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Miss travelling? Go to these places in SG to feel like you’re overseas

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Miss travelling? Go to these places in SG to feel like you’re overseas

Feel like you’re travelling without leaving the country

by Melissa Goh & Cherrie Lim  /   July 24, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has put all travel plans to a halt as part of the world goes into lockdown. You probably wonder when you can get out and see the world, but here’s the thing: You can still have the thrill of exploring sans the flight ticket.

It’s hard to believe considering how small Singapore is, but these hidden gems are worth the short trip for you to check out for a fun family day out. Just remember to grab snacks for a picnic, hike, or your phone for a mini photoshoot with these seven beautiful places that look faraway from home.

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Miss travelling? Go to these places in SG to feel like you’re overseas
Fort Canning Park
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If you’re dreaming of a holiday in Bali, doesn’t the Pancur Larangan, aka Forbidden Spring, in Fort Canning Park reminds you of the Tirta Empul Temple near Ubud, famed for its holy spring water?

The only difference is that you can’t step into the recreated 14th century Javanese-inspired bath for a cleansing ritual. However, it’s worth taking a trip there with the kids for some fresh air!

Complete the Balinese vibes at the Sang Nila Utama Garden, which resembles the Bali gates of heaven.

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Little Guilin
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Formerly a granite quarry, Little Guilin in Bukit Batok gives you a glimpse of the limestone karst hills in Guilin, a city in China.

What’s missing is a boat tour, but you can soak in the view at the park and throw yourself a picnic under a tree.

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Punggol Beach
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Sunsets are for dreaming, and if you’re looking for somewhere to clear your head, head down to Punggol beach in the evening.

The dramatic sunset over the horizon and the large rocks that dot the shore will transport you to a place far away from home.

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Bukit Timah Saddle Club
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Step out into Singapore’s countryside at the quaint Bukit Timah Saddle Club.

Learn how to ride a horse and get on the off-road track trail rides to see a different sight of Singapore’s Greenland.

ST Photo/Ashleigh Sim
Seletar North Link
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Upper Seletar Reservoir is home to the Casuarina tree, a famous tree that’s starred in many wedding photoshoots, appropriately placed between two wooden benches.

Seletar North Link also offers the view of a dreamy lake with the tranquility that would remind you of Canada or New Zealand.

If you’re visiting Upper Seletar, make sure to make your trip worthwhile with other hidden gems in the area that are worth exploring with the family. Take a stroll or ride bikes with the kids to drop by their aeroplane playground, life-sized aeroplane chess and many more.

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Chinese and Japanese Garden
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Unfortunately, Chinese and Japanese Gardens are closed for redevelopment from 1 June 2019 and will be completed from 2021 onwards.

But once its doors open again, it means you don’t have to travel to Japan to have a shot under a torii when there’s one right here at the Chinese and Japan

ese Garden, situated in Lakeside Garden.

Take an idyllic stroll around the garden, cross the red bridge and shade yourself from the scorching sun in one of the pavilions.

For now, you can explore the Lakeside Gardens which just opened in 2019, and is filled with new and exciting attractions for young families, such as nature trails and a butterfly garden.

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8. Raffles Lighthouse
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While it’s not usually open to the public, Raffles Lighthouse opened its doors for visits in April 2019, organised by the Maritime Port Authority.

Located on Pulau Satumu, the lighthouse has been in operation since 1855 and is still manned by staff on shifts.

It’s so quaint you could almost mistake it for somewhere in Australia, and it looks even better at night.

Sadly, you can’t pop by anytime for an Instagram shot, so we can only cross our fingers and hope they organise another open house soon.

This article was first published in The Singapore Women’s Weekly.

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