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A Kranji Marshes Guide to Explore It Beyond Bird-Watching
I don’t know about you, but I love exploring lesser-known attractions in Singapore, and luckily, there are a lot of them. One of the newest and also criminally underrated places to explore here is the Kranji Marshes.
This 56-hectare open grassland is home to hundreds of bird species, insects, and other wildlife, making it an ideal spot for nature and animal lovers alike.
However, you don’t need to be a bird expert to enjoy the marshlands (trust me, I’m not one). There’s more than just birdwatching here. This guide will show you just what it has to offer!
Things to Know
Address: 11 Neo Tiew Lane 2
Contact Details: +65 6794 1401
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Admission Fee: Free
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How to Get to the Kranji Marshes
By Train: Board the train at any station along the North-South Line and alight at the Kranji MRT Station. The entrance to the marshlands is just a short walk from there.
By Bus: You can take Bus No. 925 and alight at Kranji Reservoir Park Bus stop. If you’re dropping by on weekends, you can also take the Kranji Farms Shuttle service that runs only on weekends.
The bus route will take you to Kranji MRT, the Kranji Marshes entrance, the Sungei Buloh Visitor Centre, and the Jurong Frog Farm.
By Car: The nearest car park is at Kranji Gate.
What to Do in Kranji Marshes
Go bird-watching
From nparksbuzz
Of course, there’s the classic bird-watching to do in the Kranji Marshes. It’s one of the prime spots to find over 170 species of birds. The grasslands are highly attractive to all sorts of wildlife, with some occurrences of rare birds calling it home once in a while.
What makes this place a great bird-watching spot is that there’s a lot of open space, plus six bird hides near the Marsh Station. A few notable birds you can spot here are the common moorhen and the purple swamphen.
Tip:
- The lookout shelters at the marshlands contain lots of useful info about the type of birds you’ll find here, including their locations and behaviour. Spend some time reading the info guides if you’re bird-watching for the first time!
Explore a nature trail
From timeoutsg
The marshlands aren’t just great for bird-watching, but it’s also a prime spot for hikers who want a quieter and more secluded nature trail to explore. Since the area is located far from the city centre, you won’t hear the sounds of the city here.
You can take either a self-guided walk around the marshlands or join a free guided tour curated by the National Parks Board. There are three types of guided tours here, all with their own starting times, meeting points, and registration policies. You can learn more about them here!
Tips:
- The guided tours require pre-registration, as they can only accommodate a limited number of participants per tour. Durations will vary and the tour will only push through if the weather permits (tours will get cancelled if it rains).
- The guided tour will also take you through the main conservation areas of the marshlands, so don’t venture off on your own when joining. If you prefer to explore by yourself, strictly follow the guide listed on this page (access to the conservation site may be restricted to guided tour participants only).
