Fort Canning Park

Fort Canning Park is a peaceful green space in the middle of Singapore, perfect for a stroll or a quiet escape from the city. The park is well-preserved, with towering trees, lush greenery, and historical structures scattered throughout. It’s a great mix of nature and history, with old tunnels, gates, and fortifications adding character.

Simply lovely. A great (if hot) hour or so. Not particularly 'fortie' but stunning gardens in the heart of the city. Incredibly well maintained and some amazing trees. A refresher in Clarke Quay fully recommended.

Great place to visit for the whole family. The park is huge and also easily accessible. There are various entry points. I took the downtown line, which was near my hotel. A lot of people came here for exercise or simply to appreciate mother nature. Others came here to pose for photos at a certain well-known tunnel. I came here for the bunker. There is an underground bunker where you can see the daily activities of the soldiers who operated there during the war. You can opt for a guided tour after registration at the front office. It was very informative and interesting. After the bunker, I walked around the park until noon.

so pretty and peaceful. have many escalators so no need to worry about climbing stairs. i also see people went for a run around the park, the walkways are in perfect condition. the famous tree tunnel also so pretty!!

The park's scenic trails, historic landmarks, and lush gardens, including the fragrant Spice Garden, made for a fascinating exploration. Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, Fort Canning Park is a must-visit destination in Singapore!

Been to fort canning multiple times. A gorgeous park with much history and beautiful scenery! It’s always good to take a refreshing walk here

Visited Fort Canning Park, and it turned out to be a perfect blend of history, nature, and tranquility right in the heart of Singapore. This iconic green space is not only a peaceful retreat but also a treasure trove of historical significance, making it an enriching experience for anyone who visits. The park’s themed gardens, like the Sang Nila Utama Garden and Raffles Garden, were among the highlights of my visit. Each garden offered a unique charm, showcasing vibrant plants and spices while narrating stories of Singapore’s past. The calm environment, accompanied by the soothing sounds of chirping birds, made it a rejuvenating escape from the bustling city life. Exploring historical landmarks such as the Fort Gate and learning about the park’s role in Singapore’s colonial history added depth to the visit. The shady trails and well-maintained paths made it easy to wander around and soak in the serene beauty of the place. Fort Canning Park isn’t just a park—it’s a space where history meets nature. Whether you’re here for a leisurely walk, to explore its rich past, or simply to relax amidst lush greenery, it offers something for everyone. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend taking some time to explore this iconic gem. You won’t regret it!

Beautiful park. It's huge and easy to navigate. The plants are stunning, and it's great to enjoy the shade on a sunny day

After visiting the National Singapore Museum, we came here and so glad we did! Grand green space filled with so many vegetation, it's really a botanist heaven! After we climbed to the top, there is a free museum with a 15 min video with an excellent overview of how Singapore began in the 12th century. Also exhibits of kampung, ceramics, and Fort Canning. Great place to check out and get respite from the heat.

There is a popular IG spot in this park. We took Grab to get here, just provide the destination: Fort canning park tree tunnel and it will drop you off close by in the parking lot. We got here on a weekday around 9am and there was already a line, no surprise. We waited about 40 minutes for our turn to snap this shot. It's a very beautiful shot with the tree at the top opening. Depending on the time of year you arrive, the tree could have less or more leaves.

Fort Canning Park is a hidden gem in Singapore. For some reason that this park doesn't attract as many tourists as other parks like garden by the bay or botanical garden. To me this park is very beautiful and has so much to offer. I know I've been to Singapore so many times in the last 22 years and I never new about this wonderful park until now. This time I told my hubby let's explore Fort Canning Park! Well it's better late than never right! Located 1/2 mile from Bencoolen rd and connect you to other park on orchard road. Highly recommended and just google or YouTube it for more detail.

It's so close to Orchard that anyone visiting and staying at nearby hotels should run up here to exercise and enjoy the view rather than trashing it out on thread mill. Beware of humidity though. Come here early and build up your appetite for breakfast.

