Secret Singapore: Exploring an abandoned royal palace I Istana Woodneuk 秘密新加坡：探索廢棄的皇家宮殿 (有中文字幕)

[@jasonbourne6531]

Pls don't go there at the moment, enforcement are there to catch trespassers.

[@crazybugger2145]

Dont really think thats the case

[@jasonbourne6531]

@@crazybugger2145 please go and find out

[@yellowmoon3232]

I thought you removed this? Why put it back?

[@shirosvlog733]

Is it because is still under Johor Bahru.

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@shirosvlog733 sg land got unlimited ownership one meh ?

[@fbasir8055]

There used to be another palace built just few years apart and not far from this woodneuk - the istana tyersall. With grand ballroom to fit 400 guests. It was demolished in 1935 after a fire breakout. The woodneuk in this video was built on new structure after being damaged by another fire incident. The original woodneuk was built back in 1870s for Sultan of Johore's Turkish bride given by the Ottoman empire.

[@ernestkj]

the Johore royals like foreign brides, don't they?

[@gungho9]

@@ernestkj yeah everyday you eat sambal you also get gelak so 'eat' something different if you can afford it. :)

[@ernestkj]

@@gungho9 fair enough! 😂

[@iqramsue6436]

@@gungho9now that's impressive how you put it. Lol

[@toursingaporeable]

Thank you Richard for doing so much to present excellent introduction of Singapore. The series are much more than travelling information. I recommend all Singaporeans to watch and appreciate your good work, and update ourselves about our country. Take care Richard during this pendemic time.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

So nice of you

[@CheikoSairin]

Although I visited Singapore Botanic Gardens many times but I did not know of the existence of an abandoned palace near the park. This is something that is very interesting to me because I am also interested in a place that has historical value. Thanks for sharing and keep it up your good work Mike. You got 1 Like from me. Greeting and Happy weekend.

[@weemingneo5155]

Excellent video sharing some of the few remaining "unknown" spaces in urbanized Singapore!

[@premavallipuram4922]

This place is history and it should really be preserved as heritage.Amazing architecture etc.

[@paecpc]

Never heard about it before, thanks for sharing a little history of 🇸🇬 ! Stay safe

[@soehian]

I’ve lived in this area for over forty years. I know where this place is. Forty years ago when things were less built up, it was pretty creepy going up that road beside it at night, much less the actual Istana itself. I’m surprised that you, a lao wai, managed to know about it and actually visited it. There are no clear trials or paths going into it. Good on you sir, subscribing.

[@soehian]

Btw, it is Istana Tyersall and Woodneuk house. They are two separate buildings. Istana Tyersall had a red roof and has burnt to the ground. It’s not physically there anymore. Woodneuk house, built for the sultans’s wife, has a blue roof. She also died in it.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@soehian she died in it?

[@soehian]

​@@fidelcatsro6948 yeah, apparently. The Sultan's 4th wife, Sultana Khadijah Khanum, died in Woodneuk according to the Asian Paranormal Investigators(API) site

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@soehian i see.. thanks for the info

[@DK-zw2zu]

The building was not in the state when I was a kid. Nature really took over.

[@monyet9999]

I read about this place on a sign in the botanical gardens, but didn't check it out. I thought it was closed to visitors! We are still under heavy covid lockdown here in Melbourne. Really loving the virtual tourism opportunities you are giving us 😁

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks! I think visiting is not encouraged, but a lot of people still go.

[@techniqueprimitivelife8972]

It's very nice place 👍

[@techniqueprimitivelife8972]

@@AsiaHikelopedia it's very nice place I like nature thank for your good video sharing🥰🙏☺️

[@DK-zw2zu]

It is closed to visitors as it is a private property. A warning against trespassers was published many years ago.

[@techniqueprimitivelife8972]

@@DK-zw2zu oh thanks

[@p01104]

wow, i've never heard of this place! it's so cool to see you explore :)

[@ScotInTheDot]

Been ruminating for a while in exploring Old Changi Hospital like this someday... Even the sheer history of that place during WWII - gives me chills!

