Singapore, the "Garden City", is not only known for its unique blend of natural resources and urban landscapes, but also for its sustainable development philosophy of living in harmony with nature. From Singapura Changi to the Gardens by the Bay, from the bicycle paths in the Foo Nam Mall to the nature-friendly Tong Shin Nature Park, Singapore has created one route after another that seamlessly connects the modern city with its natural beauty.
At the start of the 21st century, Singapore's Ministry of National Development has identified cycling as an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, and has laid nearly 500 kilometers of cycle tracks across the island, with an extension to 1,300 kilometers by 2030.
In January this year, the first 75-kilometer section of the 150-kilometer Round Island Route was opened to the public, connecting the stunning scenery along Singapore's east coast. Through this greenway, one can ride all the way east to Changi via the reservoir at the lower part of Serida, and then continue to the southwest, enjoying the stunning seascape of the East Coast Park and the green ecology of the city before arriving at the Labrador Park area.
In addition, back in 2018, Singapore introduced the idea of "cycling to change the city". To date, a quarter of Singapore's residents own bicycles, and about 50 cycling bridges and lanes have been erected over the roads for people to travel through the city unhindered. Singapore is also the first country in Southeast Asia to have the new Google Maps bike navigation feature, which covers about 6,800 kilometers of bike paths.
