One of the last primary forests in Singapore … Ideal for a nature day trip in Singapore, walking along the lake, enjoying the “Tree Top” suspension bridge, hunting for a lost Japanese shrine or having a romantic picnic at night!
The Mac Ritchie Reservoir is Singapore’s main water reservoir. More than 1 km2 of primary forest still flourishes there. You can also observe remnants of 20th century rubber trees plantations.
The Tree Top Walk is a suspension bridge, located at the 2 highest points in Mac Ritchie. It is 25 meters high at its highest point. It offers you a panoramic overview of the park. Go there during the morning, so you can have a chance to observe birds.
I will go also for hunting a lost Japanese Shinto shrine located in the park dense jungle. Indeed, during the WW2 Japanese occupation of Singapore, the Japanese used British prisoners to built a shrine called Syonan Jinja. When the British forces re-occupied Singapore , the Shrine was destroyed. However, ruins of the shrine remain. The National Heritage Board declared the site a Historic Site in 2002, although no plans have been made public to develop or to protect the site.
i will try also to have a look at the Jelutong Tower, an observation post reaching 20m in height.
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