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Marine Cove Playground

The Marine Cove Outdoor Park for children is located within the East Coast Park of Singapore serving as a kid-friendly place for children of every age. The young children have access to 3,500 square metres of open space and play with a variety of toys and implements meant to provide hours of fun. The accompanying adults can also enjoy a number of activities at the open space that lies in close proximity to the beach. The surrounding greenery helps the visitors to feel rejuvenated while the playground corroborates to the theme that celebrates the marine life and environment and remains in tune with the coastal identity of Marine Cove Park. Read More

Sitting in a busy corner of Telok Ayer Street in the Chinatown district of Singapore, the Al-Abrar Mosque, more commonly referred to as the Masjid Al-Abrar, is a quaint little mosque built by early Tamilian immigrants. As dawn approaches, the air encompassing the locality is filled with the echoes of the morning prayers originating from inside the Al-Abrar Mosque. In spite of being small, the mosque receives many faithful worshippers who come here on a daily basis to offer their prayers to Allah. It is particularly packed with devotees on Fridays, with people flocking in during the midday prayers. The pristine mosque used to be a thatched hut when it was first established in 1827, before being replaced with a structure made of bricks between 1850 and 1855. The magnificent Al-Abrar Mosque is also known by its Tamilian name, Kuchu Palli, meaning 'hut mosque'. The simple structure, built upon Indo-Islamic architectural style, is not as large as its counterparts. It is conveniently aligned with the street grid of the locality and takes up the width of the fronts of only three shophouses. Chinatown used to be the locality of the Chulias, a community of people among the first immigrants of Singapore. This is why the Masjid Al-Abrar also earned the name Masjid Chulia. This name is shared by another mosque - Masjid Jamae, located at South Ridge Road, so make sure not to get confused between the two. On 19th November 1974, this humble abode at the heart of Chinatown was honoured as a National Monument. Read More

One of the best hawker centres (food court) in Singapore, the Maxwell Food Centre is located at the culturally rich area of Chinatown. Catering to gastronomes from around the world, it is the place to go for savouring authentic Singapore street food. The food stalls at Maxwell Hawker Centre are lined up in two rows with a huge number of Chinese inspired dishes being sold to the crowds who are eager to try dim sum, noodles, and fish balls along with rice porridge. However, many regional cuisines are also on offer with the office workers crowding the centre at lunch hour lasting from noon to 2:00 PM in the afternoon. Read More

The picturesque Merlion Park, located near One Fullerton in the CBD (Central Business District) area, is an iconic Singapore sight, housing two Merlion statues. Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish and is considered an icon of the Lion City. Spouting water from the mouth, the larger of the two statues measure 8.6 metres, which was later joined by a Merlion cub, measuring 2 metres and located near the main Merlion. While visiting the concrete structure isn't in itself worth the time, the Marina Bay views make the trip worthwhile.The 70-tonne concrete statue was first unveiled in 1972 and became one of the must-visit tourist spots of Singapore. The original Merlion statue and the cub is one of the seven approved Merlion sculptures in the metropolitan. The best time to enjoy this half-lion, half-fish structure is either early in the morning or late at night when the crowd is less and view from across the Marina Bay is breathtaking. Read More

The Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys – or MINT – Museum of Toys is a museum that showcases a private collection of vintage toys from all around the world. Located near City Hall at Seah Street, the MINT Museum houses a vast collection of over 50,000 toys from around the world, some of them more than a hundred and fifty years old. Considered the largest toy collection in all of Southeast Asia, the MINT Museum of Toys is ideal for both children and adults, offering them both imagination and nostalgia. First opened in 2005 from the private collection of an eminent Singaporean toys enthusiast, the MINT Museum has five levels of impressive toy and doll collections. The quirky glass façade of the building has made it an iconic landmark, and the rooftop restaurant adds to the appeal. With a total collection valued at a whopping SGD 5 million and a delightful store selling traditional vintage gaming boards, the MINT Museum of Toys is a childhood wonderland indeed. Read More