[@simroysten7963]

The place is situated at Tyersall Ave where you see a gate with the Johor State Coat of Arms which similar with the Masjid Temenggong mosque gate at Telok Blangah Road opposite the Sentosa Gateway.

[@atmosphere95]

There are some amazing photos about Istana Woodneuk taken by Daniel Cheong at Flickr.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Yes. I link to it in the description!

[@EatAwayTV]

I was always under the impression istana woodneuk was off limits to visitors. Pleased you manage to get a nice hike given the rain these days.. Thanks for satisfying my curiosity 😄

[@fidelcatsro6948]

it is!! there was a police cordon when i went up the hill from holland road several yrs back!

[@monsterk4]

Great little adventure! Thanks a lot. I'm another local who had no idea about this place.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eddiehalim1517]

Not too long ago that ground was off limits. I'm not very sure if it still is.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@eddiehalim1517 yes i tried to go there few yrs back it had police cordon and warning..

[@auntagatha2509]

I love Singapore and spent my early years there. I can never understand people who say 3 days in Singapore is enough - there is much to see and you've just proved that point 😊👍

[@yurihahnjohari846]

Amazing! Love your content! Totally oblivious of this place.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@LIMKIMSEONGWEST]

Richard ,excellent work . Thank You

[@rext8949]

Surprising excursion. But terribly sad and depressing considering that at one time it must have been a a hub of social events and parties. The legal status of the place must be in limbo with the owners and their descendants untraceable. Hence the the lack of development by the Govt too.

[@sumaiyajafar9989]

That's pretty interesting. You just got a new subscriber 👍👍👍👍from Malaysia

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hayediary4908]

Oh I’ve never heard the place before, even I live in SG. Thank you for the explore. I’ll visit there someday. 아마도 ..

[@twinkles5035]

Thanks for the nice exploration trip. Really love it : ) Would love to try the restaurant too next time.

[@dfwnick5309]

Thanks for sharing Richard and welcome to Singapore..

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks! 😃

[@FSRain]

Nope, I dun love you as much as your wife does but I do appreciate the videos that you've put up, this is the 2nd video that I get to watch on your channel and it got me to subscribe!! It's great to see such exploration around Singapore.. I enjoy being in the nature just dunno how to film the experience the way I felt. though Istana Woodneuk is very overgrown with forestation, I think it is so beautiful, I can visualise how it had been before. I kinda love the footage that you took using your drone-cam, love how the tree tops looks!! Reminds me of my favourite veggie the broccoli!! in any case, I can spend time admiring trees and feeling tranquil and all the nice feelings when the fresh oxygen fill the lungs. Thank you for putting up this video!

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mr.electronicsdevicevlog9333]

Finally it published again thanks Bro.😁😄

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Welcome 😊

[@dlte239]

My goodness. "It's a bit pricier than you pay in other places" that's a HUGE understatement hahah. Menu lists $15 for dishes that are normally in the $3 range. Good video tho!

[@starcarter6592]

Why don’t you try sell it at $3 in the same location, provide same quality and ambience.

[@berttkltan]

Though it's @ Botanical Gardens but still too pricey for locals, we don't mind to pay a little bit more but not $15 for a local dish there..

[@lamemeshitface]

@@berttkltan Western dishes are actl cheaper to make than asian dishes... if you’ve been to the supermarket before. So your logic is slightly flawed

[@krischang4653]

I am a Singaporean and I don't even know this place exist

[@joshuachoo5180]

same here.

[@qingcai3482]

same here+2

[@sevenhenson3926]

Me too. But the situation is not too different when I've not seen some of the rich folks houses as well

[@eveteo7682]

Wonderful discovery! Thank you for the awesome sharing. :)

[@vinnysing1324]

Same sentiment as you, like to explore historical places 😁

[@CZedby]

Thank you for the lovely video! Have you hiked or biked around Pulau Ubin yet? There's a Chinese shrine to a German girl there with its own strange sad story.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Yes I have. Although I have not been to the shrine yet.

[@souqnarn]

Thanks, appreciate the effort. The designs were unique especially some of the craved on the entrance door. Please be careful when exploring private properties or old building ^_^

[@ww3032]

Nearby, there's an abandoned bruneian hostel. But it's fenced off and no visitors are allowed. Would be cool if you get a permit to explore there. Cheers.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Sounds cool!

