7 Reasons Nature Lovers Should Head to Singapore

The island nation of Singapore is one of the most cosmopolitan and urbanised areas on the planet. One of the world’s most important commercial centers, it boasts the fourth-largest financial hub on the globe, and residents speak four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil.

With the hubbub around business and bodies, why in the world would a nature lover want to spend a heard-earned vacation on the island of Singapore? It turns out that Singapore actually has a remarkable amount of intentional natural space that includes everything from farms and gardens to reserves and bonsai nurseries. If you’re looking for an unexpected delight, here are seven places the nature lover who travels to Singapore will enjoy visiting.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Located around five miles from the city’s centre, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is made up of Singapore’s oldest primary rainforest, and while much of that area was cleared for development, this 164 hectare forest was left intact and was established as a reserve back in 1883. Over 840 flowering plants and 500 animal species make their home in the reserve, including orchids, gingers, flying lemurs, and bulbuls. An excellent place to bird watch and hike, the reserve has plenty of trails that range from easy to difficult to accommodate just about any hiker.

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