asian culture.

www.esplanade.com

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Lim Bo Seng Memorial Connaught Drive




This memorial pays tribute to Major-General Lim Bo Seng, who led the anti-Japanese resistance movement Force 136 in 1942. Lim was captured by Japanese forces in 1944 and tortured for information about Force 136, which he refused to divulge. He died the same year under Japanese detention.

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Little India

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 857 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 67 Alight at Serangoon Road.

The first Indian settlers in Singapore were assistants and soldiers to Sir Stamford Raffles. Their numbers bloomed in the late 19th century, with many immigrants arriving to find work. Little India is the focal point of Singapore’s Indian community and offers a heady experience of spices, ethnic jewellery, jasmine flowers and colourful saris. The area is transformed with lights and decorations during Deepavali, the Indian Festival of Lights, and is awash with devotees bearing kavadi during Thaipusam each year.

www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/ethnic_quarters/little_india.html

Memories at Old Ford Factory 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75, 184 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 67 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 178, 961 Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Road (opposite Hume Park Condominium).

Ford Motor Company’s first Southeast Asian car assembly plant is also the site where the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. It is now home to a permanent World War II exhibition gallery and archive.

www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/moff

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Old Supreme Court 1 St Andrew’s Road

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Parliament Place.

From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrew’s Road.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk towards St Andrew’s Road.

National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Bras Basah Road (Hotel Rendezvous) and cross the road to Stamford Road.

From Yishun Interchange: 857 Alight at Bencoolen Street (Plaza By The Park) and walk towards Bras Basah Road. Cross the road to Stamford Road.

Nearest MRT Station: Dhoby Ghaut

The National Museum traces the history of Singapore through innovative and interactive exhibits that enliven the past. The museum is also known for holding vibrant cultural festivals and events that bring history to the masses.

www.nationalmuseum.sg

MINT Museum of Toys 26 Seah Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (Cosmic Insurance Building) and walk along Seah Street.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Victoria Street (Allson Hotel) and walk along Bain Street to Seah Street.


You will love the MINT Museum of Toys even if you are not a toy collector. This private museum showcases an extension collection of vintage toys spanning the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Have tea in the basement’s laid-back boutique café when you have had your fill of toy nostalgia.

www.emint.com

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Nearest MRT Station: City Hall (exit via Exit B and walk towards Supreme Court)

The Old Supreme Court stands on the site of the London Hotel, Hotel de L’Esperance, Hotel de L’Europe and Grand de L’Europe. It was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward of the British colonial Public Works Department and built between 1937 and 1939.

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Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 857 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Bras Basah Road (NTUC Income) and cross the road to Stamford Road and Armenian Street.


The colourful culture and history of the Straits Chinese is perfectly encapsulated in the Peranakan Museum’s galleries. With the finest collection of Peranakan artifacts worldwide, the museum illustrates important rituals, practices and crafts of a unique ethnic group.

www.peranakanmuseum.sg

Raffles Landing Site Empress Place

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place towards Empress Place.

From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Empress Place.





This site is believed to be the place where Sir Thomas Bingley Stamford Raffles set foot on Singapore soil in January 1819. Raffles’ exploits in Singapore resulted in the British acquiring the right to establish a trading port on the island, paving the way for its development as one of Asia’s premier shipping hubs.

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Singapore Philatelic Museum 23B Coleman Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 857 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Bras Basah Road (NTUC Income) and cross the road to Stamford Road and Armenian Street. The museum is at the end of Armenian Street.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Hill Street (Armenian Church) and walk along Coleman Street.


Philatelists will enjoy browsing the Singapore Philatelic Museum’s collection of stamps, philatelic materials and postal artifacts dating back to the Straits Settlements. The museum also hosts private collections and runs educational activities for schools, families and the general public.

www.spm.org.sg

Tan Kim Seng Fountain Connaught Drive




Tan Kim Seng was a prominent Chinese community leader and philanthropist who played a major role in bringing free piped water to Singapore town in 1857. The Victorian fountain was installed in his honour at Fullerton Square. It was later moved to Battery Road and then to Esplanade Park, where it stands today.

