Early Morning Singapore
Gardens and forests that open early
Singapore's heat builds through the morning, so the early hours suit the outdoor places. The Singapore Botanic Gardens open at 05:00, the forest reserves at Bukit Timah, MacRitchie and Sungei Buloh open at 07:00, and East Coast Park and Mount Faber Park are open 24 hours.
6 places
All year When
The places
Park · East Coast East Coast Park A 180-hectare seafront park stretching 13 km along East Coast Parkway, with sports, dining and beach areas. It is open 24 hours and includes the Xtreme Skatepark and a dog run.
Park · Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Bukit Timah Nature Reserve A 163-hectare rainforest reserve around Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's highest natural point, and one of two ASEAN Heritage Parks in the country. The entrance is at the end of Hindhede Drive.
Park · Bukit Timah and Central Catchment MacRitchie Reservoir and TreeTop Walk Part of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Singapore's largest at over 2,000 hectares with more than 20 km of trails around MacRitchie Reservoir. The 25 m-high TreeTop Walk suspension bridge links the two highest points, and the 7-storey Jelutong Tower gives a view over the forest.
Viewpoint · Southern Ridges and HarbourFront Mount Faber Park One of Singapore's oldest parks, with viewing spots over the southern coastline and the Southern Islands. It covers 56 hectares and is open 24 hours.
Park · North Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve A 202-hectare reserve of wetlands and mangroves, Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park and an important site for migratory birds. Open daily 07:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:30.
Park · Botanic Gardens and Tanglin Singapore Botanic Gardens A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, and the first and only tropical botanic garden on the list. Entry is free and the gardens are open from 05:00 to midnight daily.
