Planning to neighborhood hop while in Singapore? You’ll be greeted with hidden quarries, beautiful nature parks, wildlife, and the best places for foodies. Is Hillview on your list? Considering all the amenities it has, it should be. Read on to learn all about this neighborhood.
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Do you love to hike? Then get your hiking shoes on and head to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve where you will traverse 1.64sq km of pure nature with four walking trails. This incredible ecosystem boasts wild animals, lush trees, and Singapore’s highest hill: Bukit Timah Hill. The best time to go is during the week as the weekends tend to get busy.
Dairy Farm Nature Park
With multiple trails for hiking and biking, spend the day at this 63-hectare park amid a gorgeous, rustic backdrop. Other features of the nature park include the Wallace Education Centre and the Wallace Environmental Learning Lab where you browse exhibits. The Dairy Farm Nature Park is home to monkeys, red and yellow heliconias, countless butterflies, and pangolins, to new just a few of the abundant wildlife at this park.
Hindhede Nature Park
This nature park is perfect for the entire family as it provides leisurely walking trails. You’ll feel calm and serene slowly exploring this wonderland of plants and animals, namely the banded woodpecker, plantain squirrel, and clouded monitor lizard.
The Old Ford Factory
The former Ford Factory was declared a national monument in 2006 because of the renovated building’s exemplary Art-Deco style and this is where British soldiers surrender in 1942. The building, having been restored by the National Archives of Singapore, is now a museum with exhibits to browse and films to view.
iO Italian Osteria Restaurant
Italian cuisine has truly made its way around the world, and Singapore is no exception. This lesser-known secret serves a multitude of snacks and appetizers that you can stock up on for fuel, such as moreish globes of stuffed with minced meat, breaded, and fried.
Springleaf Prata Place Restaurant
Located at Railway Mall, this restaurant is well-known for a dish called Plaster Blaster (similar to Eggs Benedict) that is a favorite for breakfast. With so much variety offered by Springleaf Prata, you’re sure to never run out of ways to eat an egg and the novelty never seems to wear off.
Kinsa Sushi
Here is another restaurant on the list of Hillview amenities. This eatery serves delicious, authentic Japanese sushi on a conveyor belt. It’s a fun experience where you get to sample as many types of sushi you can fit.
Acqua E Farina
This restaurant boasts traditional Italian food such as a delectable risotto dish and pizza. You’ll feel like you’re actually in Italy.
The Jolly Roger
Looking for a British style pub. The Jolly Roger is your place to stop for a pint after a long walk among Hillview’s lush forests. Choose from craft beers such as Yeastie Boys, BrewDog, Garage Project, and more. They also serve British bar food, such as BLTs, burgers, and scrambled eggs.
Wine Connection Bistro
For an elegant, yet affordable afternoon spent sipping fine wine and eating food with your fingers, visit the Wine Connection Bistro and just chill. The relaxing atmosphere provides a wonderful place to unwind. They have a selection of over 250 wines for you to try so you’ll never run out.
Sixteen Ounces
Another pub, Sixteen Ounces has craft beers from around the world. What’s on tap changes every week, giving this pub the element of surprise.
HillV2
HIllV2 is a small community mall that has everything you could ever need. From restaurants to cafes and beauty salons, this is an intimate shopping experience you’re sure to love.