CIVILIAN WAR MEMORIAL

Singapore’s Civilian War Memorial was built in memory of those who died during the Japanese occupation of Singapore. This memorial sits on a calm and peaceful park amidst the bustling traffic of the city. The memorial is close to prominent landmarks like Padang and the City Hall. This memorial was built to commemorate more than 50,000 people who were killed between 1942 to 1945. 

Ever since the inauguration, the memorial conducts an annual ceremony on 15 February to honour those who lost their lives to the occupation. It was also on this day, the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese. So this memorial is one of the best places to know more about the history and heritage of Singapore. The memorial also highlights the four main races of Singapore, namely Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Eurasian. This is also the go-to place for tourists visiting Singapore, as it is also located in Central Area, Singapore’s central business district. Make sure to include this memorial in your Singapore trip to fully appreciate the nation's history.

Highlights

• Visit the Civilian War Memorial to know more about the history of Singapore and the Japanese occupation. 
• Stroll through the park and unwind after a long day of exploring the city and enjoy the serene and calm premises of the park. 
• Check out the lake near the memorial and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere by walking alongside the park. 
• Explore the Arab Street located near the memorial and wander in the streets, checking out the different types of artworks. 
• Try out the middle eastern cuisine at Arab Street located near the Civilian War Memorial.

How To Reach

1 By Car: The activity location is 13.8 km from the city centre. Tt will take 26 min via the Nicoll highway route.

2 By Bus: Regardless of wherever you are in the city, take a bus and get down at opposite Shaw Towers. From this place, the Civilian War Memorial is 500 metres away from the stop and will take up to 7 minutes to reach the place. 

3 By Metro: City Hall is the closest station to the Civilian War Memorial and from here, you will have to walk 250 metres to reach the Civilian War Memorial.

Best Time To Visit

Since the Civilian War Memorial is open throughout the year, you can plan your visit to this park at any time of the day. 

• The best season to visit the Civilian War Memorial will be the dry season. This season ranges from February to April as during this time, the climate is more favourable. 
• The best day in the week will be on the weekdays due to low possibility of crowds on weekdays. 
• The best time of the day will be the morning as during this time there is a high possibility of watching the animals. During this time the climate is also favourable, making it apt to plan your visit. 

Other Essential Information

• Singapore has a lot of fines even for the smallest crimes like littering, so be careful with disposing of any trash. 
• Singapore has a hot and humid climate, so make sure you opt for clothing that suits the climate conditions. 
• Singapore has a high liquor tax, so if you are looking for ways to save, look for bars that come with happy hours. 
• June to November is the shoulder season in Singapore and there is a high possibility of getting a lot of cheap deals.
• A service charge is usually applied to the bill in restaurants, but there is no tipping culture in Singapore.