tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2018-11-20T12:56:27+08:00 Peatix All things Bukit Brown tag:peatix.com,2016:event-202373 2016-10-02T09:00:00SGT 2016-10-02T09:00:00SGT

Join us for a double experience at Bukit Brown Cemetery, a special place in Singapore filled with stories of our forefathers and where nature has also taken over. You will hear stories of how our pioneers shaped the destiny of many and nurtured new paths for countless others. One blazed a path for women independence by becoming the first female doctor in Singapore, another transformed local banks, while a few others helped snuff out China feudalism and resisted the Japanese during WWII. While walking the grounds, guides Lee Chyen Yee and Beng Tang will also tell you how nature has crafted the lush landscape, turning Bukit Brown into a sanctuary for birds and a respite for us.-------------------------------------------------------------------------The guided walk starts at 09.00 am and will end at 12.00 pmMeeting Point: Meeting Point B. See map below (click on "Read More"). More instructions and photos at http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=10124---------------------------------------------------------------------------Difficulty: Average, some trekking requiredPlease do not wear short shorts as you will be walking through grass and hedges.Please bring umbrella or poncho / sun block / mosquito repellent.Please wear covered footwear.---------------------------------------------------------------------------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. Exhumations have started. Many areas have been cordoned off. How to get there and handy tips here: http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=7250http://goo.gl/maps/qgKL8http://bukitbrown.com/main/?p=1170http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/1.3354/103.8224Disclaimer: 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)Registration: Our weekend public tours are FREEPlease take note:1. We will be walking through the undergrowth so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.2. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or sunburn. 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://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.=======================================How to get there by MRT / Bus: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, 855Alight 6 stops later at bus-stop, #41149, opposite Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Walk towards Sime Road in the direction of Kheam Hock Road until you 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, just before Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), Adam Road. Cross the bridge, walk towards Sime Road, follow the road until you see Lorong Halwa.By car::Turn in from Lornie Road, to Sime Road. Then, turn left into the second road called Lorong Halwa New Cemetery Access (see map), where parking is limited along the roadside near the meeting point. The meeting point is at the platform at the start of Block 1. Try to use public transport to get there.Meeting Point: Meeting point B.