Directions: Take bus 103, 109, 43, 70, 147, 76, 156, 70, 70M or 534 to Aft S’goon Nth Ave 1 turn right and walk down Phillips Ave, turning left onto Chuan Hoe Ave. Keep walking until you see the cemetery on your left. At the very least, when you’re out at night, we at TSL suggest you avoid trees, secluded buildings, and suspicious women with long hair covering their faces. The white house has been said to house evil spirits ever since it was abandoned in the seventies and the green house apparently holds evil spirits of a family who were burned in a fire, never allowing renovations to be completed. Standing at 75,470 sq metres or the equivalent of 10.7 football fields, Bright Hill Temple is the largest monastery in Singapore, with more than 90 years of history. In the heart of the compound lies a sinister human-sized chessboard of unknown age, likely built at the height of British colonialism. Even since then, it stayed abandoned, with locked gates and CCTV. Another urban legend features a boy who died near the Bedok North PIE. But if you’re one of those brave souls who’s always looking for new things to get your heart pumping then be my guest. This post was brought to you by Panasonic Singapore. The Singapore Land Authority manages state land and state properties. Abandoned buildings provide the best inspirations for haunted stories. Girls, you heard them from your dude friends and thanked your lucky stars for the comfort of your own homes. 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People have reported feeling like they were stared at and some have even returned home with scars. If you’re dropping in for a visit, take some time to learn more about their interfaith programmes or visit the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas. Feeling brave? The three houses are the red, white and green house. But every single time you stroll, cycle or jog past this yellow tower in the park, have you ever wondered if there’s a story behind it? I’m sure you’ve seen the skate park behind 313, but have you heard of the Xtreme Skatepark @ East Coast – a well kept secret of many local fashion photographers? They had a shortage of teachers and many students were sent overseas in an effort to educate the young. The slope leading up to the gates of the former Balestier Hill Secondary School. Head there during the golden hour in the evening as you might be able to catch the sunset. All rights reserved 2012 — 2020 TheSmartLocal.com. Passers-by also claim to have spotted bloodstains. Read all about an investigation into the area here. The abandoned black and white colonial house at a small hill beside Gallop Road is the former French embassy to Singapore, otherwise known as Atbara House. BONUS: On our way back from the water tank, we chanced upon this stack of logs on the way down. When the white Matilda House was set to be demolished, the story goes that three workers died trying to demolish it. Although dilapidated and in a state of ruin, the unguarded old Brunei Hostel draws in many looking for spooky late-night adventures – or rather, encounters. This means you can easily beam your Instaworthy #OOTDs and scenery shots into your device and post them online immediately! He threatened the king by sticking 7 needles in the tree and when it worked, he ran off with the cash and forgot to take the pins out. The area is reportedly haunted by his grandmother’s ghost. So put your phones down and do things the old school way for a day! I would say this to Scott Morrison’s face: ‘’You abandoned me, and tens of thousands of Australians like me,’” he added. Read more about St John’s Island in our Southern Island guide. Well, now you can do so for free at MOCA. Abandoned in Singapore The incident happened 3 years back, and it took this long to bring the culprit to court because of the legalities and complications involved. Computer's left on, trampolines collecting dust, my friends and I go see what remains. All you’ll need is to be willing to walk a little, and you’ll find yourself in pockets of Singapore you never knew existed. Singapore was one of those destinations. Directions: Take bus 52, 162, 162M or 410 to Bef Bright Hill Tp, and you won’t be able to miss this huge temple. They are passed down and sometimes warped by each generation. If that’s not enough, the sight of an abandoned car and restaurant located right within the vicinity of Johore Battery would! It was precisely at this Amber Beacon Tower that the poor lady was brutally gang-raped by a group of thugs and subsequently stabbed to death, while her boyfriend was knocked unconscious. Height seekers, this is the perfect place for you. I didn’t know this, or perhaps I blatantly chose to ignore it because I live nearby, but Bedok is apparently a literal ghost town. There have been rumours about this place being haunted, but, as is always the case, nothing seems to have been proven yet. Avoid the forests. Whether you believe those stories or not, security guards have been heard to have spoken about how the place comes alive at night and have also mentioned hearing screams coming from the “10 Courts of Hell” area. A relic from the past, this old school watermelon playground will bring