Singapore Southern Ridges

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^^ttp://picture.comegoogle.comi 88comegoogle.com88 sg.comegoogle.com88Copy right88888888 Discovering the Southern Ridges The Southern Ridges comprise a 9-kilometre chain of green, open spaces spanning the rolling hills of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park before ending at West Coast Park. It is an area steeped in history and is home to some of nature's greatest gifts of flora and fauna. It is also one of the best spots in Singapore to catch panoramic views of the city, harbour and the Southern Islands. Convenient connections Two prominent connections stand proudly along the Ridges today. Henderson Waves - Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge - spans Henderson Road to connect Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park. The other link, Alexandra Arch, looks like an opened leaf across Alexandra Road. It continues to Forest Walk, which is made up of an elevated walkway for pedestrians and earth trail for cyclists through the secondary forest of Telok Blangah Hill Park. Together with a series of other interesting trails, they provide a seamless link through a soothing sanctuary of greenery that was previously not accessible. Marang Trail Distance: 0.8km Walking Time: 15 mins This trail extends from Marang Road, just behind the Harbourfront MRT Station to the cable car station at the Jewel Box on Mount Faber. An easy walk of steps and shaded footpaths through secondary forest, Marang Trail covers an elevation of 70 metres (or the equivalent of a 24-storey building). Faber Walk Distance: 1.0 km Walking Time: 15 mins Faber Walk meanders through Mount Faber Park, one of the oldest parks in Singapore, and ends at the Henderson Waves. The slopes of this 56-hectare park are covered by dense secondary rain forest, and are home to many interesting plants and fauna. At its peak the park offers panoramic views of the southern part of Singapore and the Southern Islands. At night, the park transforms into one of the more romantic spots on the island, where people can enjoy a breathtaking sight of the city's twinkling lights and ships at sea. Henderson Waves Distance: 0.3 km Walking Time: 5 mins At 36 metres above Henderson Road, Henderson Waves is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It was built to connect the two hills of Mount Faber and Telok Blangah Hill. The bridge has a unique wave-form made up of seven undulating curved steel "ribs" that alternately rise over and under its deck. The curved "ribs" form alcoves that function as shelters with seats within. Slats of yellow balau wood, an all-weather timber found in South-East Asia, are used in the decking. Look out for carvings on the slats marking the height you are at on various points along the bridge. The wave-forms will be lit with attractive LED light from 7pm to 2am daily, giving the bridge an illuminative glow. Hilltop Walk Distance: 1 km Walking Time: 15 mins Hilltop Walk runs through the 34-hectare Telok Blangah Hill Park, once a gathering place for trading communities that flourished in the area in the early nineteenth century. The trail connects on one end with the Henderson Waves and the other with the Forest Walk leading to Alexandra Arch. The Terrace Garden at the top of the park offer a stunning 360-degree view of Singapore. Forest Walk Distance: 1.3km Walking Time: 20 mins The Forest Walk, a steps-free elevated walkway with earth trails meanders through some 50 metres through the secondary forest of Telok Blangah Hill and connects to Alexandra Arch. The raised walkway with heights ranging from 3 to 18 metres brushes the canopy of trees and offers a bird's eye view of the forest. The modules of the elevated walkway derived their design from the triangular-shaped leaves of the fast-growing "Mile-a-Minute" plant. The ground level earth trails offer a more rugged experience, bringing you closer to the wildlife found in the area. Alexandra Arch Distance: 0.08km Walking Time: 5 mins The bridge, with its curved deck and tilted arch, spans across Alexandra Road like an opened leaf. On the Hyderabad Road side, the bridge is connected to HortPark - the gardening hub, via the Floral Walk. Near the bridge is Gillman Village, a former British military camp in the early 20th century, is now home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, pubs and art galleries. At night, the bridge will dazzle with colour-changing LED lights. The lights display will be on between 7pm and 12am daily. Floral Walk & HortPark - the gardening Hub Floral Walk HortPark - the gardening hub Distance: 0.3 km Distance: 1.1 km Walking Time: 5 mins Walking Time: 15 mins Located at the base of the bridge at Alexandra Arch, Floral Walk offers a delightful stroll along a path lined with flowering plants. It forms the gateway to HortPark - the gardening hub. This is Southeast Asia's first one-stop centre for gardening-related recreational, educational, research and retail activities in a park setting. Some park highlights include attractive themed gardens as well as outdoor display plots showcasing designs and ideas for home gardening. The 23-hectare HortPark connects to Kent Ridge Park via the Canopy Walk. Canopy Walk Distance: 0.3km Walking Time: 5 mins Canopy Walk links the 47-hectare Kent Ridge Park to Reflections at Bukit Chandu - once known as Opium Hill and site of one of the last battles of Singapore in World War II and HortPark - the gardening hub. Elevated 16 metres at the centre, Canopy Walk takes you through secondary forest with groves of Tembusu and dominant trees of the adinandra belukar. Move quietly and you may just see some of the rich wildlife that lives there, such as squirrels, sunbirds, doves, lizards and white-crested laughing thrushes. 大桥相连花柏山直通西海岸耗资2550万元打造的南部山脊，主要由亨德申波浪桥和亚历山大拱桥衔接起来。今后，人们可以从花柏山一路走到西海岸。 274米长的波浪形大桥，是南部山脊的一个重要衔接点。游客要从花柏山直通直落布兰雅山公园，这里是必经之路。36米高的亨德申波浪桥是本地最高的人行道天桥，公众站在这里可以同时俯瞰南部海域和市区景色。累了则可在"波浪下"歇脚。波浪桥的设计主要是以钢结构建成，而由于走道是以巴劳木铺设，桥上会禁止公众吸烟或进行任何需要生火的活动。另一个特点，是桥上设有无障碍设施，让残障人士也能在此通行无阻。夜晚的波浪桥也别有一番特色。整座桥以金橘色照亮，交融在一片大自然里。经过亨德申波浪桥后，公众能通过总长1.6公里的高架桥，穿梭在直落布兰雅山的次生林，也就是经过砍伐后又长起来的天然林。据了解，高架桥是顺着树木的生长来搭建，搭建期间，尽量不进行砍伐活动。走出直落布兰雅山，亚历山大拱桥尽入眼帘。以直通大自然为主题的拱桥，由本地建筑师设计。拱桥将游人带到公园局最新开幕的园艺园林。全程九公里的南部山脊将24小时开放给公众。 For more information, please Click here ^^http://picture.comegoogle.comi 88comegoogle.com88 sg.comegoogle.com88Copy right88888888