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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

This nature reserve is located near the geographic centre of Singapore, on the slopes and surrounding areas of Bukit Timah Hill.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

This nature reserve is located near the geographic center of Singapore, on the slopes and surrounding areas of Bukit Timah Hill. At 164m, the hill is the highest point in the country. Today, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. This nature reserve acts as a water catchment for the reservoirs around the area.

This reserve is home to a varied amount of flora and fauna. 840 species of flowering plants and over 500 animal species populate this reserve.  It is also a popular place for hiking, running, and training for mountain climbing. There are also small groups of people who visit the reserve for mountain biking, as there are properly allocated trails.

Explore the nature reserve as with macritchie reservoir park,  there are various walking trails too.  even specifically for mountain bikers. Open for visitor center from 8.30 am to 6 pm daily.

How to get to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Bus services 67, 75, 170, 171, 173, 184, 852, and 961 take you along upper road. alight this road, opposite shopping beauty world center.

Why not hire a car while you’re in Singapore, this is a great option and gives you the freedom to go everywhere in your own time. Roads are easy to follow and great to drive on. Hire cars are modern. Tourists can drive using a valid foreign license and an International Driving Permit (IDP), issued in your home country. If you come from one of the Asian Nations you can drive in Singapore without an international permit.

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