{"id":223856,"date":"2024-11-20T11:46:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T03:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=223856"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:08:37","slug":"neighbourhood-guide-bishan-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/neighbourhood-guide-bishan-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Lush cafes and a ton of green: A guide to Bishan\u2019s hotspots and hidden gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bishan? Is it the central location, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/parks-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beautiful parks<\/a>, ample <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-hawker-centres-local-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hawker food<\/a> or just the slow paced nature of the heartland \u2018hood? If you haven\u2019t had a chance to discover everything it has to offer, now\u2019s the time. In this guide, we explore all the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best things to do<\/a> in Bishan, fascinating places to check out and hidden gems to unearth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/neighbourhood-guide-bishan-things-to-do\/#best-things-to-do-in-bishan-where-to-eat\" title=\"Best things to do in Bishan: Where to eat\">Best things to do in Bishan: Where to eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/neighbourhood-guide-bishan-things-to-do\/#best-things-to-do-in-bishan-explore-the-heartlands\" title=\"Best things to do in Bishan: Explore the heartlands\">Best things to do in Bishan: Explore the heartlands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-things-to-do-in-bishan-where-to-eat\"><\/span>Best things to do in Bishan: Where to eat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Palm Garden<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_306459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-306459\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-306459 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/palm-garden-guide-to-bishan-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"palm garden - guide to bishan singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/palm-garden-guide-to-bishan-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/palm-garden-guide-to-bishan-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/palm-garden-guide-to-bishan-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-306459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Palm Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This family and pet friendly dining spot is definitely one you must visit if you&#8217;re taking a walk at Bishan Park. Bright, welcoming, and cosy, Palm Garden is surrounded by lush greenery with panoramic views of the park. While the kids run off to play in the ball pit and the dogs lounge in the alfresco area, order brunch plates, pasta, and grilled meats to keep you fuelled through the day.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/palmgardensg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Palm Garden<\/a>, Bishan Park 2, 1382 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569931<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Kings Cart Coffee<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_306460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-306460\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-306460 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/kings-cart-coffee-guide-to-bishan-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"kings cart coffee - guide to bishan singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/kings-cart-coffee-guide-to-bishan-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/kings-cart-coffee-guide-to-bishan-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/kings-cart-coffee-guide-to-bishan-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-306460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Kings Cart Coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What started out as a humble coffee cart service soon grew into a booming and much beloved cafe thanks to its high quality beans and fun drinks. Coffee lovers from beginner to expert are welcome to enjoy brews along with a selection of pastries like croissants, bagels, sandwiches, and wraps.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingscartcoffee.com\/bishan-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kings Cart Coffee<\/a>, Bishan Library, 5 Bishan Place, Singapore 579841<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Burp Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_260965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-260965\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-260965 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Burp-Kitchen-Bar-Photography-Burp-Kitchen-Bar-via-Facebook-900x643.png\" alt=\"Burp Kitchen &amp; Bar \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Burp-Kitchen-Bar-Photography-Burp-Kitchen-Bar-via-Facebook-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Burp-Kitchen-Bar-Photography-Burp-Kitchen-Bar-via-Facebook-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Burp-Kitchen-Bar-Photography-Burp-Kitchen-Bar-via-Facebook.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-260965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Burp Kitchen &amp; Bar via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If there&#8217;s one thing the regular patrons of Burp Kitchen &amp; Bar will tell you is that the establishment is both cosy and affordable. The casual diner setting in nature is the perfect place for a catchup with friends. You&#8217;ll get to nosh on juicy beef, chicken, or pork burgers and tacos that range from baja fish and even miso tofu! Fancy having <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-brunch-in-singapore-cafes-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brunch<\/a> in a lush garden setting? Pop by early to grab breakfast tacos and bagels with pastrami or smoked salmon.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/burpbishan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Burp Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/a>, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, 510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569983<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Sin Ming Roti Prata<\/h3>\n<p>Many have debated if this is actually the best in Singapore so you\u2019ll have to go over and try it for yourself. You won\u2019t be able to resist its flavourful and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-prata-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fantastic roti prata<\/a>, which is crispy on the outside and delightfully fluffy in the middle. Definitely good enough to be eaten on its own, but we recommend sampling the accompanying fish and chicken curries.<br \/>\n<em>Sin Ming Roti Prata, #01-51, Jin Fa Kopitiam, 24 Sin Ming Road, Singapore 570024<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Good Bites<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223862\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223862 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Good-Bites-Bishan.png\" alt=\"Good Bites | Bishan\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Good-Bites-Bishan.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Good-Bites-Bishan.