Mount Faber

106m (348 ft)

The footpath up Mount Faber is 700m – 800m (0.4 – 0.5 mi) long. It takes about 15 minutes to walk up to Faber Point, the highest point of Mount Faber, using the Marang Trail. The path starts on Marang Road, near Harbourfront MRT station, Exit D. There is also Temenggong Road, which has fewer steps than the Marang Trail.

The terrain around Mount Faber consists of rainforest, much like Bukit Timah Hill (Singapore’s tallest summit), but sparser.

The footpath up Mount Faber is paved all the way and consists of steps interspersed with flat sections. There is also a scenic road to the summit which you can use to drive up (Mount Faber Road, or Morse Road). 

There’s a gorgeous panoramic view of the southern coastline, the Southern islands, (like Sentosa Island and Brani Island), and views of the city and the Harbourfront from the various viewing spots atop Mount Faber. 

Mount Faber Peak offers many attractions, such as copper murals that tell the story of Singapore’s history, Poland’s Bells of Happiness (gifted from Poland), and colourful rainbow staircases for taking photographs. 

It is also the home of the Singapore Cable Car station that connects Sentosa and Mount Faber. So, when you reach the top of the hill, you can take the cable car over the harbour, enjoy some more scenic views, and continue your sightseeing on the other side.

Singapore’s weather is generally overcast, wet and oppressively humid year-round.

The best time of day to visit Mount Faber is in the early morning or late afternoon-evening when it is cooler and there are fewer crowds. 

The best time of year to go is between late December and March when it is slightly cooler and drier than the rest of the year. Within this window, the ideal month to go would be January. 

Late March to late December is when Singapore gets most of its rain, with a 43% chance of rain on any given day. November is the wettest month with an average of 18 wet days. The drier season is from Late December to late March, with the driest month being February.

The temperatures between late February and mid-June have an average of 31°C (88°F). June is the hottest month with an average high of 31°C (88°F) and an average low of 26°C (79°F).

The cooler period of the year is from early December to late January. The average daily high temperature in this period is 30°C (86F°). The coolest month of the year is December, with an average high of 30°C (86°F) and an average low of 25°C (77°F).

You won’t need any equipment for the short walk up Mount Faber. Wear comfortable footwear like sandals or sneakers, and you’ll do just fine.

Mount Faber Park has many facilities to offer. At the top, you will find bars, cafes and restaurants, fit for a romantic date and even weddings. There is even a cable car dining experience, called Sky Dining, on offer. However, the most novel of Mount Faber’s facilities is their Peek-A-Loo, a classy restroom with glass walls, overlooking the entire park and the scenery down below.

Neither guides nor porters are required for the stroll up Mount Faber.

Mount Faber is located in the neighbourhood of Bukit Merah in Singapore. The park falls within the Southern Ridges, a set of interconnected trails in Singapore. The closest airport is Singapore Changi Airport, which is just 20 minutes away by car.

To get there using public transport you can use the MRT. The nearest station is Harbourfront. 

You can also opt to enter the park through the Southern Ridges Park Connector from Henderson Waves, Telok Blangah Hill Park, and Kent Ridge Park.

Mount Faber Peak is a popular tourist destination with many visitors every day. As is true for most locations in Singapore, it is entirely safe to visit alone.