• Agricultural Farms
Do you know there are over 200 real working farms in the six Agrotechnology Parks in Singapore, occupying a total land area of 1,500 hectares? Bounded by the land and manpower constraints, farms practise modern intensive farming that suits the tropical climate. This makes them interesting as unique Singapore nature attractions.

• Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
It may surprise many to know that the small city-state of Singapore is only one of two cities in the world to have a significant area of primary rainforest within its boundaries – the other being Rio de Janeiro.

Open: 8.30am - 6.30pm (daily)

Getting There: Take the MRT to Newton Station (NS21), then take SMRT Bus 171. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Chek Jawa
For environmentalists and conservationists, Chek Jawa is a gem of marine wildlife. Located at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa is a collection of six distinct habitats - coastal forest, mangroves, sand bars, seagrass lagoon, rocky shore & coral rubble. Some of these habitats can be found at Pulau Sekudu, which is considered part of Chek Jawa.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah station (EW4). Click here to view MRT route map. Then take SBS Transit bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus interchange. Then take a bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal (SGD 2 for a single trip). The bumboat service operates from 6 am to at least 8 pm. Once on Pulau Ubin, either rent a bicycle from one of the bicycle kiosks or take a local taxi to Chek Jawa.

• Chinese Garden
Step into the Chinese Garden and you might just imagine you’re in ancient China! Built in 1975 and designed by Prof Yuen-chen Yu, a well-known architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.

Open: Main Garden 6am - 11pm (daily).

Getting There: The gardens are a 5-minute walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station (EW25). Click here to view MRT route map.

• East Coast Park
Looking for a one-stop family fun site? It has to be East Coast Park. Located off the East Coast Parkway, the beach and landscaped terrains make East Coast Park a weekend favourite for Singaporeans.

Open: Daily. Park is lit from 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Getting There: Take a taxi from Orchard Road, or take SBS bus 16 and alight at Marine Terrace. Then use the underpass to cross the ECP expressway. Or take bus 401 to East Coast Park Service Road (Sundays and Public Holidays only)

• Fort Canning Park
Established way back in 1859 as an arms store, barracks and hospital, Fort Canning contains precious memorials of Singapore's early history dating back to the 14th century and Sir Stamford Raffles' personal bungalow.

Open: Daily.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk towards Fort Canning Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

• HortPark
HortPark is a one-stop gardening hub that brings together gardening-related, recreational, educational, research and retail activities under one big canopy in a park setting.

Getting There: Travel by MRT & Bus from:MRT: HarbourFront NEL Station (NE1) Bus: 61, 93, 100, 166 , 963. MRT: Clark Quay Station (NE5)Bus: 51, 61. MRT: City Hall Station (EW13 / NS25)Bus: 61, 166. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Labrador Park
Labrador Park’s high vantage point led the British to identify it as a defence site to protect the entrance to the harbours of Singapore in 1843. Now, it is an oasis of tranquillity and offers a picturesque view of the sea.

Open: 24 hours, park is lit from 7pm to 12 am.

Getting There: Services 10, 30, 51, 143 and 176. Alight along Pasir Panjang Road and proceed on foot via Labrador Villa Road. Parks 408: a direct service that plys between HarbourFront Bus Interchange/MRT Station and Labrador Park (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 9am to 7pm). The service departs from the interchange every 30 minutes.

• MacRitchie, Peirce & Seletar Reservoirs
The three reservoirs are popular sites for family outings and picnics as they provide a quiet respite to the hustle and bustle of city living.

Open: Daily.

Getting There: MacRitchie: Take SBS Transit bus 132 or SMRT bus 167 from Orchard Road. Lower Peirce: Take SMRT bus 167 from Orchard Road. Upper Seletar: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16) then board SBS Transit bus 138. Lower Seletar: Take the MRT to Yishun Station (NS13) then take SMRT Bus 851, 852, 853, 854. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Mandai Orchid Garden
For over 50 years, Mandai Orchid Garden has been a beautiful sanctuary where a diverse array of spectacular hybrids bloom on a gentle hillside.

Open: 8.30am - 5.30pm (daily).

Getting There: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS Transit bus 138. Alternatively, take SMRT Bus 927 from Choa Chu Kang (NS4) MRT Station. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Marina City Park
For a breathtaking view of the city skyline and the sea, Marina City Park is the place to be! Here, you can marvel at a spectacular two-tier large pond with the fountain jetting water 18m high.

Open: Daily.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Marina Bay Station (NS27). From the station, it's a short walk, or take SBS Transit bus 400. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Mount Faber
Take in the panoramic views of the harbour, Sentosa and other Southern islands from the top of Mount Faber. Or wait till night falls to see the city lights after dark while you chill out at the cafeteria.

Open: Daily.

Getting There: Take SBS Transit Service Parks 409 from HarbourFront Centre, or take a taxi or the cable car from HarbourFront Tower 2. Click here for more details.

• Pasir Ris Park
Right in the eastern part of Singapore is a favourite family weekend spot. This coastal park of some 71 hectares includes a six-hectare mangrove swamp traversed by boardwalks for visitors to appreciate the rich mangrove flora and fauna.

Open: Daily.

Getting There: Take the MRT to Pasir Ris Station (EW1), then board SBS Transit bus 403. Click here to view MRT route map.

• Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens showcases many outstanding plant collections. Some highlights include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden.

Open: 5am - 12 midnight (daily).

Getting There: Bus services coming to the Gardens are: SBS Transit No. 7, 105, 123, 174 and SMRT No. 75, 77 and 106 along Holland Road; and SBS Transti No. 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 186 and SMRT No. 67, 171 along Bukit Timah Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

• The Southern Ridges
Whether you’re a sporty runner looking for a good workout and a breath of fresh air amidst the lush nature, or just someone seeking a leisurely stroll to enjoy the rich greenery of Singapore, the Southern Ridges has a lot to offer.

• Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore's first and only protected wetland nature reserve. Home to over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna, the 87-hectare conserved wetland habitat is also a "refuelling point" for birds on the East Asian Australasian Flyway.

Open: 7.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), 7am - 7pm (Sun and public holidays).

Getting There: Take SMRT Bus 925 from either Woodlands MRT Station (NS9) or Kranji MRT Station (NS7). This bus stops at the Wetland Reserve's entrance on Sundays and Public Holidays. On weekdays and Saturdays, alight at the Kranji Reservoir Carpark for a 20-minute walk to the Wetland Reserve. Click here to view MRT route map.