Chinese Garden MRT Station
Chinese Garden MRT station is a station on the East West Line, carrying the station code EW25. It serves a largely residential area in the western part of Singapore, situated between the established housing estates of Jurong East and Lakeside. The station provides a quiet, neighbourhood-level service rather than acting as a major commercial or transport centre, making it a local stop for residents living in the surrounding blocks and streets.
Chinese Garden on the East West Line map
Chinese Garden station at a glance
| Station codes | EW25 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 裕华园 |
| Tamil name | சீனத் தோட்டம் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Chinese Garden on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Chinese Garden, you can travel east towards the city or west towards Tuas by staying on the East West Line. The next station heading east is Jurong East, which is an interchange with the North South Line, giving you access to destinations across a much wider part of the network. In the other direction, Lakeside is the next stop, a non-interchange station that continues along the East West Line towards Boon Lay and beyond.
The station takes its name from the Chinese Garden, a public park located close by that features traditional Chinese architectural elements set around Jurong Lake. The park and the adjoining Japanese Garden are within reasonable walking distance and are familiar landmarks for people in the area. The wider neighbourhood is predominantly residential, with the calm, low-rise character typical of mature housing estates in the western reaches of Singapore.
Around Chinese Garden 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.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future site of Science Centre Singapore | Museum | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | Visit to see the planned new home of Science Centre Singapore. |
| Kai Xiang Food Center | Food centre | About 240 m (~4 min walk) | A local food centre for everyday hawker meals and drinks. |
| Yuhua Place Market & Food Center | Food centre | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | A market and food centre serving the surrounding residential community. |
| Chinese Garden | Park | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | A public park featuring traditional Chinese garden landscaping and a lake. |
| Bonsai Garden | Attraction | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | A dedicated garden displaying a curated collection of bonsai specimens. |
| PDSS 318 Food Cafeteria | Food centre | About 590 m (~10 min walk) | A cafeteria serving the local community with a range of cooked food stalls. |
| Butterfly Maze | Attraction | About 930 m (~15 min walk) | An attraction featuring an interactive butterfly-themed maze experience. |
| Therapeutic Garden (Adult's Section) | Attraction | About 960 m (~16 min walk) | A therapeutic garden space designed for relaxation and sensory engagement. |
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.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Chinese Garden (23 stops). About 23 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Chinese Garden (9 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Chinese Garden (12 stops). About 12 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Chinese Garden (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Chinese Garden (1 stop). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Buona Vista to Chinese Garden (4 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Chinese Garden 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.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden (you are here) | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Chinese Garden 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 September 2026.
News and guides mentioning Chinese Garden
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.