Bukit Timah, Planning area in Central Region, Singapore
Bukit Timah is a planning area in Singapore's Central Region divided into eight subzones such as Ulu Pandan, Holland Road, and Coronation Road. The area covers roughly 17.53 square kilometers and forms a large town with diverse residential neighborhoods.
The area became known during British colonial times as a center for rubber plantations, with construction of its main road starting in 1843. This period shaped the region's early development and layout.
The area is home to many schools and universities that shape it as an educational hub. Students and families are a visible part of daily life throughout the neighborhoods.
Seven MRT stations across two lines connect the area to other parts of Singapore, including stops at Beauty World, Farrer Road, and Holland Village. Public transport makes it easy to get around and beyond the neighborhoods.
The area contains Singapore's highest natural point at around 163 meters. Multiple walking trails wind through protected forest reserves, making this a special spot for nature within the city.
Location: Central Region
Shares border with: Central Water Catchment, Bukit Panjang, Queenstown, Tanglin, Clementi, Novena, Bukit Batok
GPS coordinates: 1.35468,103.77638
Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:10
Singapore Zoo
5.8 km
Night Safari
5.7 km
Bird Paradise
5.9 km
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
278 m
River Wonders
5.7 km
Chinese Garden, Singapore
5.5 km
Science Centre Singapore
5.1 km
Former Ford Factory
860 m
Central Catchment Nature Reserve
2.9 km
Japanese Garden
5.5 km
Jurong Lake
5.7 km
Jurong East Stadium
5.2 km
Pandan Reservoir
6 km
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
5.9 km
Lower Peirce Reservoir
5.5 km
Bukit Batok Town Park
2.4 km
Jurong Town Hall
4.8 km
Bukit Batok Nature Park
1.4 km
Upper Peirce Reservoir
3.2 km
Masjid Al-Huda
4.1 km
Clementi Stadium
5.2 km
The Chinese High School Clock Tower Building
4.3 km
Jurong Entertainment Centre
4.7 km
Omni-Theatre, Science Centre Singapore
5.1 km
Buona Vista Battery
3.8 km
Ang Chee Sia Ong Temple
5.1 km
NUS Museum
5.9 km
Centre for Ethnobotany
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