How can you miss a cool Hiking on a sunny holiday or weekend? Looking for a relaxing walk? Read on for the answer. Singapore's parks and nature reserves have their own special attractions for hiking. The following are the major parks with beautiful "plank road".
You can enjoy the comfort of walking in the woods, and the "plank road” is relatively gentle, and there are no particularly challenging sections. You can take pictures while enjoying the scenery while walking slowly. No matter day, evening, sunny or cloudy, the sceneries here are amazing!
1. Changi Boardwalk
This is the Changi End Coastal Boardwalk on the coast of Singapore. The coastal plank road is divided into 6 sections, and different scenery will appear in each section, and the boardwalk is only a small part of it. A stroll along the coastline offers panoramic views of Changi Beach: the blue sea, moored sailboats and more. This treasure viewing point is sparsely populated, and you can relax with the sea breeze and the sunset, as if you are in the ends of the earth, full of artistic conception.
2. Sentosa Boardwalk
This is the most beautiful sea-crossing walk in Singapore! This beautiful route is also known as the floating bridge on the sea. The Sentosa Sea-crossing Walkway built on the sea connects the two large commercial districts of Vivocity and Resorts World. The distance is 670 meters long. Stunning coastal views and dining and retail along the way enrich the walk. There are all kinds of food, drink and fun, not monotonous at all!
3. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
The secluded and harmonious wetland reserve is an oasis in a skyscraper. Sungei Buloh, located in the far northwest of Singapore, is a happy paradise for birds and a habitat for various natural creatures. There are 4 paths in this wetland, and one of the highlights is the boardwalk that shuttles between the mangroves. Walking on the wooden structure trail, enjoying the beautiful and peaceful wetland garden, and absorbing the natural nutrients given by nature.
4. Sengkang Riverside Park
Calm and peaceful, Sengkang Riverside Park has unique artificial wetlands and abundant aquatic flora and fauna. The most attractive thing is the beautiful floating wetlands. The park has many boardwalk trails, along which you can admire the aquatic plants around the river bank: mangroves, birds, otters, etc.
5. MacRitchie Reservoir Park
This is a must visit for nature lovers. MacRitchie Park is one of the oldest cisterns in Singapore. The natural environment around the reservoir is beautiful, and various small animals will be encountered in the dense woods. The total length of the sightseeing trail is 14.5km, which is divided into 6 sections. The highlights of the hike are the stone road between the mountains and forests, the beautiful lakeside scenery, the observation tower under the high ridge and the cistern. Of course, the secluded and comfortable boardwalk section is indispensable. The complete route takes about 3-4 hours.
6. Hindhede Nature Park
Hidden in the Hindhede Nature Park at the foot of Bukit Timah Hill. In addition to strolling in the park there is a playground with swings, trampolines and ziplines. The quarry at the end of the trail is a must-see with picturesque views and great views.
7. Berlayer Creek
Located near LabradorPark MRT on a flat and easy-to-walk hiking area. This is the right choice for friends who don't want to work hard! At the end of the trail there is a beautiful coastal scenery, you can enjoy the sea breeze and the sound of the waves lapping.
8. Jurong Lake Garden
Lakeside Gardens, located in the heart of the western region, is also the third largest park in Singapore. It is most appropriate to describe it as being surrounded by mountains and rivers! There are lakeside views, natural ecology, riparian walks and unique natural scenery. In your spare time, you can take a leisurely stroll along the meandering riverside trail and take a leisurely stroll blowing the cool evening breeze.
9. Pasir Ris Park
A park in the northeast of Singapore. There are long wooden boardwalks through 6 hectares of mangrove swamps, where rare trees, animals and plants make their homes, with a long coastline. You can choose to walk in the forest, or you can choose to ride, fish, barbecue, walk, jog, ride, and row boats, all of which are allowed here.
10. Southern Ridge
The Southern Ridge Route is a very rich hiking trail. Surrounded by nature, you can also have a panoramic view of the city, the harbour, and the southern islands. The hiking route will pass through 5 parks, with a natural scenic route of up to 10 kilometers. Through different routes, you can experience different scenery through different parks. One part of the journey will pass by Henderson Waves, the tallest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The entire bridge deck is paved with wooden boards and has a wavy exterior design with very unique artistic features.
11. Punggol Waterway Park
This neighborhood park is located at Sentul Crescent in Punggol, Singapore. A 12.25-hectare riverside park along the coast. Consisting of four themed areas, the park is well-equipped and is a leisurely trail for joggers, but also popular with families and cyclists.