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Good Bites via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We don\u2019t deny that Bishan is rife with amazing hawker food and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-local-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local eats<\/a>. Looking for a change of scene? Hop over to the halal-certified Good Bites for fusion western meals, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-burgers-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burgers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/restaurants-fresh-pasta-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pastas<\/a>. Plus, the gorgeous space is located in Bishan Sports Centre so you can fuel up after your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-gyms-in-singapore-workouts-fitness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workout<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodbites.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Good Bites<\/a>, #03-01, 5 Bishan Street 14, Singapore 579783<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Ming Kee Chicken Rice<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-220122\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-220122 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/chicken-rice-1.png\" alt=\"Hainanese chicken rice\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/chicken-rice-1.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/chicken-rice-1.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/chicken-rice-1.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-220122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hainanese chicken rice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bishan residents will know of the snaking queues at this humble <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chicken-rice-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chicken rice<\/a> stall. Oh, and don\u2019t go sending your chicken back if it\u2019s cold, \u2018cos that\u2019s exactly how they do it here. Yup, the chicken is dunked in an ice bath before it\u2019s served with your warm rice. Apparently, the cool temperature creates a smooth jelly under the skin, resulting in flavourful and tender meat.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mingkeechicken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ming Kee Chicken Rice<\/a>, #01-522, Kim San Leng Coffee Shop, 511 Bishan Street 13, Singapore 570511<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. 284 Kway Chap<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/supper-spots-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Night owls<\/a>, cure your hunger pangs with a hearty bowl of kway chap. This famous stall serves its star dish till the wee hours. For the uninitiated, the lesser known local delicacy consists of silky rice noodle sheets in a warm soy sauce broth or thick gravy. It\u2019s served with an array of pork skin, intestines, tongue, ear, rinds and belly. Not your scene? Other side dishes like boiled eggs, fishcakes, preserved veggies and dried tofu will fill you up nicely.<br \/>\n<em>284 Kway Chap, 284 Bishan Street 22, Singapore 570284<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. Grub<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223863\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223863 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/grub-guide-to-bishan-singapore.png\" alt=\"Grub | Guide to Bishan, Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/grub-guide-to-bishan-singapore.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/grub-guide-to-bishan-singapore.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Grub via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Grub serves up delectable Asian-Western cuisine in a chic restaurant setting. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-burgers-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burger<\/a> lovers can choose from hot classics like crispy fish burger and truffle angus cheeseburger. You can also grab fusion favourites such as har cheong gai burger and mentaiko pork katsu burger. For <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-brunch-in-singapore-cafes-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brunch<\/a> lovers, drop by on the weekend to get the brunch plate with ciabatta, scrambled eggs, and sausage. Or try the har cheong gai chicken and waffles, a local twist on the brunch classic.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/grub.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Grub<\/a>, #01-38, Junction 8, 9 Bishan Place, Singapore 579837<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Hup Seng Duck Rice<\/h3>\n<p>Are you a fan of duck rice? Don\u2019t miss this unassuming stall in Ah Sin Family Eating House. Tuck into a plate of tender braised duck served with white rice (no yam rice here) and the peppery salted vegetable duck soup. You\u2019re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face.<br \/>\n<em>Hup Seng Duck Rice, 36 Sin Ming Road, Singapore 575710<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-things-to-do-in-bishan-explore-the-heartlands\"><\/span>Best things to do in Bishan: Explore the heartlands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>10. Clock Playground<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223881\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223881 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Clock-playground-bishan.png\" alt=\"Clock Playground | Bishan\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Clock-playground-bishan.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Clock-playground-bishan.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Justin Zhuang via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Talk about nostalgia! This clock playground screams 1980s with its sandpit and mosaic tiles. Feel free to bring the kids to this humble play area that looks like it has been taken right out of a nursery rhyme. It&#8217;s also one of the few standing sandpit playgrounds in Singapore.<br \/>\n<em>Clock Playground, 514B Bishan Street 13, Singapore 572514<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>11. Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_288843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-288843\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-288843 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery-chinese-temples-in-singapore-900x643.png\" alt=\"Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Bishan, Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery-chinese-temples-in-singapore-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery-chinese-temples-in-singapore-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Kong-Meng-San-Phor-Kark-See-Monastery-chinese-temples-in-singapore.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-288843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This monastery and Buddhist temple is a sight to behold. Built in 1921, it is one of the first traditional Chinese forest monasteries in Singapore. The massive space (equivalent to 11 football fields) is also a strong contender for the title of one of the most significant religious monuments in Southeast Asia. You can catch a glimpse of the serene space along Bishan Park.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kmspks.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery<\/a>, 88 Bright Hill Road, Singapore 574117<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223878\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223878 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Bishan-Park.png\" alt=\"Bishan Park\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Bishan-Park.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Bishan-Park.