Bukit Gombak Housing Estate
Introduction
Bukit Gombak is located at the West-central part of Singapore. Bukit in Malay means “hilly” and Gombak mean a collection of something. This is a hilly neighborhood consisting of two hills which stands at 113 meter and 133 meter tall. They are Singapore’s Second and Third tallest hills after Bukit Timah Hill.
This residential area is part of Chua Chu Kang Group Town Council. Bukit Gombak is a small town which is self-sufficient and is filled with HDB, condominiums and recreational facilities.
One of Singapore’s popular tourist attractions is Little Guilin is located 5 minutes away from Bukit Gombak Mrt station. It is called Guilin as it resembles the real Guilin in China. It was previously a disused granite quarry which is then converted into a park. It is also a popular place where couples shoot their wedding photos.
Bukit Gombak is located at the West-central part of Singapore. Bukit in Malay means “hilly” and Gombak mean a collection of something. This is a hilly neighborhood consisting of two hills which stands at 113 meter and 133 meter tall. They are Singapore’s Second and Third tallest hills after Bukit Timah Hill.
This residential area is part of Chua Chu Kang Group Town Council. Bukit Gombak is a small town which is self-sufficient and is filled with HDB, condominiums and recreational facilities.
One of Singapore’s popular tourist attractions is Little Guilin is located 5 minutes away from Bukit Gombak Mrt station. It is called Guilin as it resembles the real Guilin in China. It was previously a disused granite quarry which is then converted into a park. It is also a popular place where couples shoot their wedding photos.
Transportation: are made easy via Bukit Gombak, Bukit Batok and Choa Chu Kang MRT stations along the North-South Line. There are also numerous bus services available here. Major expressway like BKE, KJE and PIE will allow vehicle owners easy access to many parts of Singapore. Driving to central business district and Marina Bay shopping district will take you about 25 minutes.
Recreational facilities in the neighborhood include Bukit Gombak Sports Hall and stadium, Bukit Gombak Town Park, Bukit Gombak Community Center and Bukit Gombak Clubhouse.
Shopping Malls nearby include Ten Mile Junction, West Mall, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Jurong Point, Jcube and many more to cater for all your needs. Over here there are retail shops, supermarkets, salons, cinemas and many more to cater for all your needs. For more shopping, dining and entertainment purposes you can drive down to the Marina Bay Shopping District which is about 25 minutes away.
Recreational facilities in the neighborhood include Bukit Gombak Sports Hall and stadium, Bukit Gombak Town Park, Bukit Gombak Community Center and Bukit Gombak Clubhouse.
Shopping Malls nearby include Ten Mile Junction, West Mall, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Jurong Point, Jcube and many more to cater for all your needs. Over here there are retail shops, supermarkets, salons, cinemas and many more to cater for all your needs. For more shopping, dining and entertainment purposes you can drive down to the Marina Bay Shopping District which is about 25 minutes away.
Restaurants: Foodies can head towards the famous eateries and restaurants along Bukit Batok Central, Choa Chu Kang Central and over at Upper Bukit Timah Road.
Education: The primary educational institutions around include Dazhong Primary School, LianHua School, St Anthony’s Primary School, Bukit View Primary School and Hong Kah Primary School. The Secondary Schools in the neighborhood include Hillgrove Secondary School, Swiss Cottage Secondary School, Bukit View Secondary School and Dunearn Secondary School.
Education: The primary educational institutions around include Dazhong Primary School, LianHua School, St Anthony’s Primary School, Bukit View Primary School and Hong Kah Primary School. The Secondary Schools in the neighborhood include Hillgrove Secondary School, Swiss Cottage Secondary School, Bukit View Secondary School and Dunearn Secondary School.
Healthcare: For medical consult, you can head General Practitioner Clinics, Bukit Batok Polyclinic, St Luke’s Hospital, Jurong Hospital, National University Hospital and Tan Tock Seng Hospital in the area to provide specialist healthcare services for the residents.
Places of worship: These include Wu Lui Sien Sze Temple at 6 Bukit Batok Street 21, Tong Tien Kung Temple at 8 Bukit Batok Street 21, Sri Arulmigu Murugan Temple at 281 Jurong East Street 21, Grace Assembly of God at 1 Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 and Lembaga Pentadbir Masjid Ar-Raudhah Mosque at 30 Bukit Batok East Avenue 2.
Places of worship: These include Wu Lui Sien Sze Temple at 6 Bukit Batok Street 21, Tong Tien Kung Temple at 8 Bukit Batok Street 21, Sri Arulmigu Murugan Temple at 281 Jurong East Street 21, Grace Assembly of God at 1 Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 and Lembaga Pentadbir Masjid Ar-Raudhah Mosque at 30 Bukit Batok East Avenue 2.
Conclusion
Bukit Gombak is located at Central part of Singapore’s Western District. It is a small town area now filled with commercial buildings, shopping malls, HDB flats and prestigious residential condominiums which are highly sought after by locals and expats.
Bukit Gombak is located at Central part of Singapore’s Western District. It is a small town area now filled with commercial buildings, shopping malls, HDB flats and prestigious residential condominiums which are highly sought after by locals and expats.
Did you know?
1. Bukit Gombak used to be mined for Granite. The Little Guilin here is actually the old abandoned granite quarry remains.
2. Chureito at Bukit Batok Park
In the park there is this flight of 135 steps which leads to the old Chureito site which is a memorial for the Japanese soldiers that died in the war. Back then the Japanese Commander Lieutenant General Yamashita chose this location as the battle was fought fiercest here. This Japanese memorial was named Syonan Chureito. The ashes of the Japanese soldiers who died in the war were buried here. Behind this Japanese Memorial there was another British Memorial for the British soldiers who died in the war. There used to be a Japanese shrine beside the memorial too. After the war, the memorials and shrine were destroyed.
1. Bukit Gombak used to be mined for Granite. The Little Guilin here is actually the old abandoned granite quarry remains.
2. Chureito at Bukit Batok Park
In the park there is this flight of 135 steps which leads to the old Chureito site which is a memorial for the Japanese soldiers that died in the war. Back then the Japanese Commander Lieutenant General Yamashita chose this location as the battle was fought fiercest here. This Japanese memorial was named Syonan Chureito. The ashes of the Japanese soldiers who died in the war were buried here. Behind this Japanese Memorial there was another British Memorial for the British soldiers who died in the war. There used to be a Japanese shrine beside the memorial too. After the war, the memorials and shrine were destroyed.
