Explore Singapore: Accela’s Guide To Upper Bukit Timah
Nestled in between Bukit Timah and Bukit Panjang, Upper Bukit Timah is a stretch of road where remnants of Singapore’s history and colonial era can be still be seen today.
From having multiple nature parks, to buildings like the former Ford Factory and the old Bukit Timah Railway Station, this cosy neighbourhood has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye. For this latest Explore Singapore feature, we bring to you some of Upper Bukit Timah’s best and must-dos while in the vicinity.
Cheong Chin Nam Road
It’s late at night and feeling peckish? Head on over to Cheong Chin Nam Road to satisfy some late-night cravings. Located opposite Beauty World Centre, Cheong Chin Nam Road is a street with a bunch of bustling restaurants side by side that stay open till the wee hours of the morning.
From the famous G7 Frog Leg Porridge to the renowned Indian-Muslim restaurant, Al-Azhar, and the ever-so-loved ice cream store, Udders, this stretch of restaurants houses a plethora of different cuisines and bars that’ll surely leave you and your belly satisfied.
Address: Cheong Chin Nam Road, nearest: Beauty World Station exit B
Bukit Timah
Established in 1883, Bukit Timah Forest Reserve is one of the first forest reserves to be created in Singapore and it houses Singapore’s highest hill.
Standing at 163m tall, Bukit Timah Hill retains one of the few areas of primary rainforest in the country. Located within a five minute walk away from Beauty World MRT station, this symbolic hill houses two trails for those who wants to challenge themselves to a steep hike up the hill or bikers who have the option to take the separate Mountain Bike Trail.
How to get there:
Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Road, opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre (Bus stop ID: 42091)
By MRT: Alight at Beauty World MRT Station, take Exit A
Opening hours: 7am to 7pm daily (entering or remaining in the nature reserve after 7pm is not allowed)
Memories at Old Ford Factory
If you’re a history buff and looking for a place to learn more about Singapore’s deep history, look no further as Memories at Old Ford Factory is a place where history was made. Tucked in the middle of residential estates in Hillview, you physically can walk into the very boardroom where the surrender of Singapore took place on 15 February 1942.
The museum is split into three exhibitions that delve into the fine details of the entire Japanese occupation process – they are Fall of Singapore, Becoming Syonan-to and Legacies of War and Occupation.
Address: 351 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588192
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9am–5.30pm
With all the hustling and bustling in the city, Upper Bukit Timah is a quaint little street that has numerous offerings to explore and wind down for the week.