[@lzh4950]

Heard it was for Bruneian students studying in Singapore but demand for that has dropped as education opportunities have grown for them back home. It sits on its embassy's land/property I remember, which would limit what Singapore can do with it I guess

[@missytootz9025]

Awesome video 👍👍👍. Im a Singaporean and i dont even know about this place.. hehe thank u for sharing.

[@BryanCheong]

Didn't even know this place existed, wonderful video

[@johnchang1226]

Oh! I am not even aware of the existence of such a place!

[@johntora1]

Don't come at night...😁👻

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@johntora1 naaaaah only cats there at night..

[@syarifahnajwa5491]

Me too .

[@sohfihamid4164]

its great for dinner parties!

[@kirra9152]

@@sohfihamid4164 it will take lots of renovation job though.

[@HugoQadri]

its not boring at all.. but it will be much better if u can discover more about that palace. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@peterding4958]

Fantastic. Very educational. I love history. I will be happy to know about the 2 minute shortcut.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@crosbyong]

Terima kasih! Learning something new. Will attempt to explore it soon.

[@zephyrbaldrs7246]

More than 40 years I live here, only now I know...thanks bro

[@jjyf78]

As a Singaporean, i didn't even know such a places, you're a great explorer! 🕵️‍♂️salute to you! 👏

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@letdoit]

Yes, me too. I also not aware there is such good place to explore

[@fidelcatsro6948]

thats because most of the place tend to be off limits to public cats like us here..

[@tanjames9849]

Check out another such building at Labrador. Just behind the Berlayar Beacon and on top of the hill slope. Not know if is still there after the park was built. Good possibility that it’s still there because it in the ‘jungle areas’ ... not at those bunkers areas which are now a tourist attraction. 50 yrs ago, as a boy, I use to explore this already run- down building. Don’t think the authority even know it existed. Come to Bukit Purmei, a small HDB estate, there’s a inconspicuous ‘kampung’ house smacks in the middle of the estate. Probably belongs to Malaysia owner. Won’t be surprise some residents staying here for 35 yrs also don’t know it’s there. Engchai Tan

[@serinamaaku7257]

Its a Singaporean owner staying at d kampung said..a friendly old couple..

[@farrahniza8148]

Which part of bukit purmei

[@AStarVlogs]

very nice place to visit in singapore! happy to see it from your point of view. :)

[@league_bw5040]

i went there last month , its a very interesting place but go with friends

[@jssl1982]

Hi，got any enforcement in there？

[@temasek65]

Glorious remains of a magnificent structure, hope the government preserves it!

[@LailaSuyat1025]

Wow now only I know this place. Thank you for sharing with us this video sir...

[@HemanthRajGplus]

I saw this place late last year and noped right out of there! The place seemed so creepy and overgrown with vegetation. I love how casually you seem to be strolling around this place!

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

It would have been creepy on my own, but there were some other people there.

[@eleanorwong1122]

Thank u, it's so interesting. You did very well with this video.

[@rachelyang3473]

Went there a few years ago with friends, directions in and out can be found online. But now there are notices being put up that the place is out of bounds legally

[@IRL-RAI]

Really sad to see such a historical place to be ruined by graffiti 😔 just hope that it would still be preserved for long

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Yeah. It's really been vandalised badly in the last few years.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

hope the Royalty will spend some money and fixing the place up again and hiring me as a security guard to take care of the place..wakwakwa

[@DK-zw2zu]

It is private property. If the owner (we all know who) does not want to maintain it, nothing can be done. It is a political sensitive issue to even discuss about it.

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@DK-zw2zu the owner still alive? lol just invest some money to rebuild it , sell it , still can get back money

[@aleximnmkamal442]

@@fidelcatsro6948 one person to guard not enough .. Count me in.. Haha.. Salam from JB

[@cecilialim8253]

Interesting and thanks for sharing😊🥰

[@anwaarmohd6498]

the most accessible nutmeg trees is at Fort Canning Park. Its next to the stairs on the way up to the archaelogical excavation site. Its on the right side of the red brick stair case. There is a little stand that labels the little tree.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks.

