tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-10-31T17:45:07+08:00 Peatix All things Bukit Brown tag:peatix.com,2019:event-1040906 2019-07-27T09:00:00SGT 2019-07-27T09:00:00SGT

Join Peter as we visit a temple in the jungle of Lao Sua and check out remnants of an old kampong (cars, well, etc) and old tombs (Wee Theam Tew, Chua Soon Leong, etc) around that area. If you remain quiet, you might spot rare"elephants" and other wildlife that call Lao Sua home. We will then make our back to Bukit Brown cemetery and end our tour there.Please note that this tour includes some jungle trekking. (No shorts, No slippers). We will NOT go to Ong Sam Leong's tomb. Bukit Brown, more than meets the eye...—————————————————————————This guided walk starts at 09.00am and ends at 12 noonMeeting Point: Bukit Brown entrance gates at Lorong Halwa Gates of Bukit Brown (via block 1, 3 &4 entrance road). See map below (click on "Read More").—————————————————————————Difficulty: Average, some trekking requiredPlease bring umbrella or poncho / sun block / mosquito repellent.Please wear covered footwear.Bukit Brown - there's more than meets the eye... NB:  All walks by the volunteers from all things Bukit Brown are free.  We do not charge you for the walk, and hope you would not just take a ticket and not turn up! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting Point: Gates of Bukit Brown (via block 1, 3 &4 entrance road). See map below (click on "Read More"). Meeting Point:_____________________________________ Please take note: 1. We will be walking through the undergrowth so dress appropriately, especially your footwear. Wear covered shoes.2. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves.Bring sunblock and natural insect repellent.3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. http://www.bukitbrown.com)5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby. Disclaimer: By agreeing to take this walking tour of Bukit Brown Cemetery, you understand and accept that you must be physically fit and able to do so.To the extent permissible by law, you agree to assume any and all risk of injury or bodily harm to yourself and persons in your care (including child or ward)---------------------------------------------------------------------------Bukit Brown was on the World Monuments Watch list 2014 . Find out what makes this a heritage site worthy of preserving. http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7930 "We guide rain or shine"======================================Bukit Brown. More than a cemetery. More than a Chinese cemetery. Come discover our habitat, heritage, history.  =======================================Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855.  Alight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41169, Before Kheam Hock Road, which is just before an overhead pedestrian bridge. When you descend from the bus, turn right and walk towards Kheam Hock Road, at the junction with Kheam Hock turn left and you will see Lorong Halwa.From South: Go to Farrer Road MRT and walk to bus-stop #11111 at Farrer Road, in front of Blocks 2 & 3. Take Buses 93, 165, 852, 855. Alight 5 stops later at bus-stop, #41141, Aft Adam Drive.  When you get down from the bus, turn right, and head towards Sime Road (SICC).  There is a traffic-light-controlled crossing just before Sime Road where you can cross Lornie Road.  Cross over and follow signs pointing to "Farrer Road - Bef Kheam Hock Rd 41169".  You will cross over, and you will be able to see a pedestrian walkway over the new Lornie Highway.  Head for the pedestrian walkway and head towards Kheam Hock Road (when you get down from the walkway, turn left and left again for the path). Follow the road until you see Lorong Halwa - which is a road AFTER the bus stop #41169, Before Kheam Hock Road.From Botanic Gardens MRT - Walk out to Botanic Gardens Station bus-stop #41021 on Bukit Timah Road. Take Buses 151, 156 or 170A for 2 stops till Coronation Plaza. Cross over the overhead bridge to the bus-stop Opp Coronation Plaza bus-stop #41049 on Dunearn Road. Take Buses 74, 157, 852 for 3 stops and alight at Aft Adam Road bus-stop #41141. When you get down from the bus, turn right, and head towards Sime Road (SICC).  There is a traffic-light-controlled crossing just before Sime Road where you can cross Lornie Road.  Cross over and follow signs pointing to "Farrer Road - Bef Kheam Hock Rd 41169".  You will cross over, and you will be able to see a pedestrian walkway over the new Lornie Highway.  Head for the pedestrian walkway and head towards Kheam Hock Road (when you get down from the walkway, turn left and left again for the path). Follow the road until you see Lorong Halwa - which is a road AFTER the bus stop #41169, Before Kheam Hock Road. By carTHERE IS NO LONGER ACCESS TO BUKIT BROWN FROM BUKIT TIMAH/DUNEARN ROAD/KHEAM HOCK ROAD.  Google Maps is updated for the routes to get to Bukit Brown Cemetery.If you are driving and are coming from North of Bukit Brown, take the new Lornie Highway, then turn left into Kheam Hock Road and IMMEDIATELY left into Lorong Halwa.  Drive past the gates until you see a concerte platform on your right.If you are driving and are coming from the South of Bukit Brown, take Exit 20B on the PIE, and keep right to get onto Lornie Road.  Once you are on Lornie Road, keep right and travel past SICC and make a U-turn to come up the other side of Lornie Road, heading back towards Farrer Road.  Keep Right.  DO NOT turn into the road marked "Sime Road / Bukit Brown Cemetery".   You will now enter the Sime Road Underpass.  Keep left on the underpass, and take the left  fork for PIE.  (Do NOT turn right into the fork that says Kheam Hock Raod).Once  you emerge from the underpass, you will be brought to the Southbound Lornie Highway.  Keep left, and at the sign for Kheam Hock Road, turn left and immediately left again into Lorong Halwa.  Drive past the gates until you see a concrete platform on your right.  201Parking is limited along the roadside near the meeting point. The parking is at the platform at the start of Block 1. Try to use public transport to get there.