Jurong Hill

Jurong Hill (Chinese: 裕廊山; Malay: Bukit Peropok) is a scenic hill situated in western Singapore off Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim. Originally, the hill is known as Bukit Peropok in Malay.[1] It is enveloped in 15 hectares of lush greenery standing 60 meters tall.

Jurong Hill
Jurong Hill
Highest point
Elevation60 m (200 ft)
Coordinates 
Naming
Native nameBukit Peropok  (Malay)
Geography
Jurong Hill
Location in Singapore
LocationJurong, Singapore
Parent range15 hectares
Geology
Mountain typehill

History
Look-out tower on Jurong Hill.

Commanding a panoramic view of Jurong Town since 1971,[2] the hill became a well-known landmark. The park was constructed by JTC Corporation. Within the park is a "garden of fame", so named for many trees planted by visiting foreign dignitaries. There is a look-out tower on Jurong Hill where one can get an aerial view of Jurong. The park on Jurong Hill, Jurong Hill Park, is a popular spot for couples to shoot their wedding photos. Jurong Bird Park is located on the western slope of Jurong Hill.

It is bounded by Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Pioneer Road, Jalan Buroh and Jurong Pier Road.

There is also a restaurant on the hill, though the long-standing Hilltop Japanese and Indonesian Restaurant was closed in 2014.[3]

Garden of fame
Jurong Hill, Singapore.

The following celebrities planted trees in the garden [4][5]

  • Jurong Hill aerial panorama facing Jurong island
  • Jurong Hill sunset

References
  1. Singapore, Remember. "Bukit Peropok". Remember Singapore. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
  2. "Jurong Hill Park Article 1". Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  3. "(Closed) Hill Top Japanese Restaurant (乐满楼), Jurong Reviews - HungryGoWhere". www.hungrygowhere.com. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  4. "Jurong Hill Park Article 2". Archived from the original on 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
  5. "Jurong Hill Park Article 3". Retrieved 2009-10-27.
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