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Fort Canning Hill, formerly Government Hill, Singapore Hill and Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill in Malay), or simply known as Fort Canning, is a prominent hill, about 48 metres (157 ft) high, in the southeast portion of Singapore, within the Central Area that forms Singapore's central business district.
Special features. View historical artefacts dating as far back as the 1300s, and discover the history of Fort Canning Hill and its significance to Singapore. Admire sculptures from various ASEAN member countries at the ASEAN Sculpture Garden, and spot 3 outdoor murals designed by local artist, Eng Siak Loy.
Fort Canning Hill, previously known as Bukit Larangan and Government Hill,1 is 156 ft high and located at the junction of Canning Rise and Fort Canning Road. It has been a landmark since Singapore’s earliest recorded history.
Earmarked for its strategic location by both the ancient kings and colonial rulers of our sunny island, Fort Canning Park has undergone numerous changes over the centuries. Visit Fort Canning Park and explore the 9 historical gardens that are restored and curated to celebrate the park's rich heritage:
Few sites in Singapore hold as much historical value as Fort Canning Park, making it the perfect place to go for enriching heritage walks. In the 14th century, it was believed to be the site of a royal palace for Malay kings while Singapore was a prosperous port.
Preserving Singapore’s history at the Fort Canning Heritage Gallery. The Fort Canning Heritage Gallery traces more than 700 years of history to provide park visitors with an informative and in-depth overview of the rich heritage of Fort Canning Hill.
Fort Canning Park is steeped in Singapore’s history. Artefacts uncovered during the construction of the reservoir in 1926 and recent archaeological digs show that Fort Canning Hill housed a kingdom in the 14th century. Extensive Malay and Chinese historical records support the evidence that the royal palace of ancient Malay rulers
centre in Fort Canning Hill. It was built in 1936 as part of the headquarters of Malaya Command, the army which defended Malaya and Singapore in WWII. It was inside the Battlebox that the British made the momentous decision to surrender Singapore to the invading Japanese on 15 February 1942.
Location. Fort Canning Park - River Valley Rd, Singapore 179037. Get Directions. Bukit Larangan, or Forbidden Hill, was home to several key personalities, such as the Malay kings in the 14th century and Sir Stamford Raffles in the 1820s.
Fort Canning Park, a bastion of our colonial heritage, is also a great place to catch a glimpse into a time when ancient Malay kings ruled our land. Visit the nine historical parks today to...
