Woodlands

Introduction

Woodlands is the regional centre of Singapore's North Region, sitting roughly 25 kilometres north of the city centre. It is the densest planning area in the northern part of the country, so expect a busy, built-up town rather than a quiet outlying village.

Use Woodlands as your base for the north: it works as a regional hub, with the density that comes from being the area's main centre. The source gives little on individual neighbourhoods or sights, so treat this as a starting point and explore the town's character on the ground.

Three days in Woodlands

Day one: Start in Woodlands itself, the northern town that gives this part of Singapore its name, and use it as your base for the days ahead. Get your bearings on foot before ranging further, since Woodlands sits within the North Region and everything here is reached from it.

Day two: Head out from Woodlands into the wider North Region. It is the northern stretch of Singapore, so plan your day around what the region offers rather than crossing the island.

Day three: Use Woodlands once more as your starting point, filling any gaps left from the first two days. The town works as the anchor for a short stay in this corner of Singapore.