I can't believe I lived in Singapore for three years and didn't discover this place until I was leaving. This park is beautiful, and tranquil, and full of hidden gems. This is a great place to stroll through or pic-nic. Some of the strange and wonderful things I remember happening upon in this park include a large lawn fenced in by a masonry wall built of brick and old tomb stones primarily from the European population during colonial times. It is fascinating to try to read the tombstones for little peaks into that period in history. In the same field there is a large stone pergola that is actually a monument to a baby who was lost at sea. The parents were friends of Raja James Brooke of Sarawak and named their baby after him. This name will be familiar to anyone who has visited Kuching. If you don't know the story of Raja Brooke, you should Google him; his story (and that of Kuching and Sarawak generally) is fascinating. Deeper into the park we came across a sculpture garden. The sculptures were experimental and not all successful in my opinion, but they were all being made, right then, in the park by a "resident artist". How often do you get to run across something like that, especially in Singapore? Read the historical signs that are all over the park. You will learn great little tidbits of information. I learned that I was pic-nicking on the ruins of an old armory, built to shed cannonballs. There are old military buildings, some of which you can enter and climb on, and military fortifications that you can stroll past or examine up close. There seemed to be a theater (?) tucked away in one corner, through a door in the fortification wall circling the park, but it was under construction/renovation so I couldn't see it. Just another little hidden gem that you will find exploring this park.

If you are a colonial history buff like I am, this place is worth a visit. Some historical artifacts are still there, and exploration through the fort gives you some perspective on what it might have been like to defend (and escape from) the place, if necessary. Along with brief descriptions of all the political shenanigans that were going on in colonial times there. Be prepared to walk/climb uphill. And the air-conditioned museum (not related to the fort) near the top is a welcome for hot, humid and weary visitors. Entry to the water reservoir at the top of the hill is not permitted to the general public.

If it wasn't for the internet I probably would have completely missed this place. Okay, I may have found out about it, but it probably wouldn't have been until after I had left (which always seems to be the case - but how better else to bring people back to a city than to tell you about all of the places that you didn't visit). Anyway, this is a large park near the city centre which was the location of the old British Fort. There are a number of places around the park where you can see the remains of the old colonial city, such as Raffles Terrace where the lighthouse and other nautical things are created. The old Fort Gate can be found here, as well as the 'Battle Box', which was where the British Officers bunkered down during the Japanese Invasion during World War II (though it was closed when I walked past). Even if you aren't into the historical stuff like I am it is still one of the many gardens in Singapore that is well worth visiting.

I've been to Fort Canning Green to watch Ballet Under the Stars, Shakespeare in the Park and also to attend mass religious functions in the park. It's a nice change to watch performances outdoors and picnic with friends and family. The park is huge enough to easily accommodate a thousand people. The booths set up to sell memorabilia and souvenirs provide spectators something to look forward to during intervals. Hard luck if it rains though - you gotta jostle with many other people for shelter. If you come in the day, you can admire Mother Nature at its best. Stroll around the butterfly garden, Princess Pond and a Spice Garden. Catch dragonflies and butterflies flitting around the flowering plants. Fort Canning is another historical landmark too, so do drop the bungalow that Stamford Raffles used to reside and by the Battle Box to go back to the day the colonial British surrendered to the Japanese.

It's big, and it's open, and great for a mosh, especially when the weather permits... which is exactly what happened at the Sigur Ros concert last month. If you were there, you'd know... and remember fondly how the Gods opened the gates at the precise moment the encore began, and the world sang Svefn-g-englar with us. Okay love and world peace moment aside, this place just has history. Great bands/concerts/plays/ballets have been here, and it's kinda like hallowed ground. then The Meadows by the Gardens by the Bay opened up, and it's the new hot girl in school. But oldies like me will always have a soft spot for Fort Canning, especially with its worn walls, and well-trodden grass. Shopping mall kids, don't except stellar loos, or too much concrete or cement to stand on - it's meant to be a bit dirty outdoors, so be prepared to get a bit of mud on your designer sneakers. Or just wear other shoes. Romantics will appreciate the park around back, and now with the Foothills and The Fabulous Baker Boy? I guess I'm coming back for a while.

It was going to Fort Canning that I realised I'm a spoilt city child. We went to watch Macbeth, me and a handful of friends, and boy, the number of times I wished we were in a proper air-conditioned theatre where we could enjoy the show in comfort without anything else on our minds. When part 1 of the play was over and interval arrived, some groups of people stood up and left. I walked down the slope with a friend to check out the booklets they were giving, no, selling near the end of the stairs. We walked back when the play started and some families in front were munching on their sandwiches and all. With a sweltering atmosphere of heat and mosquitoes, the audience had obviously gotten more restless. The sound system was alright but the lighting wasn't good enough for us to catch the actors' expressions. My friend told me that such settings are quite common overseas, where crowds gather and lie down on grass for a good performance - but that's because of their dry and cold climate. In Singapore? Never again. Check out eatlikeawhale.blogspot.sg for more pictures and reviews.