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Fort Canning Park

Singapore

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Discover the world-changing story of a humble spice. Visit graves, a colonial fort and re-live one of the most important battles in history.

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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Fort Canning Park

    Welcome, curious traveler, to a slightly different, highly visual exploration of Fort Canning Park. While traditional tours often focus strictly on the deep military and royal history of this hill, our route today is designed to…

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  2. 2The Tree Tunnel: A Subterranean Marvel

    As you emerge from the pedestrian walkways, you will suddenly find yourself descending into an architectural marvel that feels almost like a portal to another world. Welcome to the famous Fort Canning Tree Tunnel. …

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  3. 3The Red Staircase and the Secret Angle

    Having walked uphill and turned, you now find yourself standing at the precipice of a remarkable visual drop. Look down over the railing, and you will be treated to a stunning top-down view of the very tree tunnel we just…

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  4. 4Fort Canning Green: The Command Post

    As you conquer the final few steps of the staircase, the dense, claustrophobic jungle canopy suddenly breaks wide open, revealing a massive, sun-drenched expanse. You have arrived at Fort Canning Green. …

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  5. 5The Bali Corner: A Tropical Retreat

    After descending from the austere stone of the fort, turn left, take another left, and then a quick right, allowing the curving paths of the park to guide you away from the military zone. Continue walking straight along this…

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  6. 6Colonial Rooftops and Modern Art

    As we walk straight out of the dense, jungle-like embrace of the Bali corner, the path forces us to re-engage with the undulating terrain of the hill. Turn left and prepare for a short, invigorating head uphill. …

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  7. 7The Spice Gallery: Scents of Global Trade

    Turning right from the modern art installation, we are about to enter a space that appeals as much to the olfactory senses as it does to the visual. Tucked away like a well-kept secret, you will discover another hidden gem of the…

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  8. 8Civic Colors: The Fire Station and Police Station

    As we reach the final stretches of the park's pathways and approach the exit, the dense green canopy begins to thin, yielding to the bright, uncompromising light of the city streets. Keep walking steadily forward, and your eyes…

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  9. 9Fort Canning Park

    So there you have it, esteemed traveler. We have reached the conclusion of our comprehensive guide to exploring the hidden visual wonders of Fort Canning Park. …

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What is Fort Canning Park?

Fort Canning Park is a place in Singapore with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSingapore
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates1.2921, 103.8458
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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