[@yapolloable]

that leather strap looks fine with the seiko tuna. Thanks for exploring places in my own country that i dont even know exist...

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

You certainly know your watches. I've had it about 15 years and didn't even know what model it was!

[@ketlee3940]

Thanks for making this video , me as a Singaporean myself have not been to the Istana Woodneuk.

[@crosbyong]

“If you really love me, just like my wife does...” almost clicked until you mentioned this. 😂

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Hahaha!

[@CrosbyStill]

Thks for sharing your exploration bro. Its a place I always wanted to explore but never get to do it. Hopefully in the near future i will get to do it. Have a great week ahead!

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Be aware, apparently it is off limits. I have added a note to warn people.

[@CrosbyStill]

@@AsiaHikelopedia Thks for the info bro. Maybe one day you can explore the WW2 tunnel up in Mount Faber where I used to explore in the early 70s as a kid n the back n front entrance is still there...

[@windsorus]

Nice! There is also a bombed shinto jinja area in the middle of MacRitchie reservoir. Looking on past photos it is very impressive but jungle also overtook it back, so the steps are no longer visible. =) Fort canning should have nutmeg tree. =)

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks for the tip.

[@eddiehalim1517]

Syonan Jinja is off limits. If you are stopped by any NParks enforcement officers, you'll likely be fined not less than $200.

[@mankin15]

Asia Hikelopedia yeah the shrine ruins are off limits now. Plus lot of snakes in that area!

[@toddrone]

since childhood riding the bus along that stretch of Holland Rd where the trees are tall and old.,.. I heard lots of stories about a big palace inside the forests around Botanic gardens,... just fascinating.

[@philipchai9107]

Richard, you could find nutmeg trees in the istana ground if they are still around. Cheers

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks. I'm aware of them, but its off-limits for now. I've found quite a few in other locations.

[@gwto7448]

15:26 I really like your sense of humour, esp. with your straight face.. Keep it up 👍 😂😂😂

[@palmtree_]

He is definitely open for more relationship

[@quay007]

If you hike from Botanical Garden UpTo Point 84, using the longer route, I mean climb up over the hill, not along the route usually used, there is a ruin of a concrete building. The size is not too big or small, moderate. That seems the only one building. Wonder who knew the owner.

[@tairandodx]

是廢墟探險耶！ 之前我也曾經去北投的廢棄飯店探險過 那種神秘感很有趣

[@BuddamSaranam]

Enjoy your contents. Keep up the good work.

[@cartoonfreak1980]

Thank you for the video... it is really an eye opener

[@MaverickEchoJuliet]

Nice video👍🏾 I enjoyed it very much

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Glad you enjoyed

[@songjiansem6394]

Support! I hope the recent news on trespassing won’t come with a significant consequences. It’s a good documentary!

[@九天玄女-i2u]

Wow! I didn't know Singapore got such a creepy abandoned 🏠 ??🤔 I want to explore it one day.

[@WiLLiSimply]

great content as usual...gd stuff!

[@gomosh6967]

Wow! I didnt know it historical place exist. Perhaps, you can go to Ubin Island (Pulau Ubin) to explore as well? :)

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

I have an Ubin video already!

[@gomosh6967]

@@AsiaHikelopedia Oh! My apology didn't notice you have Ubin video. Thank u. 😊

[@zephrongamer9535]

Thanks Uncle Richard, you provided a great insight into the video and do try visit all the historical places out there, STAY SAFE :)

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@namkul]

Were there any other groups when you visited? Can hear background voices captured omg 😨

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Yes

[@mr.electronicsdevicevlog9333]

Very nice video sir. Thank for sharing this I don't even know if there are abandoned palace in that area. Thanks.😁✌

[@cultusdeus]

The decay and vandalism, what a shame.

[@wt599313]

Hi Richard, thanks for sharing, May know which is the easier route which you used to walk out? Thanks,

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Enter from Tyersall Road. That is the shortest route. But be aware you are trespassing!

