Thomson Nature Park
Explore the five trails spanning 3.8 km around the former village's road network. They have been specially curated to provide visitors insight into the ways of life during the kampung days as well as into the variety of floral and faunal species found in Thomson Nature Park.
Upper Thomson Road Singapore
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Car and main entrance is by Upper Thomson Road . 2 trail entrances along Old Upper Thomson Road . Nice park . About 1 hour plus to go round. Hilly. Interesting ruins of former Hainanese village
Remains of the cement steps leading down to Han Wai Toon's farmhouse . Along Rambutan Trail , northwest corner of park , near carparkI. Famous for sweet succulent rambutans, sold at the garden 's gate
Came across 3 types of trail surfaces. A) Tarred (presumably for service vehicles). B & C are concrete mixed with crushed granite — course or fine; these are laid along the minor trails
Walking difficulty level: Easy. Trails mainly flat, with occasional gentle slopes . No trekking shoes required, just one with good grip especially early morning or after rain when it could be slippery
Thomson Nature Park is for walking and hiking only. No bicycles. No PMDs.
Nature park built on the site of an abandoned Hainanese village - lots of historical and natural interest, and very peaceful . Highly recommended!
Carpark. Entrance is along Upp Thomson Rd, before the speed cameras . Drive too fast & you may miss it (and get snapped!)
Trail and ruins of a Hainan village . Hilly. Somewhat shaded.
NParks advices visitors to leave wheels behind as u use the walking-only trails . Many parts are even unsuitable for baby strollers
There are no shelters or seats along the trails . Those, together with toilets , can only be found at the visitor centre (main entrance )
Although Hainan Village was cleared in 1980s, expect to find remnants of the settlement around the park
Pedestrian exits to Old Upper Thomson Road . Follow the Langur or Macaque trails
Public toilets are located near the main entrance
Locate several raised platforms like these for bird-watching ????
A little map for a head start!
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One of the trail here that connect you to Old Upper Thomson Road. Some part of this trail tend to have more taller glass that left untouchable. - Dinastik K.
Shy snake crossing the path. Observe wildlife from afar. Don't use flash photography so as not to startle the animal. It was later identified as a white-bellied rat snake - Cheen The Curious
The Langur Trail is a wholly boardwalk trail. The Macaque Trail is an unsealed track. Hence, this is the preferred trail to Old Upper Thomson Road when the weather is bad and the ground wet. - gerard t
Well defined trails, can't get lost. Nature walk is beautiful and best on slightly rainy days. - Don Shin
Crisscrossed with over 7km of walking trails (no bicycles!); and well signposted. - gerard t
The best hiking spot in Singapore with few difficulties level. The whole place is well kept, and safe. You can enjoy a quick picnic at the summit, but make sure you bring back the trash with you. - Fairuz Zainal Aarif
Choose this trail if you wish to see ruins of what was once a Hainanese Village - Cheen The Curious
Their pratas are absolutely crispy!! You should try their red velvet cake too and the service was fast! Thumbs up!! ???????? - Farah Hazzy
Tried Satay beehoon and popiah, both great! :) - Huan Ling Yip
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Nature Preserve
Place Singapore » Ang Mo Kio