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Singapore Art Museum 71 Bras Basah Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 857 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Bras Basah Road (NTUC Income).


The world’s largest public collection of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian art is housed in the Singapore Art Museum. The collection includes works by luminaries such as Frank Stella and Roy Licthenstein, as well as paintings, sculptures, multimedia installations, drawings, prints and photographs by other artists.

www.singart.com

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The Arts House at the Old Parliament 1 Old Parliament Lane

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place.

From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Parliament Place.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrew’s Road. Walk along St Andrew’s Road to Parliament Place.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75 Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk along Parliament Place.


Built in 1827, The Arts House at the Old Parliament is Singapore’s oldest surviving building. Once the seat of parliament as well as courts and government offices, the building is now a multi-disciplinary arts centre hosting a wide variety of arts and entertainment events.

www.theartshouse.com.sg

The Battle Box – Fort Canning Park 2 Cox Terrace

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (opposite The Treasury) and walk along High Street to Hill Street. Walk up the flight of steps beside MICA building.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Hill Street and walk up the flight of steps beside MICA building.

The Battle Box, a World War II historical site, is a massive underground military bunker that has been converted to a war museum that recreates the morning of 15 February 1942, when General Percival made the decision to surrender Singapore to the Japanese.

www.legendsfortcanning.com/fortcanning/battlebox.htm

Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall 9 Empress Place

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 167 Alight at Connaught Drive and walk towards Empress Place.

From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (New Supreme Court) and walk in via Parliament Place towards Empress Place.


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War Memorial Park Bounded by Nicoll Highway, Stamford Road, Beach Road and Bras Basah Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 857 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 960 Alight at Bras Basah Road (Raffles Hotel) and walk to the Memorial Park.

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall (exit via Exit A and walk towards Beach Road)

This park houses the civilian War memorial, which is dedicated to the civilians of all races who were victims of World War II. The memorial is 61m tall and features a distinctive design with four columns representing Singapore’s four major races, joined at the base to signify racial unity.

www.nparks.gov.sg




Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, are historic performance venues that have seen more than arts performances. It was used as a hospital during the early stages of World War II, and was later used for the trial of Japanese war criminals after the war. It was also used by the People’s Action Party for their inaugural meeting on 21 November 1954.

www.vch.org.sg

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Let’s visit some places of worship!

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Armenian Church 60 Hill Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road (opposite The Treasury) and walk along High Street to Hill Street. The church is further up towards Coleman Street.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Choa Chu Kang Interchange: 190 Alight at Hill Street (Armenian Church).


The Armenian Church is Singapore’s oldest church. Located in Hill Street, it was built in 1835 and designed by colonial architect George Coleman. The church is dedicated to St Gregory the Illuminator and has been gazetted as a national monument.

www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/places_of_worship/armenian_church.html

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple 288 South Bridge Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 From Choa Chu Kang: 190 Alight at New Bridge Road (New Bridge Centre) and walk in via Smith Street.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 970 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight at Eu Tong Sen St (People’s Park Complex). Cross the overhead bridge and walk in via Smith Street.

This Tang Dynasty-style temple houses an artefact considered to be the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic by Buddhist leaders, in a Relic Stupa made from 420kg of gold donated by devotees. The inner chamber

Sembawang God of Wealth Temple 28 Admiralty Street

BUS SERVICES From Woodlands Interchange: 962 Alight at Admiralty Street (North Link).


Located in northern Singapore, Sembawang God of Wealth Temple houses the biggest God of Wealth statue in Singapore. It is popular with punters who pray to the God of Wealth for lottery picks, as well as with those seeking wisdom from the philosopher Confucius.

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Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple 397 Serangoon Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 857 Alight at Serangoon Road (Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple).

One of the oldest temples in Singapore, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple is located in Little India on Serangoon Road and

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Queen Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 171, 857 From Sembawang Interchange: 167 From Bukit Batok Interchange: 77, 106 From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 700 From Choa Chu Kang: 190 Alight at Bras Basah Road (NTUC Income). The church is opposite the bus stop.

