We like to go to places where there are big bodies of water. The sea, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are all places we like to go to when we can. There's a certain calming feeling we get when we stare out over the surface of the water.
A few weeks ago, we spent a Sunday afternoon in the western area of Singapore. We took a nice long train ride from Ang Mo Kio all the way to Bukit Batok. This region used to be a place for mining granite. The name 'batok' comes from the noise made by the blasting in the granite quarry that now form the natural surroundings of Little Guilin.
We had heard of the place before, but this was our first time there. It's a nice little man-made lake in the disused quarry. Makes for nice photographs, but is actually quite unimpressive. There used to be a trail that led up the quarry so you can overlook the lake, but it is now closed because people have died from jumping or falling from there.
It's a nice place to spend a weekend morning or afternoon. Pack some sandwiches and drinks for a picnic. Makes for a nice change from all the shopping malls.
How to get there:
It's a short walk from Bukit Gombak MRT station. Head to Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, walk past the stadium and you're there. Be sure to bring a camera for those artistic and scenic photos.
Cost:
Other than your transport, it's free. Best deal for a budget couple like us. :D
A few weeks ago, we spent a Sunday afternoon in the western area of Singapore. We took a nice long train ride from Ang Mo Kio all the way to Bukit Batok. This region used to be a place for mining granite. The name 'batok' comes from the noise made by the blasting in the granite quarry that now form the natural surroundings of Little Guilin.
We had heard of the place before, but this was our first time there. It's a nice little man-made lake in the disused quarry. Makes for nice photographs, but is actually quite unimpressive. There used to be a trail that led up the quarry so you can overlook the lake, but it is now closed because people have died from jumping or falling from there.
It's a nice place to spend a weekend morning or afternoon. Pack some sandwiches and drinks for a picnic. Makes for a nice change from all the shopping malls.How to get there:
It's a short walk from Bukit Gombak MRT station. Head to Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, walk past the stadium and you're there. Be sure to bring a camera for those artistic and scenic photos.
Cost:
Other than your transport, it's free. Best deal for a budget couple like us. :D
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