Kent Ridge Park & Reflections At Bukit Chandu

Kent Ridge Park & Reflections At Bukit Chandu
Vigilante Drive / 31K Pepys Road

http://www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/bukit_chandu/homepage.htm


Opening Hours:
Kent Ridge Park: Daily 24 Hours,
Best During Lighted Hours Of 7am - 7pm

Reflections At Bukit Chandu: 9am - 5pm Closed Mon


Admission Fees (In SGD $):
Kent Ridge Park: Free

Reflections At Bukit Chandu:
Adult: $2
Students & Senior Citizens (Above 55 Years Old): $1


Estimated Visiting Duration:
1 - 2 Hours

List Of Star Attractions (Must See):
Lookout Point
Canopy Walk
Battle For Singapore Show
Battle For Pasir Panjang Show
Well Of Reflections
Windows Of Memories

List Of Main Attractions (Good To See):
Battle For Pasir Panjang Memorial
Mortar Team Statue
Defense Of Malaya Gallery
Learning Room & Gallery
Kent Ridge Park Exterior & Surroundings

List Of Other Attractions (For A Complete Experience):
Parade Square & Multi-Purpose Plaza
Diorama
Casualty Evacuation Points
Kent Ridge Heritage Trail
Bukit Chandu Theatre
Reflections At Bukit Chandu Exterior & Surroundings


A Small Slice Of History


(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Visited: Jul-2012


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Kent Ridge Park & Reflections At Bukit Chandu is a nature park and World War II memorial site. The actual park size is quite large, but the attractions are grouped in only a few points. Plus, there are several steep hills in the area. Exploring the entirety of Kent Ridge Park & Reflections At Bukit Chandu will require a good deal of stamina.

There isn't much to do at the main Kent Ridge Park, beyond working out at the fitness corners and viewing the Battle For Pasir Panjang Memorial. The best thing here would be the view from Lookout Point, of the harbour.

Reflections At Bukit Chandu is a museum dedicated to remembering the Japanese invasion of Singapore during World War II, in particular, the battles fought at Pasir Panjang and Bukit Chandu, as well as the Malay regiments that defended it.

I particularly liked the Windows Of Memories, for the heart warming vignettes of the battle, and its consequences. Generally, it's best to have a guide show you around, and explain the significance of each exhibit.

If you're planning a visit, do note that while Kent Ridge Park is free, admission to Reflections At Bukit Chandu costs $2, and allocate between 1 to 2 hours for viewing.


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