The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the oldest Catholic church in Singapore and the seat of the Archbishop. It was gazetted as a national monument in 1973. Regular Masses are still held at the church.

www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/places_of_worship/the_cathedral_of_the.html

of the stupa is unveiled at scheduled times throughout the day in a ceremony conducted by resident monks. The temple also houses a carved Maitreya Buddha image.

www.btrts.org.sg

Hajjah Fatimah Mosque 4001 Beach Road

BUS SERVICES From Sembawang Interchange: 980 From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961 Alight at Beach Rd (Keypoint Building).

Completed in 1846, this mosque was built with the benefit of a donation from a wealthy lady named Fatimah. It was designed by colonial architect JT Thompson and bears both local and European architectural influences. The mosque can accommodate up to 600 people and is popular among office workers in the Jalan Sultan area.

www.muis.gov.sg/cms/services/Mosques.aspx?id=339

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple 178 Waterloo Street

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 857 Alight at Bencoolen Street (Fortune Centre). Walk in via Bencoolen Link.

From Sembawang Interchange: 980

Nearest MRT Station: Bugis

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple was built in 1884 and is a fine example of classical Chinese temple architecture and craftsmanship. Located at Waterloo Street, the temple is devoted to Kuan Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy and also features hundreds of small statues of gods from the Chinese pantheon.

heritagetrails.sg/content/671/Kwan_Im_Thong_Hood_Cho_Temple.html

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Sri Veeramkaliamman Temple 141 Serangoon Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 857 Alight at Serangoon Road (Broadway Hotel).

This magnificent temple was constructed in the 19th century by Bengali labourers and is devoted to the worship of Goddess Kali, the consort of Lord Shiva. Originally a rather modest structure, the temple was renovated in 1987 and now features an elaborate gopuram (tower) depicting different manifestations and myths of the Goddess.

www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/places_of_worship/veeramakaliamman_temple.html

Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple 555 Serangoon Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 857 Alight at Serangoon Road (Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple).

This temple was founded by Tamil Hindu residents of Potong Pasir as shrine to Mother Goddess and to sustain their cultural heritage. Its development was led by B Govindasamy Chettiar, a philanthropist and community leader, and renovated by his nephew SL Perumal, who built a new main tower and other additions at his own expense.

draws devotees seeking the blessings of Lord Perumal. The temple’s distinctive façade features a tall Gopuram (tower) showing the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Major festivals celebrated here are Thaipusam, Navarathiri, Vaikunda Ekathesi and Purattasi Sani.

http://www.heb.gov.sg/sspt/main-sspt.html

St Andrew’s Cathedral 11 St Andrew’s Road

BUS SERVICES From Yishun Interchange: 851 Alight at North Bridge Road, in front of the church.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61 Alight at Hill Street (Armenian Church and walk in via Coleman Street).

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall (Church is located next to City Hall MRT Station, exit via Exit B)

Located in the heart of the civic district, St Andrew’s Cathedral has been carefully conserved and continues to function as a place of worship. Its Visitors Centre at the South Transept has a collection of artefacts, pictures and a video of the Cathedral’s history. Guided tours are available.

www.livingstreams.org.sg

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A FUN-PACKED DAY OUT

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ENJOY

Experience exotic nature! Take 800 or 811 from Yishun Bus Interchange or 167, 859 or 980 from Sembawang Bus Interchange and alight at Sembawang Road (Block 114). Alternatively, you can also take 856 or 859 from Yishun Bus Interchange and alight at Sembawang Road (opposite Block 115B). Walk towards Gambas Avenue and you will see a high perimeter fence on the left. Walk along the fence for 5 minutes, and you will soon reach the entrance to the Sembawang Hot Spring.

Lunchtime! Walk to the junction of Gambas Avenue and Sembawang Road and continue to the bus stop at Yishun Avenue 7 opposite Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School. Take 965 to Yishun Avenue 2 and alight at Yishun Sports Hall. Cross the overhead bridge and look out for the gate to Bottle Tree Park on the left.

