8 Places For You to Enjoy Running While Capturing Great Picture
Tanglin / Nassim / Tanglin / Nassim / Botanic Gardens
In the beginning, this route is nothing worth mentioning, and you can see some apartment buildings and Gleneagles Hospital as you wind through it. However, once you get to the Botanical Garden and turn right onto Tyersall Road, it becomes exciting. Tyersall Avenue is very quiet. Both sides of the road are covered with greenery. You can keep running, cross Cluny Park Road, exit the Botanical Garden on Nasim Road, and detour back to the orchard.
Features: winding paths, a route that combines parks and streets.
Length: 6.5 KM.
Suggested starting point: 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569.
Public transportation: Yellow subway line, Botanical Garden
Punggol Promenade Nature Walk
Some parts of this route are pure natural land, and there is also beautiful scenery. However, it is like a unified whole, completely natural. Running a little during the day is more suitable for running in the morning or in the evening. On the way, you will see a Kuilong Bridge and a Malay-style pavilion, both designed to allow the public to relive the history of Punggol. And here you can see the sunset view!
Features: There is a section of a small road that seems to be running in the country, returning to the original.
Length: 17 KM.
Suggested starting point: Junction of Hougang Avenue 8 and 10, Singapore 538768. Public transportation: Take the Metro Purple Line to Punggol Station (NE17)
MacRitchie Reservoir Loop
Singapore’s largest catchment area is also one of the most popular sports destinations. Bypass the wooden plank road beside the reservoir, pass the field path beside the golf course, cross the forest suspension bridge, and finally lead you to the dense tropical jungle. Listening to all kinds of bird songs along the way, you will also come across the little monkey begging for food.
Features: One route can experience various road conditions such as asphalt road, wooden plank road, and earth and stone trails. Length: 9.7KM
Suggested starting point: Lornie Road, Singapore 298693
Public transportation: 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855 can be reached, MRT Circle Line Marymount station, walk there
Marina Bay / Gardens by the bay
Depending on the distance you want to run, choose a loop route, which can be 8 kilometers or 11 kilometers. If you want to pass through the CBD/Fullerton Bay Hotel, you can also design the route. You can also use the spiral bridge, passing by the sands, floating stage, and a new stadium, no matter which route you can experience the blend of reinforced concrete and pure nature.
Features: The route in the city is beautiful.
Length: 8KM ~ 11 KM
Suggested starting point: Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Public transportation: Metro Yellow Line, Blue Line, Haiwanfang Station
East Coast Park
Professional runners think that the East Coast is the most suitable place for running in Singapore. It is more comfortable during the day. Although the light at night is not bright enough, the sea breeze is very comfortable. Try to avoid two days on weekends because there are more people. Here you can find any place as a starting point to start your long-distance running, and you will surpass the distance of the half marathon.
Features: Coastal route, very pleasant.
Length: 20 KM.
Suggested starting point: East Coast Park, Singapore.
Public transportation: Take MRT to EW7 Eunos and then transfer to bus No. 13 to Blk 34 stop. After getting off, take the overpass or underpass to East Coast Park.
Bedok Reservoir
Bedok Reservoir is a major recreation area in eastern Singapore. It was originally a gravel field but later converted into a national park. The total distance around the lake is 4.3KM. This place is very useful for runners, because there is plenty of light, and you can also run in the morning or at night.
Features:
Full of light, ready to run. Length: 4.3 KM.
Suggested starting point: Bedok Reservoir Park.
Public transportation: Take the Metro Green Line and get off at Bedok (DT30), and you can walk.
The Southern Ridges Trail
The southern ridge trail spans three parks-Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Mountain Park, and Kent Ridge Park, and finally arrives at West Coast Park, with lush woods and rich natural landscapes throughout the route. Along the way, you will pass the 300-meter-long Henderson Wave Bridge and jog along the trails and trails.
Features: Sloping terrain, quite challenging.
Length: 9 KM.
Suggested starting point: Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, or Kent Ridge Park.
Public transportation: Take the MRT to CC25, then change to Bus No. 200 and pass four stops to B16019; Take the MRT to CC29/NE1, then transfer to Sentosa Express to Imbiah Station, and walk west when you arrive
Keppel Bay
The historic Keppel Bay Cruise Terminal is a super show of wealth for Singapore’s billionaires and an important place for the rich to socialize. Start from the seaside MRT station and cross a pier to this offshore island, which is mainly used as a yacht dock. There is a particularly beautiful coastline here.
Features: Suitable for short-distance running at sunset.
Length: 3 KM.
Suggested starting point: 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Marina at Keppel Bay Singapore 098382
Public transportation: Metro Yellow Line, Purple Line, HarbourFront, you can walk there after exiting