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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.
- Armenian Street Park. Under a multi-agency project, part of Armenian Street was pedestrianised earlier 2019 to create a new park and public space for people and events, as part of larger plans to connect Fort Canning Park, Bras Basah, Bugis, and the Civic District together to form an expanded arts, cultural and heritage precinct.
- Artisan's Garden. The Artisan’s Garden was once the site of the craftsmen’s workshop and living quarters in the 14th century. Craftsmen who enjoyed royal patronage lived and worked here, making fine goods for the residents on this hill.
- Farquhar Garden. The Farquhar Garden is named after Major-General William Farquhar, the first British Resident and Commandant of Singapore. As a keen naturalist, Farquhar commissioned and compiled natural history drawings of the unique wildlife he encountered in the Malay Peninsula.
- First Botanic Garden. Singapore’s first botanical and experimental garden, which was founded in 1822 and spanned 20 hectares, focused on growing spices and economic crops to boost Singapore’s economy.
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.
- History. Before writing about the modern Fort Canning Park that we know today, I’d like to walk you down the memory lane and share a brief history of the park.
- Operating Hours. Fort Canning Park is open 24/7. Lighting hours are from 7am to 7pm daily. The Battlebox is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm on Fridays-Sundays and Public Holidays.
- How to get to Fort Canning Park. The easiest way to get to Fort Canning Park is by taking MRT to Fort Canning Park Station (Downtown Line). Take Exit B.
- What to Bring. Water. The park is really huge and considering the number of stairs you need to climb, I highly recommend that you bring your own drink.
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...
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
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