Bukit Timah Hill

Bukit Timah Hill is a great place for hangout. Whether you are faint of heart or have a heart of an adventurer, Bukit Timah hill is a great place for a hikes, trekking though forests, mountain biking, or simply just climbing up a mountain. The Bukit Timah area is a particularly prominent location with a high land value. The area of Bukit Timah has an extensive flora and fauna compared to other parts of Singapore, known as the highest hill in Singapore, it contains Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which is partially responsible for its high land value. The nature reserve was established in 1883. Although it was a massive forest in the past, only 3% of the natural plants and wildlife are reserved in the park. After the Japanese occupation, the farms and plantations in Bukit Timah gave way to industrial buildings and high-rise flats. In the 1960s and 1970s, Bukit Timah was a major industrial centre. Today, these have been replaced with luxury bungalows, terraces and condominiums, making Bukit Timah Singapore's premier residential district. The Hill has a rich history behind it: the Japanese and british fought at Bukit Timah road. Bukit Timah Road witnessed the last defensive stand against the invading Japanese army. During World War II, when the British lost Bukit Timah to the Japanese on 11 February 1942, they knew they had little chance of continuing the defence of the island as most of their food and supplies were stored there. 

If you were to hike all the way to the summit, you will be met with a magnificent view over the Western districts of Singapore (district 11), also a crystal clear lake to compliment the view. If you are lucky enough, you would get to see different kinds of animals in their natural habitats, for example: monkeys, tropical birds, squirrels, tropical insects, butterflies, etc.

Bukit timah hill is parallel to upper Bukit Timah Road. Just follow the signs and you will get there easily.