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July 6, 2009 By julian Leave a Comment

MacRitchie Reservoir tree top walk path (20)

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Hello and good morning,

I have been thinking about going down to MacRitchie Reservoir Tree top walk for quite sometime. Just that don’t really have the time. Anyway last week finally make my down to MacRitchie Reservoir for the tree top walk. I didn’t know that it was close on Monday. Hmmm….. So you folks if going for the tree top walk at MacRitchie Reservoir tree top walk please do not go down on Monday.They usually open from Opening hours of the Walk are Tue to Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30am-5pm. Closed on Mondays except public holidays for maintenance and research.

If you are driving down, you can park your car at Venus Drive, off Upper Thomson Road car park and it free.The car will close about 6pm or 7pm and if you didn’t manage to come out before this timing you need to come back the next day to collect your car. So, if you are coming for the Tree top walk do come early.


Normally, the distance felt longer when you walk toward the Tree Top walk compare to coming back from it. The total distance from car park to the Tree top walk and back to Venus Walk is about 10km and it took me close to 3 hour for the whole journey. It was tiring and my leg sore but it was a good walk.

The next time i go i will definitely ask some of my friends along for the walk, it won’t be so  bore. And last thing the walk is  not suitable for your children below 5 years old and pets are not allow to enter the Natural park.

Visit the Natural park to find out more about the

MacRitchie Reservoir Tree top walk @

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=attractions&id=64&Itemid=73

More picture during the walk


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Make a Trip to the Natural Reserves MacRitchie Reservoir.

August 15, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

MacRitchie Reservoir was completed in 1868 and it is Singapore’s oldest Reservoir. The Reservoir was then known as the Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir. The forest around the reservoir was protected as a water catchments reserve. And the MacRitchie Reservoir is located at the central of the island.

You will be surprise to find such a primitive forest in a highly urbanized Singapore. You can find more than one square kilometer (over 100 ha) of primary forest still flourishes in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve today, particularly around MacRitchies.

They are at least 5 walking trails and are indicating by differ colour -

  • Route 1 (Green) about 1.5-hour walk Trail grade: Easy
  • Route 2 (Purple) about 2-hour walk Trail grade: Easy
  • Route 3 (Blue) about 4 to 5-hour walk Trail grade: Moderate to difficult
  • Route 4 (Yellow) about 4-hour walk Trail grade: Moderate
  • Route 5 (Pink) about 4 to 5-hour walk Trail grade: DifficultNoted: some of the trail might be closed due to landslides

Along the boardwalk at MacRitchie, you can find interesting plants like the intriguing Ant plant and pitcher plants or maybe you can spot some o small animals and birds in the tree along the way.

As I was reading the NPark website and they claim that a chestnut trees can be found right here in the forest. Too bad, I can’t find the tree and maybe next time, I will take a picture of the tree to show you.

You can find a Ranger Station along the route 4 at the cross road about 11km and over there, you can use the toilet if you are urgent and have a sip of water at the water cooler. I suggest you bring along some light snack and a bottle of water with you during the hike. And guys, please do not any how throw your rubbish!

If you want to learn more about the forest I suggest you go for the tour with the volunteer guide.

I think the main attraction for the Reservoir is the and it is accessible from MacRitchie Reservoir Park via 1) MacRitchie Nature Trail (indicated as Route 3 on map) or from 2) Venus Drive, off Upper Thomson Road.

The free suspension bridge is connected to the 2 highest points in MacRitchies forest which has a total length of 250m and at the height of 27m above the ground. It is said to be the is the first of its kind in the region. I suggest you walk the bridge, you can see many plants from the top of the bridge and maybe if you are lucky, you can spot small animals that live in the forest. Take note that the treetop walk is not suitable for young children and elderly. The walk from one end to the other takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Therefore, the total time for the walk including the Treetop Walk would be 3 to 5 hours. And if you hungry, I suggest you go to the food court at Adam Road, it has lots of cheap and tasty food for you to try.

Opening Hours

Tue to Fri: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Getting to MacRitchie Reservoir

By Bus

Take bus nos. 52, 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167, 852, 855 or 980. Alight along Lornie Road at the bus-stop in front of MacRitchie Reservoir Park.

