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In this section, we list some of the larger and more interesting
natural enclaves such as Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Pulau
Ubin, where the flora and fauna have more and less been left
to take their own course. These green-lung areas, while well-known
to locals, are slightly off the beaten track for most tourists.
For information on Singapore's more famous national parks and nature
attractions, such as the Botanic Gardens or the Zoological Gardens,
see our Attractions section.
If you're really into ecology and the environment, the Singapore
Environment Council (3376062) and the Nature Society of Singapore (7412036) are always happy to help with your queries. They will
also be able to give you the names of nature guides, who can bring
you on a "green tour" or bird-watching excursion of Singapore.
The park is clearly marked with trails, and you can breathe
in the sights, smells and sounds of an authentic primary forest
as you walk.
This essentially, was Singapore hundreds of years ago, before
development.
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This is one of Singapore's several offshore islands which
has been left more or less untouched by urban development.
Getting there is all part of the fun..
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A great place for bird-watching, as the place is a regional
stopover for birds on their North-South migrations.
The park gives you an idea of the mangrove swamps that once
surrounded Singapore.
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If your idea of a true nature adventure is to trek for hours on
end, always running the risk of getting lost, then Central Catchment
Nature Reserve would probably come closest to satisfying you.
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