{"id":5430,"date":"2012-11-18T08:58:55","date_gmt":"2012-11-18T00:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=5430"},"modified":"2012-11-21T01:08:05","modified_gmt":"2012-11-20T17:08:05","slug":"sunday-25-hill-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/2012\/sunday-25-hill-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday 25 – Hill 4 MorningTour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let Keng Kiat\u00a0 (97903886)\u00a0 will introduce you to the pioneers of Hill 4\u00a0 and what’s happening there including the\u00a0 major ongoing\u00a0 renovation and upgrading of the Tan Quee Lan family cluster. You may also meet a poet, a war hero, a beloved school principal and circus family.<\/p>\n

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The major works at Tan Quee Lan family cluster (Photo Catherine Lim)<\/p><\/div>\n

Time : 9.00am t0 11.30am<\/p>\n

Meeting Place: Under the large and beautiful, and possibly endangered, rain tree, at the Roundabout.
\nAfter the main gate, go ahead another twenty metres, to the right of the SLA office<\/p>\n

For information on how to get there and handy tips please visit
\nhttp:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=1347<\/wbr><\/a><\/p>\n

Join the Heritage Singapore Bukit Brown<\/a> group\u00a0 for more information on Bukit Brown<\/p>\n

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Registration:<\/p>\n

Our weekend public tours are FREE …
\nOptimally the group size is 30 participants (15 individuals\/guide).<\/p>\n

Please click ‘Join’ on the FB event page <\/a>to let us know you are coming, how many pax are turning up, or just meet us at the starting point at 9am. We meet there rain or shine.<\/p>\n

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The tour:<\/p>\n

The Bukit Brown area is about 233 hectares in extent, bordered by Lornie Road, Thomson Road and the Pan-Island Expressway. It lies just to the south of the Central Catchment Forest, being separated from it by Lornie Road and includes Singapore’s only Chinese Municipal Cemetery. With more than 100,000 graves, Bukit Brown is also one of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside of China.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to bask in the peaceful surrounds, and also chat with your guides and make friends with other participants. We are amateurs and volunteers, but we are passionate and serious about what we do at Bukit Brown, and we encourage sharing of knowledge.<\/p>\n

Here is a map of the grounds:
\nhttp:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/API.BBC_.Map_.ver3_4.jpg<\/wbr><\/wbr><\/wbr><\/a><\/p>\n

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Please take note:<\/p>\n

1. We will be walking mainly on paved roads. But there are hill treks so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.<\/p>\n

4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. BukitBrown.com)<\/p>\n

5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho\/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.<\/p>\n

6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.<\/p>\n

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How to get there by MRT \/ Bus:<\/p>\n

Bus services available: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855.<\/p>\n

From North: Go to Marymount MRT and walk to bus-stop #53019 along Upper Thomson Road. Take Buses 52, 74, 165, 852, 855
\nAlight 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.<\/p>\n

From South: Go to Botanic Gardens MRT and walk to bus-stop #41121 at Adam Road, in front of Singapore Bible College. Take Buses 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855. Alight 2 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.<\/p>\n

By car:
\nTurn in from Lornie Road, to Sime Road. Then, turn left into Lorong Halwa.
\nParking space available at the largish paved area near the cemetery gates.<\/p>\n

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