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Meeting Point: Road Junction of Kheam Hock Road, Sime Road, and Lorong Halwa<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Please note: Tour starts at 9am and ends at 12pm.<\/p>\n

Join Keng Kiat for the first of the BB annual special: Visiting Tan Kheam Hock and family.<\/span><\/p>\n

A leisure walk to visit Kheam Hock and his family members, to unravel the stories behind one of the pioneers of Bukit Brown, and Singapore.
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\nDifficulty: Average, some trekking required
\nPlease bring umbrella or poncho.
\nPlease wear covered footwear.
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\nBukit Brown is on the World Monuments Watch list 2014 . Find out what makes this a heritage site worthy of preserving. http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=7930<\/a><\/p>\n

“We guide rain, shine or exhumations”
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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.<\/p>\n

How to get there and handy tips here: http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=7250<\/a>http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qgKL8<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/bukitbrown.com\/main\/?p=1170<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.openstreetmap.org\/#map=16\/1.3354\/103.8224<\/a><\/p>\n

Disclaimer: By agreeing to take this walking tour of Bukit Brown Cemetery, I understand and accept that I must be physically fit and able to do so.To the extent permissible by law, I agree to assume any and all risk of injury or bodily harm to myself and persons in my care (including child or ward)<\/p>\n

Registration: Our weekend public tours are FREE \u2026
\nOptimally the group size is 30 participants (15 individuals\/guide).<\/p>\n

Please click \u2018Join\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

Brownie Code: We guide rain or shine.<\/p>\n

Please take note:
\n1. We will be walking through the undergrowth so dress appropriately, especially your footwear.
\n2. Wear light breathable clothing. Long pants and long sleeves if you are prone to insect bites or sunburn. Bring sunblock and natural insect repellent.
\n3. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes as safety is important. Walking sticks are recommended.
\n4. Do read up on Bukit Brown before going so you have a better understanding of the place (e.g. BukitBrown.com<\/a>)
\n5. Do bring water, light snacks, poncho\/umbrella, sunhat and waterproof your electronics.
\n6. Please go to the toilet before coming. There are NO facilities anywhere there or nearby.
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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 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.<\/p>\n

By car:
\nTurn in from Lornie Road, to Sime Road. Then, turn left into Lorong Halwa, where parking is limited. Try to use public transport to get there.<\/p>\n

\"Tan<\/a>

Tan Kheam Hock family tombs (photo Bianca Polak)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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