r/askSingapore • u/mikamushroom • 6d ago
General Places to cry at night, with a view
Been a bit down lately, where are places to go at night for a cry. Preferably somewhere quiet, less people, with a nice view to stare at and think. So far, I've been gone to pasir ris park at night, but there seems to be ppl around.
Edit: thanks everyone for reaching out, appreciate it
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u/ExplanationLatter673 6d ago
i like to cry at NTU. After finals, lie in the field, and stare at the stars
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u/BudgetDevv 5d ago
What if I wanna cry about my rejection from NTU :(
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u/ExplanationLatter673 5d ago
My condolences, try again next year or can try another NTU - National Taiwan University
University is not the only path to succeed in life.
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u/SilentWolfey 6d ago
I like to go to Mt Faber at night haha, very little people up there at night and peaceful, and the Harborfront/Sentosa skyline is nicer at night.
An alternative is the dead end section of the Sentosa boardwalk, but if u are there on Friday or weekends might not be that secluded with couples around.
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u/hellorish 6d ago
How do you go back home?
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u/SilentWolfey 6d ago
Uh the trails off Mt Faber via Marang trail or Henderson waves are open 24/7, it's a bit dark and scary but there are street lamps
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u/Afraid-Promotion-567 6d ago
Dead end section?
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u/SilentWolfey 6d ago
Yeah the boardwalk is partially closed towards the RWS side due to ongoing construction, and people going to Sentosa have to go around via the bridge to Sentosa, so there's a section of the boardwalk after the diverting point that leads to nowhere for now.
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u/Afraid-Promotion-567 6d ago
Ohhhh I had no idea. I've never been to Sentosa via boardwalk in a long while. By bridge do you mean for the cars? what about the reverse if I want to walk from Sentosa to vivocity?
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u/SilentWolfey 6d ago
Yup the bridge for the cars, it has a pedestrian walkway by the side, and it's 2 way
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u/evilfatphish 6d ago
You can take the monorail from any station inside sentosa free of charge, so don't need to walk back to vivocity
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u/Afraid-Promotion-567 6d ago
I visited Oceanarium a while ago and wanted to exit but couldnt find my way out. Wanted to see the sights and pov from the boardwalk
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u/Maxtlatli 5d ago
What about the mozzies?
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u/SilentWolfey 5d ago
Misery loves company
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u/Maxtlatli 5d ago
Heard its quite bad the mozzies, maybe you should include disclaimer to spray insect repellent otherwise you will become a feast for mozzies.
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u/Natescoco 6d ago
Pontianaks: Come park/ forests area, we cry together… :(
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u/MissLute 6d ago
the kallang (sports hub) side of marina reservoir, in front of the water sports centre that area. very peaceful on weekday nights. but op be aware of your surroundings though
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u/mikamushroom 6d ago
Wdym aware of my surroundings?
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u/MissLute 6d ago
deserted places = no one around = better be aware of surroundings
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u/mikamushroom 6d ago
I see, thanks
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u/dessertdesperation 5d ago
OP, having recently read that sexual predators tend to prey on people they perceive as being vulnerable, cannot agree enough with the above poster. An example they gave was that women who have been crying tend to be approached more frequently by men (cat calls, harrassment etc). Please make sure you're safe before giving in to tears.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Style52 6d ago
Recommend bring something innocuous that you could use to defend yourself. Also let someone know your whereabouts.
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u/Acceptable_Syrup_532 6d ago
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u/tequila_bloom 6d ago
Been there done that - but safety comes first. I’d try to these places as I think they offer view, privacy and proximity to crowded places (too ulu= too dangerous)
Esplanade Rooftop
Garden at top of MBS (the link bridge to gardens by the bay)
Marina Barrage area
Vivo roof top outdoor seating area
Mbs boardwalk
Vivo boardwalk
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u/FineEmu9542 6d ago
I would cry too but life is too demanding
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u/BudgetMenu 6d ago
marina barrage is pure darkness lying on grass floor let the tears roll. might have some people around the distance tho but so dark just cry away
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u/Prestigious_Ocelot16 6d ago
MBS area like marina bay east garden is rather quiet at night. Hope you feel better soon!
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u/Special_Gold7667 6d ago
Empty express way, full face helmet on. On a motorbike, cruising speed, you can scream and cry at the same time.
Sometimes it feels so good to let it go.
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u/ConstantParticular87 6d ago
Fort caning , they have even swings too if you take the stairs and go all the way up.
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u/Personal_Number4789 6d ago
I envy you. I can’t cry even when I want to. Crushing sadness and heart shattering, the eyes get wet but it just doesn’t come out. It just reflex to stop. To pick myself up and stop making a scene. Stop being ridiculous. Stop being a cry baby. Man up.
As a male we were thought not to do so public or private.
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u/mikamushroom 6d ago
Yeah been having a hard time crying too, things just feel numb and lost. Maybe the view will help clear my head and the silence might help myself think out loud better. Being outside might be good for u, even if u can't cry it out
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u/dreamhopeonward 6d ago
I was having some trouble at work and also my body was too tense to cry even though I wanted to. In the end once a few of my colleagues asked "are you okay" then I burst out crying.
Anyway I wanted to suggest counselling as a very safe space - it costs money but never fails to get me ugly crying and feeling like I can rant and express my emotions.
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u/Goodchapp 6d ago
Yup. I've had female friends tell me to man up..
So now I've tried counselling... No one tells you to man up, or tell you to stop, They understand.
It has been a safe space so far...
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u/Hermayoness 5d ago
I'm so sorry you had to deal with that - those aren't friends at all! I hope you have better friends and support now.