Mizuma Gallery, the brainchild of Sueo Mizuma, is a contemporary art gallery in the art cluster of Gillman Barracks, Singapore. Since its establishment in September 2012, following the footsteps of its famous predecessor in Japan, Mizuma Gallery has been the point of confluence of South Eastern and Eastern art, and a medium to expand them into the international art scene. The gallery also focuses on the promotion of Japanese art to the world, making it an ideal place to visit for the art lovers. Through its international Art Fairs and Exhibitions, several young, promising artists from Singapore, Japan, Indonesia and other Eastern and South-Eastern countries gain recognition. Along with the Mizuma Galleries in Japan and Beijing, Mizuma Gallery Singapore continues to introduce and eventually popularise Eastern and South-Eastern Contemporary art globally. The museum includes work by the world-famous artists Ken + Julia Yonetani, Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, Ai Weiwei, Aida Makoto, Yoshitaka Amano, Du Kun, Yamaguchi Akira, Manabu Ikeda and Akino Kondoh. The Exhibitions also feature some of Indonesia's famous artists such as Heri Dono, Albert Yonathan Setyawan, Angki Purbandono and Agan Harahap. Read More

A festival for all the music enthusiasts, the Mozaic Music Festival is a decades-old tradition that features phenomenal musicians of different and unconventional genres. Extending over a week, this exceptional music festival has singers and musicians from across the country and overseas. With a deeper intention of bridging the gap between Singaporean and International music artists, this music festival is held at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. With genres like indie rock, hip-hop, folk, jazz, and other unconventional fortes, the Mosaic Music Series aims to bring the musical community of Singapore together and deepen its appreciation for new exceptional and experimental styles. Initially, the Mosaic Music Festival spanned across 10 days. However, the previous festivals were shortened to a period of 5 days and are now called the Mosaic Music series. The Series brought together more than 90,000 patrons in 2007 and has only grown since. With frequent meet-and-greets, brunch with the artists, and other interactive events, the Mosaic Music Series is a unique way for fans to engage with the artists and enjoy the binding spell of music together. Read More

One of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Singapore, Mount Faber Park is a hill rising up to a height o 94 meters and located within the Bukit Merah town. Overlooking the region of Telok Blangah, its peak can be accessed via the Mount Faber Road or the Morse Road but there are numerous trails leading right up to the top that has the adventurous tourists walk up the hill. The main attraction of Mount Faber Park lies in taking the Singapore Cable Car from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island and enjoy the panoramic view from a great height. Many visitors prefer to look at the scenery below through telescopes placed at specific points on the ridge along the hill. The entire hill is covered by dense secondary rainforest that not only adds to the attraction of the location but also keeps the terrain stabilized. Read More

One of the forgotten treasures of Singapore, Mount Serapong is a small hill in Sentosa Island where the dilapidated ruins of Fort Serapong are located. A place of visit for only the true explorers, the post-apocalyptic ruins on Mount Serapong date back to 1885 – the fort was once used to ward off pirates and invaders. Amongst the tourist attractions on the island and the luxury lifestyle of Sentosa Cove, this place seems quite out of the place as it is almost completely reclaimed by nature. The remnants still found in the area include underground magazines, support structures, casemates and a bunker which is 20 metres under the casemates and once served as a command centre. Mount Serapong is littered with danger signs due to its highly unstable grounds and vandalised structures but is a must visit for history buffs or people who are fond of off the road exploration. While the arduous hike to the fort is not recommended for children, young adventurists and solo travellers are bound to enjoy the challenge. Mount Serapong satiates not just history buffs with its sci-fi-esque radar towers, artillery areas, and hauntingly abandoned cellars – the panoramic views of Sentosa Island, Singapore, and the harbour from the top of the hill are breathtakingly beautiful! Read More