By Car

Entrance to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park car park is along Lornie Road.

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Highest peak of Singapore at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

August 15, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

This is the highest peak of the whole island. Which is stands at an altitude of 164m. Bukit Timah is located near the centre of the Singapore main island.

Record show that its contains more species of trees than the whole of north America and it for you to find out …… there are so many things to learn from the forest.

Before we start our journey into the forest, let get to know about Bukit Timah Natural Reserve a bit more.

Bukit means hill in Malay language and Timah means Tin, but base on some research there are no tin deposit are to be found in the area. I also have been wondering how this place got it name. So if you have the answer kindly write to us and tell us all about it.

Do you know that Bukit Timah Natural Reserve was the first forest reserves to be established in the Singapore in 1883. When the government of the Straits Settlements commissioned a report on the forests, it was recommended that several reserves (include Bukit Timah) were created on Singapore island.

Coming to the nature reserves for a hike!

Today, as record show Bukit Timah and Central Catchment nature reserves houses over 840 flowering plants and over 500 species of animals.

You can see many things during the stroll up the hill for examples you can find trees like Dillenia grandifolia, the Dipterocarpaceae and many more. Some of Common animals include millipedes, carpenter bees, and many different types of birds and insects.

Along the way, look out for the cute plantain Squirrels.

Be prepared, bring along a bottle of water!

If you wanted to learn and experience more of the forest, I suggest you join the free tour.

The guide will introduce you to the forest structure and of our only substantial patch of primary forest. Meet in front of the ranger counter at the visitor centre at 3.55 pm.

2007 dates: 1 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug, 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec

There are lots of activities at the Bukit Timah, people come here to stroll, run and hike. You also can find a mountain bike trails for those whom like to cycle.

If you are driving here, parking lots are also available at the Upper Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Beauty world. And if you are coming on Sunday car pool or take a public transport here. The reserves are crowded on weekends and public holidays.

By Bus

SBS service 170. TIBs services 67, 75, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961. Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road after the Courts furniture store and walk to the end of Hindhede Drive.

Contact Details

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

177 Hindhede Drive

Singapore 589333

Tel: 6468 5736

Fax: 64553605

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A garden that have everythings Singapore Botanic garden.

August 15, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

Singapore Botanic Gardens is a huge garden and it has few numbers of entrances and people travel by foot will normally choose the Tanglin Gate Entrance and this gate is very near to orchard road. Other Entrance to the Gardens are, Burkill Gate, Nassim Gate and Cluny Park and Bukit Timah Gate Entrance.

The Garden is open daily from 5am to 12 midnight. The most important thing is that is free.

The is divided into 3 Core, Tanglin Core, Central Core and Bukit Timah Core.

The Singapore Botanical Gardens is a great place to take a slow stroll or just sits down and relax under the tree in the mornings and evenings.

You can find an Orchid garden within the botanic garden and is location at Central core and it says to have more than 100 species and 2000 hybrids collection of orchids. You can find Tons of beautiful orchids at National orchids Garden for an admission charge of SGD5. Remember to go to the VIP Orchid Garden, here it has different hybrids name after some famous people. E.g. Dendrobium or Dendrobium Elizabeth and so on………..

The other interest attractions in the Botanic Garden are

  • Orchidarium
  • Ginger garden
  • Burkill Hall
  • Tan Hoon Siang Misthouse
  • Rainforest
  • Cool house
  • Lady Yuen-Peng McNeice Bromeliad HouseWith so many attractions in garden, you could easily spend half a day here walking the grounds and taking pictures of the flowers.

The best time to go Botanic garden is in the mornings so that to avoid crowds. Just walk around and enjoy the flowers and the crisp morning air.

You can find few numbers of restaurants/cafes in the park a cafe Les Amis located at the Visitor Centre, Au Jardin Les Amis located at EJH Corner House offer , Halia Restaurant located in the Ginger Garden which offer local and western food, Taman Serasi Food Garden Serves local food.

There are several lakes in the garden Symphony Lake, Eco-Lake and Swan Lake and sometime it has free concerts on weekend.

