Here we are at the Alexandra Queenstown Park Connector!
Though it's not quite connected to the rest of the park!
Here is the map showing the full length of the route, from river valley to queenstown.
The old canal used to run through this area, will it's all covered by the park now.
All we know is parks built on old canals offer nice long and flat straights!
The place can be rather breezy at times
courtesy of the large untouched fields in the area
The park is also a family place, with lots of playgrounds littered along the route
not to mention funky architecture!
Some of nice man made ponds
Here is the only small crossing along the queenstown running stretch
The park runs close to many of the residential HDBs in the area
some how I kinda like how this picture turned out!
Another few of the playground and mini fitness centers
More funky architecture along the route
The Emergencies Alert Beacon (EAB) functions similarly as a military CAT status indicator which warns of possible thunderstorms
Another playground, this time a bungee jungle!
There is also a mini skate park near the queenstown end of the park
The 1.2km route from Tanglin road ends here near the old Queentown Cinema.
Multi purpose tracks for running, biking/skating
Here is the small ramp by cresecnt girls leading to the entrance of this length of the park connector.
Few of the micro parks with therapeutic facilities along the route.
Marang Trail to Mt Faber from Harbour Front Area
Alternative routes up Singapore's only mountain!
this route very much involves the old way up the hill, unless you take the Marang trail route
And here we are are Mt faber in mappy goodness!
the faber walk we will see us through the "Jewel Box" aka the cable care station
nothing new, but hey it's still a good view, yea?
getting yourself orientated is not much a problem with many signs round the area
a short trek through few of the winding roads along Mt Faber
will bring us to one of the highlights of route!
located at the peak of the faber hill...
the henderson "sinusoidal" wave bridge is also Singapore's tallest "over head bridge" lol!
there are plenty of information maps at the attractions for those who want to know bit more on top of those who are topograhical
there are many cool height markers engraved on the bridge's floors, though 60m is nothing really great to brag about!
the bridge is open top, with no shelter at all
man it does look high up from here!
it have some small shaded resty areas, but blocks only the sun partially on this sunny day
a view of the sinusoidal waveform which not only give the bridge it's curvy looks but pokes out at regular intervals above the w
some of the few resting spots on the bridge, thou you can only enjoy the view at the handrails
some bow looking thingies with words on them...
this is the highest we can get - 77m!
next up will be the Telok Blangah hill forest walk
a baby forest with some fitness corners
ah so the arch is that way!
did I mention it's very difficult to get lost here?
Telok Blangah hill have many family friendly facilities such as carparks and event areas
not to mention many playgrounds for children as well!
remnants of the the old Alkaff Mansion
the terrace garden is nice, but not a highlight of today's walk