Lim Chu Kang Travel Guide

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 victorwkf Says:  There are hydrophonic and aerophonic farms in Lim Chu Kang, which grow vegetables without using soil. High tech methods are used, and the vegetables are fresh and free from pesticides if growth this way but more expensive. 

 victorwkf Says:  Another popular farm in Lim Chu Kang is the quill farm, which produces quill eggs which are a popular dish in Singapore. The owner of the farm is very knowledgeble in quills. 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a popular goat farm in Lim Chu Kang area called Hay Dairies, which produces goat's milk to supply in the local market. Like most of other farms, this farm is open to visitors and more information is at http://www.haydairies.com.sg 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a one stop centre for pet keeping items, plants, farm items etc at Lim Chu Kang called the Farm Mart. It is very popular and many people visit this place during the weekends. More information is at http://www.farmart.com.sg 

 victorwkf Says:  Orchid is the national flowers of Singapore, and there are some orchid farms in Lim Chu Kang as well as other areas north of Singapore. They are worth visiting. 

 victorwkf Says:  If you drive along the farm areas of Lim Chu Kang, you can see some traditional vegetable farms. These farms are small scale and could not cater for the population's needs. Most of the vegetables in Singapore had to be imported from neighbouring countries such as Malaysia. 

 victorwkf Says:  Keeping tropical fishes is the No. 1 hobby in Singapore, and the island is one of the top exporters of tropical freshwater aquarium fishes in the world. There are many of these fish farms in Lim Chu Kanf, the most famous being the Qianhu Aquarium who are opened to visitors... 

 victorwkf Says:  During one of my trips to Lim Chu Kang with my office colleagues, we had a good time shopping for the fresh vegetables from the farms. I even bought some plants, quill eggs and a delicious cake made from the hydrphonic vegetables. 

 victorwkf Says:  There are some things which few people know, even the local people. For example during my visit of the Lim Chu Kang area by driving, I discovered some really off the beaten path places, such as this factory which is located at one of the small lanes in Lim Chu Kang area. 

 victorwkf Says:  Keeping water plants is getting popular in Singapore, and you can buy some of these water plants for keeping if you are staying in Singapore. They are available at the Farm Mart in Lim Chu Kang, and grow very well in the strong tropical sunlight.