Pioneers Trail at Ann Siang Hill Park and Telok Ayer Green

• Free of charge for a self-guided walk

Ways to enjoy nature and heritage

Revisit Singapore's history by discovering traces of pre-colonial Chinatown, where Ann Siang Hill Park and Telok Ayer Green resides. You can also learn more about the plants in the area by leisurely taking a self-guided walk at your own pace.

Self-guided walk

Follow our recommended 0.6km Pioneers Trail through Ann Siang Hill Park and Telok Ayer Green to learn more about the history and plants of the area.

Difficulty level: Easy

Distance: 0.6km

Estimated walking time: 30 minutes

Highlights include:

• Colourful shophouses along Ann Siang Road and Ann Siang Hill, some of which used to house Chinese clans and associations.
  
• Different spice trees at Ann Siang Hill Park, including tamarind, cinnamon, nutmeg and breadfruit trees. The spice trade was one of Singapore's main commercial activities in the 19th century.
• Places of worship such as a mosque, shrine and temples.

View the Pioneers Trail guide (includes map and more information) (PDF, 4.78 MB)