back the feels as you reminisce about playing catching and blind-mice at your void deck playground. And since you’re there, you might as well take a walk along the reservoir, taking the time to appreciate the beauty of nature in its fullest. It is the 105th school built by the government. Take your time to admire the view of the area from up high! There have been endless horror stories from these 3 houses and many thrill seekers go there to get their adrenaline pumping. There have been rumours that Haw Par Villa is where one of the gates to hell lies. At the end of Tanglin Hill lies an abandoned Brunei Hostel, untouched and uninhabited for more than 25 years. (For obvious reasons, there are no photos of Tekong. The red is a chalet at Pasir Ris, the white is Matilda House in Punggol and the green is Hillview Mansion. Have you ever thought that Singapore was too small, and that you’re always trying to find new places to go to? So here’s our definitive list of 13 of the spookiest places in Singapore and the stories behind these famous ghost legends. Previously known as Kaimin Public School and Jiemin Primary School (a merged school between Quan Min Primary and Jie Gu School after the Bukit Ho Swee fire but the latter resurrected in 1985 at Yishun), it was … Address: 27 Cosford Road, Singapore 499549 Just like most other cameras in the Panasonic LUMIX series, the GF8 has built-in wifi. Surrounded by overgrown grass and carpets of dried leaves, however, this place would give any adventure junkie a thrill. Or lack thereof. This is a dynamic list and may never be … Primary schools are typically mixed-sex , though there are a number of single-sex schools. Don’t say I didn’t warn you though. When we reached here, the first thing that come out of our mouths was “A-maze-ing!”. Grab your camera and get shooting! Best of all, they’re all free and accessible. Here are 12 places in Singapore guaranteed to make your friends’ jaws drop. Take a view from one of the surrounding flats and be wowed by the sheer magnitude of this place. 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The red house remains abandoned, the white is now off limits to visitors, and the green has been demolished. Three clansmen from China later bought it and donated it to Hokkien clans to use as a burial ground. Address: 27A Loewen Road, Singapore 248839 “I am old-school. posted a video to playlist TSL Things To Do In SG — with Lydia Hunter. Just South East of Sentosa, the island is a big hit with would-be fishermen and nature lovers, with white sandy beaches, clear waters, and vibrant plant life. The second picture is just wrong. Take the winding climb up, then take your time to fully immerse yourself in the view of the area. We’ve conquered Bukit Brown before, and you can do it too – check out our photojournal here. After you’re done channeling your inner artist, drop by the MOCA cafe for lunch, or take a short hike towards Dempsey to eat at one of the other cafes. After closing in 1997, it remained abandoned for more than a decade. George Henry Brown, who arrived in Singapore by ship in the 19th century, owned this plot of land and used it to grow coffee. Sep 6, 2015 - There are several schools in Singapore that have been left abandoned for years. Some said … The area is currently being used by the SAF to conduct Urban Warfare training. Cross the road and walk up Ridley Park until you reach Loewen Road. It was established in 1968 and declared opened in 1969. Neither do I. It’s majestic and grand, and looks like something out of a travel photoshoot. Nope? Boys, you shared them in your bunks and then didn’t sleep at night. Surrounded by houses and a bunch of trees near Portsdown Road, the water tank looked like an abandoned UFO in the middle of a forest. It was built in 1979 and named after Mr Neo Tiew, a man who was popular at that time among the locals and the British for his contributions in developing Chua Chu Kang. I won’t say in print what I wouldn’t say to someone’s face. Graffitied walls, shattered windows and dusty floors are a dead giveaway on this place’s inhabitants. Directions: Take bus 32, 100, 105, 111, 145, 147, 196, 198 or 970 to Blk 8, follow traffic down until you see SPC, then turn left and you will see the Cemetery on the right. Fret no more, we’ve compiled a list of places so unique, you won’t feel like you’re in Singapore anymore. Long, long ago (or to be precise, in 1988), Upper Thomson Secondary School moved to new premises and was renamed North View Secondary School. The king of the banana trees was apparently planted here and someone, looking to strike gold, prayed to the banana tree hoping to win the lottery. Respect the cemetery’s serenity and peace, and revel in its beauty instead. Address: 9 Commonwealth Lane, Singapore 149551 Currently the hospital is completely vacant and has been for several years. Rumours have been spread that the Japanese used this place to torture POWs rather than to treat them and since then there have been screams and shadows heard amongst the halls of the hospital. Address: 3 Westbourne Road, Singapore 138943 In Singapore’s early days, Sembawang was home to the Nee Soon Rubber estate. Oct 30, 2012 - Not all