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 The MacRitchie
Trails, located at Thomson
Road, reminds visitors that
Singapore is not just a city with skyscrapers.
Over 100 hectares of primary forest still flourish in
the Central Catchment Nature Reserve,
particularly around MacRitchie Reservoir near
the Singapore Island Country Club. Here,
you will find boardwalks skirting the edge of
the reservoir and tracks that lead you into the
forest with Upper Peirce Reservoir and Lower
Peirce Reservoir located nearby. On Sundays, there are also
Photo: MacRitchie Reservoir occasional
free concerts at the bandstands, definitely a
relaxing way to end the day and a perfect place
for a quiet family outing. The MacRitchie
Reservoir is surrounded by jungle filled with
nature paths waiting for the more adventurous
visitor to explore. If you are lucky, you can
even catch a glimpse of big families of monkeys
swinging from the trees.
Best time to visit:
From 8.30am to 6.30pm daily.
Buses: SBS 93, 157,
162. Tibs 167
Nearest MRT Station:
Novena
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