Bukit Timah
중앙 주
planning area and residential estate in Central Region, Singapore
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bukit Timah Nature Reserve2:04
Welcome to the verdant heart of District 10, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Nestled amongst the luxurious Good Class Bungalows and prestigious educational institutions that characterize the so-called Beverly Hills of Singapore,…
Listen in the app2The Steep Ascent and Initial Sightings1:36
The physical reality of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve asserts itself immediately upon leaving the visitor center. The initial section of the main trail presents a notoriously steep incline that rapidly accelerates the heart rate. …
Listen in the app3The Secondary Forest Undergrowth1:33
Having conquered the steepest portion of the paved path, we find ourselves surrounded by the vibrant, sun-dappled environment of the secondary forest. Because the tree crowns here are relatively narrow, significant sunlight…
Listen in the app4Entering the Primary Forest Core1:37
As we transition away from the main paved path onto the smaller, rougher side trails, the atmosphere undergoes a palpable shift. The air becomes significantly cooler, heavily scented with decaying wood and rich loam. …
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Moving deeper along the unpaved, difficult trails, we must keep our eyes peeled, as wildlife is perfectly adapted to blend into this complex environment. Camouflage is the supreme rule of survival here. …
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Our rigorous hike finally brings us to the culmination of the reserve: the summit of Bukit Timah Hill. Standing at one hundred and sixty-four meters, or five hundred and thirty-four feet, above sea level, it is officially the…
Listen in the app7Descending towards the Corridors1:31
As we begin our descent from the summit, trading the grueling upward stairs for a cautious downward trek, the broader geographical and urban context of Bukit Timah comes into focus. The trails here do not merely exist in…
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Our expedition through the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve concludes at the base of the hill, sweaty, exhausted, but intellectually and spiritually invigorated. We have traversed a landscape that bridges the modern opulence of…
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What is Bukit Timah?
Bukit Timah is a place in 중앙 주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 중앙 주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 50 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 1.3547, 103.7764 |
| Last updated |
