While Singapore is a cosmopolitan metropolis, it also features some amazing parks and natural areas that let you get closer to nature; here are some of the best trails it has to offer.
MacRitchie Trails
Spanning a 10 km area and connecting places like Mount Faber Park and the Labrador Nature Reserve, the Southern Ridges features several trails and stunning views. It can be easily accessed by those staying at a hotel near Clarke Quay MRT, Singapore, and highlights include Henderson Waves, a wave-like elevated pedestrian bridge.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Popular for birdwatching, the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is an ASEAN Heritage Park that has various trails as well as a boardwalk amidst mangrove swamps. On your walk, you have a chance of seeing mud lobsters, egrets, kingfishers and more, while the Aerie Tower offers a great vantage point for spotting migratory birds too.
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Another ASEAN Heritage Park, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve offers captivating walks or hikes amidst pristine tropical forests. Home to a diverse and thriving ecosystem, this reserve has biking trails as well, while you can also trek up to the summit of the 163-metre Bukit Timah Hill, the nation’s highest hill.