Meeting Point

Labrador Park MTRT

Berlayer Creek

Before the rapid development of Singapore most of its coastline consisted of mangrove swamps such as we see here, so this part of the walk brings us right back to the very early days of Singapore island before humankind took over.

Labrador Park - Berlayer Rock

This spot marks the entrance of the old Singapore Strait, and important spot on the ancient Maritime Trade routes linking China with the rest of the world. We hear about 12th century Chinese explorers visiting the area and see the replica of the rock that gave the bay its Chinese name, longyamen or dragon's teeth.

Bukit Chermin Boardwalk - colonial houses

This natural deep water harbour is one of the reasons the British settlers were attracted to Singapore island, and when they started develop their New Harbour here some they also built of the most spectacular houses on Bukit Chermin - or mirror hill overlooking the bay.

Chermin Bay

Chermin means mirror in Malay, and this bay with all its mangrove swamps was once notorious pirate lair!

Old Keppel Dockyards

When the harbour closed in the 1990s and the current condominiums were built, the old docks used in ship repair were preserved and can still be seen. As we stroll past them we learn about Singapore port (which was the largest port in the world for a long time!), and what activities were hosted in this area.

Keppel Island

Let's see the modern boats docked here, no longer trading ships but spectacular yachts owned by modern Singaporeans. Keppel Marina is a great spot for a break and a cold drink at one of the F&B outlets.

Pender Road colonial houses

To accommodate the people working in the harbour, the companies active here built residences for their staff on the foothills of Mount Faber. We look at how workers and management of different ranks and races were housed and what their lives look like. From basic 'coolie lines' to lush villas for upper management, let's bring the old lifestyle back with this stroll through memory lane. We will have the unique chance to peek inside one of these houses as well!

Mount Faber Peak

If you are up for it, we will finish our trek to the summit of Mount Faber, don't worry, it is only 106 meters high, less than 350 feet. From the top we will have a fabulous view of the harbour, Singapore city and if we are lucky and it is a clear day the whole Singapore Straits and the islands of Indonesia.

Ending Point

Mount Faber Peak