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By Melissa Goh, melissagoh@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 11 September 2019 at 06:45 pm
By Melissa Goh, melissagoh@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 11 September 2019 at 06:45 pm
PHOTO: There are some places in Singapore which might trick you into thinking you're in Bali, Japan and other destinations, without having to spend a dime on travel tickets.
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We recently wrote a piece about places in Johor that will make you believe you're overseas, but there's no need to look across the border for a respite.
In fact, here are some places in Singapore we found which might trick you into thinking you're in Bali, Japan and other destinations, without having to spend a dime on travel tickets.
Here are some places you can visit over the weekend to soothe the itch of getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
RAFFLES LIGHTHOUSE
While it's not usually open to the public, Raffles Lighthouse opened its doors for visits in April this year, organised by the Maritime Port Authority.
Located on Pulau Satumu, the lighthouse has been in operation since 1855 and is still manned by staff on shifts.
Posted by srijithr_ on 22 May 2019 at 3:16am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Raffles Lighthouse, Tuas a beautiful day
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxwtiRlD41U/
It's so quaint you could almost mistake it for somewhere in Australia, and it looks even better at night.
Sadly, you can't pop by anytime for an Instagram shot, so we can only cross our fingers and hope they organise another open house soon.
Posted by kapinget on 08 October 2018 at 6:59am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Raffles Lighthouse
https://www.instagram.com/p/BorLdvPHEBx/
Where: Coney Islet
LAKESIDE GARDEN
The Lakeside Garden is the western section of the Jurong Lake Garden, and it is the newest Instagram heaven.
Here's where you can pretend you're in the countryside, run across lalang fields and take pictures with the Lone Tree, which is a sculpture made from recycled iron.
Posted by faizulazhar_ on 18 July 2019 at 4:22am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Singapore
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DmcFpBEo5/
Where: Yuan Ching Road
CHINESE AND JAPANESE GARDEN
You don't have to travel to Japan to have a shot under a torii when there's one right here at the Chinese and Japanese Garden, situated in Lakeside Garden.
Posted by gardenclouds on 07 August 2018 at 4:11pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Sunset over our Japanese Garden
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJ8hcFl9_9/
Take an idyllic stroll around the garden, cross the red bridge and shade yourself from the scorching sun in one of the pavilions.
Posted by tint1n81 on 07 April 2017 at 4:57am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Japanese Garden, Singapore
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSlVGwojkI8/
Where: 1 Chinese Garden Rd, Singapore 619795
FORT CANNING PARK
Dreaming of a holiday in Bali?
Doesn't the Pancur Larangan, aka Forbidden Spring, in Fort Canning Park reminds you of the Tirta Empul Temple near Ubud, famed for its holy spring water?
Posted by michelefox_ on 08 September 2019 at 2:25am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Fort Canning Park, Fort Gate
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JSYpmBm2p/
The only difference is that you can't step into the recreated 14th century Javanese-inspired bath for a cleansing ritual.
Complete the Balinese vibes at the Sang Nila Utama Garden, which resembles the Bali gates of heaven.
Posted by singapore.study on 24 August 2019 at 1:43am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Fort Canning Park, Fort Gate
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1iltzWAxxX/
Where: River Valley Rd, Singapore 179037
LITTLE GUILIN
Formerly a granite quarry, Little Guilin in Bukit Batok gives you a glimpse of the limestone karst hills in Guilin, a city in China.
Posted by oksana_domoratskaya on 20 June 2019 at 2:31am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Little Guilin
https://www.instagram.com/p/By7TclOALir/
What's missing is a boat tour, but you can soak in the view at the park and throw yourself a picnic under a tree.
Where: Bukit Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650242
PUNGGOL BEACH
Sunsets are for dreaming, and if you're looking for somewhere to clear your head, head down to Punggol beach in the evening.
The dramatic sunset over the horizon and the large rocks that dot the shore will transport you to a place far away from home.
Posted by jonathanteo86 on 23 August 2019 at 7:48am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Sunset at Punggol Beach
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BUKIT TIMAH SADDLE CLUB
Step out into Singapore's countryside at the quaint Bukit Timah Saddle Club.
Learn how to ride a horse and get on the off-road track trail rides to see a different sight of Singapore's Greenland.
Posted by bukittimahsaddleclub on 24 January 2017 at 6:11am PST (Pacific Standard Time) - Lassie chilling out 📷: Heidi
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We recently wrote a piece about places in Johor that will make you believe you're overseas, but there's no need to look across the border for a respite.
In fact, here are some places in Singapore we found which might trick you into thinking you're in Bali, Japan and other destinations, without having to spend a dime on travel tickets.
Here are some places you can visit over the weekend to soothe the itch of getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
RAFFLES LIGHTHOUSE
While it's not usually open to the public, Raffles Lighthouse opened its doors for visits in April this year, organised by the Maritime Port Authority.
Located on Pulau Satumu, the lighthouse has been in operation since 1855 and is still manned by staff on shifts.
Posted by srijithr_ on 22 May 2019 at 3:16am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Raffles Lighthouse, Tuas a beautiful day
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxwtiRlD41U/
It's so quaint you could almost mistake it for somewhere in Australia, and it looks even better at night.
Sadly, you can't pop by anytime for an Instagram shot, so we can only cross our fingers and hope they organise another open house soon.
