#North Singapore

[singapore-travel]

Discover the Hidden Gems of North Singapore

Ever wondered why is everyone talking about North Singapore? Is it a captivating destination or just a hoax?

Well, while most tourists flock to the glittering Marina Bay Sands or the bustling Orchard Road, the northern region of this Asian Island holds secrets waiting to be discovered.

As someone who has spent several weekends exploring these neighborhoods, let us share what makes this area truly special.

Hidden Natural Wonders

One of the most remarkable aspects of Places to See in North Singapore is how they seamlessly blend urban convenience with natural beauty. So, take the Sembawang Hot Spring Park, for instance.

This natural wonder is the only hot spring in Singapore, offering a therapeutic escape from city life. Picture yourself and your spouse soaking your feet in the warm, mineral rich waters while surrounded by lush greenery.

And you know what's the best part? It is completely free.

Waterfront Adventures

Speaking of water, have you ever thought of trying kayaking at Khatib Bongsu? This serene setting offers exciting water sports which will surely get your heart pumping.

The mangrove lined waterways provide the perfect backdrop for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. For around $12 per hour, tourists can paddle peacefully through the quiet waters while spotting various exotic bird species in their natural habitat.

Then there is the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park. This sprawling park offers a peaceful retreat and here you can spend hours just watching the sunset or enjoying a family picnic.

You can also hike through the walking trails that are particularly beautiful during early mornings when the mist hovers over the water.

Family Fun and Entertainment

Looking for things to do in Singapore with kids? The Animal Resort at Seletar West Farmway might just be your child’s favourite spot.

Unlike the other typical petting zoos, this place allows kids to interact with various farms in a very natural setting. From feeding geese to watching peacocks strut around, it is an educational experience that feels nothing less than a classroom lesson.

Singapore also has the Jurong Frog Farm which offers a unique experience that kids would absolutely adore. Where else can you learn about some exotic frog species, watch an all male frog choir and even try some famous frog dishes if you are feeling adventurous.

It is one of those unexpected attractions that make north Singapore so special.

Nature Escapes

Woodlands Waterfront Park stands as a testament to Singapore's commitment to creating green spaces. This park offers stunning views of the Johor Strait and features one of the longest coastal jetties in Singapore.

During weekends, you might catch local families flying kites or cyclists enjoying the dedicated bike paths.

Have you heard about the ORTO? This 24 hour leisure park spans an area equivalent to seven football fields.

From fishing to driftkarting, it's an entertainment hub that proves North Singapore knows how to have fun at any hour of the day.

Cultural Heritage

One cannot talk about North Singapore without mentioning Kampong Lorong Buangkok, the last remaining traditional village on the mainland. Walking through this kampong feels like stepping back in time to 1960s Singapore.

The zinc roofed houses and laid back atmosphere offer a glimpse into a lifestyle that has almost disappeared from modern Singapore.

Food Adventures

The north region boasts some amazing food spots too. Take a stroll down Jalan Kayu and you'll find yourself at Thohirah, famous for its crispy roti prata.

Or venture to Chong Pang City, where the legendary Chong Pang Nasi Lemak draws crowds even in the wee hours of the morning.

Shopping and Retail Therapy

For those who love a good bargain, Tagore Industrial Park holds treasures waiting to be discovered. Many Singaporeans don't even know about this hidden gem where household items and furniture can be found at significant discounts.

Green Escapes

Bollywood Veggies offers a different kind of retail therapy. This countryside organic farm not only sells fresh produce but also provides educational tours and hosts a charming eatery serving farm to table dishes.

Making the Most of Your Visit

The best time to explore North Singapore is during early mornings or late afternoons when the temperature is more forgiving. Most attractions are easily accessible by public transport, though some remote locations like Yishun Dam might require private transportation.

A Perfect Balance

Looking back at all these attractions, it's clear that North Singapore offers something truly special. Away from the towering skyscrapers and tourist crowds, this region maintains an authentic charm that's increasingly rare in modern Singapore.

Conclusion

The northern region of Singapore proves that sometimes the best experiences lie off the beaten path. From natural wonders to family entertainment, this area offers authentic experiences that showcase a different side of Singapore.

Whether you're a local looking for weekend activities or a tourist seeking unique experiences, North Singapore welcomes you with open arms and countless adventures waiting to be discovered.

