Sembawang Hot Spring

Not many people are aware that there is a hot spring on mainland Singapore (the other hot spring is on Pulau Tekong).

The Sembawang Hot Spring can be found near the junction of Sembawang Road and Gambas Avenue, off Gambas Avenue along Jalan Ulu Sembawang.

It is the only natural hot spring on Singapore mainland and is popular for its apparent curative properties.

The natural hot spring was discovered by a Chinese merchant, Seah Eng Keong, in his pineapple estate in Sembawang in 1909.

Soft drinks company Fraser and Neave (F&N) purchased the site in 1922 and bottled the spring water to be sold to the public under the name "Seletaris".

During the Japanese Occupation, thermal baths were set up in the area for the soldiers to relax in.

In 1960, superstitious punters would turn up at the hot spring to take "good luck" baths. By mid 1980s, the Singapore Government has acquired most of the land in the area. Heeding calls from the public, this natural hot sring was preserved.

Many believe that the hot spring water has healing properties and they would come from different parts of Singapore to bathe or soak in the water.

Address
Off Gambas Avenue

Opening Hours
Daily: 7.00am - 7.00pm

Admission
Free

Getting There
By Car:
Park at Block 118 Yishun Ave 7 HDB Car Park and walk toward the junction of Sembawang Rd and Gambas Ave.

By MRT/Bus:
Yishun MRT (NS 13), by bus no. 800, 811, 965 to Yishun Ave 7 and walk toward Gambas Ave.
Woodlands MRT (NS 9), by bus No. 858, 965, or 969 to Gambas Ave.

As bus services are subject to change, please refer to SBS Transit for latest information.

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