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Park Life: MacRitchie Reservoir

Mention ‘Singapore’ and images of skysrapers, shopping and bright lights of the big city come to mind. While this tiny island is known for its cityscapes, there are pockets of green spaces that could surprise even the avid traveller.

A bloom

Located in the centre of Singapore is the country’s wild heart – MacRitchie Reservoir. The reservoir itself was constructed in 1867 to feed the demands of the growing population at the time, and the surrounding land has since grown to become one of the largest nature reserves on the island.

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