abandoned places are haunted...and not all haunted places are abandoned. Some joggers have since complained about hearing ghostly wailing at night, and an invisible force pulling them toward to waters while on their runs at the reservoir. The old building was converted to Seletar Institute (like, you know, Millennia Institute), but was closed in 1996. Naturally, with such an interesting background, there are bound to be rumours of ghosts lurking. Level 6, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, #11-01, Singapore 018906 There Is A New Yayoi Kusama Exhibition With B&W Paintings And Chio Mirrored Installations To Check Out 16 January - 06 March 2021 , 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Upon reaching the destination, the drivers get the fright of their lives when they count “hell notes” in their final payment! There’s also an abandoned hut on a hill near Kaki Bukit – the site of numerous hangings. The camp had blocks including a hospital, psychiatric branch, and a “Dead House” where bodies of deceased soldiers were kept before being dispatched for burial. The banana tree died and the spirit of the king lingered on, and continues to haunt the area to this day. Beds in the recruit’s former bunk often shake for no reason and some people even report hearing his voice at night. As we walked along the road, the imagery evoked a sense of ersatz nostalgia. Directions: Take bus 61, 166, 167, 196 or 197 to Blk 3 at Neil Road, then turn left and walk towards the junction, where you’ll see Everton Road to your left. Cue Yin Foh Kuan Cemetery, the last surviving Hakka cemetery in Singapore. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) tracks the vacancy rate for private homes that are completed, while the Ministry of Law's Public Trustee' s Office administers the estates of deceased persons. Practicing at least once a week, his passion for this sport really shone over the short chat we had with him. How can we forget the recent string of suicides committed at Bedok Reservoir as well, where 5 bodies were found in 5 months? Directions: Take bus 138 to SCDF Nee Soon Camp bus stop, walk towards Mandai Rd Track 7 and turn towards Upper Seletar Reservoir. You may now check this desolated location off your photography bucket list! Directions: Travel to carpark C at Pasir Ris Park, where you should see 5 Drunken Rabbits, turn right when you reach the cycling path, and enjoy the stroll to the maze garden which will be on your right. There are also a number of watchful statues at the graves, likely a reference to the Sikh and Indian bodyguards of wealthy Singaporeans in the old days. Directions: Take a bus to 191 before Whitechurch Rd. Looking at these two playgrounds, I’m glad that Singapore decided to retain these old playgrounds, keeping our heritage alive. In the early 1950s, Brunei was a very poor nation. Phone: 6514 0510, The opinions expressed by our users do not reflect the official position of TheSmartLocal.com Renting a house near the beach would be the perfect getaway. The scariest one of the stories I’ve heard is set in Bedok Block 99. Abandoned HDB block. Apparently a third door was built in the bunk to let his spirit out but he continues to roam the halls. There are also tales of a “kindly” ghostly woman in white who turns up at night. That was my first thought when I saw this temple. Directions: Located in Tampines Central Park, drop at Blk 945 and walk towards Blk 856F. Lim Chu Kang estate residents sometimes claim to have seen female banana tree spirits, or pontianak, appearing outside apartment windows – hunting for victims to mutilate and devour. Now that we’ve given you 12 places that you’ve never seen before, you can tell your friends about these places. Not only do they make for a great photo backdrop, this setting doesn’t look like we’re anywhere near the city at all. Japanese cemetery – where fallen ninjas and samurais lie. Be sure to come by on an empty stomach, because there is an abundance of cafes around Portsdown Road. Under the Compulsory Education Act which came into effect on 1 January 2003, all children have to start attending primary school … However, you might be in for something a little more sinister. Think you’re safe from pontianaks? We think this landmark is one of the most frightening – it reminds us all that there are times when human nature is darker and more violent than any ghost story. Apparently, on 20 July, 2014, the father, Chan Chai-wai, picked his 11-year-old son from a boarding school for children with special needs. The former Braddell-Westlake Secondary School has been abandoned since 2005, and similar to other abandoned places, eerie vibes here are at an all time high. Even in a tiny but highly urbanised country like Singapore, you will be surprised that there are many abandoned and empty buildings around. Address: Blk 856F Tampines Street 82, Singapore 526856 Address: 321 Braddell Rd, Singapore 579708 Phone: 6514 0510, The opinions expressed by our users do not reflect the official position of TheSmartLocal.com Address: 88 Bright Hill Rd, Singapore 574117 Address: Upper Seletar Reservoir Park All vessels heading into Singapore were forced to call at this port before