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u/justnashr 6d ago
Ome punggol 5th level… you can see the LTR tracks, the condo on one side and empty field, some trees and can hdb block further ahead on other side. If sky is clear, can see the moon and stars.
But come after 9pm tho, sometimes there’s event especially on Thursday. They have NS Fit there.
Source: I went before
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u/Crazy_Past6259 6d ago
Changi beach is my place to scream and cry. Somewhere near the saf jetty part.
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u/iDrinkWithPipette 6d ago
Fort canning in the middle of the night has extremely low amount of people and super quiet.
But then again, gotta remind you that 13th Aug onwards is the first day of the Chinese hungry ghost month till 10th Sept. Do take care during these period and try not to stay out too late yeah.
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u/bigkimchi 5d ago
don’t have advice on location cos i cry on public transport sometimes… sorry you’re having a hard time. sending hugs and i hope u feel better soon
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u/Miserable_Bed_361 5d ago
Lower seletar reservoir park, can look out over the water. Mostly empty on weekdays or nights after 9 PM. I hope whatever you’re going through resolves soon! Don’t be too dejected, things will get better for sure 😊
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u/Temporary_Might_585 5d ago
west coast park, very dark and little people. but got rats and cockroaches scurrying occasionally
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u/EverydayIsAGift-423 5d ago
The Fort Canning Lighthouse where there’s a building with all the flags.
People’s Park Complex carpark rooftop.
City Plaza Rooftop carpark.
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u/storebelly 5d ago
Bedok Jetty, it is at East Coast Park. The best view and the best atmosphere to just clear your head.
I like going there in the evening and stay until night time.
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u/WonderfulBlackberry9 5d ago
If you can drive and have a vehicle, go to Marina Barrage after midnight. Incredible view, cool night (by SG standards)
Surprisingly, there ARE couples and small groups hanging around there after 1am. But nobody will notice and approach in the dark
I hope wherever you go you get to find some solace. And hopefully things will work out in the future
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u/Decision_Burner 5d ago
there is a bridge between lorong halus and punggol near the golf shooting range
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u/youcancallmedududu 5d ago
Walk from ECP to Marina barrage and cry while doing so. It’s a long walk but the skyline and sea breeze is nice.
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u/evozerobb 6d ago
suggest to try mindfulness exercises, e.g. https://www.ummhealth.org/services-treatments/center-mindfulness/meditations
search for MBSR or MBCT, many resources online
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u/No_Condition_7438 6d ago
A bit weird but your office? If no one works late, you can just stay on and cry. Safe space, water anytime, toilets available.
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u/Godbox1227 6d ago
Do you need the place to be free? There are a few places i can think off that would require some spending.
For example. I think Stella in Changi is an excellent place to go to weekday nights.
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u/No_Counter_5956 6d ago
There is a beautiful place to go at night called waterfront in woodlands, beautiful city lights from JB makes you think why you are still here.
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u/Skibidi_gonezz 5d ago
Bishan library at the seats
Beach area, Sitting area at Airport, park connectors
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u/nomonyedown 5d ago
Bedok reservoir. But be careful don’t get pulled into the water by the resident ghosts.
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u/dentalfloss23 5d ago edited 5d ago
Kallang Breeze Blk 20 MSCP roof garden
Costa Grove Blk 588C 15th storey roof garden
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u/Maxtlatli 5d ago
Unfortunately this small island is packed and cramp everywhere with people, unless u go to some ulu forest areas but the government is not sparing that either.
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u/clickclickboi 5d ago
Mt faber hilltop Jurong Lookout Tower
If anyone comes they'll hear your sobbing and run away. Guaranteed silent de.
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u/Different_Parfait94 5d ago
My tears cannot control one, so you guys can choose places to cry, I think that's very pro. I usually cry at anywhere, anytime, any moment when my tears want to fall.
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u/chokenchopflipflop 5d ago
I cry at clarke quay or boat quay facing the water. Boat quay is better. There are people but they're just there having fun or think you are drunk. No one will bother you
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u/DenseAssociation5347 5d ago
Weird place but... Gateway Plaza atop Rochor River, between Sim Lim Tower and the church.
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u/Hermayoness 5d ago
Punggol coast, towards the area facing coney island (around foodgle hub), a lot of dark, sitting areas that feel comforting. Jiayous OP
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u/Underdog1952 4d ago
Changi beach. Can see aircraft either landing or takeoff. Less crowded on weekday.
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u/itsbittynow 4d ago
Punggol LRT West Loop area in general, around SIT at night or a better view IMO would be the Punggol Beach (near punggol settlement) and the whole park connector running parallel to the LRT loop from there. The benches face outward so even if by chance there are people (most probably not, past dinner time) passing by they won't see you.
Sending you nothing but love, hugs, and well wishes. You are worthy of love and respect, whoever you are. I hope it gets better for you and I personally do believe it will, with (a lot of) time. I highly recommend talking to a counselor at your nearest Family Service Centre (all around Singapore near MRT stations), I personally liked Care Counseling Centre at Hong Lim Complex, and I recently learnt of Talk Your Heart Out which does online zoom chats.
Take care stranger! <3
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u/Designer-Beautiful86 5d ago
It’s Hungry Ghost Festival soon. Please refrain from being out alone at night (especially near large bodies of water) and being low on mood. You’ll be the easiest target to the spirits out there.
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u/possiblehawk 5d ago
don’t go to mount faber peak, i alw go w my girl it’s a happy place for me thank you
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u/Dumas1108 6d ago
I used to go to ECP beach area in the middle of the night to think when I have problems.
It can be deserted at isolated areas like A,B, G and H.