Historic WWII Landmarks of Changi Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Changi, Singapore, Singapore | Singapore, Singapore


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Exploration of Changi's history & place in World War II
Visit to the Changi Museum honoring war prisoners
Quaint view on a drive past the revived Changi Village
Sandy beaches & pristine waters of Changi Beach Park
World War II replicas of the Johore Battery's 15-inch guns

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Changi WWII landmarks
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Discover the moving history of Changi, a former prisoner-of-war camp during the Japanese occupation of Singapore. Visit Changi Museum, walk the sandy Changi Beach Park, and see replica World War II weaponry at the Johore Battery on this 3-hour tour.

Learn the gripping tale of the brave men and women interned throughout the Japanese occupation of Singapore as you browse the commemorative galleries of the Changi Museum. See artifacts and collections donated by former prisoners of war and better understand their striking story. Then, on a drive past Changi Village, let your guide talk you through 50 years of colorful heritage.

Next, roam the Johore Battery and marvel at the replica 15-inch gun battery that stands in the former gun emplacement site, which is made up of a labyrinth of tunnels. Stroll along Changi Beach, viewing the pristine waters and beaches as you learn the grim history of the Sook Ching massacre.

Stop by the remains of the old Changi Prison and the Selarang Barracks, former prisoner-of-war internment camps, for a chance to take some memorable pictures before your journey comes to a close.