Sembawang Hot Spring: Rejuvenate and Boil Eggs!

Sembawang Hot Spring is situated in Sembawang, and it can be easily accessed by alighting at either Sembawang or Canberra station. From either station, you can enjoy a pleasant 20-minute walk to reach the Hot Spring park.

After reaching the entrance to the hot spring, you will need to walk for an additional 5 minutes. However, along this path, you will be surrounded by lush greenery on both sides. Furthermore, there is a cafe and restroom conveniently located along the way.

The Sembawang hot spring was originally discovered in the early 1900s and was initially named Seletar Hot Springs. It was promoted as a tourist attraction to encourage people to visit the area and enjoy the natural hot spring. Additionally, a bottling plant was established at the site. In 1921, Fraser and Neave Limited (F&N) acquired the bottling plant, taking over its operations.

During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese constructed thermal baths as recreational facilities for their officers. Looking ahead, the land was acquired by the government with the intention of expanding the Sembawang Air Base. However, the government later decided against the expansion and instead handed over the land to the National Parks Board for the redevelopment of the hot spring, resulting in the park we see today.

The park offers ample space with various seating areas and a designated bicycle parking area. The hot spring itself is located in the center of the park. It is worth mentioning that there is also an egg cooking station situated in one corner, where the water flows at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius.

Within this red brick structure lies the source of the hot spring water. When the National Parks Board (NParks) took over, they constructed a pipe connecting the well to the foot bath area. At the top of the granite structure, the water maintains a temperature of approximately 70 degrees Celsius. However, as the water flows down to each section, the temperature gradually decreases by 5 to 10 degrees.

The hot spring attracts a large number of visitors who come to soak in its waters. To avoid overcrowding due to limited space, it is advisable to bring your own bucket to collect the hot spring water and find a spot with more available seating. This will ensure a more comfortable experience without having to squeeze with others.

However, please remember to place the egg directly under the hot running water and avoid placing it to one side like I did. Otherwise, the egg may not be cooked thoroughly and will remain too watery.

As there is currently space available at the foot bath area, let’s go and test the water.

If you find this place too crowded, you can visit this small riverside area instead. The water flowing in this river is also very warm. Can you see the stream?

We’re feeling hungry, so before we head home, let’s go check out the café.

三巴旺温泉位于三巴旺地区，可在三巴旺或堪培拉地铁站下车轻松步行前往。从任何一站出发，您可需要步行约20分钟即可到达温泉公园。

在到达温泉入口后，您还需要再步行5分钟。然而，在这条路上，您将被两旁郁郁葱葱的绿色环绕。此外，沿途还有一个咖啡馆和洗手间，非常便利。

三巴旺温泉最早是在20世纪初发现的，最初被称为实里达温泉。当时它被推广为旅游景点，鼓励人们前往该地区欣赏天然温泉。此外，还在该地建立了一个装瓶厂。在1921年，新加坡的F&N（Fraser and Neave Limited）收购了该装瓶厂，并接管了其运营。

但在日本占新加坡领期间，日本人为他们的军官建造了温泉浴场作为休闲设施。战后，新加坡政府收购了这块土地，原本是为了扩建三巴旺空军基地。然后，政府决定取消扩建计划，将土地移交给国家公园管理局重新开发温泉，最终形成了我们今天所见的温泉公园。

这个公园提供宽敞的空间，有各种座位和专门停脚踏车的区域。温泉本身位于公园的中心位置。值得一提的是，在一个角落里还设有一个煮蛋站，水流温度为摄氏70度。

在这个红砖建筑的内部，就是温泉水的源头。当国家公园管理局（NParks）接管后，他们建造了一条管道，将井水引至脚浴区。在花岗岩结构的顶部，水温维持在大约70摄氏度左右。然而，随着水流向下流动到各个区域，温度逐渐降低了5至10摄氏度。

这个温泉通常都会有好多人前来。为了避免因空间有限而拥挤，建议您自备桶子来收集温泉水，并到外围找更多座位的地方。这样可以确保更加舒适的体验，而无需与他人挤在一起。

请记得将蛋直接放在热流水下，避免像我一样放在一旁。否则，蛋可能无法完全煮熟。

由于目前脚浴区有空间可用，让我们去试试水温吧。

如果你发现这个地方太拥挤了，可以来这个小河边区。这条河里流下来的水也很暖。你能看到水气冒出来吗？

我们也饥饿了，所以在回家之前，让我们去看看咖啡馆里有卖什么吧。