It is possible to learn a considerable amount about the history of Singapore from Fort Canning. It’s a great place to visit, burn calories and relax. The one drawback for anyone with mobility problems is the many steps within the park. There’s certainly plenty to see with a very good museum, Raffles house and various military buildings one of which is now an hotel. Just wandering around through the magnificent trees and grounds makes you forget that you are in the centre of the busy city state. There’s plenty of places to sit in the shade and when refreshment is called for, the Le Jardin cafe serves good food and snacks. There’s a MRT station within walking distance. Toilets are available in the museum and Le Jardin.

The park itself is gorgeous and lovely to just walk through and admire the greenery, however we went for the Battlebox Museum. Many important historical events took place at the hilltop of this park, in the 14th century Malayan Princesses bathed in forbidden springs (the hill was known as Forbidden Hill during this time), and ancient craftsmen piled their trade for the royal family. During the British colonisation, Sir Stamford Raffles resided here and established the first botanic gardens to simulate agriculture in the country. In 1936 an underground bunker now known as the Battlebox was built, this was the command centre during the Malayan campaign and the Battle of Singapore. This is also the place where Lieutenant-General Arthur E. Percival and the Allied Forces decided to surrender to the Japanese in WWII.

Fort Canning Park is a historical gem in the heart of Singapore. The visit was enlightening, offering a deep dive into the fort’s storied past. The well-preserved artifacts and informative plaques provided a captivating educational experience. Although the popularity of the site was evident by the queue at the bunker, it was a minor distraction from the overall charm. The unexpected rain added a refreshing touch to the lush greenery, and thankfully, it didn’t dampen our spirits or hinder our exploration. Navigating the park’s extensive grounds, we uncovered hidden nooks that echoed tales of yesteryears. It’s a testament to Singapore’s dedication to preserving its heritage amidst modernity. A must-visit for history buffs and nature lovers alike.

This is a hidden gem of Singapore. Historically this place was the kingdom for kings who ruled Singapore during monarchy , following which it was commissioned as army barracks by Britishers when they ruled here. Some noteworthy places to check out here include Battlebox ( must sign up for audio guide to get the memorable experience here), heritage gallery, hotel fort canning, botanical gardens displaying collection of trees particularly liked by respectable leaders of modern Singapore and forbidden spring. It delves you deep into Japanese invasion during ww2 and subsequent creation of sovereign Singapore. Tree tunnel at Fort Canning Park is a perfect photoshoot location for any Instagram aficionado.

What an amazingly peaceful place right in the middle of the busy city. I entered this park “accidentally” (by walking from the National Museum to Clarke Quay) and I’m so glad I did. Just beautiful. Very pretty and lots to see.

Huge Park whose history is intertwined with that of Singapore and includes kings and colonialists and war and surrender. There are historic buildings and leftover relics here, but you are aware of more plants, flowers and shrubs that create much more green space. Events are held up on the hill. Be careful of the steep sets of steps but there are nearby benches

This is a big park so i only really scratched the surface, but there are some interesting historical sites to see and I enjoyed the spice garden. Ver clean but some littering. The mistake I made was to go on a sunday and the park was full t the brim with picnics. This fine but people set the picnics up on the path and it makes it a bit tough to get by.

This is a stunning place of scenery, wildlife and nature. I could have easily got lost in here and spent the whole day here. There was a great mix of greenery and nature wildlife roaming around. Wasn't overly busy and there was plenty of shade and places to sit for when the sun got too much. A wee bit hilly but not unpleasant or unbearable if you are reasonably fit. Great for photos and to have a digital detox and just within nature.

A pleasant and large central park in the city with nice views in parts as well. Not really an attraction in itself so only worth visiting as part of a longer stay in Singapore or if you're n the area anyway. Lots of locals go here to picnic.

Lovely luscious historic park on a little hill. The British had it set up to defend Singapore. Interesting gardens from colonial times. Good views of Clarke Quay and the Marina Sands Bay Hotel. A must visit if interested in local fauna and flora.