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Civic District heritage walk or tour (Monument Trail)

Free of charge for a self-guided walk.

 

Ways to learn about history

Discover key historical landmarks in the Esplanade Park, Empress Place, and War Memorial Park, leisurely enjoying a self-guided walk at your own pace.

 

Self-guided Monument Trail

Go on a short DIY walk in the civic district to understand more about Singapore's development. Besides key monuments, look out for interesting trees along this trail.

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Distance: 1.5km
  • Estimated walking time: 45 minutes

Highlights include:

  • Esplanade Park: Queen Elizabeth Walk, Lim Bo Seng Memorial, Cenotaph, Cannon Ball Tree
  • Empress Place: Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, Dalhousie Obelisk
  • War Memorial Park: Civilian War Memorial, Belinjau Trees

View the Monument trail guide (map included) (PDF, 1.67MB)