If you bring bread, you can feed the fish.Plants there are labeled with scientific and common name to cater to those who are interested in botany. All kids will cherish the myriad of species in the area.

If you fascinated with trees you can always join the one hour tour through the tropical rain forest with the volunteer guide. Check the schedule for the tour.

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    Make a Trip to the Natural Reserves MacRitchie Reservoir.

    July 25, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

    Go Green ….Make a Trip to the MacRitchie Reservoir
    MacRitchie Reservoir was completed in 1868 and it is Singapore’s oldest Reservoir. The Reservoir was then known as the Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir. The forest around the reservoir was protected as a water catchments reserve. And the MacRitchie Reservoir is located at the central of the island.

    You will be surprise to find such a primitive forest in a highly urbanized Singapore. You can find more than one square kilometer (over 100 ha) of primary forest still flourishes in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve today, particularly around MacRitchies.

    They are at least 5 walking trails and are indicating by differ colour -

    Route 1 (Green) about 1.5-hour walk Trail grade: Easy

    Route 2 (Purple) about 2-hour walk Trail grade: Easy

    Route 3 (Blue) about 4 to 5-hour walk Trail grade: Moderate to difficult

    Route 4 (Yellow) about 4-hour walk Trail grade: Moderate

    Route 5 (Pink) about 4 to 5-hour walk Trail grade: Difficult

    Noted: some of the trail might be closed due to landslides

    Along the boardwalk at MacRitchie, you can find interesting plants like the intriguing Ant plant and pitcher plants or maybe you can spot some o small animals and birds in the tree along the way.

    As I was reading the NPark website and they claim that a chestnut trees can be found right here in the forest. Too bad, I can’t find the tree and maybe next time, I will take a picture of the tree to show you.

    You can find a Ranger Station along the route 4 at the cross road about 11km and over there, you can use the toilet if you are urgent and have a sip of water at the water cooler. I suggest you bring along some light snack and a bottle of water with you during the hike. And guys, please do not any how throw your rubbish!

    If you want to learn more about the forest I suggest you go for the tour with the volunteer guide.

    I think the main attraction for the Reservoir is the and it is accessible from MacRitchie Reservoir Park via 1) MacRitchie Nature Trail (indicated as Route 3 on map) or from 2) Venus Drive, off Upper Thomson Road.

    The free suspension bridge is connected to the 2 highest points in MacRitchies forest which has a total length of 250m and at the height of 27m above the ground. It is said to be the is the first of its kind in the region. I suggest you walk the bridge, you can see many plants from the top of the bridge and maybe if you are lucky, you can spot small animals that live in the forest. Take note that the treetop walk is not suitable for young children and elderly. The walk from one end to the other takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

    Therefore, the total time for the walk including the Treetop Walk would be 3 to 5 hours. And if you hungry, I suggest you go to the food court at Adam Road, it has lots of cheap and tasty food for you to try.

    Opening Hours

    Tue to Fri: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

    Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

    Getting to MacRitchie Reservoir

    By Bus

    Take bus nos. 52, 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167, 852, 855 or 980. Alight along Lornie Road at the bus-stop in front of MacRitchie Reservoir Park.

    By Car

    Entrance to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park car park is along Lornie Road.

    source : Wikipedia

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    Trip to Bukit Timah Nature reserve.

    July 25, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

    Go Green? Go to Bukit Timah Nature reserve.
    This is the highest peak of the whole island. Which is stands at an altitude of 164m. Bukit Timah is located near the centre of the Singapore main island.

    Record show that its contains more species of trees than the whole of north America and it for you to find out …… there are so many things to learn from the forest.

    Before we start our journey into the forest, let get to know about Bukit Timah Natural Reserve a bit more.

    Bukit means hill in Malay language and Timah means Tin, but base on some research there are no tin deposit are to be found in the area. I also have been wondering how this place got it name. So if you have the answer kindly write to us and tell us all about it.

    Do you know that Bukit Timah Natural Reserve was the first forest reserves to be established in the Singapore in 1883. When the government of the Straits Settlements commissioned a report on the forests, it was recommended that several reserves (include Bukit Timah) were created on Singapore island.

