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Free of charge for a self-guided walk. $7.50 per person for a guided tour.
Throughout the different phases of Singapore's rich history and rapid development, the trees and plants in Fort Canning Park have always lent their lush greenery and provided an oasis of tranquility to park visitors.
As you discover Singapore's ancient and colonial history through exhibits and artefacts found in the park, take a moment to admire the biodiversity thriving on this hill in the following ways:
Go on a self-guided walk along our suggested trails.
Follow the trail and ignite your senses in the fragrant Spice Garden. Connect with nature as you observe how our common kitchen herbs and spices look in plant form.
View the Spice Garden walking trail guide (includes map) (PDF, 1.22MB)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 1km
Estimated walking time: 30 minutes
Highlights:
Soak in the beauty and majesty of trees by going on our Trees of the Fort Trail, which will introduce you to 25 glorious trees in Fort Canning Park.
The Kapok, for instance, stands out due to its sheer size and thorny bark. The Malayan Banyan offers a marvellous sight with its aerial roots hanging down. One of the Madras Thorns you get to see here is Singapore’s largest to date. If you've ever wondered how a tree would look like upside down, the Baobab is the tree to visit.
View the Trees of the Fort walking trail guide (includes map) (PDF, 3.13MB)
As part of NParks’ efforts to conserve mature trees in Singapore, several trees have been given the heritage tree status under Singapore’s Heritage Tree Scheme. There are currently 262 listed heritage trees, of which 15 are in Fort Canning Park. 6 of them can be seen along this walking trail.
View the heritage trees of Fort Canning Park guide (includes map) to find out their exact locations in the park.
Difficulty level: Easy
Distance: 2km
Estimated walking time: 45 minutes
Highlights:
Did you know that a Kapok tree can grow up to 70 metres tall? Join our nature-loving guide for an insightful tour and learn interesting and awe-inspiring facts about the trees of Fort Canning Park.
Pick out heritage trees from the rest, and visit crowd favourites such as the soft and papery Gelam and gnarled Madras Thorn!
Group size: Minimum 15 participants per group
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $7.50 per person
You will have to send an email at least 1 month in advance.
Note:
Download the NEAR mobile app to find a route via our park connectors or trails.
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