Mountain Biking is a thrilling, adrenaline-fuelled adventure sport which has recently risen to popularity in Singapore. From its tropical rainforests to seaside locations, several spots in Singapore make it ideal for a Mountain Biking adventure. It is now a serious passion among local Singaporean people, as well as those visiting Singapore. These six Mountain Biking Trails and Parks are sure to accommodate enthusiasts of all grades- from Novice to Advanced. SourceBukit Timah Mountain Biking TrailBukit Timah MBT is the Mecca of Mountain Biking in Singapore, entirely loved by both locals and international bikers, Situated in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve area, the Bukit Timah Mountain Biking Trail is an adventure-packed, power-demanding trail. At only 6.5 kilometres, this biking trail is not to be underestimated. With sharp descents, par-rocky par-muddy terrain, slippery corners and steep climbs, this MBT is a real test of your fitness.EnvironmentA tropical paradise, the Bukit Timah MBT exhibits a typically Singaporean environment which makes it a prized location among locals. The area is rich in flora and fauna, and over 40% of all native species are found here. A few examples of such species are Shorea curtisii, Red Dhup (Parishia insignis), Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) and Malayan Colugo (Galeopterus variegatus). Be ready to greet Monitor Lizards and Monkeys during your trail because they’re pretty common here.DifficultyThe 6.5 km trail circumnavigates the Bukit Timah hill and is constituted of several ascents and descents on a mixture of concrete, singletrack, mixed and raw trails through the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Some areas are rocky or are interrupted by tree roots. At certain places, riders have to hike while carrying their bikes over a flight of stairs. Trail Difficulty Rating SystemMajorly made of Black Diamond sections, with a few Blue Square as well as short Double Diamond sections.How to ReachThose taking the MRT may alight at Beauty World MRT Station and take Exit A to Bukit Timah MBT. Those taking the bus may take bus numbers 67, 75, 170, 171, 184, 852, 961 and alight at Jalan Anak Bukit Road, opposite Beauty World Centre (42109) or Upper Bukit Timah Road, opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre (42091).SourceKetam Mountain Bike ParkLocated in the island of Pulau Ubin, Ketam Mountain Bike Park is the largest mountain biking park in Singapore. Encompassing an area of 45 hectares, the Mountain Bike Park features over 10 km of fairly easy to difficult trails. Ketam is perfect for those who want to leisurely ride their bike in the mangrove-rich terrain, or go on to ride on an internationally acclaimed, obstacle-packed Mountain Biking trail.EnvironmentConstituting the village area, the trail brings with it a variety of sceneries, each one being promisingly beautiful. The trail leads through grasslands, rainforests, and also through concrete roads and the village. It is situated surrounding the Ketam Quarry and has over 2000 species of native shrubs and trees growing around it. Ketam is rich in biodiversity, forming a natural habitat for birds, dragonflies and other animals such as the Red-wattled Lapwing and Baya Weaver. The highest point of the island, known as Bird Ridge is a rest point which offers a great view of the island. One may also stop by the German Girl Shrine, which is dedicated to a German Girl who lost her life during World War II.DifficultyThe trail starts off an easy one leading through a flat grassland but soon develops into a tougher track with switchbacks and steep climbs. There are several boulders, logs, tree roots as obstructions on the track, so be careful of those. Ketam Trail doesn't have extremely unpredictable areas, like in Bukit Timah MBT. Ketam is perfect for those who want to leisurely ride their bike, as well as for adrenaline junkies.Trail Difficulty Rating SystemThe areas within the village are generally white circles to blue squares. However, once into the forested area, and near the Quarry hillside, it is the black diamond type with a few blue squares. A select double diamond parts are present as well.How to ReachTo get here, one must take a bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, near Changi Village Hawker Centre. The price of one person is SGD 3, and SGD 2 for a bike. The boat leaves when 12 people get on it. There are no fixed departure timings. If you'd like to leave immediately, you need to pay SGD 36. On getting down at Pulau Ubin, the trail is another 10-15 minutes walk.SourceChestnut Nature ParkChestnut Nature Park is one of the biggest nature reserves in Singapore, covering an area of nearly 81 hectares. Its 8.2 kilometre long dedicated Biking Trail is popular amongst those who like to take in the beauty of green surroundings while biking. The trail consists of both extremely easy to challenging and difficult trails, and is well suited for beginners as well as experts. The Bike Park nearby is great for those who want to practice sharp descents and have an experience on how to handle jumps and bridges technically. The park is also equipped with a one-of-a-kind pump track where riders can show off their tricks. EnvironmentThe colour green dominates the scene at Chestnut Nature Park. A number of native trees such as raided Chestnut (Castanopsis inermis), Singapore Walking-Stick Palm (Rhopaloblaste singaporensis) and the Jelutong (Dyera costulata) are seen growing inside. These trees, however, do not grow naturally and have been planted to ensure a thriving biodiversity of birds, insects and small animals alike. DifficultyThe difficulty ranges from easy to moderate. This mountain biking park is effective for learners who'd like to get an experience of how Mountain Biking is like. Trail Difficulty Rating SystemMostly blue square to a single black