[@wt599313]

@@AsiaHikelopedia Thanks!

[@alamhijaualvin3672]

Mr Advanture man, 👍 you should have been lucky, there are big snake in the old istana compound , scary , thanks for your video

[@emilemacgillavry]

Nice video! Any tips on how to get there using the short route you took on your way out?

[@zeiss72]

Thanks for sharing this place as I didn’t even know it existed! Also, nice shots with the drone... perhaps could have gone higher to get a better sense how the place is overgrown and covered by the trees. 👍🏻

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

60m is the legal limit!

[@syarifahnajwa5491]

Hi Richard. Is your family aware of your whereabout? Is it safe? You all alone out there. Anyway another amazing video. Take care. Stay safe🙏

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

There were some more people there on the day I went, so it wasn't scary.

[@derrickng922]

谢谢分享。辛苦您了。：）

[@guyyankee78]

Evidence of Johore's sovereignty still exists in Singapore.

[@cookerymagic2167]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video. :)

[@sohkokhui8829]

Hi Richard , you can find many Nutmeg Trees🌳🌳🌳🌳 in Serangoon Community Park.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Cool, thanks

[@sohkokhui8829]

Welcome

[@Janggut40]

Hi. I really appreciate this ancient history. Thank you

[@daphytan6638]

great to know mate! i my self a singaporerean don't know there a beautiful place to look at! cheers mate! 👍🏼🙂

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

No problem 👍

[@AdventurousTrading]

Interesting exploration. Thanks.

[@TheKrazyKoala]

wow having lived in SG for 5 yrs, i've never heard of this place! Maybe I should do a video of this on my channel next time too :)

[@hiddenmemories450]

I heard that, the forest path leading to the premises was cordoned off by police in 2015. And I’m curious to know, whether it is still legal or illegal to trespassing.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

There was a private road which was blocked off, I think. And I'm not sure about legality. There were no trespassing signs or anything.

[@hiddenmemories450]

Ok. Thanks 😊

[@malikmohammed5469]

There is nutmeg trees at punggol but not sure whether still there or not

[@nickng7254]

That place sends chills down my spine. Never been there, never will.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

On your own at night, yes!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

naaaaaah i follow you for 50 dollars.. i bring my 2 guard cats along..they can smell poltergeists 50metres away..

[@marsitatulus4205]

Wowww 😲😲😲😲...Such beautiful Palace...👏👏👏...TKS FYI 👍👍👍

[@SingaporeSkaterSam]

There’s a national parks heritage nutmeg tree on Victoria Park Rd - it’s marked on google maps.

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Yes. I found it later.

[@luvnenvysyafiq]

Hi Richard, could you share what equipment and gear you usually use when hiking/trekking around Singapore?

[@samtan6966]

Hi Richard... Thx for sharing your video... Always interesting for a local lad like myself... May I ask what drone are you using? Thx & stay safe. Warmest regards.. Sam

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

No problem 👍 It's a Mavic Pro.

[@samtan6966]

@@AsiaHikelopedia nice! I used to own a dji 2 with gopro3... But sold it long ago as I lived in the east side... Alot of restrictions when the rules kick in. Thx again.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

he used a drone? i thought those were take with very long selfie poles..

[@yapyyv]

Cool, you manage to find it. I don't know its existence though I live in Singapore for 30 years

[@Eworm0008]

Hi Richard. One place to find the nutmeg trees is at ROM Fort Canning

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks.

[@tangochen66]

Thanks for bringing me there!

[@mohdfuad9061]

Thankyou fo ther nicevideo

[@michaeltey5138]

Tks, enjoy your video.

[@UncleAT]

👍 stuff. Place looks eerie though 😅

[@pllin240]

thanks for sharing 👍

[@AsiaHikelopedia]

Thanks for the visit

[@syarifahnajwa5491]

Thank you Richard. Not even aware of the existence of this Palace.As for Nutmeg Tree i can't help you. Bcos if the tree is in front me I wouldn't know.🤣😂Thanks for the mosquitoes repellent tips.Will look out for this nutmeg oil. Beware of dengue fever. Stay safe. God bless