[j0jorocity]

names for my 2ps

hi I’m bored uh idk I’m gonna list out the names of the 2ps of my universe

the ones in italic my gf came up with, some are just the popular fanon names

not including countries I don’t have names for

2p Italy - Luciano Vargas

2p Germany - Luther Beilschidmt

2p Japan - Kuro Honda

2p America - Allen Fitzgerald Jones

2p England - Rochester Kirkland

2p France - Absolon, but I use Jacques Bonnefoy. I might switch between the two sometimes

2p Russia - Nicholas Braginsky

2p Canada - James Williams

2p Romano - Nero Vargas

2p Spain - Caín Hernández Carriedo

2p Switzerland - Koloman Zwingli

2p Liechtenstein - Adalaide Zwingli

2p Lithuania - Kęstutis Laurinaitis

2p Estonia - Maksim von Bock

2p Latvia - Aleksandr Galante

2p Poland - Czesław Łukasiewicz

2p Turkey - Selim Adnan

2p Philippines - Ramil Rizal

2p Thailand - Atid Charoensuk

2p Indonesia - Kebanggaan

2p Malaysia - Mahathir Kirkland

2p Singapore - Taufik Kuan Yew

2p Rome - Remus Vargas

2p Nyo Rome - Agrippina Vargas

2p Ancient Egypt - Amunet Hassan

2p Ancient Greece - Eris Aetos

2p Germania - Adalhard Beilschidmt

tbh for the SEAsians I seriously doubt I’ll really give them much attention like the other ones 😭😭😭 I’m so sorry they are just not my favourite characters and I know shit about them. They do have cards made by my gf so um if you wanna see those idk please do tell me

I have very obvious favourites you’ll find out soon I’m sorry guys 😭😭😭 I’ll make a list of names for my ancients next idk

[hope-ur-ok]

I'm thinking about making a new cover, and maybe album title/folder for the international legs of tour. Considering that we're already at 107 tracks i think adding the 94 additional dates to it would make an absolutely absurd number of tracks and might feel overwhelming or get confusing with the track titles (cause that would bring the total to at least 295). I would probably separate it so Latin America has there own surprise song album. I think I would have to group Tokyo, Australia, and Singapore together (and I have no clue what to even title that, rip). But then with Europe getting it's own I think it would be more manageable. (I remain undecided on if the second North American leg should get it's own separate one or be added to the one that's already done). Anyone have any thoughts or opinions

[letterboxd-loggd]

Island of Lost Men (1939) Kurt Neumann

March 31st 2024

[cindydacatpink]

Country Personification for Cindy Nilo Evelyn Doppelganger (Subject: Asia) Part 1

Middle East:

- Alitza Derora (Israel 🇮🇱)

- Hadal Emaya (Palestine 🇵🇸)

- Salma Dalia (Gaza Strip 🇵🇸)

East Asia:

- Ka Yan Mei (Hong Kong 🇭🇰)

- Li Xīn yí (China 🇨🇳)

- Amy Ying (Macau 🇲🇴)

- Mei-Fang (Taiwan 🇹🇼)

- Young-il Woong (South Korea 🇰🇷)

- Jang Chae-Yeong (North Korea 🇰🇵)

- Himari Airi (Japan 🇯🇵)

Southeast Asia:

- Natya Bimala (Indonesia 🇮🇩)

- Nayla Puspawati (Malaysia 🇲🇾)

- Nathalie Carmelita (Philippines 🇵🇭)

- Megan Wong (Singapore 🇸🇬)

- Farah Siti Amaal (Brunei Darussalam 🇧🇳)

- Emily Paulo Amancio (East Timor/Timor Leste 🇹🇱)

North Asia:

- Amgalan Sarantuya (Mongolia 🇲🇳)

- Khuskhaçakh Amır (Siberia - Russia 🇷🇺) (fun fact: Russia was part between Europe and Asia)

[nalanrestaurant]

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[highsummonermercar]

Black Ink Asia

[dgspeaks]

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[annahotesquivel]

[postcard-from-the-past]

North Bridge Road in Singapore

British vintage postcard, mailed in 1903

[chawsl]

Hahahaha talk about our lord and saviour godzilla hahaha!

[frogshami]

Thinking making a fanfic about them honestly, I have so many idea/hc About it this two in childhood

Also some femtalia edit (no nyos)

Of my top 3 ( Singapore kinda bad honestly)

[darnellclayton]

China 🇨🇳 & United States 🇺🇸 Preparing For A War Neither Wants Over Taiwan 🇹🇼

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[sennsational]

to anyone who plays genshin: which nation would you most likely want to reside in?

i’ve been thinking about it and my answer would be, from the four nations i know of right now: mondstadt! no, not bcs diluc resides there lmao it’s bcs mondstadt is centered around the phenomenon of ‘freedom’. i feel like the citizens there are more free spirited individuals than anywhere else (or at least for the most part). i, myself find the concept of freedom very important, which is why i would most likely reside there

the least likely would be either inazuma or sumeru. i don’t like all the restrictions of inazuma. it gives me ‘dictator’ vibes and hell nah, that ain’t for me. i would get arrested so fast bcs i don’t have a fucking filter and i don’t like to have rules imposed on me. as for sumeru, it’s either giant forests or the deserts. i wouldn’t be able to handle the climate of the deserts and the forests gives me the hibby jibbies thinking of how big certain crawlies (spiders) would be. it’s a big nope from me 🥲

[4dmc]

@chimaeraonwards this is great! It's too bad Soh isn't likely making money.

