Experts' Choice Award Fort Canning Park
What the experts agree on
This overlooked green sanctuary in Singapore's colonial heart offers historic British fortifications, a mystical tree tunnel, and cool respite from the city—plus it's where Raffles built his first home and Singapore's original botanic garden
“Offering a green sanctuary from the bustling city below, Fort Canning is where modern Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, built his first bungalow.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "These days, Fort Canning Park is known for great views over Singapore, but in days past, it served as the site of Raffles's home and the island's first botanic garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Mall-crazy Singaporeans often overlook this gem of a park." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A major site overlooking the Colonial District." Full review
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Traces six centuries of history in a tour lasting only a few hours.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A large green park which attracts visitors thanks to its historic interest, its welcome cool shade and the many cultural events which are held here." Full review
Time Out "While the grown-ups will appreciate the history of this modest-sized mound in the heart of the business district, the kids… well, they don’t need any excuse to tumble around in a park as..." Full review
Time Out "Formerly known as Government Hill, Fort Canning Park was home to Sir Stamford Raffles and other governors before becoming an essential part of Singapore’s military defense. But prior to..."
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New York Times "Afterward, take a stroll around Fort Canning Park, which has the remnants of the fortifications and armaments built by the British"
Independent "The subterranean Tree Tunnel at Fort Canning Park, Singore's most diverse spice garden, provides views of overhanging trees that feel more akin to a secret garden than a metropolis"
Lonely Planet "This green area was a seat of power for centuries – the site of palaces of 14th-century kings and later the headquarters of the Far East Command Centre and British Army Barracks. Indeed,..."
Lonely Planet "Fort Canning Park is free to roam and offers access to a key site of Singapore's WWII fight. There are some excellent trails to wander here, as well as archaeological sites (Artisan's..."