Posted by kapinget on 08 October 2018 at 6:59am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Raffles Lighthouse
https://www.instagram.com/p/BorLdvPHEBx/
Where: Coney Islet
LAKESIDE GARDEN
The Lakeside Garden is the western section of the Jurong Lake Garden, and it is the newest Instagram heaven.
Here's where you can pretend you're in the countryside, run across lalang fields and take pictures with the Lone Tree, which is a sculpture made from recycled iron.
Posted by faizulazhar_ on 18 July 2019 at 4:22am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Singapore
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DmcFpBEo5/
Where: Yuan Ching Road
CHINESE AND JAPANESE GARDEN
You don't have to travel to Japan to have a shot under a torii when there's one right here at the Chinese and Japanese Garden, situated in Lakeside Garden.
Posted by gardenclouds on 07 August 2018 at 4:11pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Sunset over our Japanese Garden
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJ8hcFl9_9/
Take an idyllic stroll around the garden, cross the red bridge and shade yourself from the scorching sun in one of the pavilions.
Posted by tint1n81 on 07 April 2017 at 4:57am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Japanese Garden, Singapore
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSlVGwojkI8/
Where: 1 Chinese Garden Rd, Singapore 619795
FORT CANNING PARK
Dreaming of a holiday in Bali?
Doesn't the Pancur Larangan, aka Forbidden Spring, in Fort Canning Park reminds you of the Tirta Empul Temple near Ubud, famed for its holy spring water?
Posted by michelefox_ on 08 September 2019 at 2:25am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Fort Canning Park, Fort Gate
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JSYpmBm2p/
The only difference is that you can't step into the recreated 14th century Javanese-inspired bath for a cleansing ritual.
Complete the Balinese vibes at the Sang Nila Utama Garden, which resembles the Bali gates of heaven.
Posted by singapore.study on 24 August 2019 at 1:43am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Fort Canning Park, Fort Gate
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1iltzWAxxX/
Where: River Valley Rd, Singapore 179037
LITTLE GUILIN
Formerly a granite quarry, Little Guilin in Bukit Batok gives you a glimpse of the limestone karst hills in Guilin, a city in China.
Posted by oksana_domoratskaya on 20 June 2019 at 2:31am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Little Guilin
https://www.instagram.com/p/By7TclOALir/
What's missing is a boat tour, but you can soak in the view at the park and throw yourself a picnic under a tree.
Where: Bukit Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650242
PUNGGOL BEACH
Sunsets are for dreaming, and if you're looking for somewhere to clear your head, head down to Punggol beach in the evening.
The dramatic sunset over the horizon and the large rocks that dot the shore will transport you to a place far away from home.
Posted by jonathanteo86 on 23 August 2019 at 7:48am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) - Sunset at Punggol Beach
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gqoqmHP5r/
BUKIT TIMAH SADDLE CLUB
Step out into Singapore's countryside at the quaint Bukit Timah Saddle Club.
Learn how to ride a horse and get on the off-road track trail rides to see a different sight of Singapore's Greenland.
Posted by bukittimahsaddleclub on 24 January 2017 at 6:11am PST (Pacific Standard Time) - Lassie chilling out 📷: Heidi
Where: 51 Fairways Dr, Singapore 286965
SELETAR NORTH LINK
Seletar North Link offers the view of a dreamy lake, and we can see why it is a popular spot for couples to take their wedding shot.
Imagine hard enough and you might just think you're in Canada or New Zealand enjoying the tranquil scenery.
Posted by daveaha on 04 February 2017 at 7:23pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) - Seletar North Link
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQHVwJ_jODi/
PHOTO: ...sometimes we need to be able to stop. Hustle brought no peace to anyone: we are in such a hurry to live that we don’t have time to see the life itself....🖖🏻
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PHOTO: "That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God." (Ecclesiastes 3:13).
The Lord has sanctioned recreation; there is no need to feel guilty for times focused on enjoyment—this is part of God’s plan.
Unfortunately, many have lost this sense of purpose in their rest. By their standard, the more rest the merrier—avoid as much work as possible with trips to the beach, the amusement park, and the resort. But for the God-called servant, there is a different path. We enjoy boats, golf, camping, and explorations of exotic destinations, just like our non-believing peers. Yet our rest has a purpose: it’s rest in order to work. [2]
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The Lord has sanctioned recreation; there is no need to feel guilty for times focused on enjoyment—this is part of God’s plan.
Unfortunately, many have lost this sense of purpose in their rest. By their standard, the more rest the merrier—avoid as much work as possible with trips to the beach, the amusement park, and the resort. But for the God-called servant, there is a different path. We enjoy boats, golf, camping, and explorations of exotic destinations, just like our non-believing peers. Yet our rest has a purpose: it’s rest in order to work. [2]
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By Melissa Goh, melissagoh@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 11 September 2019 at 06:45 pm
Reference
[1] Melissa Goh, melissagoh@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, Places in Singapore that will make you believe you're overseas, posted on 11 September 2019 at 06:45 pm, https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/places-singapore-will-make-you-believe-youre-overseas[2] The Bible + Life, The Bible’s View of Vacations, posted on 06 September 2012, https://biblemesh.com/blog/the-bibles-view-of-vacations/
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