Hiking to the highest point in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve | Simon Says

New year, same old me. Today, I'm fixing to climb Singapore's highest point in all of Singapore @Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. It sounds epic, and it is - but not because of the elevation (194 meters) or the stairs along the path (3 zillions by my count). It's epic because of the scenery, and the effort it takes in equatorial weather. Loved every bit of it, and I just want more, more, MORE!
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[@jamilrahman6967]

Still cracks me up with how you’re able in making it humorous/funny descriptions on your walks,discovering Singapore.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

😁 Keeping it entertaining for y’all!

[@princess123456789abc]

Just went there today and it was really crowded, but as soon as you head further out towards dairy farm after the submit, the crowd dies down, and it was such a great way to start my Sunday, loved your video❤️

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Yeah, folks don’t seem to care too much for the infinite staircases on the way to dairy farm park... Again, sparing a thought to the people who actually built those staircases!!

[@vincenthahn2492]

Great video, especially your reflection on the blissful solitude solo-hiking offers. Keep up this type of video :)

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Great! These are fun to make!

[@andychong4585]

Bro..I like the your appreciation comment about the stairs that were built for this climb☝.. a good reminder too to all climbers n exploring board walks..etc around the island park works ..which takes hard labour work under very hot n humid conditions to painstakingly set it up n construct them. Glad u enjoy ed yr climb.🤛😅

[@ToldByAbe]

The editing and storytelling is excellent! I like it a lot, plus the sound effects and everything, so extra and enjoyable video! 🙌

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you very much, I appreciate this! 🤜🤛

[@IZTheOne]

It's been raining for days here. Good video as usual, hiking/walking is a great hobby to do in Singapore. If you like walking it's perfect since we have lots of parks and park connectors.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Indeed! Always fun to go into the woods!

[@rishabhkumar2872]

You have inspired me to be in solitude and go on hikes like this...Well done..Keep inspiring and doing what you are doing...Cheers mate..

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Highly recommend. Works wonders for me, at least. Let me know how it goes for you!

[@AlleyCat888]

Another good video Simon, well done! Good story telling esp the part about reverie, I hope to achieve that one day, even ever so temporarily.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Nah stop it! You are doing great stuff, man! We all have our own styles and quirks, and I really enjoy your videos as well!

[@kohjunkee3309]

Thank you for helping me explore Singapore thru you....( I am a handicap)..love all your good interesting funny, happy videos

[@SimonSaysCanada]

My genuine pleasure. Have you explored Labrador Park? It’s the one place with paved paths and flat ground that is accessible for anyone, and it’s a beautiful park.

[@sallyltan]

Just watched this. I do walks on my own too. Love that you call the shots, not having to worry about anybody else and you just walk without a care in, from, of?? the world. You are the angmo, I'm the china. 🙂

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Been a little while since I’ve been out on my own. That’s what I’ll be doing today - head for the forest with a backpack and no particular plan!

[@sallyltan]

@@SimonSaysCanada great plan!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

😄

[@sodboyy4989]

Might be moving to Singapore from west coast of Canada in July. Your videos have been great to watch and have really helped make the choice a bit easier. Thanks.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Good!! Don’t hesitate to ask questions either in the comments or via email! Always glad to help a fellow traveller make the pilgrimage!

[@carrioncharles]

Thanks for reigniting my interest in doing the Bukit Timah trail. Could really the sense of quiet you experienced on the trail. Your videos are getting better in editing... Keep up with the great content!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I enjoyed that trail very much - legs were definitely sore the next day, though! Thanks for the good words.

[@stefk]

haha within the first 30 seconds i'm already laughing....good job not surprised you love nature as a Canadian...mmm love the relaxing nature music as it rains

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Good song, huh? Ons of my favorites. It’s called “The Wisdom of Trees”.

[@stanley013]

Manz like a cool story-teller. Thanks dude

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Stories are fun to tell!

[@JOXER-TV]

WOW! Awesome video Bro.. love it

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@JOXER-TV]

@@SimonSaysCanada it's my pleasure , to know you and your videos

[@phng8316]

What a lighting strike at the ending part..😱

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Had to change pants that day...

