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Sembawang Park

YishunPark

Lower SeletarReservoir Park

WoodlandsWaterfront

WoodlandsTown Garden

AdmiraltyPark

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NorthernExplorerLoop

1 Admiralty West Park Connector 1.3km2 Woodlands (Ave 7) Park Connector 3.1km3 Sembawang Park Connector 2.0km4 Canberra Park Connector 1.6km5 Canberra - Sembawang Park Connector 1.0km6 Simpang Kiri Park Connector 3.0km7 Yishun Park Connector 3.2km8 Khatib Bongsu Park Connector 3.3km9 Mandai Park Connector 5.0km10 Central Catchment Park Connector 1.3km11 Ulu Sembawang Park Connector 1.5km12 Woodlands (SLE) Park Connector 1.1km13 Woodlands (Ave 2) Park Connector 2.0km14 Woodlands (Ave 5) Park Connector 0.6km15 Woodlands (Ave 3) Park Connector 0.7km16 Woodlands (St 13) Park Connector 1.3km17 Marsiling Park Connector 1.3km18 Woodlands (Ave 12) Park Connector 3.0km

A Journey ofDiscoveries

Gear up for a journey of exploration. Catch the BandedWoodpecker busy pecking away at worms or admiredainty butterflies fluttering all around. Discover littleknown facts on the loop. With 52 species of birds, 35species of butterflies and 15 species of dragonfliesamong other fauna and flora residing here, the NorthernExplorer Loop never fails to delight.

Discover the great outdoors on the Park

Connector Network (PCN) an island-widenetwork of linear open spaces around major

residential areas, linking up parks and

nature sites. An important part of Singapores

transformation into a City in a Garden, the PCN

brings you through the lush greenery and natural

splendour of our island, as well as a wide range

of exciting recreational activities.

The 25-kilometre Northern Explorer Loop

connects 11 parks and nature sites, including

Woodlands Town Garden, Admiralty Park and

the Woodlands Waterfront, and also links the

towns of Sembawang, Woodlands and Yishun.

Delve into the midst of the islands thriving natural

environments as you wander along green beltsthat connect the various parks. Seek out unique

species of flora and fauna in their natural habitats.

You can also visit places of rich heritage and

learn about their colourful histories.

The Northern Explorer Loop promises ample

opportunities for venturing off the beaten

path. Let curiosity be your guide as you

explore a world outdoors that is filled with

fascinating discoveries.

For more information and detailed maps of

our park connectors, visit:

www.nparks.gov.sg/PCN

Craving some adrenaline-pumping action? Therefreshing waters of LowerSeletar Reservoir beckon youto sweat it out. For a quickstart, pick up a kayakat thePeoples Association Water-Venture outlet or sign up for adragon boatingcourse.

Many intriguing stories surroundthe Sembawang hot spring.Does the water from the onlynatural hot spring on mainlandSingapore once bottled andsold by a soft drink company have healing powers? Or doesit bring good luck? The springand its water remain a mystery.

Located along Mandai Road,the Ordeal Tree (Erythrophleumsuaveolens) is one of Singaporesheritage trees. It gets its uniquename from having featured inAfrican tribal trials of the past,in which its poisonous red sapwas fed to accused individuals.Survivors were deemed innocent,and those who died were believedto be guilty.

Long-time residents of UluSembawangwill recall howthis area used to be hometo numerous vegetable andfruit farms as well as severalfishing ponds, right up tillthe 1980s.

Stand in awe of the

towering trees thatdominate Southeast Asiasrainforests. Singaporesfirst DipterocarpArboretum at YishunPark is a botanical gardendevoted to this family ofmajestic forest giants.

This vibrantly coloured

Crimson Sunbird isjust one of the manycolourful bird speciesresiding in this birdhaven. Definitely a treatfor bird lovers.

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