Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a thematic journey that takes you back to 1942 to experience how 1,400 soldiers of the Malay Regiment made their last stand at the Battle of Pasir Panjang, against 13,000 marauding Japanese soldiers. Walk through the Galleries displaying exhibits of photographs, maps, dates and information detailing the Defence of Malaya and life in the Malay Regiment.
Written May 24, 2004
Address: 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458
Phone: (65) 6375 2510
Website: www.s1942.org.sg
At one end of the Labrador Park, you can see this prominent red marker. I think it serves as a warning to ships which enters the nearby harbour area. Across the other side of this marker is the famous Sentosa Island which is a huge tourist attraction in Singapore.
Written Feb 21, 2004
There is a cosy museum at Kent Ridge Park within a classical British colonial building. Here, you will know about the famous world war 2 battle which happened here, and how the local heroes sacrified there lives to defend against the Japanese invasion.
Written Feb 21, 2004
Various look-out points offer visitors magnificent views of the off-shore islands like Pulau Duran Darat.
Updated Mar 20, 2007
As Kent Ridge Park is at hill top, from this look-out point you can have a panoramic view of the private housing and the habour.
Written May 26, 2004
Put on your walking shoes or hiking boots and catch a breathtaking view up at Kent Ridge and Labrador Parks.
Updated May 25, 2004
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg
As part of the Army's adoption of the park as The Army Green Park, there is a M114 Artillery Gun display at the foot of the hill.(Vigilante Drive off South Buona Vista Road)
Updated May 24, 2004
A AMX-13 Light Tank from the Army was displayed at the hill top. The location is at Kent Ridge Park Car Park B just somewhere near to the Look-Out-Point and Fitness Station.
Written May 24, 2004
There is a jetty at Labrador Park where a lot of locals gather for fishing. You can do fishing, cycling, do roller blading or simply stroll around the relaxing setting and enjoy the sea breeze.
Written Feb 21, 2004
At the hill behind Labrador Park, you can walk around and see remains of the British world war 2 coastal defence network of bunkers, cannons etc. You will also get a nice view up here.
Written Feb 21, 2004
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