Picturesque, lush greenery view and all the way down to a peaceful neighborhood, district 23 has all the readily available facilities. It comprises of Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok and Hill view. So brace yourself to get acquainted with all the facts and historical aspect of district 23 to know why it makes a good location for living.
Bukit Panjang is located in the surroundings of the Central, North-Western region of Singapore. From HDB estates to condominiums and all the way down to landed property makes Bukit Panjang an ideal place to live. Apart from that, Bukit Timah hill is also located in this area which is regarded as Singapore’s first and largest nature reserve, aiming to preserve the fauna and flora of the country. Bukit Panjang is spread on 490 hectares of land where half is occupied for residential.
You might have heard about the renowned ford factory. It is a place where British surrendered to the Japanese during the period of Second World War and is located in Bukit Batok. The best benefit of Bukit Batok is its location which allows easy access to other parts of Singapore. From The Pan-Island Expressway to Toh Tuck Road, and Bukit Timah Road to Bukit Batok Road has encompassed the Bukit Batok. Interestingly, Bukit Batok got its name from Malay word' BAKOT' meaning cough. In the early days, the hills had an impression that they were coughing. It is a nice place with sub-urban facilities like the Cold Storage Dairy Farm, factories and even granite quarries.
Choa Chu Kang is now a modern residential area with copious amenities. Harking back it was populated by Teochew settlers. It got its name from 'Kang Chu'. Elaborating it, 'Kan' means river while 'Chang' was the clan name of the first headman of plantations. During 19 centuries the area was infested with tigers and paper was planted along the river bank. There was old atop houses, Chinese kampongs and street hawkers in the older days.Moreover, Choa Chu Kang has all the facilities that one might look for. Firstly, it contains a sub-urban shopping mall which is just beside the MRT and bus interchange. For a change of scenery and wanted to escape busy, hectic schedules one can visit Chua Chu Kang park. Above all, there is a newly built sports complex to ensure that you spend your evening practicing your favorite game.
Hillview comprises of an upper class residential neighborhood, a variety of land property and private condominiums. The condominiums are on freehold lease. Hill view has an important location as it is home to four army camps which are Bukit Gombak Camp, Bukit Panjang Camp, Hill view Camp and Gombak Base.
There is a natural trail at Hill view, which attracts all the adventure loving people. It starts from the Bukit Gombak stadium up to Julian ridge ends on Chu Lin road. Another attraction place is Hill view mansion situated on top of Hill view hill. It is also known as green house and is rumored to be haunted. Opposite Hill view road is where you can find all the restaurants, cold storage market and other facilities
Lastly, District 23 has a sound transportation. In future Hill view MRT Station is also going to begin. Bukit Gombak in Hill view while Choa Chu Kang MRT and Yew Tee MRT in Choa Chu Kang. Likewise, in Bukit Panjang there are Bukit Panjang LRT and Choa Chu Kang MRT. On other hand, Bukit Batok MRT Station and Bus Interchange in Bukit Batok.
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Bukit Panjang is located in the surroundings of the Central, North-Western region of Singapore. From HDB estates to condominiums and all the way down to landed property makes Bukit Panjang an ideal place to live. Apart from that, Bukit Timah hill is also located in this area which is regarded as Singapore’s first and largest nature reserve, aiming to preserve the fauna and flora of the country. Bukit Panjang is spread on 490 hectares of land where half is occupied for residential.
You might have heard about the renowned ford factory. It is a place where British surrendered to the Japanese during the period of Second World War and is located in Bukit Batok. The best benefit of Bukit Batok is its location which allows easy access to other parts of Singapore. From The Pan-Island Expressway to Toh Tuck Road, and Bukit Timah Road to Bukit Batok Road has encompassed the Bukit Batok. Interestingly, Bukit Batok got its name from Malay word' BAKOT' meaning cough. In the early days, the hills had an impression that they were coughing. It is a nice place with sub-urban facilities like the Cold Storage Dairy Farm, factories and even granite quarries.
Choa Chu Kang is now a modern residential area with copious amenities. Harking back it was populated by Teochew settlers. It got its name from 'Kang Chu'. Elaborating it, 'Kan' means river while 'Chang' was the clan name of the first headman of plantations. During 19 centuries the area was infested with tigers and paper was planted along the river bank. There was old atop houses, Chinese kampongs and street hawkers in the older days.Moreover, Choa Chu Kang has all the facilities that one might look for. Firstly, it contains a sub-urban shopping mall which is just beside the MRT and bus interchange. For a change of scenery and wanted to escape busy, hectic schedules one can visit Chua Chu Kang park. Above all, there is a newly built sports complex to ensure that you spend your evening practicing your favorite game.
Hillview comprises of an upper class residential neighborhood, a variety of land property and private condominiums. The condominiums are on freehold lease. Hill view has an important location as it is home to four army camps which are Bukit Gombak Camp, Bukit Panjang Camp, Hill view Camp and Gombak Base.
There is a natural trail at Hill view, which attracts all the adventure loving people. It starts from the Bukit Gombak stadium up to Julian ridge ends on Chu Lin road. Another attraction place is Hill view mansion situated on top of Hill view hill. It is also known as green house and is rumored to be haunted. Opposite Hill view road is where you can find all the restaurants, cold storage market and other facilities
Lastly, District 23 has a sound transportation. In future Hill view MRT Station is also going to begin. Bukit Gombak in Hill view while Choa Chu Kang MRT and Yew Tee MRT in Choa Chu Kang. Likewise, in Bukit Panjang there are Bukit Panjang LRT and Choa Chu Kang MRT. On other hand, Bukit Batok MRT Station and Bus Interchange in Bukit Batok.
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