I think the most food for thought so many people need to know about North Korea is that they're not as isolated and would wish to NOT be isolated! A lot of them migrate besides the whole divide between the 2 Koreas.

I remember recently watching the trains in North Korea and they have Chinese tour guides, like idk if they were mainland China but they spoke both Mandarin and Korean..I so want to find that video again if it's still up.

These are beautiful places. North Korea is beautiful.

I keep wanting to learn about NK whenever I can...and it's upsetting because of the hard politics, as well as the continued misconceptions about them!

And that last bit I managed to find more articles about Soh. He does see North Korean business people as his friends, and on a larger scale most of the North Koreans he met.

i saw the trailer for the new feel-good “anti-racist” US war movie about the carpet bombing of North Korea and started writing up something for this blog, partially inspired by the absolute shit storm i got for sharing that post i made with pictures of everyday life outside pyongyang

and then i gave up, because what’s the point? westerners can’t even handle a single picture of a north korean not looking miserable without screaming propaganda

meanwhile, there are no stories about the horrors of life in the ‘hermit kingdom’ that are deemed too outlandish to be believable. i can’t remember who said it, but it’s like the entire country has taken up permanent residence in the western imaginary as some silly little cartoon villain, where the leaders of the country does evil things for no discernible reason. they’re just silly and evil like that, and the citizens, of course, are silly, too. silly and brainwashed.

i watched a video recently of a tourists visiting an auto dealership in pyongyang, and the entire time he was just gawking at the employees and costumers, shoving his phone in their face, and confidently explaining to his youtube audience that everyone he’s interacting with are actually actors.

what level of dehumanization do you have to reach for that thought to even cross your mind? to think that the people you see before you are actors? that entire cities and shops are erected with to sole purpose that you, a western, will see them and be impressed?

what frustrates me the most is the casual cruelty that seeps into any mention of north korea, no matter how small. if north koreans are not being evil, they’re being silly.

a north korean newspaper reports that a group of archeologists in pyongyang have discovered an old rock carving with the words ‘unicorn lair’ (mistranslated), and the western press reports that north koreans now believe in unicorns.

a tourist at a hotel in hamhung is told by the receptionist to be careful at the beach: the waves can get high. that day the tourists goes to the beach, and there are no waves. she retells the story to her instagram followers, explaining that the poor woman at the hotel could never have seen real waves before because north koreans are probably never allowed to travel.

she adds a little teary-eyed emoji.

one of the cities i included in the post was sariwon, a densely populated city to the south of pyongyang. below are some pictures from its “folk customs street”, which was built to showcase old korean traditions and customs

here’s all wikipedia has to say about it

Built to display an ideal picture of ancient Korea, it includes buildings in the “historical style” and a collection of ancient Korean cannons. Although it is considered an inaccurate romanticized recreation of an ancient Korean street, it is frequently used as a destination for foreigners on official government tours. Many older style Korean buildings exist in the city.

it’s just north koreans being silly again. there’s no mention of what might motivate them to build a street like that — why the preservation of old customs, culture and architecture might somehow be important for the city

could it perhaps have something to do with how the U.S. air force dropped 635,000 tons of bombs, including 32,557 tons of napalm, over the korean peninsula during the war? the carpet bombings, which are now the topic of an upcoming hollywood movie about overcoming racism through warcrimes, destroyed an estimate of 85% of all buildings in north korea. some cities were entirely wiped off the map.

in sariwon they missed a few buildings, but not many — after an intense firebombing campaign the U.S. military estimated the destruction of sariwon to be at 95%.

none of this is mentioned on the wikipedia page for sariwon.

we destroyed entire cities. memory-holed the entire thing, called it the forgotten war. and now, 70 years later, we’re convincing ourselves that the people living in the ruins are actors.

and somehow the north koreans are the brainwashed ones

[thetruearchmagos]

I realise how deeply inappropriate it is that I refpexively think the phrase 'ang moh' to myself every time I see a Caucasian