"Last" fishing village in Singapore

The fishing village just next to Yishun Dam is apparently the "last" fishing village in Singapore. Tucked in a remote corner of Singapore, not easily accessible by public transport, it would have been left unnoticed and possibly in dilapidated state, if not being "uncovered" by diligent photographers scouting various scenic spots in Singapore.

Somehow, being "trapped" in Singapore by COVID pandemic has spurred locals to explore various hidden gems in Singapore. 

There is no "official parking lots" at the fishing village. One have to park along Seletar Club Rd adjacet to Rower's Bay Park (exit from Seletar West Link), and then walked across the road leading to Yishun Dam, to reach the fishing village. 

The fishing village itself is being fenced off i.e. not accessible to public. But, it can be viewed from a cycling trail running parellel to the village. One can actually descend a gentle slope from the cyling trail, to reach the beach below, to have a closer look at the tress/fishing village.

The cycling trail... you can see people sitting at the gentle slope going down to the beach further up...

And the sceneries ...

View of the fishing village from Yishun Dam...

One way to bypass the fence and get close to the fishing village is to wade through the shallow, muddy shore next to Yishun Dam...

This is worth a thunderous applause

And finally, a close up view of algae tree stump...which resembles that of mounds.

Verdict - don't expect to see a large expanse of beach decorated with fishing boats. But it is a good place for photography. The place carries with it a touch of melancholy (for those who are sentimental). The sunset can be quite exhilarating at times.

11km hiking trail @ Mac Ritchie Reservoir

Went for the ultimate 11 km hiking trail, looping around Mac Ritchie Reservoir, last Sunday. It took me about 3 hours to complete the hike. My wife, who has better stamina than me, completed the trail in about 2.5 hour. 

Started our hike around 7.10am.

As usual, Mac Ritchie Reservoir was already teeming with early birds, doing their exercise routines.

Circling around a tree...

Walking pass the wooden bridge, cutting across one side of the reservoir...

Seeing the rising sun in the distant...

Started our hike from Lornie Trail...

Walking on the boardwalk, enjoying the scenery.

Hiking up a slope...

Walking along boardwalk, flat terrain, and then down hill in the midst of the woods..

Passing by Jelutong Tower...

Chanced upon some monkeys along the way..

And finally completed the 11km hiking trail!

A view of the kayaking platform @ the reservoir..

And another group of monkeys sitting on the fence...

Finally, my wife waiting for my return from my long hike...

脚踏车

脚踏车，又名铁马，是童年时不可缺少的交通工具。脚车，即省钱又环保，又可健身，促进耳目（眼观四方，耳听八面）手脚之协调，多管用！

尤其在乡下，要去附近朋友家串门，步行可能需费力费时，而踩上脚车，迎风穿行在车辆稀少的马路上，不时便抵达朋友家，多“写意”。即使汗流浃背在烈日下奔驰，或偶而被突来的大雨淋得浑身湿透，也不觉得受罪。

当然，要能骑得了脚车，必须要学会骑脚车的技巧。这在生长于乡下的儿童，是在自然不过的成长经历。

可是，踩着脚车，穿行于交通拥挤，轿车，卡车，巴士车交杂错乱，互不相让的大城市的马路上，确实需要由一定的胆识。此举可谓“儿童不宜”。

Sembawang Park

Sembawang Park is the only leisure park which encompasses a beach with a view of shipyard nearby. Those interested can also explore the vacant colonial bungalow houses nearby. Best of all, the parking lot is free!

My wife and I visited the park two days ago, after a short tour of the Tzu Chi Da Ai Gallery 慈济大爱人文馆 nearby.

(A) Exploring the neighbourhood of old colonial bungalow houses - can do a loop walking tour cum exercise while exploring the area.

The bungalow houses there are indeed spacious and elegant. Looks like they have been vacated for quite a while. I am sure before long, they will be refurbised into some sort of food and beverage outlet.

(B) Sembawang Park - of course, the exercise trails are there. BBQ pits and kids playground can also be found there. Some benches were scattered in various spots to rest our legs if needed.

Playground

Trail towards the beach

(C) The beach

Those who are adventurous can go for a dip in the beach

Not sure what this "snake"-like floating divider is used for?

People fishing from the viewing platform

Looking at the Sembawang Shipyard in the distance

(D) Sembawang Shipyard

Was pleasantly surprise with the serenity of the ships and cranes with their surrounding, captured by the photo!

(E) Miscellaneous items

Jackfruits