Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of Singapore

Although the island is highly populated with many high rise buildings and residential flats, there are still a handful of places where nature and tranquility still exist .....

The photograph galleries below will bring you to the beautiful natural areas of Singapore .....

Added on 1st Sep 98

Sungei Buloh Nature Park is located in the North-Western part of Singapore in the rural Lim Chu Kang area. It consists of mangrove swamps and tranquil fresh water ponds. The park is home to many species of birds which migrate to the tropics during the winter season.

Added on 12th Sep 98

This gallery contains images of nature and a modern city, all within the island of Singapore.

Added on 25th Oct 98

These two reservoirs are located in the central catchment area. They are good places for getting away from the fast paced city and into the beauty of nature.

Added on 20th Dec 98

Sembawang area is located at the northern part of Singapore. The majority of this area remains rural with beautiful natural scenary, although urbanisation is slowly extending into this peaceful part of the island.

Added on 3rd Apr 99

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is situated on the slopes of Bukit Timah Hill, the highest point in Singapore. The entrance of this nature reserve is easily accessible by transportation along Bukit Timah Road. It is a good retreat away from the hectic city life.

Added on 3rd Apr 99

The nature reserve consists of tropical rainforest with streams, ponds and several abandoned quarries. There are several trails available for short hikes as well as a trail for mountain biking.

Added on 6th Nov 99

Khatib Bongsu is an area located at the northern part of Singapore and it is a land of unspoilt natural beauty. Sungei Khatib Bongsu is a river running across this area and it forms a mangrove habitat, home to many species of plants and animals.

Added on 2nd Dec 99

This beautiful and wide open grassland is located at the northern Punggol district of Singapore. It is home to many species of birds and plants but this natural spot will soon disappear to make way for housing projects. Therefore the photographs in this gallery are for us to cherish for years to come.

Added on 10th Feb 2000

Located off Woodlands Road along Jalan Kwok Min, this is an interesting unspoilted area with beautiful landscape. It is also home to various species of plants, including fruit and rubber trees as well as birds.

Added on 10th Feb 2000

The active mining quarry and abandoned quarry filled with rainwater as well as heaps of granite stones carved by the monsoon rain add to the unique landscape of Bukit Mandai.

Added on 22nd Jul 2000

I sent my camera for repair recently due to the faulty auto-focus mechanism. After getting back my camera, I decided to stop somewhere on the way home to try it out. The best place to my mind was the famous Bugis Street in the city area. Therefore, I went there during late afternoon and took a few photographs, which turned out to be fine. Enjoy them in this gallery .....

Added on 28th Jan 2001

Simpang is a beautiful natural environment located in northern Singapore near the Yishun and Sembawang areas, and next to Khatib Bongsu. It consists of grassland, tropical rainforest, mangrove swamps, freshwater ponds, a beach called Tanjung Aru and a river called Sungei Simpang.

Added on 28th Jan 2001

More photographs of Simpang as the terrain switched from grassland to tropical rainforest followed by the beach, freshwater ponds and finally reaching the destination of the mangrove lined river Sungei Simpang. 

Added on 24th Feb 2001

This gallery consists of beautiful photographs of the Sungei Serangoon river system at the Sengkang / Punggol area which is located in north eastern Singapore. This area of Singapore is fast developing into a new housing estate, but there are still traces of nature left in this part of the island.

Added on 17th Mar 2001

Photographs of the journey along the famous Punggol Road located at the Sengkang area as it heads from the housing estate of Sengkang New Town to the beautiful open countryside of Punggol and finally to the seaside area along the Straits of Johor.

Added on 24th Mar 2001

There is a very beautiful place called Punggol Park located at the crossroad between Hougang New Town and Punggol New Town adjacent to the beginning of Punggol Road. The highlight of Punggol Park is the tranquil pond, with long and slender water plants along its banks. The park, its pond and surrounding flats of the housing estate make it an ideal place for relaxation and photograph taking.