Cavenagh Bridge

A historic bridge across the Singapore river. The oldest bridge over the river and close to the mouth of the river. Connecting downtown and Raffles place with the old civic district and the Esplanade. If you’re visiting Singapore, you’re sure to cross it, so it’s a nice photo opp.
The only suspension bridge in Singapore and it;s largely limited to pedestrian traffic. Despite the size can feel the whole thing wobble, even if there’s only a single other person jogging over it next to you.
Do check out the interesting series of statues on the riverside next to it, starting with the First Generation, which is right next to the bridge.

Yeah, I know, it’s a bridge, and you are probably wandering why I am actually writing a review on a bridge considering all it does is allow yet to get from one side of the Singapore River to the other without getting wet (or taking the long way around). I’m sure if you’ve spent some time in Singapore you’ve probably even crossed this bridge a few times, but sometimes it is good to simply stop and take in the fact that this is actually a bridge of historial significance. Not only is it the only suspension bridge in Singapore, but it was also the first bridge across the Singapore River. Okay, the Singapore river isn’t actually the widest river that I’ve encountered, but the historical and colonial feel about this bridge did make me want to pause for a bit to just take it in for a bit.

having just got back from copenhagen and having the privilege of witnessing a secret silent sightseeing tour of that city, which local danish were willing to pay DKK100(S$ 20) for, i couldn’t help but start scouring my own lion city for a route that can achieve the same end.
and that led me here.
of course, it has to be a free attraction, i mean, a collection of free attractions.
else it will eat into my profit if ever i was to start a secret silent sightseeing tour in SG.
and the attractions will have to be close enough together as it is after all a walking tour.
and where better to start than right here?
this bridge has history, architecture, accessibility and art!
cat lovers rejoice as there is a family of them cast in sculpture here!
and if for any reason, such as being in a drunken stupor, you want to jump into the singapore river then just look for those five bronze kids on the south bank and follow them in!
more photo opportunities of sculptures are also available on the south bank which depict life back in the days of yore.
for a true experience, do stand in the middle of the bridge and close your eyes.
feel the gentle breeze caress, and let each passing movement over the suspension bridge send a tiny ripple through you.
yes, you are indeed alive!
there is quiet peace here, right in the heart of the central business district.
pause for a moment, on your busy rush to the office and kindly let a few minutes or even just a few seconds tick by, breathe and enjoy… the silence.
come evening, if you are still here or on your way home from work, take in the mood lighting that illuminates and the river boats that commute.
thank you vickey o. for taking me on that secret silent sightseeing tour!
p. s. as long as you are not more than 152kgs or 336lbs (the weight restriction for the use of this bridge), you are more than welcome to join my tour!;)

One of the Oldest Bridges in Singapore
1 of 12 bridges spanning the SG River
The only suspension bridge in SG
Named after Major General William Cavenagh… last India appointed Governor of the Straights Settlement
Build in Glasgow and shipped to SG
Assembled in 1868 by Indian Convicts
Currently a pedestrian bridge only with signs forbidding the use of motorized vehicles over a certain weight
Close to a sculpture of Singapura cats known for their smallness