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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

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

ABOUT YISHUN

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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ABOUT SEMBAWANG

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PLACES OF ATTRACTION

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 Singapores 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

Sentosa
BUS 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 islands 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

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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).

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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

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 Singapores oldest reservoirs, commissioned in 1912 by His Excellency Sir Arthur Young. Upper Peirce Reservoir was commissioned in the late 1960s and is Singapores largest impounding reservoir. Both reservoirs are set in parks that are popular with nature lovers, fitness buffs and picnickers.
www.nparks.gov.sg

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

Nearest MRT Station: Sembawang

Sembawang Park is known for being one of Singapores 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 Nearest MRT Station: Yishun

Yishun Park is home to Singapores 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 arboretums outreach programmes.
www.nparks.gov.sg

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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 Singapores 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

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 Singapores newest parks. A hit with nature enthusiasts,
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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

NATURE

HortPark & The Southern Ridges


BUS 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 Singapores newest nature playground, comprising a 9km stretch of open spaces stretching from Mount Faber Park to West Coast Park. It also includes HortPark, Southeast Asias 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

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 Singapores last king, Sultan Iskandar Syah.
www.nparks.gov.sg

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 Singapores 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
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Orchidville
10 Lorong Lada Hitam BUS SERVICES
From Yishun Interchange: 171
Alight at Mandai Road.

Singapores 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

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 worlds 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 Childrens 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

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SPORTS/ADVENTURE/ACTIVITIES

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Bottle Tree Park
81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun)

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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

Bottle Tree Village


60 Jalan Mempurong (Sembawang)

Prawning / Fish Spa


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

Nearest MRT Station: Sembawang

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 Nearest MRT Station: Yishun

Adventure is the name of the game at SAFRA Yishun Country Club. With Singapores 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
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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.

SPORTS/ADVENTURE/ACTIVITIES

From Yishun Interchange: 856, 859


Alight at Sembawang Road (opposite Block 115B) and walk towards Gambas Avenue.

Nearest MRT Station: Yishun

Singapores 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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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 parks lively atmosphere.
www.nparks.gov.sg

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
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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 Singapores 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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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 Andrews Road. Walk along St Andrews 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.
heritagetrails.sg/content/383/Cenotaph.html

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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Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

CULTURAL/HISTORY

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

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 (Peoples 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 (Peoples 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 centres 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
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City Hall
1 St Andrews 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 Andrews Road.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75


Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk towards St Andrews 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 Singapores 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.
heritagetrails.sg/content/386/City_Hall_and_the_Padang.html

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 Forces 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.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61


Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrews Road. Walk along St Andrews 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.

CULTURAL/HISTORY

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

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.
heritagetrails.sg/content/378/Dalhousie_Obelisk.html

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.

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

One of Singapores 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

Indian National Army Monument


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 monument is dedicated to an unknown soldier of the Indian National Army during the Japanese Occupation and sits on the site of the armys 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.
heritagetrails.sg/content/382/Indian_National_Army_Monument.html
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Lim Bo Seng Memorial


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 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.
heritagetrails.sg/content/379/Lim_Bo_Seng_Memorial.html

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 Singapores 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 Companys 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

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.

CULTURAL/HISTORY

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61


Alight at Victoria Street (Allson Hotel) and walk along Bain Street to Seah Street.

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

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 basements laid-back boutique caf when you have had your fill of toy nostalgia.
www.emint.com

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

Old Supreme Court


1 St Andrews 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 Andrews Road.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75


Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk towards St Andrews Road.

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From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961


Alight at Parliament Place (Supreme Court).

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 LEsperance, Hotel de LEurope and Grand de LEurope. It was designed by Frank Dorrington Ward of the British colonial Public Works Department and built between 1937 and 1939.
heritagetrails.sg/content/387/Old_Supreme_Court.html

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.

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

The colourful culture and history of the Straits Chinese is perfectly encapsulated in the Peranakan Museums 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.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61


Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrews Road. Walk along St Andrews 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)

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 Asias premier shipping hubs.
heritagetrails.sg/content/375/Raffles_Landing_Site.html

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).

