Mount Faber Park
Hilltop park with panoramic harbour views and cable car
From Mount Faber's paved trails and lookout points in Singapore you can see the harbour, city skyline and southern islands. Visitors use the cable car to Sentosa, walk the hilltop paths and stop at nearby eateries.
Mount Faber at a Glance#
Address: Mount Faber Road, Singapore
Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Hours: Public park areas open daily
About Mount Faber#
Mount Faber is a publicly accessible hill and park in southern Singapore, one of the city’s higher natural points at just over 100 metres above sea level. It forms part of the urban green space network known as the Southern Ridges.
The hill features lookout platforms with views over the harbour, Keppel and nearby Sentosa Island, and is a popular short-stop for visitors seeking city and coastal vistas. A cable car terminal on the hill links directly to Sentosa by aerial tramway, providing a scenic connection used by both tourists and commuters.
The area has been developed as a recreational park with walking trails that connect to adjacent green spaces and ridge walks, offering short urban hikes and landscaped viewpoints.
Mount Faber sits near HarbourFront and the southern coastline of Singapore, within easy reach of public transport and the Sentosa gateway.
- Cable car and views: Contains a cable car terminal linking to Sentosa and offers hilltop viewing platforms with broad harbour views.
What to See#
- Faber Point: A hilltop viewing area with lookout decks and walking paths that provide panoramic views over the harbour, Keppel and Sentosa island.
- Cable car terminal: Serves as a terminal for the cable car connection to Sentosa, linking the hilltop with Sentosa Island by aerial tramway.
How to Get to Mount Faber#
Mount Faber is in southern Singapore; it is accessible by car and taxi (Mount Faber Road) and by public transport with a short walk from HarbourFront MRT station. The Singapore Cable Car departs from Mount Faber to Sentosa.
Tips for Visiting Mount Faber#
- Walk the short trails and viewpoints near the summit for the best panorama of Sentosa and the southern harbor.
- Combine a visit with a ride on the Singapore Cable Car for a dramatic transit to Sentosa Island.
- Visit in the early morning or at sunset for cooler temperatures and softer light on the city skyline.
Best Time to Visit Mount Faber#
A tropical destination best visited outside heavy monsoon months; early mornings and evenings are most pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Mount Faber#
Mount Faber's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2379 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 238 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| February | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 178 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| March | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 184 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 199 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| May | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 172 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| June | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 166 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 160 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 175 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| September | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 169 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 199 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 253 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| December | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 286 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