Indulge in the sumptuous selections at the Bottle Tree Park Seafood Restaurant.

After lunch... i) Fun Indulge in traditional kampung (village) activities such as fishing, prawn fishing and long kang (drain) fishing.

ii) Appreciate Culture and Arts Take 857 and alight at Bencoolen Street (Plaza By The Park). Walk towards the traffic junction in the direction of Bras Basah Road. The National Museum of Singapore is located along Stamford Road which is further up from Bras Basah Road. Singapore’s oldest museum houses the 11 National Treasures, and its Singapore History and Living Galleries adopt cutting-edge and varied ways of presenting history and culture.

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If you have more time, take a walk along the Stamford Road to Armenian Street and visit the Peranakan Museum.

Drop in at the Singapore Philatelic Museum, on the junction of Armenian Street and Coleman Street.

Dinner… After visiting the museums, walk along Coleman Street to Hill Street and take 190 from the bus stop opposite Armenian Church to Clarke Quay for dinner. Clarke Quay is Singapore’s only riverside festival village combining dining, shopping and entertainment and offers a spread of specialty restaurants, themed pubs and wine bars.

National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Peranakan Museum

Clarke Quay

Bottle TreePark

Sembawang Hot Spring

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Land Transport Gallery 851, 980

Sentosa 855Bukit Timah Nature Reserve / 171, 852 Hindhede Nature ParkDairy Farm Nature Park 171

Fort Canning Park 851

Hortpark & The Southern Ridges 855

Lower Peirce Reservoir Park 167, 855, 980

Lower Seletar Reservoir Park 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965, 969MacRitchie Reservoir Park 167, 852, 855, 980

Orchidville 171

Sembawang Park 882

Singapore Botanic Gardens / 171 National Orchid GardensUpper Peirce Reservoir Park 167, 169, 980

Yishun Park 804, 806, 812Bottle Tree Park 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965, 969 Bottle Tree Village 882

East Coast Park 853

SAFRA Yishun Country Club 812

Sembawang Hot Spring 167, 800, 811, 856, 859, 980

Z Fencing 171, 851, 980

Asian Civilisations Museum 167, 851

Cenotaph 167

CHIJMES 167, 171, 857

Chinatown 851

Chinatown Heritage Centre 851

City Hall 167, 851

Civil Defence Heritage Gallery 851

Dalhousie Obelisk 167, 851

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 171, 857

Indian National Army Monument 167

Lim Bo Seng Memorial 167

Little India 857

Memories at Old Ford Factory 171

MINT Museum of Toys 851

National Museum of Singapore 167, 171, 857

Old Supreme Court 167, 851

Peranakan Museum 167, 171, 857

Raffles Landing Site 167, 851

Singapore Art Museum 167, 171, 857

Singapore Philatelic Museum 167, 171, 857

Tan Kim Seng Fountain 167

The Arts House at the Old Parliament 167, 851

The Battle Box – Fort Canning Park 851

Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall 167, 851

War Memorial Park 167, 171, 857

Armenian Church 851

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple 851

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd 167, 171, 857

Hajjah Fatimah Mosque 980

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple 857, 980

Sembawang God of Wealth Temple 962

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple 857

Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple 857

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 857

St Andrew’s Cathedral 851

Places of Interest SMRT Bus Services from Yishun & Sembawang Interchanges

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Photo Credits:

Armenian Church

Bottle Tree Park

Bottle Tree Village

CHIJMES

Chinatown Heritage Centre

Civil Defence Heritage Gallery

Land Transport Authority

Memories at Old Ford Factory

MINT Museum Of Toys

NParks

Orchidville

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Singapore Tourism Board: Photographer – Choo Chee Hong – Chris Ian Barretto – Sammy Wee – Sylvia Iglesias – Yeh Wee Jun

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The Arts House

The Battle Box at Fort Canning

Z Fencing

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