Closing the loop with the final three stations

Ride your way to the south of Singapore and explore hidden neighbourhood gems, stunning skyline views and vibrant waterfronts.

POV: Singapore’s orange MRT line finally closes the loop. 

With three new stations open, the Circle Line is now fully connected between Marina Bay and HarbourFront, closing the loop. Getting from Gardens by the Bay to VivoCity via MRT just got more seamless, without needing a change of trains.

To celebrate this monumental milestone, jio your friends for a day of exploring the south of Singapore using this suggested itinerary. Chit chat, snap photos, clock your steps and tap in and out of the three newest stations: Prince Edward Road MRT station, Cantonment MRT station and Keppel MRT station.

Grab your walking shoes, and let’s go!

Meeting Point: Marina Bay MRT Station

Start your journey at the Marina Bay MRT station, which is the interchange to three lines: North-South Line, Circle Line and Thomson-East Coast Line. Whoever arrives last has to treat the others to coffee later!

First Stop: Prince Edward Road MRT Station

• MAS Building – This red, boxy tower houses the Monetary Authority Singapore and other offices
• International Plaza – One of the first few buildings to integrate shops, offices, residences back in the 1970s
• Guoco Tower – Singapore’s tallest building! Guoco Towers has also won a prestigious international award for how its design has rejuvenated Tanjong Pagar

Grab a cup of coffee from one of the many cafes at 70 and 76 Shenton Way: from local kopi to artisan coffee, you’ll be spoiled for choice!

Coffee (or tea) in hand, take a short walk along Palmer Road to discover two of Singapore's oldest places of worship sitting side by side. Fook Tet Soo Hakka Temple’s current structure was built in 1844, making it one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore. Next to it, Masjid Haji Muhammad Salleh has stood at the foot of Mount Palmer since 1903. This mosque is so sacred that the ECP expressway curves around it rather than through it.

Still up for more? You can also check out the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, where you can browse through interactive exhibits or catch events promoting Chinese culture.

Now head back to the Prince Edward MRT station, and get ready to see the next newest MRT station! 

Next Stop: Cantonment MRT Station 

Alight here to visit the Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Feast your eyes and immerse yourself in the vibrant contemporary art displays and catch ongoing art exhibitions in the area by local and foreign artists.

History buffs can read up about how this container park area used to be a part of one of the world’s busiest seaports since the 1970s and was an important source of revenue for Singapore.

Walk up Everton Road until you reach Neil Road for more cafe options. Feast in some eye candy at Tiny Rabbit Hole, a craft shop where you can also sign up for a jamming session and make your own adorable plushies.  Fuel yourselves by grabbing some famous Everton Park Ang ku kueh at Ji Xiang, an award winning family business which opened its Everton Park outlet in 1988. If you’re still feeling peckish, sink your teeth into the fluffy puffs and buns at Morimori Yogashi, a French-Japanese bakery.

Finally, find your way back to the MRT station to connect to the last new station!

Last Stop: Keppel MRT Station 

The Keppel MRT station is situated along a strategic main road. You’ll use this to skip the crowds at HarbourFront MRT by taking bus 10, 30, 57, 97, 100, 131 and 145 and alight at Caribbean at Keppel Bay.

From there, walk down Keppel Bay Drive and head towards the Keppel Bay Bridge. The 250m-long bridge rises elegantly above the waterfront, offering spectacular views of the marina. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Singapore, linking the private Keppel Island to mainland. Enjoy your stroll across the bridge, and snap tranquil photos of the landscape plus some selfies for memories. 

Wrap It Up at HarbourFront MRT Station

You would have walked a lot by now, so return to HarbourFront MRT station to fuel up and cool down at VivoCity. You could also head to Seah Im Food Centre for your favourite hawker centre fare.

Alternatively, if the weather is clear, head to Sentosa to catch the sunset on their pristine beaches.

With a dose of art, architecture and nature, we think that’s enough to call it a day.

The Final Stretch

From Circle Line’s first station opening in 2009, the line has truly come a long way to improve connectivity in Singapore. The next time you’re heading to the south of Singapore, you’ll have more route options and fewer transfers needed.

The circle on our rail map is complete! 

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