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LIFE&FAMILY
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AIR FORCE MUSEUM
This museum
showcases the
operations of the
Royal Singapore Air
Force across nine
different galleries,
and will appeal
to everyone from
children to plane
enthusiasts and
military buffs.
400 Airport Road,
Paya Lebar Airbase
6461 8507 | mindef.
Pit stop: Bring
snacks
KRANJI COUNTRYSIDE
Learn about agriculture and food
production in the island’s north.
Known as Kranji Countryside, it’s
the area where Singapore’s farms
are located, many of which are
open to the public for tours and
food sales. Check out our article
in the December 2014 issue to
find out more.
Pit stop: Grower stalls
THOW KWANG POTTERY
JUNGLE
Whether you want to
browse the massive range
of ceramics (pots, lamps,
tableware and more),
attend a ceramic pottery
workshop, take a look at
the historic dragon kiln, or
generally mooch about in
the creative atmosphere,
this charming place is worth
a visit.
85 Lorong Tawas, off Jalan
Bahar
6288 6121 | potteryjungle.
Pit stop: Take a snack to
enjoy in the tranquil park
surrounding Pottery Jungle;
it’s a favourite spot for bird-
watchers.
BUKIT BROWN CEMETERY
Bukit Brown, part nature
reserve and part historic
treasure, has been the
resting place of thousands
of Chinese since the early
20th century. In the past
couple of years, some of the
graves have been exhumed
and the land levelled to
make way for a new road,
but there is still plenty of
room to explore the quiet
spaces amongst massive
trees, where the occasional
horse trots by.
Between Lornie Road and
Mount Pleasant Road
Pit stop: Wheeler’s Yard,
28 Lor Ampas.
SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE
Get back to nature in this 87-hectare
park, where you’ll see migratory birds,
monitor lizards, lots of mangrove
animals and possibly a crocodile. Take
a free guided tour, watch prawn- and
fish-farming demonstrations, or just
walk the nature trails in the fresh air.
301 Neo Tiew Crescent
6794 1401 |
Pit stop: There are vending machines for drinks and snacks, the Bliss Café
is open for drinks and light meals from 8am to 6pm, or head over to Poison
Ivy Café at Bollywood Veggies at 100 Neo Tiew Road.
MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR PARK
AND TREETOP WALK
Seeing squirrels, monkeys and
monitor lizards is pretty much
guaranteed on a walk here, and if
you’re really lucky, you may even
come across flying lemurs and
owls. The trails are numerous and
well-marked, but remember to
take plenty of water and snacks.
This is a tranquil spot to get back
to nature. Start at Reservoir Road
or Venus Drive car park.
Pit stop: Pack a picnic, or
try the Mushroom Café at the
Visitor Centre or Vava Bistro at
MacRitchie Bar & Grill.
THE CHANGI MUSEUM
AND CHAPEL
In honour of all those who lived
and died in Singapore during
WW2, the museum documents
the significant events of those
years through artefacts,
memories and emotive displays.
It’s impossible to leave this
museum without being affected
by the horrors of war; parents
may wish to oversee younger
children at some of the exhibits.
1000 Upper Changi Road North
6214 2451 |
Pit stop: The Bark Café |
(next door to
the museum)
Off the
beaten trackA car puts these
attractions within
easy reach, and
they’re all FREE.