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2. Pang Sua Park Connector 4. Zhenghua Park

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3. Bukit Panjang Park Connector 5. Dairy Farm Nature Park

4 Zhenghua Park Breadfruit A pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, Zhenghua Park’s rugged terrain is the Durians perfect platform for cycling enthusiasts, trail Start Point runners and those wanting a good hike. Pockets Singapore Quarry of vegetation are deliberately left wild to add to Lin Yangchen 1 Choa Chu Kang Park the park’s rural charm. Little Grebe Begin your journey of exploration here at Choa Visitors may occasionally find rubber seeds, Chu Kang Park – a lush, green space among dispersed from the parent plant Para Rubber 5 Dairy Farm Nature Park the ‘hardscape’ of the surrounding area. Spot (Hevea brasiliensis), scattered on the ground. Spot Nestled within the park is the Wallace Education and identify various fruit trees such as durian, more than 20 different species of forest giants such Centre, where visitors learn about the changing breadfruit and assam. Take a break and dine at the as the Shorea (Shorea ovalis) planted throughout landscapes of Dairy Farm Nature Park and Bukit White-bellied Sea Eagle Pacific Swallow restaurant within the park while kids frolic in the the park as well. Timah Nature Reserve. children’s playground. At the southwestern end of the park lies the Singapore Quarry, offering visitors a tranquil 2 Pang Sua Park Connector 3 Bukit Panjang Park Connector setting with a scenic view. In the short time since A scenic park connector by the canal, Pang Sua is This park connector’s abundant greenery and the site was transformed from a quarry into a the place for spotting birds, eagles and other fauna proximity to well-established parks encourage the wetland, it has attracted many fauna, including such as the White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus presence of a diverse variety of wildlife, including the Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), a critically leucogaster) and Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica). macaques as well as birds like Scaly-breasted endangered bird that was previously found only Visit the two butterfly gardens planted along this Munia (Lonchura punctulata) and Sunda Pygmy in , as well as numerous species of park connector and discover the many species of Woodpecker (Dendrocopos moluccensis). Look Rubber Seeds dragonflies, many of which are rare. butterflies in Singapore. It will be hard not to spot out for the elusive Sunda Pangolin (Manis javanica) colourful creatures like the Common Grass Yellow that was once spotted on a tree along this park Your Guide to (Eurema hecabe contubernalis) and Plain Tiger connector! (Acerbas chrysippus chrysippus) butterflies. 4 Updated as at July 2013

7. Jurong Lake Park

8 Pandan Reservoir Pandan Reservoir was designed to integrate a water fountain and landscaped banks with the existing wetlands along the reservoir. Visitors jog, kayak, canoe, sail, row and fish in the reservoir park. 6. Bukit Batok Nature Park Radio-controlled electric boat sailing enthusiasts line the reservoir banks while practitioners of 6 Bukit Batok Nature Park If you have the time, you may wish to visit the qigong move as one with nature. The serene ambience of the park provides the following attractions. ideal backdrop for a peaceful nature walk. Near the We hope you have enjoyed exploring the entrance of the park, at the foot of a high cliff wall, 7 Jurong Lake Park 8. Pandan Reservoir Western Adventure Loop. For another adventure, is a picturesque pond. The quarry pond – a relic Jurong Lake Park has several attractions including embark on the North Eastern Riverine Loop. from the area’s mining days – runs deep and still. the Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden. Here, birdwatchers can spot birds such as the Great Egret www.nparks.gov.sg/eguides www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz (Casmerodius albus) and Great-billed Heron Great Egret (Ardea sumatrana) in the area; photographers capture the beauty of the lake; and water sports lovers take part in various activities along the park’s 2.8km water promenade. Your Guide to