Places Tours & Trails

Kent Ridge Heritage Walk

19, 26 May • 05:00pm • National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Road

Used to be known as the Pasir Panjang ridge, Kent Ridge was the battleground of the battle of Pasir Panjang in 1942. Join us as we explore the history of the battle as well as the flora and fauna found along Kent Ridge Road.

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Kent Ridge Heritage Walk
Dates & Time: 
Thu, 19 May | 5pm to 7pm
Thu, 26 May | 5pm to 7pm
 
Meeting point: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Fee: $25 per pax, inclusive of SHF special discount
Suitable for age 12 and above
Registration:
 
Only fully vaccinated individuals, or children aged 12 years and below, will be allowed to enter museums.
 
The battle at Pasir Panjang marked one of the last battles for Singapore. The fierce battle by the Malay Regiment against the Japanese Occupation along Pasir Panjang ridge lasted for almost 2 days on 13 February 1942. In 1954, Pasir Panjang ridge was renamed to Kent Ridge.
 
Participants will get to explore the western part of the Pasir Panjang ridge which includes part of National University of Singapore (NUS) campus that was built on the old battleground, a now inaccessible 1930s military outpost, the forest along Kent Ridge Road, and the old stone marker that commemorates the battle. Participants will also get to learn more about the flora and fauna found at the ridge and participate in a bird-watching activity.
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