diamond with very few double black diamond areas.How to ReachThose taking the MRT may get down at Pending LRT. Exit and walk towards Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre, and head towards Blk 276 Bangkit Road which leads towards Zhenghua Park. From there, a tarmac track leads to Zhenghua underpass crossing which is Chestnut Nature Park. Alternatively, one can take bus numbers 700 or 966 and get down at Block 202 bus stop at Petir Road. Chestnut Nature Park is a 2 km walk along Petir Road.SourceConey IslandNaturally diverse, Coney Island is a 50 hectare paradise for nature lovers as well as biking enthusiasts. With its 50 hectare area, it is as natural as it gets. Efforts have been made to make sure Coney Island doesn't lose its rustic appearance. The pristine island also has an untouched 2 kilometre long beach on its southern side. Formerly known as Har Paw Island, named after the famous creators of Tiger Balm- the Har Paw Brothers- the park used to house their private beach villa once upon a time. However, during the World War II, the villa was more or less destroyed. Even though the villa still stands today, it is out of bounds, and highly dilapidated. Hence, for your own safety, it suggested to steer clear of it. The trail itself is 2.4 kilometre long, built of dirt, stone and gravel. At times, there are paved concrete roads and boardwalks near the mangroves. Relatively easy, one could have a good experience of real mountain biking before progressing to the difficult ones.EnvironmentWith its location and natural outlook, Coney Island houses a wide variety of flora and fauna. Species of several habitats- from coastal forest to grasslands, and mangroves to casuarina woodlands- inhabit the park including birds, insects and other small animals. Look out for the Baya weavers who weave their intricate nests with flowers and leaves, and Oriental Magpie-Robin which have a sweet calling sound amongst the 80 different species of birds. Long-tailed Macaques are also common. However, if you encounter one, please don't feed them. DifficultyRather than being adventure and thrill centric, this MBT is a nature centric one- one which offers riders a comfortable pace along with stunning views of what's around. The riding comes easy with a very few snaking corners. Riders can ride pleasantly through the boardwalks in the forests of mangrove, the paved pathways surrounding casuarina trees and the cemented promenades by the beach.Trail Difficulty Rating SystemTrail varies between white circles to green circle to blue squares in a few areas. How to ReachThe most recommended route is to take an MRT to Punggol MRT Station, and walk a little to Punggol Bus Interchange which is adjacent to it. From here, take bus no. 84 to Punggol Point Park or Punggol Settlement. Coney Island Park West Entrance will arrive on walking around 500 metres along the Punggol Promenade Nature Walk. SourceKent Ridge Bike TrailOne of the most difficult Mountain Biking Parks, Kent Ridge Bike Park is a favourite amongst bikers from Singapore and the world. The trail is only around 2 km long, with a separate D-Line for gravity users. The trail is an unpredictable one - you never know when a hairpin corner is coming up next. So, it's best to be careful here. Situated around a small hill, it is rather improbable for riders to get lost around here. This is a must-try for adventure hungry bikers looking for the thrill of an adventure in the heart of the city.DifficultyThe trail is an unpredictable one, and hence wouldn't be recommended to beginners. Hairpin corners, drop-offs, slippery slopes and sharp descents are common here. Riders have to be experienced along with the need to be technically adept in abilities such as grip, balance and control. It is best to be familiarised to the route slowly, to enjoy it to the fullest. Trail Difficulty Rating SystemThe trail is mostly a single to double black diamond trail. How to ReachThose taking the MRT may alight at Pasir Panjang MRT Station, and walk along Pepys Road for 15 minutes to reach Kent Ridge Bike Trail. Alternatively, you can take the bus numbers 10, 30, 51, 143, 175, 176 or 188 to Pasir Panjang MRT station, and walk again. It can be also be accessed from Vigilante Drive, by taking bus number 200 and getting down at South Buona Vista Road.SourceMandai Track 15Popularly known as Gangsa, Track 15, or simply T15, Mandai Track 15 is a beginner's paradise. The trail is comparatively easy and has smooth climbs and slopes. It is more or less non-technical as long as a brutal speed isn’t involved. The trail is devoid of rock gardens, jumps, drop-offs and hairpin bends, and thus recommend to anybody who is just starting out with Mountain Biking.EnvironmentMandai Track 15 is surrounded by lush forests. A great variety of trees and shrubs grow here, and form a natural habitat for several birds and dragonflies. Be attentive and you might just spot rare bird species, such as the straw-headed bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) and scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata).DifficultyMandai Track 15 is an easy track with a consistent terrain gradient, and minimal changes in slope. It is best for beginners to practice their skills. Experts can have a high energy, full-speed experience as the track is relatively easy and smooth.Trail Difficulty Rating SystemThe trail is mostly green circle with the occasional blue square.How to ReachAs the nearest MRT Station is 80 minutes from Mandai Track 15, it is recommended to take a bus to Mandai Park Connector (bus nos 138, 171) and walk to Central Catchment Park Connector. From here, the Gangsai trail is a few minutes' walk. If one really wants to take the MRT, they can take the North-South line and alight at Ang Mo Kio MRT Station. From here, take bus no 138 to Mandai Park Connector and repeat the steps above. Source Read More