Lace up your best trainers and head to this oasis of peace in the east. Linked via park connectors from Tampines Biking Trail and Sun Plaza Park, this eco-friendly stretch allows you to wade through open grasslands, freshwater wetlands, and a secondary rainforest to discover the flora and fauna that surround it. There are also bird hides for some bird-watching – byob (bring your own binoculars) and look out for the Baya Weavers. Cycling is not allowed here, so that everyone soak up nature’s beauty without the fear of being mowed down. Read our full guide here.
Let's rewind to where it all began. The World Habitat Award-winning area we now know as Tampines is named after the Tempinis tree, a type of timber tree that was once abundant in the district. No matter how you pronounce it – both ‘tam-pee-knees’ or ‘tam-pe- knees’ are acceptable, ‘tam-pines’ definitely isn’t – Tampines is the beast in the east that draws the crowds with its shopping malls, 24-hour eateries and lifestyle destinations. And if it’s tranquillity you’re seeking, Tampines Eco Green is just a stone’s throw away.
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