The white bandstand among tall trees at the Singapore Botanic Gardens

7 of the best · Singapore

Parks and Nature in Singapore

Rainforest at Bukit Timah, mangroves at Sungei Buloh, the island of Pulau Ubin, Fort Canning, the East Coast and MacRitchie.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Singapore.

  1. Singapore’s highest natural point

    Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

    Bukit Timah·Nature reserve

    Rainforest trails up the 163-metre Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore’s highest natural point (NParks).

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  2. Mangroves and migratory birds

    Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

    Kranji·Wetland reserve

    Mangroves, mudflats and migratory waders in the north-west of the island.

    60 Kranji Way, Singapore 739453Explore View on map

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Nature reserves 3

Rainforest, wetlands and islands.

  1. Singapore’s highest natural point

    Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

    Bukit Timah·Nature reserve

    Rainforest trails up the 163-metre Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore’s highest natural point (NParks).

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  2. The boardwalk and the Jejawi Tower

    Pulau Ubin and Chek Jawa

    Pulau Ubin·Island and wetlands

    An island off the north-east coast, with the Chek Jawa boardwalk and a 21-metre tower above the mangroves.

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  3. Mangroves and migratory birds

    Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

    Kranji·Wetland reserve

    Mangroves, mudflats and migratory waders in the north-west of the island.

    60 Kranji Way, Singapore 739453Explore View on map

Parks 4

Green spaces in the city.

  1. Thirteen kilometres of shore

    East Coast Park

    East Coast·Seafront park

    A seafront park along the East Coast, for cycling, picnics and seafood.

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  2. The hill above the river

    Fort Canning Park

    Civic District·Historic park

    The green hill above the Civic District and Clarke Quay.

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  3. On the southern shore

    Labrador Nature Reserve and Park

    Pasir Panjang·Coastal park

    A coastal park and reserve on the southern shore.

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  4. Trails round the reservoir

    MacRitchie Reservoir Park

    Central Catchment·Reservoir park

    Forest trails and boardwalks round MacRitchie Reservoir.

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