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Jan via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located in between two quaint heartlands, this picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/parks-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">park<\/a> is a hotspot for joggers and cyclists. But did you know that the 62-hectare Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park also holds great eats and even a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-spas-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spa<\/a>? Just check out Canopy Garden Dining for an elevated dining experience and the tranquil Aramsa Spa for a relaxing afternoon. Oh, and if you\u2019re a canine lover like us, you\u2019ll be pleased to know there&#8217;s a dog run! Go during the weekends to witness a parade of furry friends.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nparks.gov.sg\/visit\/parks\/park-detail\/bishan-ang-mo-kio-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park<\/a>, along Bishan Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>13. MacRitchie Reservoir<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-204897\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-204897 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2019-11-21T161702.350.png\" alt=\"MacRitchie Reservoir | Hiking trails in Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2019-11-21T161702.350.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2019-11-21T161702.350.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2019-11-21T161702.350.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2019-11-21T161702.350.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-204897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: travel oriented<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most popular reservoir out of the four in Singapore, MacRitchie has well-marked hiking trails, clean waters for kayaking or canoeing (you can rent them on site from Paddle Lodge), and a lovely boardwalk for strolls around the water\u2019s edge. For avid photographers, don\u2019t miss the TreeTop Walk or the seven-storey Jelutong Tower \u2013 both offer gorgeous Insta ops and views of forest surrounds.<br \/>\n<em>MacRitchie Reservoir<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>14. The Salvation Army<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223866\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223866 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/the-salvation-army-bishan.png\" alt=\"The Salvation Army | Bishan, Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/the-salvation-army-bishan.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/the-salvation-army-bishan.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Salvation Army Singapore via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Did you know that the territorial headquarters of the charitable organisation is located right here? After 50 years in Clemenceau Avenue, growing services required a bigger space, hence the move to Bishan. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/where-to-donate-clothes-books-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate<\/a> your preloved clothing as well as household goods, electronic devices, furniture, toys and books to those in need, right here. Just make sure they are still in good condition!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Salvation Army<\/a>, 20 Bishan Street 22, Singapore 579768<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>15. Bishan Public Library<\/h3>\n<p>The idea to build a library was conceived in the late 90s due to the crowds at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/toa-payoh-neighbourhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toa Payoh<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/ang-mo-kio-food-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ang Mo Kio<\/a> community libraries. Finally, in 2006, this library opened with much fanfare. Spread over five levels, the library carries over 250,000 titles. Look closely and you\u2019ll notice cool protruding windows \u2013 these are actually reading pods should you need some quiet time away from the crowd. The building has also won numerous awards for its unique design and architecture.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlb.gov.sg\/main\/visit-us\/our-libraries-and-locations\/libraries\/bishan-public-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bishan Public Library<\/a>, #01-01, 5 Bishan Place, Singapore 579841<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>16. Junction 8<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223864\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223864 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/junction-8-bishan.png\" alt=\"Junction 8 Bishan Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/junction-8-bishan.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/junction-8-bishan.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Junction 8 via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Junction 8 has everything you need in a heartland mall \u2013 a good mix of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-new-restaurants-singapore-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-new-cafes-singapore-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cafes<\/a>, a cinema, a departmental store, a supermarket and fashion boutiques. From a humble suburban mall (it was the second mall to open after Northpoint in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/what-to-do-in-yishun-singapore-hawker-cafes-parks-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yishun<\/a>) to a swanky, bustling building, Junction 8 has come a long way. Trivia: The name of the mall was derived from the old Bishan MRT station numbering N8.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitaland.com\/sg\/malls\/junction8\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Junction 8<\/a>, 9 Bishan Place, Singapore 579837<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>17. Bishan Harmony Park<\/h3>\n<p>Located at the junction of Bishan Road and Braddell Road, this park may be smaller than its counterpart but it boasts a skate park, a hilly walking trail and a small hedge maze. Pros can strut their moves on the large bowl and ramps while beginners can practice on the flat concrete space.<br \/>\n<em>Bishan Harmony Park, Bishan Road, Singapore 579778<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>18. Aramsa Spa<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300609\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-300609 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Aramsa-The-Garden-Spa-review-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Aramsa The Garden Spa review\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Aramsa-The-Garden-Spa-review-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Aramsa-The-Garden-Spa-review-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Aramsa-The-Garden-Spa-review.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spa treatment room. Photography: Aramsa The Garden Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Aptly located within the lush greenery of Bishan Park, the exotic resort-like <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/spas-singapore-every-budget-splurge-affordable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spa<\/a> makes you do a double turn. Try one of the massage, specialised, detox, water, and anti-stress therapies for an overall top-to-toe pampering or a skin-specific Elemis facial.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/aramsaspas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Aramsa Spa<\/a>, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park 2, 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569932<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bookmark our guide to Bishan for interesting tidbits the next time you want to explore this neighbourhood!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bishan? 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