    Coming to the nature reserves for a hike!

    Today, as record show Bukit Timah and Central Catchment nature reserves houses over 840 flowering plants and over 500 species of animals.

    You can see many things during the stroll up the hill for examples you can find trees like Dillenia grandifolia, the Dipterocarpaceae and many more. Some of Common animals include millipedes, carpenter bees, and many different types of birds and insects.

    Along the way, look out for the cute plantain Squirrels.

    Be prepared, bring along a bottle of water!

    If you wanted to learn and experience more of the forest, I suggest you join the free tour.

    The guide will introduce you to the forest structure and of our only substantial patch of primary forest. Meet in front of the ranger counter at the visitor centre at 3.55 pm.

    2007 dates: 1 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug, 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec

    There are lots of activities at the Bukit Timah, people come here to stroll, run and hike. You also can find a mountain bike trails for those whom like to cycle.

    If you are driving here, parking lots are also available at the Upper Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Beauty world. And if you are coming on Sunday car pool or take a public transport here. The reserves are crowded on weekends and public holidays.

    By Bus

    SBS service 170. TIBs services 67, 75, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961. Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road after the Courts furniture store and walk to the end of Hindhede Drive.

    Contact Details

    Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

    177 Hindhede Drive

    Singapore 589333

    Tel: 6468 5736

    Fax: 64553605

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    Garden that have everythings the Singapore Botanic garden.

    July 25, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

    Singapore Botanic Gardens is a huge garden and it has few numbers of entrances and people travel by foot will normally choose the Tanglin Gate Entrance and this gate is very near to orchard road. Other Entrance to the Gardens are, Burkill Gate, Nassim Gate and Cluny Park and Bukit Timah Gate Entrance.

    The Garden is open daily from 5am to 12 midnight. The most important thing is that is free.

    The is divided into 3 Core, Tanglin Core, Central Core and Bukit Timah Core.

    The Singapore Botanical Gardens is a great place to take a slow stroll or just sits down and relax under the tree in the mornings and evenings.

    You can find an Orchid garden within the botanic garden and is location at Central core and it says to have more than 100 species and 2000 hybrids collection of orchids. You can find Tons of beautiful orchids at National orchids Garden for an admission charge of SGD5. Remember to go to the VIP Orchid Garden, here it has different hybrids name after some famous people. E.g. Dendrobium or Dendrobium Elizabeth and so on………..

    The other interest attractions in the Botanic Garden are

    • Orchidarium
    • Ginger garden
    • Burkill Hall
    • Tan Hoon Siang Misthouse
    • Rainforest
    • Cool house
    • Lady Yuen-Peng McNeice Bromeliad House

    With so many attractions in garden, you could easily spend half a day here walking the grounds and taking pictures of the flowers.

    The best time to go Botanic garden is in the mornings so that to avoid crowds. Just walk around and enjoy the flowers and the crisp morning air.

    You can find few numbers of restaurants/cafes in the park a cafe Les Amis located at the Visitor Center, Au Jardin Les Amis located at EJH Corner House offer , Halia Restaurant located in the Ginger Garden which offer local and western food, Taman Serasi Food Garden Serves local food.

    There are several lakes in the garden Symphony Lake, Eco-Lake and Swan Lake and sometime it has free concerts on weekend.

    If you bring bread, you can feed the fish.Plants there are labeled with scientific and common name to cater to those who are interested in botany. All kids will cherish the myriad of species in the area.

    If you fascinated with trees you can always join the one hour tour through the tropical rain forest with the volunteer guide. Check the schedule for the tour.

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    Countless of Gardens and Natural reserves in singapore?

    July 25, 2008 By julian Leave a Comment

    Countless of Gardens and surrounding us ! Go Go Go Green…..!

    You can find Countless of Gardens and surrounded us today.

    And why ?

    i was told that During the 60′s Singapore take a serious step to ask his people to make Singapore a green and shady city.

    That was the beginning of . you can find lots of trees and plant basically everywhere.

    And this is how we got our name the “”. Today you see Singapore as a clean and green city.

    Here are some of the most common Gardens and you can Visit Singapore when you are here

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