Triple A (Aspirations, Actions and Achievements) walking tour of Fort Canning

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Fort Canning Park holds many subtle hints to Singapore’s history, heritage and is the spot for many FIRSTS!

Engage your sense of sight and smell at the Spice Garden and learn about Singapore's role during the 19-century spice trade

Spend the morning in the lush greenery of the area and discover the story behind the Pancur Larang (Forbidden Spring) historical garden

Description

Fort Canning Park – not just another park in the city but a park that holds many subtle hints to Singapore’s history, heritage and is the spot for many FIRSTS! Spend the morning in the lush greenery of the area and discover the story behind the Pancur Larang (Forbidden Spring) historical garden, be re-introduced to some of the movers and shakers of the early colonial area and their aspirations.
Take back some of the little red Saga Seeds – reminiscence of ‘those’ days, now they have different aspects added to them.
Engage your senses of sight and smell at the Spice Garden, explore and spot the spices that are essential to many of our local Singaporean and other Asian cuisines and learn about Singapore's role during the 19-century spice trade, aspirations, actions – did achievements come along?

Additional Info

Forget your average park! Fort Canning Park is a captivating journey through Singapore's rich history, bursting with hidden stories and "firsts." Here, lush greenery isn't just a backdrop – it's a gateway to the past.

Uncover the secrets of the Pancur Larang (Forbidden Spring) historical garden and learn about the dreams and aspirations of Singapore's early colonial figures. Take home a nostalgic souvenir – the little red Saga Seeds, a reminder of a bygone era.

But Fort Canning Park isn't just about history lessons. Engage your senses at the Spice Garden, where a vibrant collection of aromatic plants awaits. Explore the spices that have been essential ingredients in Singaporean and Asian cuisine for centuries. As you delve into the world of spices, discover Singapore's role in the 19th-century spice trade and learn about the ambitions and achievements of that exciting time.