Jubilee Walk: 8km trail of Singapore's iconic locations launched

The Jubilee Walk, a commemorative eight-kilometre trail that takes visitors through more than 20 iconic locations in Singapore's civic district and Marina Bay area, was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday morning (November 29).

About 25,000 people took part on Sunday’s mass walk along the trail - called the SG50 Jubilee Big Walk.

The Singapore50 logo representing the golden jubilee celebrations - a golden jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 50th anniversary

Participants began the trail at the National Museum of Singapore and passed iconic sites including the Central Fire Station, Old Hill Street Police Station, and the National Gallery Singapore, which is housed within the former Supreme Court and City Hall.

National Museum of Singapore

Commented a participant of the Jubilee Big Walk,

"It's like a documentary for the children and myself. We learnt a lot of things that we really didn't know.”

Old Hill Street Police Station, now used by government ministries in Singapore

The walk also took participants through the floating platform at Marina Bay, where the SG Heart Map Festival is located. Over there, they saw exhibits documenting the places closest to the hearts of Singaporeans, before making their way to the end point at Gardens by the Bay.

The 30,000-capacity grandstand and floating platform of The Float@Marina Bay, with the Singapore Flyer in the background

Maps and booklets for self-guided tours can be found at all museums that are part of the trail. Free guided tours will be held next year, and they will be conducted by volunteer guides.

Mr. Lee also launched the Jubilee Bridge, which connects Merlion Park with the waterfront promenade by the Esplanade and offers a panoramic view of the city skyline.

The Merlion Park viewed with the Singapore skyline in the background

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