The newspapers ran articles on the tours, which is probably why so many people signed up. The guide told us that they would try to get the location from April onwards, so hopefully they can accommodate more tours. Meanwhile, perhaps you can try to email NHB again for a March slot? It’s strange that they didn’t get back to you because they responded to our emails pretty swiftly.

Having said that, I think I covered most of the interesting finds in the facility in the photos above. The time we spent in the shelter was pretty short, but I think it can be considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

It does evoke an uneasy feeling when you are in there, although this place was a safe haven for hundreds of people in those years.

Thanks for sharing about the Battle Box at Fort Canning. I plan to visit a number of these historic wartime locations soon. If you are an iPhone user, you can download the Battle for Singapore free app which has a number of trails to follow. Each time you visit a venue, it will be unlocked on the map (via your phone’s GPS).

I guess I shall forget about the guided tour and explore the place on my own based on your review!

Yup. The National Heritage Board is organising a string of events and exhibitions to commemorate the 70 years since the fall of Singapore. You may wanna check those out.