Chinese Garden MRT Station

Chinese Garden MRT station is an elevated station on the East West Line, carrying the code EW25. It sits in the Jurong Lake District, running alongside Boon Lay Way with Jurong Lake close by, and it is operated by SMRT Trains. Its name comes from the Chinese Garden, which lies a short walk away, and the station also serves the neighbouring Japanese Garden.

Chinese Garden on the East West Line map

Chinese Garden MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

Most of the people who use the station live in the housing estates on the far side of Boon Lay Way, so a large share of daily traffic is residents travelling to work or school. Students heading to Jurong Primary School and Fuhua Secondary School use it too, along with visitors to the gardens, Jurong East Sports Centre and the Jurong East neighbourhood police centre, all of which are served by the station’s three exits.

History of Chinese Garden MRT station

The station opened on 5 November 1988, but it was first planned under the name Jurong Lake and only became Chinese Garden in 1984, a change meant to match its location more closely. For its first few years it had no direct path into the garden it was named after, so visitors had to get off at Lakeside and walk from there, a problem later fixed with a new footpath and bridge. It also began life with the code W10, which was replaced by EW25 in August 2001.

Inside Chinese Garden MRT station

Chinese Garden MRT station has a single island platform fitted with half-height platform screen doors, and it is wheelchair accessible at every exit except Exit C. The curved roof, held up by red and green decorative beams, draws on traditional Chinese architecture. In the ticketing concourse you will find four paintings of traditional Chinese cultural icons made by students from Yuan Ching Secondary School.

For visitors, the main reason to come is the Chinese Garden itself, about 490 m or an eight minute walk from the station, with the Bonsai Garden a little further at around 530 m. The future site of Science Centre Singapore is the closest landmark, just 190 m away. For a meal, Kai Xiang Food Center is about four minutes on foot and Yuhua Place Market & Food Center about six, both popular with residents for everyday food and shopping. Whether you are spending a morning in the gardens or simply heading home, Chinese Garden MRT station puts all of these within easy walking distance.

Around Chinese Garden MRT station

Chinese Garden MRT station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood in Jurong East, surrounded by public housing estates and local amenities. The area is well known for its green spaces, with Chinese Garden park and the Bonsai Garden drawing visitors looking for a quiet outdoor retreat. The future site of Science Centre Singapore nearby signals ongoing development in the district.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Chinese Garden by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

Fares from Chinese Garden MRT station

A trip from Chinese Garden to Changi Airport (about 38 km) costs S$2.54 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Chinese Garden to the main hubs, the early bird fare for journeys that start before 7.45am on weekdays, and the fare that applies from 26 December 2026.

Estimated from the route distance between stations and the Public Transport Council fare table in force from 27 December 2025. The exact fare can differ by one band. Cash fares are higher. Use the fare calculator for any other journey, or check your fare on the SimplyGo app.

Tips for using Chinese Garden MRT station

• Kai Xiang Food Center and Yuhua Place Market and Food Center are both within a comfortable walk from the station, making them easy stops for a meal before or after your visit.
• Chinese Garden park and the Bonsai Garden are reachable on foot but allow extra time, particularly in warm weather, as the walk is roughly 8 to 9 minutes at a moderate pace.
• The Butterfly Maze and Therapeutic Garden are around 15 to 16 minutes on foot, so consider whether you prefer to walk or make use of local bus connections to reach them more comfortably.
• During peak hours the train can be busy as this line serves many commuters travelling between the city and Jurong, so allow a little extra travel time if you have a fixed schedule.

All stations on the East West Line

In order along the line, with Chinese Garden marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full East West Line guide.

Chinese Garden MRT station: common questions

Which line is Chinese Garden MRT station on?

Chinese Garden is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW25.

Is Chinese Garden an interchange station?

No. Chinese Garden is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Chinese Garden?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Chinese Garden a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Chinese Garden MRT station?

The station is close to several hawker and food centres, including Kai Xiang Food Center at approximately 240 m away. Chinese Garden park, the Bonsai Garden, and the future site of Science Centre Singapore are also nearby attractions within walking distance.

Which food centre is closest to Chinese Garden MRT station?

Kai Xiang Food Center is the closest food centre, at approximately 240 m from the station, roughly a 4-minute walk. Yuhua Place Market and Food Center is the next closest at approximately 340 m away.

How far is Chinese Garden park from Chinese Garden MRT station?

Chinese Garden park is approximately 490 m from the station, which is roughly an 8-minute walk. The Bonsai Garden, located within the same general area, is approximately 530 m away.

How do I get to Chinese Garden from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Chinese Garden (23 stops). About 23 stops, no changes.

Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed October 2026.

News and guides mentioning Chinese Garden

• Lakeside MRT Delay: How to Beat the Morning Rush Queues 22 Oct 2026
• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
• Greater Southern Waterfront: MRT Access & Freehold Top Buyer Priorities 27 Jul 2026
• East-West Line Map 11 Aug 2023

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the East West Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.