[@abinandannaik4747]

You are getting more and more creative with each upload. Awesome 👌

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you! Hopefully, I don’t go too far into weird impressionistic abstractism years from now 😅

[@kohweeyau3466]

Really enjoy your video and your sense of humour.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you very much!

[@irwanibrahim1057]

Insightful yet amusing. Subscribed! Thank you for sharing man!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Hey, thanks for the support!

[@rommelflores2618]

I'm just proud to went there 2 weekends ago starting with Rifle Range and this Bukit Timah I really enjoyed it, was the highlight of my trip to Singapore, when I go back in the near future I want to go to other nature areas such as Pasir Ris, Tampines, Sungei Buloh and Fort Canning. Cheers mate!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

All good destinations!!

[@rommelflores2618]

@@SimonSaysCanada Yes it is!

[@MoonLight-lb5be]

Awesome!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Yay!

[@CaptKenneth]

Thank you for your video, new subscriber here and new hiker here. Singaporean but never been here. Thanks for the video! Never knew this place even existed. 😍

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Many paths to explore there! You’ll have a great time. Don’t forget to bring water!

[@faizwong5326]

Well done! Like the crashing g and shooting effect!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you! Hopefully you enjoyed the peace and quiet that came later on too 😊

[@koloman4034]

awesome !!!!!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Appreciate the love!

[@EasternKalogeros]

An excellent and lovely video :)

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you very much indeed.

[@danielhusain7570]

Laying here in my room in Chinatown,SG. 2nd day here, feeling really stoked for the walk now!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I envy all the new things your about to explore around SG!

[@davekiat]

You can do a a 12km hike from Bukit Timah hill to MacRitchie Reservoir Park. You hit the right notes, I am the happiest guy when I finish my run and the skies open up. It brings back childhood memories of playing in the rain.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Right??? Getting drenched in the rain after a long day of exercise is the absolute best!

[@tanalvin3440]

Chanced upon your videos, and love your creativity, videography, content and of course humor! Keep it up! From your new viewer and subscriber.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thanks for the kind words and support! Really appreciate it!

[@librsuriah6984]

Hi Simon I'm your new subscriber I loves your video so much especially this one cos I'm a nature lovers

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Welcome aboard! I grew up in ths thick forests of Canada and the south-east Asia jungles, although different, are where I feel the most at home so far! Many, many more outdoors adventures coming! Thanks for watching!

[@Ndaa9_9]

before i go i watch your video first haha

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Worth going!

[@davidhimura6409]

well done Simon ,keep it up.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you, I will if you keep watching them!

[@SrBuenGenio]

Dude. Awesome. You just made 165m ASL/AWL go a long way! :) Literally thinking about going on a night hike now

[@SimonSaysCanada]

That sounds like a fun idea!

[@SprinkleofWilly]

Great editing! I have not been there before and may go there soon on my “working from home” day. Subscribed 😊

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thanks for subscribing! And you should go see the “old” bird park before it moves!

[@carolinepajak6911]

I visited Bukit Timah Hill last week as well. Great editing! Your skills are getting better with each video. How did you learn it? I am a beginner with video recording so any advises are more than welcome :)

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I’m 100% self-taught. The only (boring) advice I have is keep at it! Once you feel you got the basics down, try new things - like a gunshot effect through a fence for example! Figure out ways to do things, and the skill ceiling is almost infinite, it seems. The more I learn, the more I become aware of all the things I still haven’t figured out!

[@78nailbomb]

Love your content bro. I could always safely hit the like button even before watching the video. Do the Green Corridor next. The one that starts at King Albert Park (Old Bukit Timah Railway Station). Part of it is an old and unused Railway track. Good luck and enjoy yourself bro. 👊

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I got good news for you! 😎

[@yingyue_16]

Traveling is the best 😍👏

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Used to be, anyways! Hopefully soon again!

[@yingyue_16]

Thanks for sharing. 感谢分享 ❤️

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thanks for watching - and for commenting!!

[@yingyue_16]

@@SimonSaysCanada My pleasure 😊🌹

[@stephenvincent4706]

Not bad for a wrestler 😂😂👍👍👏👏 (isn’t that thunder just the bomb)

[@SimonSaysCanada]

We are EVERYWHERE! Literally a secret society living in your midst!