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Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

The worlds 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

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.

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

Philatelists will enjoy browsing the Singapore Philatelic Museums 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 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)

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.
heritagetrails.sg/content/384/Tan_Kim_Seng_Fountain.html
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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 Andrews Road. Walk along St Andrews Road to Parliament Place.

From Bukit Panjang Interchange: 75


Alight at Fullerton Road (Victoria Concert Hall) and walk along Parliament Place.

From Woodlands Regional Interchange: 961


Alight at Parliament Place (Supreme Court).

Built in 1827, The Arts House at the Old Parliament is Singapores 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.

From Bukit Batok Interchange: 61


Alight at Hill Street and walk via Coleman Street to St Andrews Road. Walk along St Andrews 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.

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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)

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 Peoples Action Party for their inaugural meeting on 21 November 1954.
www.vch.org.sg

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 Singapores four major races, joined at the base to signify racial unity.
www.nparks.gov.sg

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Sembawang God of Wealth Temple
28 Admiralty Street BUS SERVICES
From Woodlands Interchange: 962
Alight at Admiralty Street (North Link).

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Nearest MRT Station: Sembawang

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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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).

Nearest MRT Station: City Hall

The Armenian Church is Singapores 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 (Peoples 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
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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

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

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

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

draws devotees seeking the blessings of Lord Perumal. The temples distinctive faade 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

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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.

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

St Andrews Cathedral
11 St Andrews 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 Andrews 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 Cathedrals history. Guided tours are available.
www.livingstreams.org.sg

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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. Singapores 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.

ENJOY A FUN-PACKED DAY OUT WITH SMRT BUSES

Sembawang Hot Spring Bottle Tree Park

Peranakan Museum

National Museum of Singapore

Clarke Quay

Singapore Philatelic Museum

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 Singapores only riverside festival village combining dining, shopping and entertainment and offers a spread of specialty restaurants, themed pubs and wine bars.
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Places of Interest
Land Transport Gallery Sentosa Bukit Timah Nature Reserve / Hindhede Nature Park Dairy Farm Nature Park Fort Canning Park Hortpark & The Southern Ridges Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Lower Seletar Reservoir Park MacRitchie Reservoir Park Orchidville Sembawang Park Singapore Botanic Gardens / National Orchid Gardens Upper Peirce Reservoir Park Yishun Park Bottle Tree Park Bottle Tree Village East Coast Park SAFRA Yishun Country Club Sembawang Hot Spring Z Fencing Asian Civilisations Museum Cenotaph CHIJMES Chinatown Chinatown Heritage Centre City Hall Civil Defence Heritage Gallery Dalhousie Obelisk Esplanade Theatres on the Bay Indian National Army Monument Lim Bo Seng Memorial Little India Memories at Old Ford Factory MINT Museum of Toys National Museum of Singapore Old Supreme Court Peranakan Museum Raffles Landing Site Singapore Art Museum Singapore Philatelic Museum Tan Kim Seng Fountain The Arts House at the Old Parliament The Battle Box Fort Canning Park Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall War Memorial Park Armenian Church Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Hajjah Fatimah Mosque Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Sembawang God of Wealth Temple Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple St Andrews Cathedral

SMRT Bus Services from Yishun & Sembawang Interchanges


851, 980 855 171, 852 171 851 855 167, 855, 980 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965, 969 167, 852, 855, 980 171 882 171 167, 169, 980 804, 806, 812 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965, 969 882 853 812 167, 800, 811, 856, 859, 980 171, 851, 980 167, 851 167 167, 171, 857 851 851 167, 851 851 167, 851 171, 857 167 167 857 171 851 167, 171, 857 167, 851 167, 171, 857 167, 851 167, 171, 857 167, 171, 857 167 167, 851 851 167, 851 167, 171, 857 851 851 167, 171, 857 980 857, 980 962 857 857 857 851

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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:
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