Many people would say that Singapore is clean and safe but very few know that lying within the concrete jungle, are interesting places off the beaten track to visit.
Here are some of the off beaten tracks sightseeing ideas in Singapore:
Farms
There are over 200 working farms in land scarce Singapore. Most of these farms are located in the north western part of Singapore. There farms that rear fish and goats, grow hydroponic vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants. It could be an interesting day out to explore how farming is done in this land scarce country.
One of the farm is Bollywood Veggies which is a 10 acre farm filled with tropical fruits such as mango, banana and papaya, various types of vegetables and herbs that are unique in the region.There are guided tours which introduces the different types of tropical plants and their uses. After a walk in the farm, visitors can enjoy a refreshing glass of cold Aloe Vera drink and indulged in their popular organic banana curry.
Another farm which would interest many is Orchidville, the largest orchid farm in Singapore. Located near the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, the farm has over 2 million orchid plants. Besides immersing in the splendour of the orchids, visitors can also participate in their workshop that teaches creative learning with orchids, hybridization and cultivation and orchid craft.
Nature Reserve
There is a significant area of primary rainforest in this modern city. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is located 6 miles from the city and is a good place to get away from the busy city sights into the world of exotic birds, monkeys, squirrels and flying lemurs. Visitors can hike up the Bukit Timah Hill, the trail is easy and all you need is stamina to reach the top.
There many other nature reserves in different part of the country ranging from mangroves reserves to wetlands. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is located in northwest of Singapore and it is a stopover point for migratory birds. There are several viewpoints in the wetland enabling visitors to observe the behaviour of the birds without disturbing them. There is a diverse collection of flora and fauna ranging from mangroves to rare tropical flowers and plants.
Isle around Singapore
There are several islands around Singapore where you can do a day trip. Beside Sentosa Island which is a theme and tropical resort, there are also lesser known islands such as Kusu Island, St. John island and Pulau Ubin which are unspoilt and still retained
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