An Australian group of GeoAdventurers has been travelling around Singapore for a week of geocaching fun and sightseeing. As this is our last day in Singapore, let's get together to share the highlights and any favourite caches before we leave this beautiful city.
Details:
Monday, 27th April
8.30am - 9.00am
Canning Park
Park History:
Fort Canning hill was named after Viscount Charles John Canning, the first Viceroy of India. The Malays called the hill Bukit Larangan or Forbidden Hill since olden times. This is due to the belief that it is the place where the kings of ancient Singapore were laid to rest, and it was believed to be haunted.
It is also believed that a palace once stood on the hill. A settlement on the hill in the 15th century was referred to as Ban Zu (from the Malay pancur). Later, Sir Stamford Raffles built his residence there, which was also used by other Residents and Governors. It became known as Government Hill until it was renamed Fort Canning in 1861, when a military fort was built on the site. Today it is the location of both the Fort Canning Reservoir and Fort Canning Park.
Source - Fort Canning Hill - Wikipedia