passing through to the mainland. All pictures in this article are taken with the Panasonic’s latest compact, the LUMIX GF8 camera, which has built-in Wifi connectivity, allowing us to post Instagram pictures on the go! Let us know in the comments! I don’t know about you but I’d rather stay away from all these places. It sounds harmless, but the Singapore Paranormal Investigators once set up camp there to scope out potential supernatural disturbances – only to have the batteries in their equipment drain without explanation. Her adulterous husband moved into the house with his mistress and later had a son who complained about being bullied by his “older brother.” The family also claimed to have heard cupboard doors banging at night. Cases of abandoned babies remain relatively rare in Singapore, with just 21 babies found dumped by their parents between 2006 and 2015.. Read more at straitstimes.com. On paper, this place seems like a good idea. Although dilapidated and in a state of ruin, the unguarded old Brunei Hostel draws in many looking for spooky late-night adventures – or rather, encounters. It appears to be your average neighbourhood, but if the stories that have been told are anything to go by, it apparently has a rather shady past. This time, they’ve got some flamboyant company – visitors sometimes spot an old lady in a red cheongsam, fanning herself while sitting atop a tombstone. One of the first secondary schools set up after Singapore gained independence, the school catered to the education and development needs of the children in the Hillview, Woodlands, Teck Whye and Bukit Batok areas. Even though the plantations have since been cleared to make way for flats and industrial buildings, the spirits remain. or its staff. The Tanglin Barracks were home to military troops in Singapore but was captured by the Japanese during WWII and said to have housed Australian POWs. Singapore's public schools come under the purview of the Ministry of Education.Singapore has many primary schools and secondary schools, as well as junior colleges, centralised institutes, polytechnics and universities providing tertiary education.. That’s right, an entire estate of rubber trees, also known as pontianak magnets. Tiong Bahru Primary School (Tiong Bahru). Address: 201 Pasir Ris Road, 519147 You’ve heard of Da Vinci and Van Gogh, but how well do you know our Asian artists? EVERYBODY has heard the horror stories from Tekong. Cholera and leprosy were a big deal in the late 19th century, so St John’s Island was converted into a quarantine station and burial ground. The first picture is scary. Address: 1220 East Coast Parkway, 468960 The island was also used as a penal settlement for political prisoners and gangsters. Check out a clip from the movie below.). Scores of photographers, graffiti artists and explorers have had their go touring this compound. For once, you can take a walk around school without worrying about not completing your homework! Before reaching the Seletar Rocket Tower, you’ll be treated to the wonderful sight of Seletar Reservoir, with fishermen trying to catch fish and monkeys roaming around. The pictures are pretty creepy, to be honest. Directions: Take bus 111 or 132 to Bef Chatsworth Rd. If you’ve already eaten, you can still take your time and wander among the lanes and admire the old colonial houses, some of which have been converted into art studios. Opened in 1965, this was the campus of Upper Thomson Secondary School before it was converted into Seletar Institute in 1988. During the Japanese occupation, the Imperial Army took over and used the island to house prisoners-of-war (POWs) en masse. It is up to each individual to believe… This is a list of secondary schools in Singapore. Abandoned school~ Visited an abandoned school in the middle of Kuala Lumpur last saturday.I actually been to this school eight years ago ,before it was abandoned… Know any other Singapore ghost stories? Most secondary schools in Singapore offer 4-year Express course (Special course for SAP schools) or 5-year courses leading up to the GCE O-level examination. Join us as we feed the urban myth and take a walk into the supernatural. But these are the stories we sit around telling each other when we try to scare one another during chalet outings. 219 Kallang Bahru, #04-00 Chutex Building, Singapore 339348. In Soweto some of the deregistered schools – among them Hlengiwe Secondary and Thulari Secondary – are empty. The ever-present pontianaks have also been sighted amongst the branches. Wow. It’s probably an abandoned place more steeped in history and memories than any paranormal activity. An island city-state off southern Malaysia, Singapore has a population of 5.607 million (2016). Schools in Singapore are well-known for offering a high quality of education to students. Watch how they did so in the video below. We then did our research on them to uncover their origins to provide more insight into each one – and we’ve ranked them spookiness from “meh” to “spine-tingling”. Got your attention didn’t I? Years back, a couple was strolling around this area in the night. If you like big guns, pay the Johore Battery a visit because this is definitely one of