[@clementihammock7572]

Simon says, Simon says, do what Simon says. Simon says wonder and wander.....

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Maybe I should re-brand to Simon Politely Suggests? 😊

[@foodmore]

Another great video 👍🏻

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thank you! Always fun to hit the beautiful Singapore nature reserves!

[@kamariahabdrahim6963]

I think you should bring your children to Admiralty Park.There are so many slides.Biggest playground.Your children will love it.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

If the rain ever stops, I’ll look into it for sure! Thanks for the tip!

[@lemcer1118]

I went there before but i didnt take the trail hahaha maybe im dying if i did today well im enjoying by myself today nice vudeo.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Its a pretty nice trail

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

Have you tried climbing the Singapore corporate ladder ? It's much harder than bukit timah

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I got in pretty much in too of the ladder - but Corporate HQ (which aren’t Singaporean at all - they’re french) made it intolerable for me. They tried to promote me twice, and I preferred to take the door - which is saying a lot since I absolutely ❤️❤️❤️❤️ SG (and its people!)

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

@@SimonSaysCanada you're an inspiration !

[@itsjustabigailify]

Man , you are humorous !

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I try!

[@mawvlogs765]

Luv your work brother rrr u deserve to work in a big budget Hollywood flick

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Haha! My humble editing and Photoshop skills are honoured, man ☺️

[@bbqporkchop]

Hi, just discovered your channel and i have to say you are one of the most underated vloggers i’ve seen, fantastic editing and even better commentary, keep it up! :) Btw did you visit the nearby quarries there? If not you should check them out as they provide the peaceful views that you would not be able to find anywhere else in singapore, seems like something you would enjoy!

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I did see the quarries - very peaceful indeed. I’m trying to see how to fit it in a video since it’s mostly still and quiet moments... I’m sure I’ll eventually think of something... Thanks for the good words, appreciate it very much!

[@diobrando05]

Nice video Simon. Have not been to that part of the trail before.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Seems that most people haven’t! It’s a very nice, very lush, very old part of the Prime forest. It’s really cool!

[@bhuvanamani6344]

A job well done in the making of this video ... just curious about how long it took though

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Half a day to walk out there, half a day sitting in front of the computer. Longest part was finding the scene from Meet Joe Black!

[@wanderlustwernweh5313]

I'm a fan Simon we share a lot of things hhhh

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Glad to have you on board! 😁

[@user-pc2ks3eu3n]

👍 nice

[@SimonSaysCanada]

🤜🤛

[@hafa2011]

Nice video bro

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thanks man

[@musafirchannel7294]

nice sharing new fren

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Welcome aboard!

[@charlyscotich]

Nice video. Seems you didn’t meet the monkeys. I’ve been running across almost every path of this place, after a while you love those stairs

[@SimonSaysCanada]

No monkeys that day. No wildlife whatsoever, bar the insect orchestra up in the trees.

[@keithyujielee5233]

Like your videos dude

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Many thanks!!!!

[@SEAExplorer86]

visit Bukit Batok Forest..That one i think the thickest Rainforest....also visit Upper Pierce Resv

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Taking notes!

[@suvespa]

All I can comment is....damn you banana peel !!! 🤭🤔🤭

[@thebarberALAM]

Subscribed......we are going on hike on Wednesday 11/9/2024

[@sodapop1999]

Its a beautiful place isn’t it? Singapore my home

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Yes it is!

[@2611jeffrey]

@@SimonSaysCanada URL?

[@SimonSaysCanada]

No - YOU RL!!! 😎

[@WariWahab]

Dairy Farm loop is much more fun anti-clockwise :)

[@SimonSaysCanada]

So many steps either way - I imagine it’s about the same, no? Maybe I’ll have to give it a try and see for myself!

[@WariWahab]

@Simon Says let's just say doing clockwise means you go down a steep set of stairs especially the mean one that's 60 meters down (the steps with the rest platform in between @ 6:06 ), and doing it the opposite way, you climb that 60 meters set of steep stairs up.

[@kyu_3955]

Did you go to the steep one?

