Well,you will be able to do just that in the future.You will soon be able to stroll, jog or cycle around the whole of Singapore just by following an extensive route. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is developing a 150-kilometre round-island path as part of its Leisure Plan.The details of the plan was revealed yesterday National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan.
The round-island route will be developed over the next 10 to 15 years,but up to two-thirds of the path could be ready in just five years. At three and a half times the length of the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE),the route will comprise existing and new park connectors,waterfront promenades and other trails.It will also cover leisure destinations at the Marina Bay,Changi Point and the upcoming Jurong Lake District.It will cover places like the farms in Lim Chu Kang and if youre an adventurer,you may do some trekking near Kranji.You can also look forward to more quiet retreats,which will be made available with 900 hectares of new green spaces,including the new Gardens by the Bay and the Diary Farm Nature Park. ( See picture for the map)
When I first heard this news yesterday,I was very happy because I love to travel around Singapore but it has always been very difficult for me because I always have to take different bus and trains to go from one place to another but with this route,I can travel around the entire country just by following one route! Not only that,you will also be able to visit beautiful places like the farms in Lim Chu Kang and the upcoming Gardens by the Bay which I am really excited about.If you think it is going to be a boring journey,you are wrong because you will be amaze by some of the things that our country has to offer.Places that you have never been or you have never thought you would have gone before.I dont know how long will the entire journey takes if you don't plan to stop for sight seeing,but Im sure its going to take a while especially if you want to complete it all in one day just by walking or jogging.So I would suggest the best way if you are planning to complete the journey in one full day,take the bike instead.
I have walked long distances before in Singapore,from Bedok Reservoir to my home at Jalan Damai,as well as from Parkway Parade to my home.I dont care if you want to believe me or not but that is the truth.No doubt it is tiring but it was fulfilling nevertheless.The journey I took from Parkway Parade back to my home took me about 1 hour to complete whereas if you take the cab or the bus,its about 20 mins away,so I dont think I will able to complete the entire journey in one day.Nevertheless,Im still looking forward to it and if any of you want to join me,you know what to do.
Till next time,stay healthy and continue to exercise.
*The report was taken from ChannelNewsAsia
2 comments:
To keep maps while travelings specially for new destinations will be a wise idea.
Yeah u are right nallely.But I think they will have a board showing the maps of the area over there and I dont think we can get lost here in Singapore.
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