the biggest guns we’ve ever seen in our lives, let alone in Singapore. If you’re looking for a new camera to up your Instagram game, all photos in this article are captured by the Panasonic LUMIX GF8. If that isn’t scary enough, other people have said that the statues are actually dead humans covered with wax. Getting lost in the sea of hedges, we popped out here and there, unleashing the kids in us as we lost ourselves deep within the maze. Only in Singapore. Deep within the recesses of the Lim Chu Kang area lies an abandoned HDB estate that’s probably the closest thing Singapore has to its very own Chernobyl. Its currently a tourist hotspot that depicts various aspects of Chinese Mythology. The wifi connectivity also acts as a remote camera control so you can be your own hands-free photographer. Not many people know about St John’s island and even less know about its gruesome history. What do a barber shop, provision shop and an aunty doing her laundry have in common? Address: 825B Chuan Hoe Ave, 549853 A compact camera with interchangeable lens, built around a 16 megapixel sensor. If that wasn’t enough, evil laughter has been heard ringing through the cemetery at night – though why anyone would want to be there at that hour is beyond me. The tale begins with a jilted wife who committed suicide with her son after writing “It’s not over, darling” on the walls in blood. Here’s where you go if you’ve ever wondered how it would feel to as small as a mouse. You can’t miss it. Every country has their fair share of horror stories. 9 Biggest  Unsolved Crimes in Singapore History, The 16 biggest disasters that shook Singapore, The Singaporean Gentleman’s Guide To Treating A Lady, 11 Signs To Determine If Your Singaporean Girlfriend Is A Keeper, Perspective: Why young Singaporeans think their lives suck, 25 Things You can be Sure Only True Blue Singaporeans Will Understand, Singapore Office Development in Singapore has happened so rapidly, many of us don’t even realise how nearly all the kacang puteh peddlers have disappeared. It’s bigger, better and definitely cooler than the one at Somerset! Think again – these bloody banshees live in rubber trees as well. They’re all immortalised as murals at Everton Road! Most of us know St John’s Island as the place for a relaxing getaway. The Only Abandoned Secondary School In Singapore You Can Explore. Even today, people hear screams coming from the board at night. Watch out – she teleports! They vouched with certainty that she exists after having spent an hour chatting with her. Changi Hospital has gone from being a British owned hospital to being captured by the Japanese in WWII and used as a healthcare facility for prisoners of war to being used by Commonwealth Forces before being passed on to the SAF to treat servicemen. This poster is of a movie loosely based on hauntings in Tekong. Changi Beach was used as the site of the infamous Sook Ching massacre during WWII and many people say the souls of the innocent slain continue to roam the beach, weeping and wailing in the night. The Yellow Tower has been said to be haunted since. A lady with long hair has been spotted sitting in the branches of surrounding trees. This list includes notable boarding schools (where some or all pupils study and live during the school year). The former Braddell-Westlake Secondary School has been abandoned since 2005, and similar to other abandoned places, eerie vibes here are at an all time high. See more ideas about haunted places, abandoned places, abandoned. Walk up Whitechurch Rd until you see Westbourne Road on the left,and you’ll see the water tank on your right. There probably isn’t much to actually fear here. But in all seriousness, this cemetery houses 910 tombstones that contain the remains of members of the Japanese community in Singapore, including civilians, soldiers and convicted war criminals executed in Changi Prison. Due to the advancement of technology, not many kids will appreciate these places for what they are anymore. When we reached, we met Khayle, a rollerblader capable of performing gravity defying stunts. You can find out more about what Singaporeans think on our Haw Par Villa review page. The white house has been said to house evil spirits ever since it was abandoned in the seventies and the green house apparently holds evil spirits of a family who were burned in a fire, never allowing renovations to be completed. TheSmartLocal.com posted a video to playlist TSL Things To Do In SG — with Lydia Hunter. It has bungalows and a holiday camp for stressed-out city-dwellers. It is a global financial center with a multicultural population. And in another undisclosed part of Singapore apparently lies an abandoned HDB estate that looks distinctly haunted. The fact that not many people visit this attraction gives it a very eerie and creepy vibe in the evenings. The Anglo-Chinese School (ACS), is a family of Methodist schools in Singapore and Indonesia founded in 1886 by Bishop William Fitzjames Oldham as an extension of the Methodist Church.Anglo-Chinese School is usually abbreviated as "ACS," with the Anglo-Chinese Junior College abbreviated as "ACJC.
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