[@SimonSaysCanada]

If there’s a steeper part than what I’ve climbed, it would need to be straight vertical 😎

[@wanderlustwernweh5313]

Could u please do the same in Canada ? It wud be amazing

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I’ve done a couple but no one seems to watch 🤷‍♂️ I might’ve lost my mojo since I left Singapore 😅

[@wanderlustwernweh5313]

@@SimonSaysCanada lol not at all, just keep it up I believe u will make it

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Thanks. Working on the next video as I type this!

[@prisca0065]

Beware of the lightning ⚡

[@SimonSaysCanada]

No kidding...!

[@gill2553]

I just subscribed.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

My man! (Or woman! (Or he/she! (Or whichever pronon you prefer!)))

[@nobodycare9390]

Hey Simon Love your video and keep up the good work ! Have you been to botanic garden ? Probably you may wanna check it out together with your cute family there. :)

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I have! A very nice place indeed, with a pond chock-a-block full of turtles!

[@kevinwukun]

No hiking trail is difficult by any standard in Singapore.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I dunno, the stairs of the Dairy Farm trail can be a bitch if you have crappy knees! 😄

[@balajiram3325]

Or miracle well?

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Which part is the miracle well?

[@balajiram3325]

See the link I send there's a map @@SimonSaysCanada

[@balajiram3325]

Have u seen any waterfall?

[@SimonSaysCanada]

A small stream, and a few overfilled ditches when the thunderstorm hit, but nothing that would qualify as a proper waterfall, unfortunately

[@balajiram3325]

Which part can see the small stream ?how you heard about the miracle well of bukit timah ?@@SimonSaysCanada

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Around 6min 30 sec - and I don’t think I’ve heard about the miracle well, tell me about it!

[@balajiram3325]

@@SimonSaysCanada www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/singapore/local_guide/1297/old_miracle_well_in_bukit_timah_.php#:~:text=Old%20Miracle%20Well%20in%20Bukit%20Timah&text=There%20is%20a%20485%20year,a%20body%20buried%20beneath%20it.

[@puteridwiloka]

@@balajiram3325 where exactly is the miracle well?

[@alvinlim7364]

Time to get waterproof hiking boots and paraphernalia bro. And i think very soon, you'd be cycling on a foldie to explore....

[@SimonSaysCanada]

What’s a foldie?

[@parrotbrand2782]

Climb up HDB also higher than this hill.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

True!!!

[@user-pc2ks3eu3n]

Relex in singapore

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Relexerion is my feverete!

[@rz9018]

22min for that first part? I did it in 13..well u gotta brag somewhere

[@SimonSaysCanada]

Well, I wasn’t trying to break any records! Just moving at a semi-tourist pace 😁

[@leewn2319]

Other than climbing & solitude. Do take time to enjoy the forest diversity of trees, plants, insects, and animals. You need to stop walking to do this. Hope your next trip to Bukit Timah Reserves, you will spent some time to let nature reveal its wonders to you.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

I always do - but those parts I keep for myself 😊 Was looking for wild pangolins for a few hours, but alas, no luck this time.

[@briank4996]

I come to your channel for escape - the image & sounds of a pedestrian being struck in traffic is jarring & disturbing & not funny.

[@SimonSaysCanada]

🤷‍♂️ That’s from “Meet Joe Black”, a Brad Pitt / Anthony Hopkins classic. You should check it out - it’s good escapism!.

[@jenniferyeong]

@@SimonSaysCanada that was a hilarious reference that really crack me up Simon! Love it. Might be nice to meet up for a hike sometime with a fellow hiker with a whacky sense of humour! :)

[@anasqai]

When can I do something? The function of comment is meant to be "public" but due to vocabulary that is different or different definition dictionary used, it is somehow "forced to be something else", then it's considered that a stupid in tech seems stalking me successfully that the occurences to be displayed to me called as "(a person's) wish" for it and they got to do it(edited version to look original)? Should be that as the only way? If it's enough time to create cages for birds here 1 day, the time of life is actually alot but this proves they never cared of "people can die anytime to not experience life of desire", like "fixing a license" to be Late. Life is actually "over" if occurences is surprising then it had to become a different plan, usage of sleepgas or dormicum that create forgetting the entire day of whatever experience? This proves they don't care. Theres like no man would not be happy of this happening as my life experience, it's still like increasing health?

[@SimonSaysCanada]

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