Monkey tree phenomenon, Jurong East

#8 among attractions in Jurong East

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The monkey tree phenomenon was a social phenomenon in Singapore, which began in September 2007. It arose from the discovery of a callus on a tree in Hong Kah, which appears monkey-like. Some believe the image to be of divine origin, while others have attributed the phenomenon to the effects of pareidolia, whereby random stimuli are perceived as meaningful. The callus has initiated a minor social mania, drawing large crowds to look or pray at the tree. ()

Coordinates: 1°21'12"N, 103°43'19"E

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West Region (Jurong West)Jurong East Singapore

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Monkey tree phenomenon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chinese Garden, Jurong Lake, Jurong Point Shopping Mall, Japanese Garden.

1.2 miSE
Park
Chinese Garden
30 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Singapore, the Chinese Garden is a serene oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Designed by renowned Taiwanese architect Yuen-chen Yu and opened in 1975, this park is a splendid representation of Chinese landscape...
0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Jurong Lake
24 min walk • Jurong Lake, a serene and picturesque body of water, serves as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape of Singapore. This freshwater lake, nestled within the Jurong Lake District, is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape...
1.4 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Jurong Point Shopping Mall
37 min walk • Jurong Point is a large regional shopping mall in the precinct of Jurong West Central in Jurong West, Singapore. It is next to Boon Lay MRT station and Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
1.3 miSE
Park
Japanese Garden
34 min walk • Japanese Garden is a park and garden located in Jurong East, Singapore, covering 13.5 hectares of land. It is built on an island in Jurong Lake and is connected to the adjacent Chinese Garden island by bridge named the Bridge of Double Beauty.
1.1 miS
1°20'17"N • 103°43'41"E
The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum of Singapore
29 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.5 miSW
Library
Jurong West Public Library
38 min walk • Jurong West Public Library is a public library in Jurong West, Singapore. It is co-located with The Frontier Community Club at Jurong West Community Building. The nearest MRT station is Boon Lay. It is the first public library owned by the National Library Board to be located inside a mall.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Jurong Police Division
37 min walk • The Jurong Police Division is one of the seven land divisions of the Singapore Police Force. Jurong Division first came into existence as the ‘Rural West’ Division on 24 Sep 1965 and operated from a standalone building located at Bukit Panjang. As the communities in the west grew, police posts were built in Ama Keng, Mandai and Kranji.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jurong East Stadium
19 min walk • Jurong East Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jurong East, Singapore. It is opened from 7am to 7.30pm. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Albirex Niigata Singapore FC and Tanjong Pagar United.