How to Get to Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden by MRT
Quick answer: Take the East West Line to Lakeside (EW26) for Lakeside Garden, the boardwalks and the Forest Ramble playground, about 5 minutes on foot. For the Chinese Garden with its pagodas and the Japanese Garden, use Chinese Garden (EW25); the entrance bridge is a few minutes from the station.
Nearest MRT station to Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden
- Station: Lakeside (EW26)
- Lines: East West Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden from the airport, Orchard and the city
| Starting from | Route | Stops | Changes | Adult fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | Take the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) to Tanah Merah. Change at Tanah Merah to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Lakeside. | 24 | 1 | S$2.55 | about 65 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Lakeside. | 13 | 1 | S$2.27 | about 40 min |
| City Hall | Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Lakeside. | 13 | 0 | S$2.27 | about 35 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Lakeside. | 2 | 0 | S$1.28 | about 10 min |
| Woodlands | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Jurong East. Change at Jurong East to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Lakeside. | 9 | 1 | S$2.24 | about 30 min |
Stops and changes come from the current network map. Fares are the adult card fare for the distance (50 cents less before 7.45am on weekdays). Times are estimates for the train ride only and do not include the walk at either end. Use the fare calculator for any other starting station.
From Lakeside station to Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden
From Lakeside station, cross Yuan Ching Road and the garden entrance with the grasslands and the Rasau Walk boardwalk is in front of you. From Chinese Garden station, leave towards the lake and the white arched bridge leads into the Chinese Garden, with the Japanese Garden across a second bridge. The two halves are linked by lakeside paths, about 20 minutes apart on foot.
Tips for the trip
- The gardens are free and open from 5am to midnight; the Chinese Garden pagodas are lit in the evening.
- Jurong East, one stop away, has Jem, Westgate and IMM for food and shopping before or after.
- The new Science Centre is being built beside Chinese Garden station and will join the gardens when it opens.
- Sunset over the lake from the Rasau Walk boardwalk at Lakeside is the best photograph in the west of the island.
Other places near Lakeside station
- Choh Dee Place (Food centre, about 7 min walk): A local food centre with hawker-style dining options for a casual meal.
- Ayza’s Restaurant (Food centre, about 9 min walk): A restaurant serving food in a food centre setting, suitable for a sit-down meal.
- JW 504 F&B (Food centre, about 9 min walk): A food and beverage outlet catering to diners looking for a local meal.
- Clusia Cove (Attraction, about 10 min walk): A nature-themed attraction along the lake, suitable for a leisurely outdoor visit.
- Wet Market (Market / hawker centre, about 11 min walk): A wet market useful for fresh produce and everyday grocery shopping.
- Boon Lay Shopping Centre (Shopping mall, about 15 min walk): A shopping centre offering a range of retail and dining options for the local community.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Jurong Lake Gardens?
Lakeside (EW26) for Lakeside Garden and Chinese Garden (EW25) for the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, both on the East West Line and both within 5 minutes of the entrances.
How do I get to Jurong Lake Gardens from Orchard?
Take the MRT to Lakeside, about 40 minutes with the change shown above, fare S$2.27.
Is the Chinese Garden open again?
Yes. The Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden reopened in 2024 after several years of rebuilding, with the seven-storey pagoda, the stone boat and the bonsai garden restored.
Is Jurong Lake Gardens free?
Yes. All sections of the gardens are free to enter.
Plan the rest of the trip with the interactive Singapore MRT map, the fare calculator and the guide to paying for the MRT.
More places to reach by MRT
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve | East Coast Park | Fort Canning Park | Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage | MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk | Pulau Ubin and Changi Village | Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | the Singapore Botanic Gardens | the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.