Singapore 52 - Tampines, Simei
The name "Tampines" originated from the name of a valuable timber tree. The name of the tree was formerly spelt as "Tampinis". It was changed to "Tampines" as it was the nearest romanised version of the word. The tree provided a strong and durable ironwood timber which was in great demand in the early days. As there was no forest conservation during those days, the popular demand of the wood from the Tampines tree almost made it extinct by the early eighties. There used to be a village also named "Tampines" along the 7th mile Upper Serangoon Road.
Tampines Central Post Office
1 Tampines Central 5
#01-03
CPF Tampines Building
Singapore 529508
Map of Tampines Mountain Bike Riding Trail
Updated On: 05.06.17