Sembawang Hot Spring on 4 Jan 2020
A visit to Sembawang Hot Spring
Open House on 4 Jan 2020
Saw many new faces here.
Gone are the ‘good old days’ when only a few souls come here for foot therapy, ‘shower’ & even boiling eggs / potatoes.
Lots of flowering plants 
are placed along the path leading to Sembawang hot spring, replacing the boring fences encircling Chong Pang Camp .
( NParks have officially taken over land from Mindef )
This gives many nature lovers opportunity to photograph their favourite pc.
are placed along the path leading to Sembawang hot spring, replacing the boring fences encircling Chong Pang Camp . ( NParks have officially taken over land from Mindef )
This gives many nature lovers opportunity to photograph their favourite pc.
Temperature
The temperature of water in the Sembawang hot spring ranges from 60 to 70 degrees celsius. It may be a bit hot for some of us. Not all are suitable to dip their legs in the spring water. Kids are seen playing in 1 of hot water pool. Seem safe? U can scoop hot water into wooden buckets provided by Nparks (foc) and wait for temperature to cool to a good 40deg celsius for good health effect. See below for facts of a hot spring.
Whats in Spring Water ?
(by The Straits Times 23 April 2016)
(by The Straits Times 23 April 2016)
“The water is rich in minerals and believed to have curative effects. When The Sunday Times sent the water for testing in 2002, it was found to have substantially more chloride, and three times more sulphide content than tap water. Due to its mineral content, the water is slightly alkaline.
The spring water is said to cure rheumatism, and heal skin problems such as acne or psoriasis. Doctors said there is no scientific evidence to back up these claims. However, the heat of the water can relax muscles and joints.”
More about Sembawang Hot Spring https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-things-to-know-about-the-sembawang-hot-spring
Fact of a hot spring – optimal temperature
Hot spring is a kind of geothermally heated natural spring with a water temperature 5°C (10°F) or more above its surroundings. Its temperature can range from 10°C (50°F) to 100°C (212°F).
The most suitable temperature for soaking or bathing is between 35°C (95°F) and 45°C (113°F).
The most suitable temperature for soaking or bathing is between 35°C (95°F) and 45°C (113°F).
How to Get To Sembawang Hot Spring?
Located next to Chong Pang Camp
Near cross junction of Gambas Avenue & Sembawang Road
Nearest HDB is Blk 114 Chong Pang Vale
Which is less than 200 meters away.
Near cross junction of Gambas Avenue & Sembawang Road
Nearest HDB is Blk 114 Chong Pang Vale
Which is less than 200 meters away.
There is no way to park or even stop more than 5 seconds as the traffic here is heavy & fast even on a weekday.
Best way is to take a bus and walk about 80 to 100 meters to the site or some say cycle there.
Bus stop is at Chong Pang Camp /
Opp Blk 115B.
Opp Blk 115B.
Bus serving there
167, 800, 811, 856, 858, 859 , 980, 969
Even residents as far as Tampines can enjoy a hot soak here.
167, 800, 811, 856, 858, 859 , 980, 969
Even residents as far as Tampines can enjoy a hot soak here.
Opp Chong Pang HDB Blk 115B
FOOD
When your hunger pangs strikes or feel like hanging out with friends over a cup of drink, fret not! There is an 
air-conditioned cafe offering hot drinks
at $1.40 per cup , chicken rice set about $5.80 -$6.00
Cakes range from $1.50 to $3.50
air-conditioned cafe offering hot drinks at $1.40 per cup , chicken rice set about $5.80 -$6.00Cakes range from $1.50 to $3.50
Precautions
“A carpenter lost six toes back in 2002 after soaking his feet in the hot spring water. Mr Lai Soo Han, who was 57 then, suffered from diabetes and was hoping to benefit from the water’s supposedly therapeutic qualities.
But his condition affected his blood circulation, and he scalded his feet badly without feeling any pain.
Mr Lai said he had immersed his feet in a basin of spring water for 30 minutes. When he got home, blisters formed and his wounds later became gangrenous. He ended up losing three toes on each foot.
The Singapore General Hospital issued an advisory then to warn that people with nerve disorders or diseases affecting blood circulation should stay away from the hot spring.”
If u worry about sharing buckets, u may also bring your own pail/container that can withstand temperature of 60 to 70 degree Celsius. Then the risk of skin infection by previous user can be avoided.
Notice her legs are in red
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I remember eating ice-cream at the cafe with my 26yr old daughter after we had a good leg-soaking at the park, a few month ago.👍🏻🙂
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