Think you know Singapore well enough? You might want to add exploring these off-the-grid spots to your agenda this year, as Uber and Canon team up to uncover hidden gems across five of Southeast Asia’s most captivating cities.

Uber reveals Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, an undiscovered gem that is home to the oldest surviving dragon kiln, as the most exciting hidden destination in Singapore. This is closely followed by Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club that lies a symphony of 1,000 songbirds and Kranji Marshes, one of the largest freshwater marshes in Singapore.

If you’ve not explored these locations, it’s time to request a ride, whip out your lenses and rediscover these Instagram-worthy spots:

Photos shot by @meowiie at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, @yk at Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club, @julian_cheong at Kranji Marshes.

Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle

Founded in 1965, it is a beautiful location that makes pottery and holds pottery workshops. It has a strong history for its contribution to establishing the pottery and ceramic industry in Singapore

Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club

At the foot of a hill, amidst the gardens of Ang Mo Kio West, lies a symphony of 1000 songbirds. Every morning, the birds are hoisted up to 20 ft high poles to practice their singing. This hidden corner of Singapore is the largest bird singing arena in the country.

Kranji Marshes

Singapore’s largest freshwater marshland is a great place for lovers of natural greenery and birdwatching. The Raptop Tower grants you a 360 degree panoramic view of the beautiful surroundings.

The data was gathered following a comprehensive analysis of drop-off points across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City, which was complemented using additional research around the areas surrounding these destinations.

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In partnership with Canon, these insights were then used as inspiration by leading photographers in Singapore, namely Melody Tan, Yik Keat, Julian Cheong to bring to life the stories of these places through compelling visual imagery, along with other popular influencers in the other cities. 

According to Eshan Ponnadurai, Director, Brand and Strategy Asia-Pacific at Uber, the campaign is part of Uber’s mission of unlocking the potential of cities by harnessing technology.

“Working with local influencers, Uber can leverage data-driven and culturally-relevant insights to tell the stories of how cities move. Uber is an ‘insider’ which understands Asian cities, and the unique meaning they have for riders and drivers.”

“Every city has its unique characteristics that may at times be veiled, and photography has the powerful ability to capture and express the beauty of these hidden gems to a wider community,” said Naohiko Hayashi, Senior Director and General Manager of Regional ICP Sales and Marketing Center, Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. “Canon aims to empower more people to uncover and capture their unique perspective of their cities through the lens of our mirrorless EOS M cameras.”

Find out more about #HiddenCities by checking out the images of Singapore’s hidden destinations along with the stories they tell at www.uber.com/hidden-cities.