Cycling inside Bukit Brown Cemetery

Since 2011, this Chinese cemetery is in the limelight after our government has announced to build a 8 -lane road cutting across this old cemetery. Many Singapore and nature lovers are concern over the long term effect of this modernization. There are numerous blogs, websites and news dedicated to this lovely site.

For me, after about a year without a bicycle, I decided to buy a used fold able bike recently. This bike is a Dahon Vitesse D7. I brought it to the cemetery and ride the vast open land. After turning from the usual busy Lornie road, this place suddenly bring you to another world. It is so peaceful. I do not personally believe in haunting. People bring their dogs there daily for a walk and the vast greenery is amazing. Wild life like birds are abundant too.

Personally, I think this place should be preserved. I think most Singaporeans or PRs will not bother about this historical place. Concerns over when to buy the next property or which "top" school the children will go are their main worry. Nevertheless, having a old Chinese cemetery in the heart of the city island is something special which no artificial parks like the Gardens by the bay can replace.

The ride around the whole cemetery with hilly slopes is very enjoyable. The total distance on all the paved road is about 5km.

I will continue to explore this place before the destruction comes.
Photo with bicycle are taken by Samsung Note II. The rest are by OM-D Olympus