Who’s it suitable for?
The Gardens at Bishan (TOP 2004) is a perfect choice for those who are looking for:
- A leasehold condominium in Bishan
- A laidback environment with modern amenities
- Proximity to Bright Hill MRT Station (300m)
- Renowned schools nearby
Accessibility
Located along Sin Ming Walk, The Gardens at Bishan offers quick access to Bright Hill MRT Station (300m) on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) 2. By 2030, Bright Hill station will be an interchange station with the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 1. Alternatively, Bishan MRT Station, an interchange between the Circle Line (CCL) and North-South Line (NSL), is accessible via bus service.
Residents of The Gardens at Bishan condo who prefer to drive will find it convenient to have easy access to the Central Expressway (CTE) close by. Going to the CBD takes around 20 minutes via the CTE, while those heading to the Orchard Road Shopping District can expect to arrive in 15 minutes.
Nearby amenities
The Gardens at Bishan offers a laidback residential suburb while at the same time having various amenities within proximity. Numerous well-known schools, such as Catholic High School, major shopping malls like Thomson Plaza, the transport hub Bright Hill, and many other amenities are available nearby.
Schools near The Gardens at Bishan
The Gardens at Bishan condo can be an ideal home for families because many educational institutions of all levels surround the development. Especially for primary schools, there are 6 to choose from in the balloting exercise. These include popular schools, such as Catholic High School and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School. Here is the list of primary schools within a 2km radius of The Gardens at Bishan:
- Ai Tong School
- Ang Mo Kio Primary
- CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School
- Catholic High School
- Mayflower Primary School
- Teck Ghee Primary School
Shopping malls near The Gardens at Bishan
Your shopping needs are well catered by nearby shopping centres. The nearest mall is Thomson Plaza, a quick drive from The Gardens at Bishan. Bishan North Shopping Mall is also nearby, residents can easily grab or find anything they need daily as a wide variety of goods and services is available in this shopping centre.
Head to Junction 8 to get more options. Located a 9-minute drive away, Junction 8 is a one-stop shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, with major tenants including FairPrice Finest, Best Denki, BHG department store, Food Junction, and Golden Village. Do check the malls’ websites to get the latest store update.
Hawker centres near The Gardens at Bishan
The Gardens at Bishan is close to several hawker centres in Ang Mo Kio. One of them is Teck Ghee Court Market & Food Centre, which has 32 cooked food stalls and 86 market stalls. One famous stall that keeps attracting long queues is Yong Ji Bak Kut Teh – the braised pig trotters were on the best-seller menu there.
Kebun Baru Food Market and Ang Mo Kio Central Market & Food Centre are other options for finding quality hawkers at affordable prices.
Parks near The Gardens at Bishan
The next-door Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is one of the largest urban parks in Central Singapore. It is a great place for families to have a fun day out. It has a wonderful meandering river with lush banks of wildflowers. Other than the unique waterways, the park also features lush greenery, Pond Gardens and River Plains, making it a popular choice with nearby residents for recreational activities.
Moreover, MacRitchie Reservoir Park is also close by. Residents of The Gardens at Bishan who love nature will have the best times here. If you have ever wanted to enjoy the tranquillity of walking above lush green foliage, get to the Treetop Walks and feel the thrill of a 250-metre aerial free-standing suspension bridge spanning the two highest points within MacRitchie.
Otherwise, take an exhilarating walk around the 11-kilometre nature trail loop known as MacRitchie Trails, located within the tropical rainforest of Central Catchment Nature Reserve. You will likely bump into monitor lizards, long-tailed macaque monkeys, and, of course, squirrels. Visitors would sometimes get a sight of flying lemurs too.
Libraries near The Gardens at Bishan
Residents who frequent the public libraries would enjoy Bishan Public Library located nearby. Easily accessible via the MRT, the library houses various collections of fiction, recreation, health, parenting, and business-related topics spread over five levels.
Bishan Public Library is well known for its architecture which captures the look and feel of a tree house with distinctive coloured pods. Individual pods are cantilevered off the building’s main facade and in the building atrium to create more private spaces by adding a touch of individuality within the library. They act as spaces for quiet reflection by individual users.
Places of worship near The Gardens at Bishan
There are many churches near The Gardens at Bishan, especially along Jalan Pemimpin, where you can find around 12 churches, such as the Church of Joy and River Glory Church. Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist temples are also abundant nearby. As for mosques, the nearest one is Masjid Al-Muttaqin in Ang Mo Kio, located around a 7-minute drive from the condo.
Hospitals near The Gardens at Bishan
Residents of The Gardens at Bishan condo can head to the nearby Mount Alvernia Hospital in times of medical emergencies – it takes approximately a 10-minute drive. It is a 304-bed general acute care hospital. Alternatively, nearby clinics can be found along Upper Thomson Road, such as Sin Min Clinic and Regent Clinic.

