Are you still troubled by the pandemic's difficulty traveling abroad? Do you want to discover more of Singapore's beauty? This article (Part 1) will take you to explore more of Singapore's inaccessible treasures, allowing you to see the world without having to go abroad!
Clementi Forest
You can see that the morning sun is shining through the lush foliage. This undeveloped natural rainforest, the Clementi Forest in western Singapore, is attracting many hiking enthusiasts to explore. Through a long history, this forest that stands quietly in the Lion City is a witness to the prosperity of the city in a leafy and layered manner. The birds are as crisp as the sound of water, and seem to tell untold stories. This scene is reminiscent of the movie Jurassic Park.
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Bukit Batok Hillside Park
In Bukit Timah Hillside Park, there are some wooden structures that resemble the gates of Japan's unique archways. However, this is a challenging and adventurous nature trail that is not suitable for the faint of heart.
Mapletree Business City
Missing the rice terraces of Bali? As you might imagine, the lines of Mapletree Commercial City (a large commercial center on Bangol Road in Brazil) resemble emerald hillsides, as if they were in the middle of terraces.
Sang Nila Utama Garden in Fort Canning Park
Stroll through Sannira Utama Gardens, one of Fort Canning Park's nine historic gardens, or pretend to be in picturesque Bali. Its brick and tile structure is reminiscent of the Javanese Schism (known as the Candi Bentar) in Indonesia. Gardens have traditional features, such as the symmetrical layout typical of these spaces that can serve as meditation shrines.
Tanjong Beach Club in Sentosa
On the beach at The Tanjung Beach Club in Sentosa, yellow and white umbrellas create a delightful sight even when the clouds are thick. It may not be Phuket or Boracay, but it's still a summer retreat in our busy city.
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Sentosa's Skyride
Evoking memories of chairlifts at overseas ski resorts, Skyride in Sentosa offers scenic four-seater chairlifts that give you a bird's eye view of the Singapore skyline. However, you must imagine that it is snowing at this time.
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Joan Island Pulau Jong
Singapore's Joan Island is a conical island located about 6 km off the southern coast of Singapore. The island is uninhabited, undeveloped, and largely inaccessible. The island is surrounded by coral reefs, has no landing docks, and consists mainly of cliffs. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to get inside.
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Handu Island Pulau Hantu
Located in the southern waters off the coast of Singapore, Handu Island means "ghost island" in Malay. Handus Island has developed into a tourist island, although the name is creepy. The island has beautiful lagoons, peaceful beaches, crystal clear waters. Among them, coral reefs, especially mushroom corals, surround the entire island.
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Tampines Sandpile Site
Regarding deserts, Peru has Wakacina, known as the "Oasis of America", while China has the Badain Jaran Desert. Singapore does not have sand dunes, but there is a national sand pile. Many people may not be familiar with this "hill" located in the eastern corner of Singapore. Inside the Tampines Sand Pile site, rows of sand are fenced in pyramids and trapezoids. The site is used to store and distribute basic materials for construction activities and is not open to the public for safety and security reasons.
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Casuarina tree at Upper Seletar Reservoir Park
The casuarina tree upstream of Seletar Reservoir Park is one of singapore's many trees worthy of being sun-dried on Instagram, known as the "Seletar Wedding Tree", and it may be a couple's favorite tree. The location is perfect for outdoor wedding photo shoots as the tree sits between two benches, allowing the bride and groom to pose in many different poses.
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Resources:
1. SG hidden gems: See the world without leaving Singapore, the Straits Times
2. Travel Intern