MacRitchie Reservoir is more than a reservoir. The reservoir, or the forest is a surprise to many of my friends coming to Singapore. Many of them are thinking that Singapore is only a city without knowing that rain forests is also available here!
Surrounded by broad swamps, jungles and greenery, these reservoirs run through the central northern parts of Singapore, providing a serene backdrop to the cityscape.
MacRitchie Reservoir is a rare and beautiful land that has a wide collection of flora and fauna. Over 100 hectare of primary forest still flourishes around MacRitchie Reservoir. Old rubber trees, remnants of the plantations there in the 19th century, can still be seen along the fringes around MacRitchie.
The best way to see the forest is to go on the walking trails that wind through it. There are boardwalks skirting the edge of the scenic MacRitchie Reservoir and walking trails through the forest. Ranging from distances of 3km to 11km, each of the five routes offers different hiking experiences and unique views of the tranquil forest.
Walking around the forest is not any difficult. You can see signboards along the boardwalks for a self-guided tour. The whole journey walk in the jungle should take about 3 – 4 hours. Along the way, you may like to climb on the Jelutong Tower to enjoy the view of the forest.
MacRitchie Reservoir is really a recommended place to all the people who are visiting or living in Singapore, as they can see a well maintained nature reservoir and also experience the South-East Asian rain forest located in the heart of the Singapore. A perfect place for you to relax, escape from the crowded city area and enjoy the sounds and sights of native birds. In fact this reservoir is the favorite of many hikers, joggers and families.